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Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in the introduction of legislation to allow for testing of drivers for alcohol and substance abuse at the scene of accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13832/09]

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: The fact is that the Government gave a commitment in October 2007 to bring in this legislation. We have waited until now, but it still has not come in. There is no reliable method to hold the Government to account here. They made a promise in 2007, but it has not happened. We all support the road safety campaign and the reduction of deaths that has occurred, but is the Minister of State...

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: It was in October 2007. I have the headline here.

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Well here it is.

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: One year later.

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not think that response is good enough. The promise was made in October 2007 and the Government made the decision then. Fianna Fáil has been in the Government for too long and it does not have the drive or the energy to bring this in. It is something which the Road Safety Authority is anxious to see enacted.

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Absolutely. When will the Minister of State give an absolute commitment for the legislation to be brought before the House? Will it include the commitment to reduce the amount of alcohol that can be consumed before driving?

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: When will it be brought in?

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (31 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take to address the general practitioner manpower crisis to ensure that primary care can continue to deliver a same day service into the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13175/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (31 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received correspondence or a report from the Financial Regulator or Central Bank in relation to any matter since 2000 to date in 2009; if such correspondence related to overcharging at any bank; if they received correspondence or a report regarding overcharging customers at a bank (details supplied); if they received correspondence or...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (31 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has been informed or if he has inquired if any of the financial institutions covered by the Government guarantee have paid bonuses to their staff here, or overseas, since the inauguration of the Government guarantee; if any of these institutions have done so , the steps these institutions are taking to recover these bonuses; the status of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appointment will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13213/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (31 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will respond to correspondence from an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/09]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (31 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the installation of closed circuit television by location in County Louth; the success to date of the system; the future plans for increased funding and expansion of the service in County Louth by location; if changes have been made in such plans as a result of cutbacks; and if he will make a...

Social Welfare: Motion (31 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I wish to make a few brief but important points. The community welfare officer is becoming more important in his interaction with the community than had previously been the case. I compliment the Department on the training of the community welfare officers so they can deal with people who are in desperate situations and I support them in their work. Increasingly I am hearing from people who...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a hospital place will be provided as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12706/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (26 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if fees (details supplied) for the recently redundant will be covered under the grant schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12705/09]

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Lean ar aghaidh. I can speak in a separate slot.

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: B'fhéidir nach mbeidh mé chomh fada sin. Déanfaidh mé mo dhícheall. I compliment Deputy Noonan on his practical, constructive and positive contribution and I want to build on a couple of the points he made, particularly in the context of County Louth. The first point I will deal with is the figures for unemployment. A year ago there were 7,941 unemployed in County Louth and today there...

Industrial Development Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 Mar 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Only Fianna Fáil ones.