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551 records in IE in 2013
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1285. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the development of Cork Airport for transatlantic routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46859/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1284. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role and priorities of Tourism Ireland for Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46858/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1283. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role and priorities of Failte Ireland regarding the development of skill sets in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46857/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1282. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the evolution of traffic routes into and out of Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46854/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1281. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his officials have had discussions with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and-or departmental officials on the possible impact of the proposed new EirGrid high voltage power line systems on the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46747/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1280. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the Taxi Regulation Bill, section 52.DI, if he will confirm if the words "exclusive right" are open to a legal challenge; if Dublin Bus is being set up on this matter; if it is legal for a private security firm to enter a premises without a Garda present; if he received full legal advice on these matters; and if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of same. [46660/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1279. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or any of the agencies under his aegis have had consultations with EirGrid in relation to the ongoing grid projects; the impact of pylons on the landscape of many scenic areas and the negative consequences of such impact for tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46628/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1278. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for a public swimming pool for Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46626/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1277. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the attached correspondence (details supplied) regarding Dublin Bus. [46494/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1276. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to undertake a national speed limit review; the type of roads that will be covered by such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46483/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1275. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of regulations governing the maximum height of any vehicle on roads with particular reference to HGVs, if he will accommodate vehicles drawing vital fodder stocks from time to time to the west of Ireland, which height is to the order of 5 m; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46414/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1274. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the current situation regarding the upgrading of the N4 between Castlebaldwin and Cloonamahon. [46290/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1273. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of bus shelters that have been placed in Fingal since March 2011; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46284/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1272. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of real time passenger information display units that have been placed in Fingal since March 2011; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46283/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1271. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make public transport more accessible for persons with a disability. [46276/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1270. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current age and number of rolling stock in use by Irish Rail on intercity railways outside the greater Dublin region. [46275/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1269. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a national policy regarding the erection and retention of signage along national and secondary routes for the purposes of advising persons of the locations of heritage, craft and tourist facilities; and if his attention has been drawn to plans by local authorities to remove such signage which may very well prove detrimental to organisations in rural regions. [46268/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1268. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Failte Ireland refused funding to the local committee commemorating the Battle of Clontarf in 2014 as it will boost Irish tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46226/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1267. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the precise rationale behind the decision of Irish Rail to reconfigure the number of carriages assigned to DART services in the context of capacity; if he will provide a timetable of services that makes clear when this rationale will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46112/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1266. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the impact that the centralising of the new driving licences and taking them away from the local post office will cause persons who live in rural areas who will have to travel long distances to renew and apply for their driver's license; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46095/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1265. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the name, qualifications and current salary of each political staff member appointed by him. [46094/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1264. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in regard to the upcoming sports capital programme, I have been informed by a GAA club that this year the club would have to register for VAT on OSCAR; if he will advise on the position regarding clubs registering for VAT and applying for sports capital grants; if a club or other group will have to be registered for VAT in order to qualify to receive a sports capital grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45994/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1263. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ask the National Transport Authority to outline the funding available to the local authority to conduct works at a village (details supplied) in County Wicklow under traffic management, safety for cyclists and pedestrians over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45897/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1262. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if defibrillators are available on the trains of Irish Rail; if there are any plans to provide same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45888/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1261. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of routes operated by Dublin Bus at 1 October 2011, 1 October 2012 and 1 October 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45864/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1260. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the future of the office in the bus station in Killarney, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45852/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1259. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the impact of the proposed pylons and overhead power lines on the tourism industry in south Tipperary in view of the fact that Ireland's scenery has been a cornerstone of international tourism marketing campaigns for decades, and a Fáilte Ireland visitor attitudes survey in 2007 showed that 80% of overseas holiday makers to Ireland rated scenery as an important reason for their trips, followed by the natural unspoilt environment at 74%; his views regarding the future direction of tourism in Ireland and County Tipperary should pylons and overhead power lines be erected; his views on whether such actions will have a massive negative impact on walking tours within Ireland which are an important aspect of tourism in County Tipperary; if his Department has made a submission to EirGrid's gridlink project consultation process highlighting the possible negative impact on these important industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45826/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1258. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects that will be prioritised in view of the European Commission’s agreement to triple transport infrastructure financing to €26 billion from 2014 to 2020 to create a unified trans-European transport network under the connecting Europe facility of the multi-annual financial framework. [45782/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1257. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he proposes to build on the impact of The Gathering in future years in view of the fact that a recent analysis of the latest United States census shows there are almost seven times more Irish-Americans than the entire population of Ireland. [45781/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1256. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for the increase in the cost of the certificate of roadworthiness in particular the road safety levy for commercial vehicles; if he has taken into account the rising costs on commercial operators, mainly petrol and diesel, when considering whether the fee should be capped at this amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45741/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1255. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects work to commence on the construction of the M18-M17 Gort to Tuam motorway; the funding model being used that has been agreed with the National Roads Authority and other relevant stakeholders; if a contractor has been identified and, if so, who; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1254. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount spent to date on the A5 western corridor link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45617/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1253. Deputy Andrew Doyle 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. [47242/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1252. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline in tabular form the amount of funding provided by his Department to Westmeath County Council for road construction, improvement and realigment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46689/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1251. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current average driving test pass rate in Waterford City and Dungarvan, County Waterford. [45779/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1250. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current average waiting time for a driving test in Waterford City and Dungarvan, County Waterford. [45778/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1248. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health about the interdepartmental group on the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant, if he will confirm the members of the committee; the number of times the committee has met since being established; the date on which the committee will release its reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47088/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1174. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health when proper transport facilities will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46658/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1171. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Health the schemes available to persons since the closing of the motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46612/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1114. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the reason a person has to pay for transport from one hospital, where they are a long-term patient, to another hospital to receive treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46218/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1086. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the assistance in place to assist persons to attend outpatient appointments when they are unable to use public transport; the assistance in place to assist persons to attend outpatient appointments when there is no public transport in their area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46066/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1045. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if the inter-Departmental group, chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach, has reported back on proposals for the operation of the new scheme or schemes for mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant, including eligibility criteria and administrative arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45753/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
1019. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; the date on which the schemes will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47287/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
818. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Garda station at Ballinamore, County Leitrim does not have the use of a patrol car based at the station following a recent ramming incident; and when a replacement vehicle will be found to assist the gardaí based at Ballinamore. [46800/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
738. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda R district will receive additional Garda vehicles between now and year end; if so the number of these vehicles that will be marked or unmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45861/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
733. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions No. 1086 of 18 September 2013 and No. 426 of 8 October 2013, the steps he will be taking with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, in view of the information available to him on the rate of enforcement of section 63 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 so that the enforcement rate can be improved on a national basis. [45716/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
339. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction the extension of a morning school bus route (details supplied) in County Kerry which will incur no additional cost to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46880/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
330. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the dates on which his Department first recorded names and addresses of children it transports on school transport. [46687/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
329. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the methods used by his Department to decide which school bus routes to pay for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46686/13]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013
328. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to put all school bus routes online. [46685/13]