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Question· writtenPQ 1243asked

1243. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and the National Roads Authority will clarify the uncertainty in relation to the M20 County Cork to County Limerick motorway project as it has added to the delay with the N21 Adare bypass that was recently refused planning permission by an Bord Pleanála and is a major blow to business and tourism in County Kerry; if his attention has been drawn to the impact the major bottleneck of traffic in Adare is having on tourism and job creation in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48730/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1243. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and the National Roads Authority will clarify the uncertainty in relation to the M20 County Cork to County Limerick motorway project as it has added to the delay with the N21 Adare bypass that was recently refused planning permission by an Bord Pleanála and is a major blow to business and tourism in County Kerry; if his attention has been drawn to the impact the major bottleneck of traffic in Adare is having on tourism and job creation in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48730/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1242asked

1242. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Galway city bypass project announced under the stimulus package; the various stages of this project; the expected timelines for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48710/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1242. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Galway city bypass project announced under the stimulus package; the various stages of this project; the expected timelines for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48710/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1241asked

1241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the N25 project announced under the stimulus package; the various stages of this project; the expected timelines for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48709/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the N25 project announced under the stimulus package; the various stages of this project; the expected timelines for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48709/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1240asked

1240. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the M11 project announced under the stimulus package; the various stages of this project; the expected timelines for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48708/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1240. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the M11 project announced under the stimulus package; the various stages of this project; the expected timelines for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48708/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1239asked

1239. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the objective criteria that will be used to assess sports capital grant applications to ensure that allocations are fairly distributed across the country, according to sporting need. [48699/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1239. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the objective criteria that will be used to assess sports capital grant applications to ensure that allocations are fairly distributed across the country, according to sporting need. [48699/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1238asked

1238. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the status of the services tender for the Bus Eireann breakdown service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48677/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1238. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the status of the services tender for the Bus Eireann breakdown service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48677/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1237asked

1237. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way the Atlantic Corridor will be marketed and promoted and to whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48673/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1237. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way the Atlantic Corridor will be marketed and promoted and to whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48673/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1236asked

1236. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that all the industrial relations mechanisms of the State are utilised as a matter of urgency to avoid the proposed upcoming strike action at Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48667/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1236. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that all the industrial relations mechanisms of the State are utilised as a matter of urgency to avoid the proposed upcoming strike action at Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48667/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1235asked

1235. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 711 and 712 of 23 October 2012, and in respect of his Department’s €330,000 expenditure on the domain name Ireland.com as part of the €495,000 overall paid for the domain name from the Irish Times, if he will provide an outline of the revenue headings and quanta of profit from which Tourism Ireland expects to recoup the €495,000 expenditure by 2015. [48662/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1235. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 711 and 712 of 23 October 2012, and in respect of his Department’s €330,000 expenditure on the domain name Ireland.com as part of the €495,000 overall paid for the domain name from the Irish Times, if he will provide an outline of the revenue headings and quanta of profit from which Tourism Ireland expects to recoup the €495,000 expenditure by 2015. [48662/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1234asked

1234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that on Tuesday 30 October the main N86 Camp to Dingle road was shut down by protestors over alleged non-payments for work carried out by them for the contractors who had won the National Roads Authority contract to do the work, the action that will be taken to ensure that this type of situation does not happen again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48654/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that on Tuesday 30 October the main N86 Camp to Dingle road was shut down by protestors over alleged non-payments for work carried out by them for the contractors who had won the National Roads Authority contract to do the work, the action that will be taken to ensure that this type of situation does not happen again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48654/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1233asked

1233. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the type and frequency of North South engagement his Department undertakes; the current priorities in this area; the number of whole time equivalent staff assigned to these matters; the grades involved and the amount of time each grade spends on North South Activities as a proportion of their WTE employment; the co-ordination arrangements that have been put in place; if there are any current vacancies in North South Co-operation unites; the duration of this vacancy and the steps being taken to fill the vacancy. [48553/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1233. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the type and frequency of North South engagement his Department undertakes; the current priorities in this area; the number of whole time equivalent staff assigned to these matters; the grades involved and the amount of time each grade spends on North South Activities as a proportion of their WTE employment; the co-ordination arrangements that have been put in place; if there are any current vacancies in North South Co-operation unites; the duration of this vacancy and the steps being taken to fill the vacancy. [48553/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1232asked

1232. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a sports capital grant in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48535/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1232. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a sports capital grant in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48535/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1231asked

