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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the emergency evacuation procedures in Busáras and other major public transport hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1653/08]

Written Answers — Commuter Data: Commuter Data (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimate of the number of people who travel through the Dublin inner canal cordon at morning and evening rush hours; the number that go through at these peak times by bus, Luas, DART, commuter rail, taxis, hackneys, bicycle and on foot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1654/08]

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Transport the overall level of debt of Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports; the estimated level of debt for each of these airports for 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1655/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of roadside checkpoints mounted by driver and vehicle standards inspectors in each of the years from 2000 to 2007; the number of vehicles that were found not to meet the required standards; if prosecutions ensued; if so, the number for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1656/08]

Written Answers — End-of-Life Vehicles: End-of-Life Vehicles (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 551: To ask the Minister for Transport when the report into the presence of car write-offs that have previously been classed as unfit for road use will be published; if it will include an examination of the alleged 23,000 British car write-offs on Irish roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1657/08]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in the context of the new report from the Environmental Protection Agency which indicates that transport emissions are now 165% above 1990 levels and have risen by 5.2% in the past year, his Department has made any estimates for the expected level of transport emissions in 2008, 2010, 2015 and 2020; the maximum level of transport emissions...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 658: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the EU agency workers directive; the reason the Irish Government is still opposing the introduction of this key directive with two other countries; if he will immediately introduce legislation to give effect to the provisions of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2013/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1218: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of alcohol breath tests that were carried out over the Christmas 2007 period; the way this compares with the amount carried out in 2005 and 2006; the number of drivers who were found to be over the alcohol limit during Christmas 2005, 2006 and 2007; and if any drivers were found under the influence of drugs...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1319: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on including fuel efficient cars bought prior to 1 July 2008 in the new motor tax regime for fuel efficient cars to be introduced at that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1063/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1432: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action, in view of the commitment in the National Development Plan to spend vast sums of money on increased energy storage, he has taken to encourage the development of electricity storage schemes to support renewables penetration; if he will ensure that electricity produced from such schemes is defined...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1433: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has succeeded in identifying suitable sites to store electricity on a large scale in the Republic of Ireland; the incentives he will offer to find and develop such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1062/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1430: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amounts that were spent by EirGrid on each of the ancillary services in each of the past five years; the persons to whom they were paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1058/08]

Written Answers — Advertising Standards: Advertising Standards (30 Jan 2008)

Tommy Broughan: Question 1431: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures, legislative or otherwise, he will introduce to restrict the use of advertisements that are aimed specifically at children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1060/08]

Construction Industry. (19 Dec 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise again this critical issue for my constituency. Ongoing complaints are still being made to my office about the pyrite infill disaster affecting new housing in the north fringe in Baldoyle and Clongriffin in Dublin North-East. Since mid-summer, residents in these and other north side and west side estates have been devastated to learn from Menolly...

Written Answers — Emergency Call Services: Emergency Call Services (19 Dec 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the tendering process for the State's emergency call service; when it will be implemented; the amount it will cost; if there will be a period when some people may be left without the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35613/07]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (19 Dec 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has a cost benefit analysis of the introduction of postcodes here; when he will publish a cost benefit analysis of the proposed postcode system; when a general consultation process will take place; the type of postcode system he favours; the timeframe of implementation; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Dec 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of cars were imported into Ireland in 2005, 2006 and 2007; the level of under-declared VRT on imported cars in 2005, 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35860/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Dec 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an updated report on the health repayment scheme which is due to close at the end of December 2007 including the number of applications, the number of cases which have been resolved and where payment has been made; the amount of awards which have been made to date; her Department's estimates of the total moneys...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Dec 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the information she has received from the Health Service Executive in relation to the ending of embargoes on staff recruitment throughout the HSE organisation and in particular if she has received reports in relation to the position of HSE workers returning from career breaks who have been prevented from resuming their careers; and if...

Written Answers — Driver Licences: Driver Licences (19 Dec 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will bring forward legislation for the graduated driver licence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35854/07]