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Question· writtenPQ 188asked

189 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a rail-based alternative (details supplied) to the A5 motorway that the State is committed to contributing funding towards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27964/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2011

189 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a rail-based alternative (details supplied) to the A5 motorway that the State is committed to contributing funding towards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27964/11]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of cars, motorbikes, light vans, buses and HGVs that have used the Dublin Port Tunnel for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27824/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2011

216 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of cars, motorbikes, light vans, buses and HGVs that have used the Dublin Port Tunnel for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27824/11]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of buses in the Bus Éireann fleet for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27823/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2011

215 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of buses in the Bus Éireann fleet for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27823/11]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

94 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the third level grant, the non-adjacent grant, which has been changed to 45 km from 25 km for persons who live in rural areas in which there is no public transport and who have to travel to the nearest town to pick up public transport, which adds up to more than 45 km; if the rules can be altered to facilitate this, particularly when students are renewal students who received the higher amount last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27733/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2011

94 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the third level grant, the non-adjacent grant, which has been changed to 45 km from 25 km for persons who live in rural areas in which there is no public transport and who have to travel to the nearest town to pick up public transport, which adds up to more than 45 km; if the rules can be altered to facilitate this, particularly when students are renewal students who received the higher amount last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27733/11]

Question· writtenPQ 642asked

666 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact the proposed changes to European legislation will have on motorcyclists here, as well as the resulting cost implications for users; and his views that safety will actually be improved by the requirements regarding professional bike servicing in view of the specialist expertise of many motorcyclists. [27566/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

666 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact the proposed changes to European legislation will have on motorcyclists here, as well as the resulting cost implications for users; and his views that safety will actually be improved by the requirements regarding professional bike servicing in view of the specialist expertise of many motorcyclists. [27566/11]

Question· writtenPQ 641asked

665 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons employed by the National Roads Authority, Railway Procurement Agency and National Transport Authority by grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27556/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

665 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons employed by the National Roads Authority, Railway Procurement Agency and National Transport Authority by grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27556/11]

Question· writtenPQ 640asked

664 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made a decision regarding Galway Airport; if funding will be provided to keep Galway Airport open beyond the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27439/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

664 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made a decision regarding Galway Airport; if funding will be provided to keep Galway Airport open beyond the end of 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27439/11]

Question· writtenPQ 638asked

662 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options available to a local authority which wishes to progress a green road project that would involve reducing a speed limit to 30 km/h on part of a regional road to enhance scenic walking tours and other tourism-related activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27397/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

662 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options available to a local authority which wishes to progress a green road project that would involve reducing a speed limit to 30 km/h on part of a regional road to enhance scenic walking tours and other tourism-related activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27397/11]

Question· writtenPQ 637asked

661 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27380/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

661 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27380/11]

Question· writtenPQ 636asked

660 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of his capital programme for 2008, 2009 and 2010 that was awarded to companies outside of this jurisdiction; the monetary value attached to that percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27373/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

660 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of his capital programme for 2008, 2009 and 2010 that was awarded to companies outside of this jurisdiction; the monetary value attached to that percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27373/11]

Question· writtenPQ 635asked

659 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total cost of all staff, permanent and non-established, allocated to assist him with constituency work in the 100 days following his appointment. [27352/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

659 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total cost of all staff, permanent and non-established, allocated to assist him with constituency work in the 100 days following his appointment. [27352/11]

Question· writtenPQ 633asked

657 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all companies providing an external professional service to his Department such as ICT, legal advice, advertising, project management and including any other external professional service not listed; and the amount invoiced by each company to him over the past 12 months, in tabular form. [27313/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

657 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all companies providing an external professional service to his Department such as ICT, legal advice, advertising, project management and including any other external professional service not listed; and the amount invoiced by each company to him over the past 12 months, in tabular form. [27313/11]

Question· writtenPQ 632asked

656 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to improve the structures in place to promote tourism, particularly with regard to the regional tourism boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27260/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

656 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to improve the structures in place to promote tourism, particularly with regard to the regional tourism boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27260/11]

Question· writtenPQ 631asked

655 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial supports that are available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who is on a two-year soccer scholarship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

655 Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial supports that are available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 who is on a two-year soccer scholarship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/11]

Question· writtenPQ 628asked

652 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost expended by the State and all other agencies on the progression of the metro west project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27110/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

652 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost expended by the State and all other agencies on the progression of the metro west project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27110/11]

Question· writtenPQ 627asked

651 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes proposed by the EU in respect of motorcyclists; the cost implications for users; if he is convinced safety will actually be improved by the requirements regarding professional bike servicing in view of the specialist expertise of many motorcycle enthusiasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27103/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

