19 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment if he will carry out an investigation into non-competitive practices in road material supply, as was recommended by the Director of Consumer Affairs; if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancy in prices between different regions in the country; if he will outline the cost comparisons between local authorities for road laying throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
3 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the proposed level of compensation to the former employees of Irish Shipping and the total amount of money set out for this purpose in the proposed legislation in this regard; whether the proposed package will include severance payments, pensions or lump sums in lieu of such pensions for the former employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
1 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he will clarify who will pay the salvage cost of the operation for the mv Kilkenny; and whether there has been any changes in the traffic regulations in Dublin Bay since the accident.
3 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if her attention has been drawn to the proposal at the recent IMI conference for an air bridge between Ireland and continental Europe; whether the Government have given any consideration to this proposal, and if they will carry out a feasibility study of same in order to provide improved air freight traffic access between Ireland and Luxembourg.
65 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment if he proposes to designate any additional functions to be reserved for the elected members of local authorities; and if so, if he will give details of his proposals.
65 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment if he proposes to designate any additional functions to be reserved for the elected members of local authorities; and if so, if he will give details of his proposals.
85 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will give further details, in view of the statement (details supplied) by the Taoiseach on 27 March 1992, that fundamental reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is necessary to provide a sustainable support framework for agriculture; and if he will outline the type of fundamental reform that is proposed.
85 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will give further details, in view of the statement (details supplied) by the Taoiseach on 27 March 1992, that fundamental reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is necessary to provide a sustainable support framework for agriculture; and if he will outline the type of fundamental reform that is proposed.
15 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he will clarify the effects of the proposed liquidation of Dublin Cargo Handling on the deep sea section of Dublin port; if he supports the proposals by the Dublin Port and Docks Board; if he will outline the steps if any, he will be taking to ensure continuity of service for shippers and ships agents of deep sea freight using Dublin port in the short term future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
20 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he, or his Department, have received any proposals to amend the pilotage legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
13 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he considers it satisfactory that all harbour boards and authorities operating under the Harbours Act, 1946 have to get his consent and that of his Department for any changes in harbour rates and dues on cargo; and whether he will amend this situation.
11 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has any proposals to establish a Civil Aviation Authority in Ireland along the lines of a similar authority which exists in the United Kingdom.
3 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if it is intended to extend the two-airline agreement which was due to expire on 31 December, 1991, between Aer Lingus and Ryanair; and, if she will outline whether her views accord with those of her predecessor in this regard.
15 Mr. Yates asked the Taoiseach if his comments in a recent newspaper interview (details supplied) concerning the Shannon stopover reflected Government policy or his own personal views.
4 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine when it is anticipated that the report of the harbour review group will be completed; if he intends to publish this report; and if he has any timetable for implementing the recommendations of the review group.
126 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will make a statement clarifying the accuracy of reports of Government discussions with regard to a decision to end the compulsory transatlantic flight stopovers at Shannon Airport; if she has submitted proposals to Government to allow US direct flights to Dublin for 1992; and if she will specify the details of these proposals.
125 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the guarantees, if any, she can give regarding the maintenance of existing passenger numbers or increased passenger numbers through Shannon Airport; if she will give details of any changes in these numbers; if she has any proposals from US airlines, other than current operators, to fly directly to Dublin; and, if so, if she will specify them and the safeguards she is putting in place, if there is any change to protect employment in the mid-west region.
13 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if the recent Kennedy Henderson safety report, commissioned by her Department and Irish Rail, will be published; if she has satisfied herself that there is adequate investment in railway infrastructure and rolling stock to provide improvement in the quality of service and the maintenance of a high standard of safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
126 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will make a statement clarifying the accuracy of reports of Government discussions with regard to a decision to end the compulsory transatlantic flight stopovers at Shannon Airport; if she has submitted proposals to Government to allow US direct flights to Dublin for 1992; and if she will specify the details of these proposals.
125 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she will outline the guarantees, if any, she can give regarding the maintenance of existing passenger numbers or increased passenger numbers through Shannon Airport; if she will give details of any changes in these numbers; if she has any proposals from US airlines, other than current operators, to fly directly to Dublin; and, if so, if she will specify them and the safeguards she is putting in place, if there is any change to protect employment in the mid-west region.
2 Mr. Yates asked the Taoiseach if he has any proposals to reorganise the Departments of the Marine, the Environment and Tourism, Transport and Communications so as to merge all aspects of the transport portfolio on to one Ministry and Department in the context of the increasing importance of an integrated transport policy of the Single Market of 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
15 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Labour the numbers of persons in the past four years who, having participated in a social employment scheme for the set 12-month period, have been retained working under such social employment scheme for a further period or who, having completed such scheme, have been taken on again within a few weeks; the Dáil constituencies within which such persons have resided; and the reason for such a breach of the rules of the scheme.
