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Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I have three brief questions for the Taoiseach. When is it expected that the Coroners Bill will be brought before the House? Second, in reply to a number of questions on the personal insolvency legislation, the Taoiseach said yesterday that the heads of the Bill would come before the Cabinet next Tuesday. Has the Taoiseach raised with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Cameron, the flight of...

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: I am just asking the Taoiseach if he has raised the matter with Mr. Cameron. Does he think our legislation is adequate?

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Third, I wish to ask about Priory Hall. There is a notice concerning this before the Supreme Court tomorrow. Has the Taoiseach spoken to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, about this matter? Are we making progress to resolve this horrifying situation for 50 families in my constituency?

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been allocated to Bus Éireann for its 2012 public service obligation provision; if he will outline the PSO provision for Irish Rail in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1342/12]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been allocated to Dublin Bus for its 2012 public service obligation provision; if he will outline the PSO provision for Irish Rail in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1343/12]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (12 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the vacant positions on An Bord Pleanála will be filled; when a qualified architect will be appointed to the board in view of the necessity to have architectural and urban design expertise on the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1677/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions being taken at EU and UN level to address the escalating crisis in Syria and in view of the number of reported deaths of anti-regime protestors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41003/11]

Written Answers — Liquor Licences: Liquor Licences (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of pub licences that were refused in the years 2007 to 2011, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1424/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 538: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has been briefed by the Dublin city manager on Dublin City Council's cycling policy; if he will indicate if the DCC cycling officer position will be retained and filled; if there are any other local authority cycling officer posts vacant throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 508: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of requests received from Dublin City Council for permission to employ additional staff in the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of requests that were approved in each of these years; the number of requests that are currently pending in each of these years; if the city...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 575: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if 16 inspectors attached to his Department to inspect new houses under the Building Control Act are being transferred to other duties; the reasons for transferring these officials in view of the reports that in some local authority areas only 20% of new builds are inspected and the historical inadequacies...

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 548: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish the list of unfinished housing estates that are exempt from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41462/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 585: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria for exemption from the household charge for unfinished estates and those affected by pyrite; and if such estates in north east Dublin (details supplied) will be exempt from the charge. [1487/12]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 610: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is considering any new measures to specifically target metal theft in view of the fact that in the UK recent investigations have found that the value of metal theft reached at least £770 million in the past year with homes, churches and historic buildings being targeted for metal; if he has examined any of the proposals under...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 653: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the operation of Howth Garda station, County Dublin, from 1 January 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1419/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 654: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the parishes of Howth, Sutton, Mid-Sutton and Baldoyle, County Dublin, will be patrolled on an hourly basis throughout the evening hours in view of Howth's tourist business; the steps he will take to ensure that Howth town and district is adequately patrolled on weekend and holiday evenings; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the parish of Malahide, County Dublin, will be patrolled on an hourly basis throughout the evening hours in view of Malahide's tourist business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1421/12]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he shares the concerns of the Garda Commissioner that due to reduced funding the number of armed Garda patrols in Dublin will be extremely low during the night time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1422/12]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1025: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline any new measures he is considering to enhance facilities and infrastructure for cyclists around the country; if he will indicate if he has liaised with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the vacant Dublin City Council cycling officer post; if he has recommended...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (11 Jan 2012)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1033: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the recent introduction of the Leap card; the take-up of the Leap card since its introduction; the estimate of the number of Leap cards that will be in circulation by the end of 2012; the total cost of introducing the Leap card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1140/12]