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Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: I thank my colleague, Deputy Olivia Mitchell, for sharing her time and I support this motion. No one wishes to be negative regarding the country's growth and everyone is proud of the new roads and dual carriageways that have been opened. I was on such a road in County Westmeath last week and it was great to see it. Given the introduction of Operation Freeflow for the Christmas period, I did...

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: I only drive in the back entrance.

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: I hope the interchange between the M50 and the port tunnel will work from the road hauliers' perspective. We will find out in a few weeks time. Fine Gael Members do not want to complain it is not working. All Members hope it will work because the number of lorries travelling through the city is too high and until they are removed from the city, matters will not improve. I return to the...

Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: He was still shot.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Transport the anticipated level of PPP investment in the national road programme for 2006; the actual amount which will be invested through PPPs for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41770/06]

Taxi Regulations. (6 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from the Taxi Regulator to provide a subsidy to wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41771/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that a member of the Health Service Executive review group on orthodontics claims that children in need of orthodontics are being damaged due to the lack of services available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41429/06]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (5 Dec 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the person who has responsibility for traffic management safety outside schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41230/06]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (29 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 377 of 27 June 2006 regarding equine infectious anaemia, if she will furnish a response to the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40486/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to promote wood energy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40465/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (28 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of post-primary schools offering the full complement of science subjects to leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40220/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Disarmament Initiative: Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (23 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the most recent discussions that have taken place with his European counterparts regarding the European and global response to North Korea's testing of a nuclear bomb and the UN sanctions levied against them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39483/06]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (23 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the result of his meeting with representatives of the Government of France during his 30 October 2006 visit to Paris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39504/06]

Written Answers — Export Performance: Export Performance (22 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the medium-term implication of Ireland's export performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39162/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: I thank Deputy Ring for sharing time. The two minutes in which I must say everything that needs to be said about road safety is about as much time as has been spent on the subject over the past ten years. It is great to see an increase of 75% to €33 million being given to the Road Safety Authority. It will be money well spent although unfortunately two thirds of it will go on...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the incentivisation of alternative energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38806/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason the Postal Services Miscellaneous Provisions Bill was withdrawn; if it is intended to replace it with alternative legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38807/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the procedures in place in hospitals, health centres and Government offices to minimise the risk of Legionnaires' disease from showers, spray taps and ornamental fountains; if risk assessments have been carried out on all public buildings; if these risk assessments are available to the public and to staff; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the proposed health Bill will provide for controls for bacteria commonly found in water systems in hospitals and health care centres including legionella bacteria which causes Legionnaires' disease and has resulted in deaths in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38638/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (16 Nov 2006)

Shane McEntee: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will purchase some of the land at Haulbowline, County Cork that was formerly used by Irish Steel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38122/06]