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Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
15. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the resources to be allocated to the Road Safety Authority for the coming year; his views on whether these resources are satisfactory; if he is concerned at the increasing number of deaths on the roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47163/13]
Question· oralPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
14. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will invite applications for the next round of the sports capital programme; if there will be changes to the terms and conditions of the programme and the application process from the last round; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46976/13]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
13. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been any noticeable increase in visitors from China, India, Brazil, Russia and south east Asia in recent years; the targets he has for these markets; and the strategies that exist to ensure that Ireland increases its penetration of these markets. [47111/13]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
12. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will discuss the 7% reduction to the budget of the Irish Sports Council; his views on what effect this will have on the delivery of front-line services by national governing sports bodies and on the high performance programme. [47113/13]
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
11. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the provision of a diaspora centre as an iconic tourism attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46982/13]
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
10. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken to promote and develop the tourism potential of Spike Island and the Cork Harbour area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46978/13]
Question· writtenPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
9. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the proposed quantum of money to be assigned to the sports capital programme and the road capital programme, including maintenance and construction, in view of the revenue raised from the sale of the national lottery; if he intends to allocate the sports capital and road capital money prior to the 2014 local and European elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47173/13]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
8. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing for the inclusion of local and social employment clauses in any future capital projects to be progressed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46951/13]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
7. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the initial difficulties of the new national driver licence service to operate effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47149/13]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
6. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in developing Spike Island as a tourist attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46977/13]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
5. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the State's stake in Aer Lingus; if he considers it is of any strategic value to the State; the role the State gains from its stake; the financial benefit it is returning to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47289/13]
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
4. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact on the National Roads Authority and local authorities' road maintenance programmes of the reduction in revenue allocated in budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47217/13]
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
3. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Dublin city centre study being undertaken by the National Transport Authority in relation to the development of the Royal Canal-CIE lifting bridge on the North Strand, Dublin 1, and the Scherzer Bridge, Sheriff Street, Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47410/13]
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
2. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of a further increase in fares recently, his plans to help increase passenger numbers on public transport services; his views on whether fare hikes damage public transport viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47411/13]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2013
1. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how he intends to address the increasing cost of public transport here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47216/13]
Question· writtenPQ 207asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department continue to promote the use of this country to host major international sporting events; the extent to which he continues to engage with sporting organisations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47403/13]
Question· writtenPQ 206asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected that air travel routes and options will improve as a result of the abolition of travel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47402/13]
Question· writtenPQ 205asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
205. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the six-month backlog to have the trailer adjustment work undertaken, if he will extend the implementation date by six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47337/13]
Question· writtenPQ 204asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
204. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process that will be undertaken to appoint a new chief executive officer to the Road Safety Authority; and if he will provide details of the timeline of this process. [47311/13]
Question· writtenPQ 203asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
203. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when details of the 2014 sports capital programme will be announced. [47310/13]
Question· writtenPQ 202asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
202. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects a financing structure for the M18 Tuam to Gort Motorway project to be agreed; when he anticipates construction to commence; the timeframe construction is expected to last thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47305/13]
Question· writtenPQ 201asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
201. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is intended to commence the construction of the Gort to Tuam motorway; the reason for the delay with the project; if it is intended to construct it as one project; if he has provided funding for 2014 for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47294/13]
Question· writtenPQ 200asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
200. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider reversing the change of maximum vehicle height of 4.65 m in view of the fact that the vast majority of lorries transporting fodder will have their loads significantly cut, thereby increasing the cost of bales for farmers and causing undue hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47288/13]
Question· writtenPQ 199asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
199. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Minister that appointed each of board members of Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47275/13]
Question· writtenPQ 198asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
198. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of all the board of directors of Bus Éireann for the past 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47274/13]
Question· writtenPQ 197asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
197. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount each of the board of directors of Bus Éireann were paid per year in director fees and in expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47273/13]
Question· writtenPQ 196asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
196. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work he and his agencies are carrying out in relation to building on the legacy of The Gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47241/13]
Question· writtenPQ 195asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
195. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to invite applications for the next round of the sports capital programme; if there will be changes to the terms and conditions of the programme and the application process from the last round; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47240/13]
Question· writtenPQ 194asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
194. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the postition regarding the number of taxi ranks in Dublin city centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47210/13]
Question· writtenPQ 193asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
193. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made towards reducing the overcrowding of DART carriages and resuming normal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47194/13]
Question· writtenPQ 192asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to see the development and expansion of sea ferry transport from this country to various UK and-or continental destinations in the future, with particular reference to meeting increased demand and requirements and market development in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47598/13]
Question· writtenPQ 63asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2013
63. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has ever seen a statement from the auditors of Bus Éireann stating that Bus Éireann does not make a profit from the school transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47360/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1303asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1303. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on progress on Luas cross city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47140/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1302asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1302. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the hardship that will accrue for farming and business interests if the maximum vehicle height is reduced to 4.65 meters; if he will extend the deadline beyond the set down date of 31 October; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47130/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1301asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1301. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the €8 million provided in the budget for the development of the Wild Atlantic Way and if local community groups will benefit from this fund to develop and market their areas on the route of this trail. [47123/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1300asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1300. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on airline companies response to zero travel tax; and if he has communicated with all airlines regarding future expansion of routes of our international and regional airports. [47122/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1299asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1299. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding projects approved for sports capital grants; if all projects approved have commenced; the number that have been completed and grants paid; and when will the new proposed capital sports grants be available. [47121/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1298asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1298. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date regarding the Macroom bypass; the timeframe for commencing and developing the route; regarding the Adare bypass, when the review and revised plans will be prepared; and if he will ensure that both projects are high priority on the National Roads Authority national roads plan. [47120/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1297asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1297. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Roads Authority to revisit the proposed Tralee to Dingle road upgrade as a priority and progress the preparation of revised plans with Kerry County Council at an early date. [47119/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1296asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1296. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience caused by the restriction of the new driving licence renewal technology to just 34 sites countrywide; if there are plans to increase the number of National Driver Licence Service identity verification locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47097/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1295asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1295. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the partial year and the full year monetary effect of his Department's budget 2014 reductions to expenditure. [47085/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1294asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1294. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the conditions for carriage of bicycles on Irish Rail, both DART and Intercity services; and if the conditions could be loosened on intercity services in order to facilitate cycle tourism. [47054/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1293asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1293. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the frequency of testing of commercial vehicles was increased recently; the basis for the increase; his views that this is adding another cost to the associated businesses who use these vehicles; if he will provide details of the way this testing frequency compares to other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47022/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1292asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1292. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide for the use of social or local employment clauses in future capital projects under his Department's remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47014/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1291asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1291. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering the extension of the Dublin bus routes to other towns in County Meath alongside Dunboyne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47009/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1290asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1290. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the additional funds for tourism capital provided in Budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46972/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1289asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1289. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Galway city outer bypass project; the timescale for moving this project forward; when he expects construction to commence; his views that the decision to build the project will be appealed to Europe again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46944/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1288asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1288. Deputy Ray Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the continuation of the 9% VAT rate for the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46930/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1287asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1287. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring forward legislation to provide effect to the measures outlined in the ports policy document published earlier this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46894/13]
Question· writtenPQ 1286asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1286. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person responsible for the selection of centres for the new National Driver Licence Service; if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience being caused to drivers by the limited number of centres; the reason there is no centre in Ballina County Mayo when the Road Safety Authority has a large HQ building in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46875/13]
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