651 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes proposed by the EU in respect of motorcyclists; the cost implications for users; if he is convinced safety will actually be improved by the requirements regarding professional bike servicing in view of the specialist expertise of many motorcycle enthusiasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27103/11]

Question· writtenPQ 626asked

649 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of retired public and civil servants from his Department who are currently in receipt of an annual pension of up to and including €30,000 per year; up to and including €50,000 per year; up to and including €70,000 per year; up to and including €90,000 per year; up to and including €100,000 per year; up to and including €120,000 per year; up to and including €140,000 per year; up to and including €160,000 per year; and the number in receipt of pensions in excess of €160,000 per year in a tabular form. [27085/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

649 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of retired public and civil servants from his Department who are currently in receipt of an annual pension of up to and including €30,000 per year; up to and including €50,000 per year; up to and including €70,000 per year; up to and including €90,000 per year; up to and including €100,000 per year; up to and including €120,000 per year; up to and including €140,000 per year; up to and including €160,000 per year; and the number in receipt of pensions in excess of €160,000 per year in a tabular form. [27085/11]

Question· writtenPQ 625asked

650 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of revenue that could have been raised between June 2010 and June 2011 if a 0% rate of tax had been applied on the first €75,000 lump sum pension payment on retirement of all public and civil servants in his Department during the same period; had the lower rate of tax been applied on the next €125,000 of the same payment; and had the higher rate of tax been applied on the remainder. [27101/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

650 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of revenue that could have been raised between June 2010 and June 2011 if a 0% rate of tax had been applied on the first €75,000 lump sum pension payment on retirement of all public and civil servants in his Department during the same period; had the lower rate of tax been applied on the next €125,000 of the same payment; and had the higher rate of tax been applied on the remainder. [27101/11]

Question· writtenPQ 624asked

648 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of revenue that could be raised in a 12 month period by applying a 0% rate of tax on the first €75,000 lump sum pension payment paid out to public and civil servants in his Department on retirement; then applying the lower rate of tax on the next €125,000 of the same payment; and applying the higher rate of tax on the remainder. [27069/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

648 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of revenue that could be raised in a 12 month period by applying a 0% rate of tax on the first €75,000 lump sum pension payment paid out to public and civil servants in his Department on retirement; then applying the lower rate of tax on the next €125,000 of the same payment; and applying the higher rate of tax on the remainder. [27069/11]

Question· writtenPQ 623asked

647 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of subvention Bus Éireann’s Galway city services received from State organisations in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27034/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

647 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of subvention Bus Éireann’s Galway city services received from State organisations in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27034/11]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

646 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposal to reduce the alcohol level in the blood from 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood; and if he will consider having the same prohibitions for both professional and non-professional drivers. [27289/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

646 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposal to reduce the alcohol level in the blood from 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood; and if he will consider having the same prohibitions for both professional and non-professional drivers. [27289/11]

Question· writtenPQ 558asked

581 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a motorised transport grant and a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [26900/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

581 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a motorised transport grant and a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [26900/11]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

489 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of repairing Garda mountain bikes from 2007 to date in 2011; if bikes are insured for theft, damage or fire; if bikes are sent to either Garda Headquarters or the Garda Training College when in need of repairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27559/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

489 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of repairing Garda mountain bikes from 2007 to date in 2011; if bikes are insured for theft, damage or fire; if bikes are sent to either Garda Headquarters or the Garda Training College when in need of repairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27559/11]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

480 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of patrol cars in use by An Garda Síochána on the 1 January 2011; the number of patrol cars in use by An Garda Síochána on the 27 September 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27441/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

480 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of patrol cars in use by An Garda Síochána on the 1 January 2011; the number of patrol cars in use by An Garda Síochána on the 27 September 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27441/11]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

240 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27471/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

240 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27471/11]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

216 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a remote area grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27004/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2011

216 Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a remote area grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27004/11]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential of winter tourism here; his plans to see that potential maximised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

223 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential of winter tourism here; his plans to see that potential maximised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/11]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the issues identified during discussions he has had with the stakeholders in the tourism sector with particular reference to costs affecting the industry; the extent to which it has been possible to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26802/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

220 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the issues identified during discussions he has had with the stakeholders in the tourism sector with particular reference to costs affecting the industry; the extent to which it has been possible to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26802/11]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have contact with the tourism sector with particular reference to the hotel industry and the need to address the issue of those costs now most negatively affecting the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26801/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

219 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have contact with the tourism sector with particular reference to the hotel industry and the need to address the issue of those costs now most negatively affecting the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26801/11]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected that the sporting sector can positively assist economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26800/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

