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Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has discussed with his European Union counterparts the unacceptable incidence of human trafficking across Member States of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19808/06]

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is still committed to the provision of a new blood testing centre for Cork; and the funding which is available from her Department for such a centre in 2006. [22069/06]

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement on the provision of a new blood testing centre in Cork; and the reason for the long delays in bringing this matter to commencement and a successful conclusion. [22070/06]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (8 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason the Passport Office refuses to complete the processing of a passport application due to the fact that the application was made in Irish and differed from the applicant's birth certificate name; the further reason the applicant was asked for tax documents and banks statements amongst others despite the fact that they are a 19...

Written Answers — Great Southern Hotels Group: Great Southern Hotels Group (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the sale of the Great Southern Hotels; when it is anticipated that this deal will be finalised; if he has the power to decide where the proceeds of this sale will go; if so, his decision in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21922/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Transport the communication his Department has had with a person (details supplied) in County Cork regarding driving tests; and the reason he has not responded to this person's communications. [21755/06]

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question : To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement to Dáil Éireann with regard to the allegations made in a Council of Europe report which states that Ireland colluded with the US Central Intelligence Agency in allowing Ireland to be used as a stopover for flights involving the unlawful transfer of detainees.

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Will the Minister agree that if we believe in the concept of human rights——

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Does the Minister agree that we must assert that the use of any airport in this country for the transportation of detainees would be contrary to the concept of human rights? The Minister stated that we have not colluded. Does he agree, however, that there is a distinct impression that the Government has turned a blind eye to traffic through Shannon Airport? Will the Minister ensure that all...

Extraordinary Renditions. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: The Minister admitted initially that neither he nor Department of Foreign Affairs officials have had time to consider in detail the report published today. In view of the fact that his Department will examine this report in the coming days, will he give an assurance that this matter will be raised at the Council of Ministers on 12 or 13 June? It is a Council of Europe document and it is of...

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to when the new terminal at Cork Airport will be fully operational; if he is satisfied regarding its delayed opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21923/06]

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Does the Minister agree this Government's cock-up and betrayal of a promise made by a Minister in Cork will result in the imposition of significant charges on passengers travelling through Cork Airport? Does he further agree that the level of debt forms a noose around the neck of the Cork Airport Authority which will hinder future growth? At a formal meeting in Cork last November, we were...

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Somebody could not meet the deadline.

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Who is responsible for the failure to complete the terminal on time or within budget?

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Did the Minister say the terminal will be finished in days or open in days? There is a difference.

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: I warn the Minister that he is following the same road he did with his electronic voting debacle. He lectured the Opposition about playing political football and accused us of being Luddites. He is using the same tactics now. Former Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, introduced the only political element when he wrote a letter saying Cork Airport would inherit a terminal debt-free. It is...

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Did somebody say that here?

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: The Minister fell off the horse on electronic voting.

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: Good luck to me, not much good luck for the taxpayer.

State Airports. (7 Jun 2006)

Bernard Allen: When will it open?