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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The show would run as long as the famous play, "The Mousetrap" before the public would have a full list of the broken promises. This legislation was heralded as a great development in terms of regulating the retail trade in a positive way for the consumer. However, I do not see any evidence to support that assertion. I have no doubt the single most important reason for the introduction of...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: He can move quickly when he wants.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We have a Minister who wanders around aimlessly.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to Jim Mitchell.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There should be.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: There is a lot of tension on the Government side.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: They have creases.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: What about the backbenchers?

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is a relief.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and the National Oil Reserves Agency or NORA Bill have been promised for some time, as have a number of other Bills relating to energy. In view of the necessity to bring clarity to the legislation and to future planning for the delivery of oil and gas, will the Tánaiste indicate when the Bills will be circulated?

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is as broad as the Galway racecourse.

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which it is expected to achieve a free flow of heavy goods vehicles from the N11, N7 and N9 which are likely to converge on the M50 toll plaza in the event of the opening of the port tunnel; if steps will be taken by Government in the interim which might have an alleviating impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3264/06]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which it is expected to route the anticipated volume of heavy goods vehicles from the N11, N8, N7 and N9 through the M50 to the port tunnel without creating traffic chaos; if adequate thought was given to this part of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3544/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Transport if the shock absorbent blocks under the Luas rail link have been incorrectly fitted or if the blocks themselves were faulty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has sought or received information relating to fatal road deaths; if such actions have been caused by substance abuse, poor roads, speeding or otherwise; if as a result of such studies he has taken steps to address the issue with particular reference to the appalling increase of death on the roads; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Transport the primary and secondary cause of all fatal motoring accidents here in the past 12 months; his plans to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3542/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the one parent family allowance was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3460/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects the port tunnel to be fully drained, sealed and ready for operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3538/06]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of air transport, both internationally and here; his anticipated role for Aer Lingus and the various airports in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3539/06]