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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been done to ascertain the extent to which daily commuter capacity at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey railway stations can be increased, with particular reference to the need to encourage the use of public transport; when steps are likely to be taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9932/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of money accruing from the penalty points system; the use to which such funds have been put; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9922/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in respect of residency status and family re-unification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9900/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects the naturalisation process to be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9901/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the basis for refusal of naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has been in insurable employment in this country for more than five years; in view of the fact that they came to Ireland in 1997, but was not allowed to work until 1999 and has been in continuous employment ever since;...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if notwithstanding his previous decision in the case of person (details supplied) in Dublin 22, he will reconsider this deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9910/05]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review his refusal of refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9911/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visa extension will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9912/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the high pupil-teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her attention has further been drawn to the urgent need to address this pressing issue in order to ensure the achievement of a better ratio at the earliest possible date; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she proposes to take to address the issue of high pupil-teacher ratios with particular reference to the need to bring Ireland into a more favourable position in regard to other European countries; the way in which she expects a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to be affected by improvements she has in mind in...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs assistant will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9896/05]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will obtain a second level school place in their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9897/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It is a unique concept.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister sounds deeply suspicious, almost paranoid.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is right.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: With a lot of noise from the chassis.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It is a new concept. A free-standing volunteer force.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Ombudswoman.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: They missed out in the search. It was badly conducted.