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Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport if there are guidelines by which a driving licence can be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Louth in view of special circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29746/04]

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Deputy should be promoted for that.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: I wish to share my time with Deputies Olivia Mitchell and English.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: This is a very important debate. The first part of the amendment, which I cannot move but to which I will refer, refers to the need to commence work on the road forthwith. The reason is very simple. The capacity originally envisaged for the M3 was approximately 11,600 cars per day. The number of cars actually travelling on it is 21,700 per day, and this number is to rise to 36,500 per day by...

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: No, my amendment is very clear on this matter. It attempts to deal with an issue that is not addressed at all in the Government amendment, namely, the effort to resolve the problem.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: No, it does not. The Minister of State's amendment does not mention this area at all. I do not mind meeting him to discuss this matter and am prepared to do so afterwards. I want to see the problem resolved, as I hope he does. We must have archaeology that is empathetic to development, and vice versa. If we achieve this, we will not have High Court cases or mass protests but clarity and...

Written Answers — Enterprise Policy: Enterprise Policy (16 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken to help in the implementation of the enterprise strategy group recommendation to establish within Enterprise Ireland a dedicated structure, Export Ireland, with its own budget and strong, experienced leadership to develop a more focused approach to export market intelligence and promotional...

Written Answers — Construction Sector: Construction Sector (16 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the likely impact on employment of a slowdown in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28355/04]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the fact that BSE risk material may have entered the national food chain through the pipes of a Drogheda factory and the need for the Government immediately to initiate a full inquiry into this matter.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed new runway at Dublin Airport, announced recently by the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27000/04]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (2 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Louth cannot be given third level grant aid. [26813/04]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (2 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs assistant will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [26919/04]

Written Answers — Residential Tenancies Board: Residential Tenancies Board (2 Nov 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 500: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made since the passing of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004; and when he will appoint board members of the residential tenancies board. [26898/04]

Written Answers — Terrorist Attacks: Terrorist Attacks (19 Oct 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the recent attack on an embassy in France, any reassessment of the threats to embassies on Irish soil has been undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25227/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Oct 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the changes in regulations which will allow persons who have class D stamps to qualify for social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25036/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Oct 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Louth was refused mortgage interest supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25079/04]

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister is the Minister and the buck stops with him. When I am in his Department, the buck will stop with me. I suggest he does something about the website. However, to be constructive, I welcome the report, on which Deputy Hayes will contribute later in the debate. The question of water supply and its affect on agriculture are important issues raised in the report. I recently had a...

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister should leave it open. He should give councillors the power and do away with the reserve function for managers. While the Minister is in office, there will be a vibrant team opposite him in the House. We want democracy not dictatorship in local government. We want councillors to have the power to make decisions. If they get it wrong, as many will, they will be kicked out. However,...

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: Both the Minister and I are in new jobs. I will ensure the legislation that comes before the House is properly challenged and frankly and fairly debated. We will listen to all the arguments before we make up our minds on the issues involved. Everybody can agree on some things. One is that water is the most important thing in our lives because without it we can only live for a short period....

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was lucky to gain access to it. It is a very poor website and needs to be radically upgraded.