1194. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct persons in Bus Éireann if they have suspicion of corruption in Bus Éireann to inform the Garda of such and publish the organisation's guidelines in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35101/13]
1193. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the number of meetings held with rural transport companies and the other consultations that were held prior to the announcement of changes to the rural transport programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35010/13]
1171. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implications the European Commission’s proposed single European sky has for airports here, the Irish Aviation Authority and Irish aerospace; if there will be any loss of employment or change in employees' terms and conditions as a result of these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/13]
1170. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the performance of the Shannon Airport Authority since the airport became independent of the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA; if he will reaffirm his commitment that the terms and conditions of the previously employed DAA employees working in Shannon Airport will not be diminished in any way when they become staff of the Shannon Airport Authority; if there will be any loss of employment or change in employees' terms and conditions, including pensions, as a result of the change over to Shannon Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34284/13]
1169. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that Cork Airport retains its 24 hour continuous air traffic control coverage; if his attention has been drawn to the Irish Aviation Authority's proposals to examine reducing the air traffic control coverage at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34283/13]
1168. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the possible Irish Aviation Authority bid for the 42% stake in the British air traffic agency; if he foresees the IAA being in a position to pay a dividend to the State in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34282/13]
76. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated amount of money to be spent on the creation of additional councillors in County Dublin under the Putting People First proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33770/13]
62. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of RAPID area implementation teams that have full-time co-ordinators at present in view of the importance of this programme and the importance of their having full-time co-ordinators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33731/13]
5. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Taoiseach the number of times the Cabinet sub-committee on infrastructure has met since the Government took office; and if there has been any meeting of the committee in 2013. [31047/13]
242. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding funding for the provision of art assist devices for persons with peripheral arterial disease in view of the fact that this type of therapy is currently not covered by the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33689/13]
24. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way he believes the problem of regional employment blackspots can be tackled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33558/13]
574. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of financial assistance that has been provided by either his Department or the National Transport Authority to Bus Éireann towards the roll-out of on-street real time information systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33365/13]
563. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the proposals the Dublin Airport Authority has for the relocation of the headquarters of Aer Rianta International; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32907/13]
390. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current status of progress towards implementing the recommendations outlined in the review of the Environmental Protection Agency report of May 2011 including statutory immunity and human health impacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33322/13]
223. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an emergency works application for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33368/13]
220. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to reinstate the minor works grant for schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33354/13]
75. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is concerned at the failure by a number of companies to submit to the Pensions Board plans for the way they intend to return their defined benefit pension schemes to surplus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33240/13]
72. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Social Protection the total amount of funding allocated from the European Union for the youth guarantee scheme here; her views on the adequacy of this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33215/13]
13. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to introduce regulation for afterschool child care services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32566/13]
166. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason approved Leader funding is being withheld for the development of a sports ground (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32392/13]
717. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on funding to complete an unfinished footpath on the Cockhill Road, Stamullen, County Meath. [31826/13]
707. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the intended start date for construction of a rail stop at Crusheen on the Ennis to Galway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31562/13]
105. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reform the universal social charge; if he is considering integrating it with PRSI; the issues that would arise from such integration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31907/13]
297. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which both platforms at Ennis train station, County Clare, will be fully wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31282/13]
256. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the fact that we have the fewest rehabilitation consultants per capita in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31285/13]
255. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health the measures he has taken to address the long waiting lists for neurology appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31284/13]
4. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that has been collected through the community involvement scheme for works on local roads since its inception; the way in which local communities are asked to pay for the scheme; the average contribution asked for; the counties in which this scheme has been used to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31050/13]
1. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he intends to ensure the M50 is fit for purpose; the capital expenditure that is planned for the motorway; his plans to include bus rapid transit as part of a solution to ease the congestion on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31175/13]
98. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare who was on back to education allowance and applied to Student Universal Support Ireland for a full grant was not approved for a grant towards fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30886/13]
648. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has taken to ensure that Shannon Airport is given at least equal recognition as one of the two transatlantic airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30010/13]
602. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health if he will consider changing the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009 to make provision for any dependent children the applicant may have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30625/13]
76. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health the way he plans to deal with the increasing problem of suicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30426/13]
275. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a chronology of his knowledge since becoming Minister, of proposals to introduce multipoint tolling on the M50, particularly in the context of his comments from September 2011 when he indicated his view that it would be fairer to have 60c tolls at different points. [29982/13]
274. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the €213,000 in funding by Fáilte Ireland which he recently announced for the restoration of Shackleton Gardens in Dublin 15; and provide a timeframe for this expenditure. [29980/13]
273. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of transport infrastructure projects that he intends to submit for consideration for funding through the recently announced Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. [29979/13]
272. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of transport infrastructure projects that he has submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for consideration for funding through stimulus measures. [29978/13]
250. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of proposed changes to the accident and emergency service at James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, when the plan to establish the Dublin North East Hospital Group is fully implemented. [29981/13]
173. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of contact between his Department and Irish Rail, An Garda Síochána or the Department of Justice and Equality regarding violent assaults that occurred on the Maynooth train service on 5 June; and if he will seek a review of the security provided by Irish Rail on its services. [29983/13]
14. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of jobs that have been created from the July 2012 stimulus plan to date in 2013; and the number of jobs that will be created from the plan by the end of 2013 and 2014. [29658/13]
108. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Clare who received a letter from Student Universal Support Ireland dated 5 June 2013 refusing him an education grant; this letter does not state the reason he was unsuccessful but suggests he appeal the decision; the grounds on which he should appeal the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29695/13]
89. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will visit schools (details supplied) in County Clare to be amalgamated to see what students have to endure every day or if he will meet with a delegation from the three schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29443/13]
46. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when aquaculture licences will be issued in areas designated under the Habitats Directive, where appropriate assessments have been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29369/13]
23. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of EU funding that will be available under Pillar 2 in 2013 compared to 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29360/13]
7. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the total Garda overtime budget in 2010, 2011, 2012 and the estimated budget in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28300/13]
177. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions his Department will take to ensure that road safety laws concerning cyclists are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22988/13]
30. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated number of jobs from the roll-out of water metering; the estimated length of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27990/13]
890. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position regarding requirements on public transport companies in the public and private sector to have policies or take action on the provision or erection of public health notices on buses and trains, encouraging customers to prevent the spread of germs by using a tissue when coughing or sneezing; if there are already legal requirements on such companies to do so; the person who enforces same; and if he will request our transport companies to take action regarding same. [27155/13]
684. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has given consideration to the resolution passed by Clare County Council requesting him to undertake a review of accommodation arrangements for refugees and asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26658/13]
502. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the fact that Loop Head, County Clare, was recently chosen tourism destination of the year by the Irish Times and is the subject of an application for an exploration licence for hydraulic fracking for the extraction of shale gas, otherwise known as unconventional hydrocarbons, the steps he will take to ensure that the natural beauty and other tourism resources of the Loop Head peninsula and other areas of County Clare and the country in general are protected into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27819/13]
501. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether a request to facilitate the development of fracking pre-empts the outcome of the Environmental Protection Agency assessment of the matter (details supplied). [27818/13]