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Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals for the future of air transport here with particular reference to Dublin and other airports and required terminal facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27285/04]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Transport the current capacity of the commuter rail services at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey stations in County Kildare; the extent to which capacity has been increased in the past five years; the degree to which further thoughput of passengers is possible or achievable; if full compliance with health and safety requirements and the relief of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in respect of proposed toll roads or bridges, consideration has been given to a design, build and hand-over process which would give the State use of both the revenue accruing and the low maintenance of a new construction for the first 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27217/04]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated revenue accruing to the owners of toll roads or bridges to date; the extent to which the State benefits from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27218/04]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of recorded motor accident black spots throughout the country; the most serious of these locations in respect of which no road alignment or other remedial action has been taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27219/04]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which it has been established that the Luas has replaced other modes of transport; if its current users are mainly bus, train or motorcar commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27220/04]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Transport if the number of road accidents involving the Luas was anticipated; if so, the extent; if remedial action is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27221/04]

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has quantified the impact of the inadequacy of the Dublin Port tunnel to accommodate higher vehicles with particular reference to the number of such vehicles likely to be forced on to the existing overcrowded streets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27224/04]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 475 of 16 December 2003, if consideration has been given to transferring negotiations in regard to land acquisition in respect of the link from the N4 at Enfield to Edenderry from Kildare County Council to the NRA in view of the fact that this is the preferred option of the landowners involved; and if he...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has instructed local authorities to make adequate provision for relief roads or bypasses with particular reference for such in the context of the creation of county, city or town development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27287/04]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of commuters currently using the rail services from Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch in County Kildare; the extent to which this usage has increased in the past five years; the extent to which further capacity exists; the degree to which overcrowding and compliance with health and safety regulations has been...

Written Answers — Temporary Travel Documents: Temporary Travel Documents (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review his decision in respect of an application for temporary travel documents in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26859/04]

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It has gone up in smoke.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: My party leader has already raised the first part of my intended question.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It is indicative of the synchronisation of minds on this side of the House. When will the petroleum Bill, which has been around for some time, be published? I note 2006 has been mooted as a possible time. In view of increasing petrol prices, it might be advisable to bring it before the House before then.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the full circumstances relating to the recent disclosures in The Sunday Business Post wherein it was alleged that a special offer was made by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on behalf of the Government to one communications service provider; if it can be ascertained...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he expects to increase overseas development aid in the coming year with particular reference to the drawing up of the Estimates for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25276/04]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is intended to increase overseas development aid in line with commitments given previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25524/04]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made in dealing with the ongoing strife and starvation in the Darfur region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25527/04]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (19 Oct 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25519/04]