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Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill. There are many advantages to the proposal to transfer responsibility for non-national roads and for the national vehicle and driver file, from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, to the Minister for Transport. There is no rationale for continuing to have two Departments and two...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (13 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the Health Service Executive's negotiations with Fingal County Council in relation to the acquisition of a site for the provision of a primary care network centre in the Castlelands area of Balbriggan; the acreage of land sought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28062/07]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (13 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Transport the future plans for disabled access at Donabate rail station in view of its inadequate disabled facilities; if he will enter into discussions with Iarnród Éireann on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28066/07]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (13 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the delivery of 183 railcars announced in early 2007; the number of trains that have been rolled out and onto which services; if any are to be allocated for services along the DART line or north Dublin commuter trains; if plans exist in relation to the delivery of more trains for north Dublin; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the construction of a sports and recreation centre on lands at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reason for delays; if the VEC is aware of the situation; when the project will commence and is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28065/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of both a primary and secondary school at Castlelands in Balbriggan; if her Department has entered into negotiations with Fingal County Council for land; the proposed size of both schools; when the project is due to commence and finish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28063/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the roll-out of broadband for north Dublin; the number of subscribers in the area; the target number to be achieved; the companies operating in the area; the progress his Department has made in the tender process for the national broadband scheme in north Dublin; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of accounts administered nationally by the Health Service Executive under the patient private property account scheme; the value of these accounts both nationally and locally in the Dublin north region; the number of patients from north Dublin on whose behalf the HSE is administering accounts in both local PPP accounts and...

Written Answers — Construction Industry: Construction Industry (7 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Construction Industry Federation was involved in the recent trade mission to London in relation to the Olympic Delivery Authority; if measures are in place to involve the CIF in any future trade negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27798/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the citizenship application of a person (details supplied); and if he will he make a statement on the matter in view of the fact the applicant has been living in a hostel with their Irish born son for the past three years. [27796/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of anti-social behaviour orders and warnings issued by gardaí in Dublin north; the number at each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27563/07]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Reserve gardaí allocated to all stations in the Dublin north area; the numbers at each station in the region; the date of their entrance; their expected duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27564/07]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (6 Nov 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 494: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate the feasibility of imposing a levy on the sale of cable ties used for public postering and that this levy be disbursed to local authorities to cover their costs in the removal of these cable ties from public utility poles and for the tracking of their use; the legislation that will be...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (31 Oct 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the number of drug arrests at Dublin Airport arising from the Johannesburg, Zurich, Dublin route; the number of such arrests there have been in the past 24 months; the measures being taken to tackle traffickers on this route and all routes coming into Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (31 Oct 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the 41X bus route; the date the private bus operator was granted a bus licence by his Department; the date the private service will operate its service from; if Dublin Bus will be given priority in order for it to run the 41X through the Dublin Port tunnel; and the date he expects to grant a licence to Dublin Bus. [26001/07]

Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Oct 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a gabháil as ucht an deis labhartha seo a fháil. I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Michael Kitt, and departmental officials for introducing this Bill which, when enacted, will provide relief to those, like me, who are concerned about national security....

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Michael Kennedy: I join other speakers in congratulating the Minister on his appointment. I have the utmost confidence that he will perform his duties honourably and effectively. I welcome the many positive aspects of the Minister's statement, particularly with regard to Garda numbers. While all of us want serious crime tackled effectively, anti-social activity is probably the issue of most concern to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress on the provision of a new Garda headquarters for Swords, County Dublin; and if he will provide a new court house for Swords on the same campus. [21499/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine when the application by the private bus operator for a new service from Swords to Dublin city via the Dublin Port tunnel will be finalised and the new service commenced; the way the Dublin Bus application for services to north Dublin via Dublin Port tunnel is progressing; and the time frame for completion. [21470/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Oct 2007)

Michael Kennedy: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the necessary procedures to facilitate the use of Dublin Port tunnel by Dublin Bus for its services from the Fingal, north Dublin region; and the expected time frame involved. [21471/07]