218 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected that the sporting sector can positively assist economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26800/11]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

216 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which comparisons have been made between transport costs here and those prevailing in other jurisdictions; the degree if any to which such costs can be reduced thereby improving economic competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26798/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

216 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which comparisons have been made between transport costs here and those prevailing in other jurisdictions; the degree if any to which such costs can be reduced thereby improving economic competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26798/11]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

215 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the transport sector has been able to meet carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26797/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

215 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the transport sector has been able to meet carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26797/11]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

214 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts are made to provide low noise road surfaces in view of the emphasis on such in other jurisdictions and the high level of complaints from persons adjacent to roads or motorways with high noise levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26796/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

214 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts are made to provide low noise road surfaces in view of the emphasis on such in other jurisdictions and the high level of complaints from persons adjacent to roads or motorways with high noise levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26796/11]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

213 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which bus and rail fares here compare with those applicable in adjoining and or competing jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26795/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

213 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which bus and rail fares here compare with those applicable in adjoining and or competing jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26795/11]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

212 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which public private partnerships are likely to be used to fund projects in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26794/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

212 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which public private partnerships are likely to be used to fund projects in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26794/11]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

211 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to proceed with the various capital projects in the transport sector; if he expects funding to become available for these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26793/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

211 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to proceed with the various capital projects in the transport sector; if he expects funding to become available for these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26793/11]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

210 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application under the smarter travel initiative for essential works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if funding will be made available for the scheme. [26775/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

210 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application under the smarter travel initiative for essential works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if funding will be made available for the scheme. [26775/11]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

209 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the taxi regulator division within the National Transport Authority is still permitted to issue new regulations through statutory instruments even though a complete review of the taxi industry is currently taking place through the Taxi review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26731/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

209 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the taxi regulator division within the National Transport Authority is still permitted to issue new regulations through statutory instruments even though a complete review of the taxi industry is currently taking place through the Taxi review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26731/11]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

208 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority has reported to him on the percentage of taxi vehicles across the country which are complying with the new regulation on the display of a county sticker which came into force on 1 August 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

208 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority has reported to him on the percentage of taxi vehicles across the country which are complying with the new regulation on the display of a county sticker which came into force on 1 August 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/11]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

207 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Transport Authority to examine the operation of illegal taxi ranks in towns and cities across the country which prohibit many drivers who are working from legal ranks from picking up fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26729/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

207 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Transport Authority to examine the operation of illegal taxi ranks in towns and cities across the country which prohibit many drivers who are working from legal ranks from picking up fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26729/11]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

206 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the number of taxi regulation enforcement officers form the current nine officials who are under the remit of the National Transport Authority in view of the thousands of taxi vehicles across the country; his views that the use of the multi-agency enforcement teams to monitor and invigilate taxi regulations should be significantly increased in view of the success of these teams on the nights that they have been out; if he will ask the NTA to increase the number of multi-agency teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26728/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

206 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the number of taxi regulation enforcement officers form the current nine officials who are under the remit of the National Transport Authority in view of the thousands of taxi vehicles across the country; his views that the use of the multi-agency enforcement teams to monitor and invigilate taxi regulations should be significantly increased in view of the success of these teams on the nights that they have been out; if he will ask the NTA to increase the number of multi-agency teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26728/11]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

205 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend the legislation and or regulations regarding the requirements that those holding a driving licence from a country or a state in the USA which does not have an exchange driving licence agreement with Ireland or the EU must apply for a driving permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26727/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

205 Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend the legislation and or regulations regarding the requirements that those holding a driving licence from a country or a state in the USA which does not have an exchange driving licence agreement with Ireland or the EU must apply for a driving permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26727/11]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

203 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total expenditure in 2010 on consultants fees by the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that travel expenses are being paid to a board member for eight meetings per annum which cover travelling from the United Arab Emirates; in view of the fact that Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is losing in the region of €10,000 per week, the savings, if any, that could be made by changing the status of the company from semi-State to fully publicly owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26722/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

203 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total expenditure in 2010 on consultants fees by the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that travel expenses are being paid to a board member for eight meetings per annum which cover travelling from the United Arab Emirates; in view of the fact that Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is losing in the region of €10,000 per week, the savings, if any, that could be made by changing the status of the company from semi-State to fully publicly owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26722/11]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

197 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding being allocated by the Health Service Executive to transport cancer patients in County Kerry to the centre of excellence in Cork; and the amount each organisation involved in transporting the patients receives. [26852/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2011

197 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding being allocated by the Health Service Executive to transport cancer patients in County Kerry to the centre of excellence in Cork; and the amount each organisation involved in transporting the patients receives. [26852/11]

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