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Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: As the Taoiseach might know, tomorrow the Committee of Public Accounts will start its investigation into the failure of banking regulation in the country. Although the Taoiseach certainly does not have to do so, given his role as the former Minister for Finance is he prepared to come before the committee and answer questions on the period in question?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: I am just asking the Taoiseach. It would be helpful.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: It would help us to join the dots.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Yesterday, the Minister for Transport stated that there is very strict European regulation of the treatment of air passengers. It appears a number of companies are not prepared to carry out their obligations in this regard. Will the Taoiseach take a personal interest to ensure they follow their remit-----

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: It is with regard to the implementation of legislation in which many citizens have an interest.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach is interested.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Will the Taoiseach come before the Committee of Public Accounts?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: The committee will examine the period during which the Taoiseach was Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on the maximum levels of rent supplement; and if he will provide details of the new levels [15369/10]

Written Answers — Rail Services : Rail Services (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Transport if a business case has been prepared for commuter rail services between Wexford and Waterford; if he will support such an initiative in the interests of efficient, economic and sustainable travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14562/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has been briefed by the Nation Roads Authority or any community or local representatives in Limerick west on the proposed N21 Adare Bypass and the N21 Adare-Abbeyfeale scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15052/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Question 772: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will initiate a Commission of Investigation into all aspects of the planning and building of the North Fringe new urban district in Dublin North East in view of the fire safety concerns and housing construction deficiencies which have arisen for new households there since 2007; and if he will make a...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: I want to ask the Minister again about people abroad running out of money. Will he and the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, speak to the banks other than Ulster Bank to enable people to have enough credit? I commend Bus Éireann for laying on extra coaches to London and other parts of the UK. Is this something the Minister can encourage? Will he liaise with Irish Ferries, Stena...

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach will recall that a few years ago Members gathered one morning to pass legislation to protect State property and did so in about one hour. I was the Labour Party spokesperson on the relevant issue at the time. Will the Taoiseach not do likewise with regard to head shops given the fear and danger they present in our communities and in light of the issues raised by the two...

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: We also have a food safety agency and so forth. Why does the Taoiseach not act?

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: I thank the Minister for his response. Why could we not get much more precise figures on the number of Irish travellers stranded abroad than either the Minister or one of his officials gave us this afternoon? We were given a figure of 20,000 to 30,000 but was it not possible to obtain more precise information from companies such as Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Aer Arann? Has the Minister been...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: The allegation is that people have been left to their own devices. Is that good enough?

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (20 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following matter: the need for the Minister for Transport to make an urgent statement to the House on the steps he is taking to respond to the stranding of tens of thousands of air passengers in Ireland and abroad; if he will also outline what other forms of connectivity are being enhanced to deal with the current...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the effect that the recent re-configuration of portfolios will have on the budgetary forecasts of his Department; if these changes mean that legislation will be necessary to underpin them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14256/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (1 Apr 2010)

Tommy Broughan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the role and activities of the Affordable Homes Partnership; if he will detail its structure, including governing arrangements, and the suggested role and functions of the new proposed housing agency of which the affordable homes agency is to become part; how this new agency will be...