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Light Rail Projects. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am not talking about that.

Light Rail Projects. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I will make the point I made earlier but perhaps in a better way. I appreciate nobody can intervene in this process but if there are two competitive tenderers and the cheaper of the two does not have the same access to finance it would have had if the financial crisis had not occurred, it would be reasonable to try to ensure, through the RPA or otherwise, that every effort is made to make...

Road Traffic Offences. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: As someone who travels on the M1 at least once or twice every week, I can also be assured, as I am sure the Minister can also, that the car or vehicle behind speeding aggressively and dangerously will have a Northern Ireland registration. People's lives are put at risk every day because of drivers from the North coming down here and driving in the most dangerous fashion. They have no fear...

Road Traffic Offences. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I would welcome that very much. That is what we need.

Road Traffic Offences. (26 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: They are in a limbo file, which is going nowhere.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of people covered by the full medical card and the doctor only card respectively, in view of the recent downturn in the economy and the number of people out of work; the estimated percentage increase for end of 2009; the thresholds for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20625/09]

Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board. (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Irish commentators and many significant Irish players in the US have expressed their deep concern that major multinational companies, which have invested in Ireland and collectively employ thousands of people here, may need to seriously consider withdrawing from operating in the country. Has that concern been raised with the Taoiseach or any of his Ministers? I do not doubt the integrity of...

Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board. (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: With respect, the question is whether companies have approached any Ministers.

Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board. (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry. I did not hear the Taoiseach.

Departmental Staff. (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: No, they are about all advisers.

Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: My question relates to the road traffic Bill. Earlier in the year, the number of road deaths was down 20% on the corresponding period last year. Now, however, road deaths are at the same level as 2008. In view of the lack of Garda enforcement as a result of cutbacks in overtime in the traffic corps-----

Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: In view of the €150 million cutback in the regional and local roads programme-----

Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: When will the road traffic Bill be introduced and will it include a provision in regard to the mandatory testing of persons at the scene of accidents?

Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: When will there be reform of the Road Transport Act 1932, as promised by the Minister for Transport, in view of the serious cutbacks in Bus Éireann services throughout the State, including commuter and rural transport services?

Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is promised.

Written Answers — Procurement Procedures: Procurement Procedures (19 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of complaints the Office of Public Works has received since 2007 on tender processes organised by the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20052/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance if employees in the Government Supplies Agency have, since 2000, received any gratuity excursions or trips from current or prospective suppliers or received any items as gratuity gestures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20053/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the medical services available for cystic fibrosis patients such as a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19741/09]

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (19 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing homes in the city and county of Cork; the number of inspections yearly in each home since 2002; if she is satisfied that there is adequate qualified staff to inspect such homes; if complaints have been received about any such Cork home since 2005; the nature of the complaint, the type of investigation undertaken...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (19 May 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department will have to pay additional funds to the Commissioners of Irish Lights following a decision by the British Government to end subvention for coastal navigation beacons in Irish waters; the effect this decision will have on marine safety in Irish waters; the discussions he has had with the British authorities on this matter; and...