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Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (23 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of burglaries and vehicle crimes recorded at Balbriggan Garda Station in 2007 and to date in 2008; the number of detections which resulted from the burglaries and vehicle crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36698/08]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (23 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the grant allocation to the GAA, FAI, IRFU and Olympic Council of Ireland between the years 2003 and 2008, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36696/08]

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (23 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from the manager of Dublin City Council to purchase an additional turntable ladder, hydraulic platform, emergency tender and foam tender for Dublin fire brigade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36700/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the early retirement scheme at 55 years for teachers who have provided long and dedicated service to the education system has been abolished in view of the series of cutbacks in the education sector; if not, the status of the early retirement scheme; the number of teachers due to avail of the scheme in 2008; the number who...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (23 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way the new pupil-teacher ratio will impact on the staffing level at a school (details supplied) Dublin 13 in view of the fact that some children are being taught at the school in classes of up to 38 pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36692/08]

Departmental Staff. (22 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Defence the way he will achieve the reduction of 3% in payroll costs for his Department as announced in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the proposals she has made to Government to merge the employment services section of FÁS with her Department. [34859/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the timetable she is working to in relation to a decision on future pensions policy. [34866/08]

Written Answers — Political Agreements: Political Agreements (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 185: To ask the Taoiseach if he will confirm that the deal with Deputy Finian McGrath to vote for and support the Government includes a commitment to abandon and end an attempt by Dublin Port to infill a large part of Dublin Bay at Clontarf; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35451/08]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will make a submission to An Bord Pleanála regarding the proposed reclamation of 52 acres in Dublin Bay indicating the Government's opposition to this proposal in view of statements made by Deputies supporting the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35448/08]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will order the Dublin Port Company under the Harbours Act 1996 to withdraw its application for permission to infill 52 acres of Dublin Bay from An Bord Pleanála under the Planning and Infrastructure Development Strategic Act 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35449/08]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will instruct Dublin Port to withdraw its reclamation proposals and confirm Government opposition to the proposal at An Bord Pleanála in view of public comments by Deputy Finian McGrath that the abandonment of the Dublin Port proposal to infill a large area of Dublin Bay opposite Clontarf is part of his arrangement and agreement with the...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that the deal with Deputy Finian McGrath to vote for and support the Government includes a commitment to abandon and end an attempt by Dublin Port to infill a large part of Dublin Bay at Clontarf; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35452/08]

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Budget 2009 is a watershed, which has shown the true colours of this Fianna Fáil-dominated Government. It is ironic that during the weeks when we bailed out some of the fattest cat bankers, low and middle income families, senior citizens and children were forced to carry the can for the mistakes of Governments over the past 11 years, as my colleague outlined. I echo my party leader's...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Absolutely. How could such a close relationship have come apart so quickly? The key characteristic of the transport budget is commuters have been hammered right, left and centre through the increase in excise duty on petrol by 8 cent a litre from budget night and the increase in motor taxation of 4% on cars with an engine capacity of less than 2.5 litres and 5% for those with a higher engine...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: ——Aer Lingus's withdrawal from Shannon Airport against the wishes of my party and the House. One of the meanest cuts was in the road safety budget. Last weekend, seven citizens died in car accidents. We have been calling for a speed camera system. Some 11 years ago, the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, stated that Ireland would get a speed camera system. It would have cost £25...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: They will be here to meet Fianna Fáil Party Deputies tomorrow.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: The Deputy will have even worse times to come——

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: ——especially during the general election.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (21 Oct 2008)

Tommy Broughan: The Deputy should talk about the 1920s now.