7 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if it is intended to simultaneously develop new berthage and terminal facilities at both Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ports; if he will outline his policy in relation to the future structures to manage each port; and the basis on which both these ports on the central corridor should co-exist.
1 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the relative costs to port users between the following ports (a) Larne, (b) Belfast, (c) Dublin, (d) Dún Laoghaire, (e) Rosslare and (f) Cork; whether any studies have been carried out by his Department into comparative costs between ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
4 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when it is anticipated that the Bus Competition Bill will be published; whether recent leaked reports of the Bill, as to its contents, are correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
55 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Energy if, in light of the EC targets of stabilisation of CO2 emissions by the year 2000, he will give an assurance regarding the future of the Irish peat energy programme.
55 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Energy if, in light of the EC targets of stabilisation of CO2 emissions by the year 2000, he will give an assurance regarding the future of the Irish peat energy programme.
19 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Labour if he will outline the arrangements, if any, which are proposed to be introduced in relation to the apprenticeship schemes for the year commencing 1992; and if he will further outline the way it is proposed to fund such arrangements.
19 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Labour if he will outline the arrangements, if any, which are proposed to be introduced in relation to the apprenticeship schemes for the year commencing 1992; and if he will further outline the way it is proposed to fund such arrangements.
11 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine the reason the Government reduced its support for the Irish cargo shipping sector in the form of the reduction in capital grant aid this year and the removal of eligibility in the business expansion scheme; and the steps the Government propose to take to increase Irish shipping capacity.
44 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will publish details of the recent report (details supplied) in relation to Aer Lingus; if he will confirm that this important report implied that unless there were changes in the trans-Atlantic route arrangements, the future of Aer Lingus was not secure; if he has any proposals to immediately ensure the leasing of sufficient 707 aircraft for the Shannon-Los Angeles route; the steps he is taking to ensure Aer Lingus will have flights for Los Angeles from next year on; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
44 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will publish details of the recent report (details supplied) in relation to Aer Lingus; if he will confirm that this important report implied that unless there were changes in the trans-Atlantic route arrangements, the future of Aer Lingus was not secure; if he has any proposals to immediately ensure the leasing of sufficient 707 aircraft for the Shannon-Los Angeles route; the steps he is taking to ensure Aer Lingus will have flights for Los Angeles from next year on; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
3 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the up-to-date position in relation to the proposed merger of the B & I Line and the Irish Continental Line; if he will give details of the discussions which have taken place between both parties in the months of July, August and September; if he has satisfied himself that adequate steps have been taken to seek the agreement of the employees of the B & I Line; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
38 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the grave dissatisfaction among parents, teachers and students at the recent issue of sample papers in English, Irish and technology, among other subjects, for the junior certificate examination in June; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
30 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education if it is proposed to introduce a new system of certification for satisfactory completion of senior cycle at post-primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
17 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education if it is proposed to introduce a new system of certification for satisfactory completion of senior cycle at post-primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
8 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the benefits to date, if any, arising from the establishment of a freeport at Ringaskiddy, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
3 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if he will outline the changes in the grant scheme for the Irish shipping sector, as operated in 1991, as against the position in 1990.
16 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when it is envisaged that the legislation liberalising road passenger services will be published; and the reason for the delay in this legislation in view of his earlier commitments in this regard.
12 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if any application has been made to the EC under the peripherality operational programme for funding towards the upgrading of the Belfast-Dublin rail line; whether the study he commissioned jointly with the Northern Ireland authority into the benefits of upgrading this line has been completed; if so, if it will be published, and when.
20 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the term fire brigade action attributed to him in relation to activities by local authorities in rectifying the problems of potholes; if he has any proposals to change the financing structure of expenditure on non-national roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
17 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Labour the number of persons engaged on temporary employment schemes as at 21 April 1991; and if he will give details of these schemes.
5 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Finance whether he has satisfied himself that EC structural finance will be available at the current level beyond 1993; and the steps he is taking to ensure same.
46 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment if he has any proposals to introduce a compulsory motor vehicle test for cars over seven years old; and, if so, when.
46 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment if he has any proposals to introduce a compulsory motor vehicle test for cars over seven years old; and, if so, when.
39 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the detrimental effects on exporters of the decision by Sealink to cease operations at their container handling facilities in Dublin Port; and the steps he proposes to take to try to ensure ongoing use of these facilities.
39 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the detrimental effects on exporters of the decision by Sealink to cease operations at their container handling facilities in Dublin Port; and the steps he proposes to take to try to ensure ongoing use of these facilities.
7 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has an overall policy in relation to the optimum number of carriers on routes between this country and the United Kingdom; if he has satisfied himself with current developments that a two Irish airline policy will be maintained; and the steps he is prepared to take to ensure this.