1231. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed flyover at Newlands Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin and if the impact of works and the completed project on residents will be taken into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48508/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1231. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed flyover at Newlands Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin and if the impact of works and the completed project on residents will be taken into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48508/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1230asked

1230. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update and status report on applications (details supplied) in County Donegal made under the 2012 sports capital grant programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48362/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1230. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update and status report on applications (details supplied) in County Donegal made under the 2012 sports capital grant programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48362/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1229asked

1229. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that was paid via the Irish Sport Council, to high performance athletes in each of the years 2009 to 2012 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48338/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1229. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that was paid via the Irish Sport Council, to high performance athletes in each of the years 2009 to 2012 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48338/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1228asked

1228. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to acquire Canadian recognition of valid Irish driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48242/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1228. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to acquire Canadian recognition of valid Irish driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48242/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1227asked

1227. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update, and status report, on applications (details supplied) made under the 2012 sports capital grant programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48241/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1227. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update, and status report, on applications (details supplied) made under the 2012 sports capital grant programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48241/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1226asked

1226. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list by name, all the sports capital grant applications made under the 2012 sports capital programme in County Mayo. [48240/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1226. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list by name, all the sports capital grant applications made under the 2012 sports capital programme in County Mayo. [48240/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1225asked

1225. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list by name, all of the sports capital grant applications made under the 2012 sports capital programme in County Donegal. [48239/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1225. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list by name, all of the sports capital grant applications made under the 2012 sports capital programme in County Donegal. [48239/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1224asked

1224. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list by applicant, the applications made under the sports capital programme 2012 in Dublin. [48238/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1224. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list by applicant, the applications made under the sports capital programme 2012 in Dublin. [48238/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1223asked

1223. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for his Department to reinstate, partially or wholly, the local improvement scheme in order to remediate the damage caused to roads due to the inclement weather of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48214/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1223. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for his Department to reinstate, partially or wholly, the local improvement scheme in order to remediate the damage caused to roads due to the inclement weather of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48214/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1222asked

1222. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to enhance and promote angling tourism; his plans to increase investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48181/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1222. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to enhance and promote angling tourism; his plans to increase investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48181/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1221asked

1221. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when RTPs may expect to be notified of amalgamations; their budget for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48163/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1221. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when RTPs may expect to be notified of amalgamations; their budget for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48163/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1220asked

1220. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a sports capital grant for the provision of an allweather playing pitch with lights in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48142/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1220. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a sports capital grant for the provision of an allweather playing pitch with lights in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48142/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1219asked

1219. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person with a previous conviction for a driving offence is disqualified from driving for Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1219. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person with a previous conviction for a driving offence is disqualified from driving for Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1218asked

1218. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a single licence holder is prohibited from transferring their taxi licence whilst a multiple licence holder can transfer their plates into company names allowing them to pass on their plates as an asset of a company. [48090/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1218. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a single licence holder is prohibited from transferring their taxi licence whilst a multiple licence holder can transfer their plates into company names allowing them to pass on their plates as an asset of a company. [48090/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1217asked

1217. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the on-going concerns expressed by taxi drivers and owners in relation to such issues as the introduction of the nine year rule and the difficulty therein without the establishment of a workable taxi scrappage scheme; the reason the vetting system has not been overhauled despite concerns regarding public safety issues in the industry; the reason an independent appeals process has not been granted despite previous promises to give the taxi industry access to the Ombudsman's office; the reason the Taxi Advisory Council was re-appointed to the exclusion of elected representative from the taxi industry and the failure therefore to establish a meaningful forum for dialogue within the industry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are concerns that the introduction of a SPSV penalty point system will unduly affect full time taxi drivers; and if his attention has been drawn to the anomalies such as an influx of part-time taxi drivers and students on Stamp 2 Visas into the industry. [48089/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1217. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the on-going concerns expressed by taxi drivers and owners in relation to such issues as the introduction of the nine year rule and the difficulty therein without the establishment of a workable taxi scrappage scheme; the reason the vetting system has not been overhauled despite concerns regarding public safety issues in the industry; the reason an independent appeals process has not been granted despite previous promises to give the taxi industry access to the Ombudsman's office; the reason the Taxi Advisory Council was re-appointed to the exclusion of elected representative from the taxi industry and the failure therefore to establish a meaningful forum for dialogue within the industry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are concerns that the introduction of a SPSV penalty point system will unduly affect full time taxi drivers; and if his attention has been drawn to the anomalies such as an influx of part-time taxi drivers and students on Stamp 2 Visas into the industry. [48089/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1216asked

