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Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 10, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: ""competent authority" means the Minister for Transport;". Doubts arose on Second and Committee Stages with regard to who would have the final say in respect of planning matters, bus routes and many aspects of the operation of this significant new regional authority. The Dublin transport authority, DTA,...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: On the basis of the assurance provided by the Minister, I will withdraw the amendment.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach misled the House this day last week, perhaps inadvertently, on legislation. As happens occasionally, he was badly advised by the Minister beside him. He said no legislation was necessary regarding the graduated learner driver licence but it has become clear in recent days that such legislation is necessary. Our legal advice suggests——

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: The Minister for Transport does not seem to know about this, yet we know, our colleagues know and those involved in the Road Safety Authority know.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach told me that the regulation had been passed. The Minister whispered to him.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Was the Taoiseach misled by the Minister for Transport on that occasion?

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: The Taoiseach told me that no legislation was necessary, but it clearly is.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Everybody knows it is. What a Government.

Written Answers — Food Aid: Food Aid (1 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the total allocation for Ireland under the most deprived food aid scheme; the length of time that scheme has been in operation; the amount Ireland has drawn down under this scheme per year since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25545/08]

Written Answers — Fishery Quota: Fishery Quota (1 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will continue to lobby the EU for a bigger quota for Irish fishermen in their own waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25544/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Transport if action 72 of the Road Safety Strategy 2007-12 has been fully implemented; if the graduated driver licensing system provides for a restricted licence and full licence stages including restrictions on alcohol limits and more severe penalties for drivers on the two year restricted driving licence phase; when the use of R plates will come into...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (1 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of Integrate Ireland Language and Training services at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; if IILT is to move to the school; if so, when; the functions and services it will provide at the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25379/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 Jul 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 563: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the average time it takes to process an appeal through An Bord Pleanála; the number of appeals processed by the board each year since 2000 to date in 2008; if there are staff and resource shortages at An Bord Pleanála; if he will allocate additional staff and expertise resources from his Department to An...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (26 Jun 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available to students, youth clubs or sports clubs to attend summer courses in Gaeltacht and other areas in order to develop their interest in the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24948/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (26 Jun 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the grants available to youth clubs and sports clubs to purchase small scale equipment to enhance the facilities that they offer their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24943/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Jun 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount raised by stamp duty on credit or cash card facilities and on bank transactions in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25129/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (26 Jun 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the detection and prosecution rates for the dangerous overtaking offence as defined by S.I. No. 182 of 1997 as it applies to motorists dangerously overtaking cyclists for each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25152/08]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Jun 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount raised by the plastic bag levy for each year since its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25128/08]

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Tommy Broughan: I understand the Minister for Transport is meeting his Northern Ireland and UK counterparts to discuss the issue of penalty point harmonisation. Will that entail legislation or can it be done by regulation? On this day two weeks, when the plenary session will come to an end, is it intended that the Minister for Finance will make a financial statement or will he just reply to the debate?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Tommy Broughan: That is in order.