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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (3 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether drug driving is a major cause of road fatalities and injuries; if so, the proposals he will introduce to tackle this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12698/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Galway where pupils are in overcrowded classrooms and the school is catering for 135 students with a projected increase to 157 in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12427/07]

Water Pollution. (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: I spoke about the past.

Water Pollution. (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: I was a member.

Water Pollution. (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: I welcome the Minister. Earlier today, Deputy Michael D. Higgins and I tabled motions under Standing Order 31 requesting the Adjournment of the Dáil to discuss this extremely important issue relating to the well-being and health of people in Galway. It would have been far more satisfactory if we had engaged in a debate under Standing Order 31 with the Minister and his colleague, the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Under the terms of Standing Order 31, I seek the suspension of business of the House to discuss the following matter of national importance: the contamination of the water supply of Galway city and surrounding areas with the parasite known as cryptosporidium, resulting in the contamination of water to 90,000 homes, over 100 reported cases of illness, including the hospitalisation of some, and...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: That makes it worse.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: It is like signing a blank cheque.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: One could not watch it all.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: He will not sign any more blank cheques.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: The Government should open the beds it has closed.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he proposes to incentivise the use of home produced alternative fuels in the transport sector with a view to combating global warming while at the same time maximising the economic benefit nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11443/07]

Written Answers — Electricity Interconnector: Electricity Interconnector (27 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the provision of an east west electricity interconnector; when the facility will be built and by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11444/07]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations regarding the operators licence for commercial vehicles or buses; if holders of such licences are obliged to have adequate parking facilities for their vehicle; if they are in breach of their licence by parking such vehicles in a dangerous manner in residential estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11109/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for extension for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if this extension has been approved; when the go-ahead will be given for the building of the extension which will have over 400 pupils enrolled in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11096/07]

Written Answers — Standardised Testing: Standardised Testing (22 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in the introduction of standardised testing at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10787/07]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of investment to be allocated by her Department in 2007 towards the refurbishment of science buildings and facilities at second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10758/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent in rent supplement in each county and city for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10937/07]

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration: Vehicle Registration (22 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has plans to change the regulations in relation to the issuing of a vehicle registration certificate which only permits one name to be issued on the certificate as opposed to two names in the case of a couple purchasing a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10900/07]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (21 Mar 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the provisions of the European Communities Bill 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10401/07]