1216. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the introduction of the law with regard to the testing of the unconscious driver; the reason there has been a delay in introducing same; if he envisages this measures being included in the upcoming Road Traffic Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48072/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1216. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the introduction of the law with regard to the testing of the unconscious driver; the reason there has been a delay in introducing same; if he envisages this measures being included in the upcoming Road Traffic Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48072/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1215asked

1215. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the chief executive officer of Iarnród Éireann to install a notice board beside the ticket office at a station (details supplied) in County Dublin informing commuters of the times the ticket office is opened and manned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48019/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1215. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the chief executive officer of Iarnród Éireann to install a notice board beside the ticket office at a station (details supplied) in County Dublin informing commuters of the times the ticket office is opened and manned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48019/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1214asked

1214. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new driver licence card will be made available; the data that will be contained on the card; if he will ensure that provision is made for the inclusion of basic medical data and emergency contact numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47951/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1214. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new driver licence card will be made available; the data that will be contained on the card; if he will ensure that provision is made for the inclusion of basic medical data and emergency contact numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47951/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1213asked

1213. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount it costs to run the National Transport Authority; the amount it costs to run his Department; if he will quantify the savings at his Department when some of its duties were transferred to the new authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47938/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1213. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount it costs to run the National Transport Authority; the amount it costs to run his Department; if he will quantify the savings at his Department when some of its duties were transferred to the new authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47938/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1212asked

1212. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the maritime radio stations, his plan to merge the MSO and IRCG divisions similar to the UK, thus saving on manpower and making end to end marine safety more efficient. [47877/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1212. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the maritime radio stations, his plan to merge the MSO and IRCG divisions similar to the UK, thus saving on manpower and making end to end marine safety more efficient. [47877/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1211asked

1211. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the forthcoming decision affecting the future of Valentia Radio Station, County Kerry, if a decision has been made regarding the future of the station; if he will reveal that decision; if a decision has not been made, when will he bring his recommendations to Cabinet and when he expects a decision to be made; the specific evaluation criteria there are for any such decision, including weightings; and his plans regarding the offer made to him directly by the Director of the Coast Guard to transfer key rescue communications equipment and eventually staff from Malin Head, County Donegal and Valentia to Blanchardstown, County Dublin. [47876/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1211. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the forthcoming decision affecting the future of Valentia Radio Station, County Kerry, if a decision has been made regarding the future of the station; if he will reveal that decision; if a decision has not been made, when will he bring his recommendations to Cabinet and when he expects a decision to be made; the specific evaluation criteria there are for any such decision, including weightings; and his plans regarding the offer made to him directly by the Director of the Coast Guard to transfer key rescue communications equipment and eventually staff from Malin Head, County Donegal and Valentia to Blanchardstown, County Dublin. [47876/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1210asked

1210. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way we arrived at a situation where Bus Éireann no longer has to live up to a Public Service Requirement; the reason expressway bus routes were designated as commercial in the first instance and now that they are being abandoned on commercially criteria; what he will instruct Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority to replace them with; if he is satisfied with the fact that CIE and Bus Éiereann no longer live up to their mandates as providers of transport to all parts of our country, densely populated and sparsely populated alike; his views on whether the reduction in services provided by Bus Éireann in particular contribute to the decline of life in rural communities and smaller towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47869/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1210. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way we arrived at a situation where Bus Éireann no longer has to live up to a Public Service Requirement; the reason expressway bus routes were designated as commercial in the first instance and now that they are being abandoned on commercially criteria; what he will instruct Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority to replace them with; if he is satisfied with the fact that CIE and Bus Éiereann no longer live up to their mandates as providers of transport to all parts of our country, densely populated and sparsely populated alike; his views on whether the reduction in services provided by Bus Éireann in particular contribute to the decline of life in rural communities and smaller towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47869/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1209asked

1209. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the regulatory measures for the sale and distribution of motor vehicle tyres; the level to which these measures are implemented and overseen; if he has, in conjunction with the Department of Finance, estimated the level of non-compliant operators and the loss of revenue to the Exchequer caused by these black economy operators; the measures he is taking to ensure all businesses in the tyre sales industry here are compliant with all relevant standards and regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47824/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1209. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the regulatory measures for the sale and distribution of motor vehicle tyres; the level to which these measures are implemented and overseen; if he has, in conjunction with the Department of Finance, estimated the level of non-compliant operators and the loss of revenue to the Exchequer caused by these black economy operators; the measures he is taking to ensure all businesses in the tyre sales industry here are compliant with all relevant standards and regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47824/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1208asked

