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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport the full extent of the cost overrun on the port tunnel and the Red Cow roundabout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21515/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received any communication from Bus Éireann or Bus Átha Cliath with a view to providing a feeder bus service to the various commuter rail stations in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21516/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that full health and safety requirements prevail on all public transport with particular reference to commuter buses and trains; his proposals to fully enhance such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/05]

Written Answers — Car Use: Car Use (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated number of cars used on a daily basis by commuters ten years ago; the number of commuters currently using cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21521/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of commuters currently availing of public transport on a daily basis at present; the number using such facilities ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which it is intended that HGVs from the south, south-west and west will converge on the port tunnel; if it is expected to alleviate traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21523/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Transport when the port tunnel will be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21524/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure the availability of seatbelts in the public transport fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21541/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that adequate safety standards apply on all trains and buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21542/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for a metro; the areas most likely to be served by such a service, having particular regard to the commuter towns throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21545/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, it is normal practice in the taking of major legislation in the House that if the sponsoring Minister is absent the Opposition must be informed.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Contrary to what many people think, four energy Bills are listed on the Order Paper at present. I refer to the energy (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, the natural gas regulation Bill, the Bord Gáis Éireann Bill and the electricity Bill.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The only thing that is spectacular about that is the absence of the Minister who is responsible. Can he be encouraged to come to the House with a view to introducing the Bills as a matter of urgency? I refer in particular to the electricity Bill, given the proposed hike in prices.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It has not.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: This part of it has not been dealt with.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The proposed hike in prices will bring a 60%——

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: ——increase in electricity prices within three years.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Bills are before the House.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I hope the Chair will allow him to answer.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: What about the natural gas Bill? I asked about that as well.

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