Results 71,321-71,340 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- 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 Ãireann or Bus Ãtha 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 Ãireann 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%ââ
- Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: ââincrease 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.