1208. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Gort to Tuam motorway project N17/N18, County Galway; when a contractor will be appointed; when the project is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47822/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1208. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Gort to Tuam motorway project N17/N18, County Galway; when a contractor will be appointed; when the project is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47822/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1207asked

1207. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the sports capital grants for applications made earlier this year will be allocated and made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47743/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1207. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the sports capital grants for applications made earlier this year will be allocated and made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47743/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1206asked

1206. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new Road Safety Bill that includes roadside tests for drug drivers will be introduced and made law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47649/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1206. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new Road Safety Bill that includes roadside tests for drug drivers will be introduced and made law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47649/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1205asked

1205. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding plans for a comprehensive traffic management plan and measures to minimise disruption for residents and businesses in Dublin in view of the upcoming construction works for the BXD Luas; if he intends to meet all of the relevant transport companies, agencies and business and residential stakeholders on this matter; if plans are being developed for the development of temporary taxi ranks and associated infrastructure in Dublin City centre in view of the proposed temporary closure of ranks on Dawson Street and St. Stephen's Green to facilitate the BXD Luas works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47623/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1205. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding plans for a comprehensive traffic management plan and measures to minimise disruption for residents and businesses in Dublin in view of the upcoming construction works for the BXD Luas; if he intends to meet all of the relevant transport companies, agencies and business and residential stakeholders on this matter; if plans are being developed for the development of temporary taxi ranks and associated infrastructure in Dublin City centre in view of the proposed temporary closure of ranks on Dawson Street and St. Stephen's Green to facilitate the BXD Luas works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47623/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1204asked

1204. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his reasons for applying further regulation and taxes on taxis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47577/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1204. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his reasons for applying further regulation and taxes on taxis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47577/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1203asked

1203. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made to date in improving air access to Ireland from North America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47551/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1203. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made to date in improving air access to Ireland from North America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47551/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1202asked

1202. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the National Roads Authority roads maintenance budget for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47550/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1202. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the National Roads Authority roads maintenance budget for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47550/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1201asked

1201. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the status of Ireland.com; the reason behind its purchase by Tourism Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47542/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1201. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the status of Ireland.com; the reason behind its purchase by Tourism Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47542/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1200asked

1200. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Narrow Water Bridge Project; the financial arrangements for the Narrow Water Bridge Project from Omeath, County Louth, to Warrenpoint, County Down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47541/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1200. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Narrow Water Bridge Project; the financial arrangements for the Narrow Water Bridge Project from Omeath, County Louth, to Warrenpoint, County Down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47541/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1199asked

1199. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered issuing penalty points to drivers who park illegally in disabled car parking spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47421/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1199. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered issuing penalty points to drivers who park illegally in disabled car parking spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47421/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1198asked

1198. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average age of a bus that is retired from the Dublin Bus fleet; and if buses retired from the Dublin Bus fleet are made available for purchase by private operators in the Irish market. [47404/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1198. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average age of a bus that is retired from the Dublin Bus fleet; and if buses retired from the Dublin Bus fleet are made available for purchase by private operators in the Irish market. [47404/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1197asked

1197. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information detailing changes in train speeds and times over the past 30 years, for example, the average journey time by train from Dublin to Cork; the average speed of trains on this line; and the power of engines used by trains on this line; his views on whether the current work practices are an impediment to achieving greater improvements in journey times on this or any other line. [47403/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1197. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information detailing changes in train speeds and times over the past 30 years, for example, the average journey time by train from Dublin to Cork; the average speed of trains on this line; and the power of engines used by trains on this line; his views on whether the current work practices are an impediment to achieving greater improvements in journey times on this or any other line. [47403/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1196asked

1196. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way subvention to Iarnrod Eireann for free travel passes is calculated and determined. [47402/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1196. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way subvention to Iarnrod Eireann for free travel passes is calculated and determined. [47402/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1195asked

1195. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of each staff member within his Department that has been rehired since March 2011 and the cost involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47302/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1195. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of each staff member within his Department that has been rehired since March 2011 and the cost involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47302/12]

Question· writtenPQ 1194asked

1194. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 836 of 19 July 2012, if he will provide details relating to professional fees paid by his Department . [47256/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2012

1194. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 836 of 19 July 2012, if he will provide details relating to professional fees paid by his Department . [47256/12]

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