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Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to develop the port infrastructure here to enable the deployment of offshore wind farms, particularly on the west coast, in view of a report finding that Belfast Harbour is the only port capable of supporting large fixed and floating wind projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55750/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

10. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to develop the port infrastructure here to enable the deployment of offshore wind farms, particularly on the west coast, in view of a report finding that Belfast Harbour is the only port capable of supporting large fixed and floating wind projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55750/22]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures that he is taking to support the delivery of the Road Safety Authority, RSA, road safety strategy; if he will outline a timeline for associated enabling legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55358/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

7. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures that he is taking to support the delivery of the Road Safety Authority, RSA, road safety strategy; if he will outline a timeline for associated enabling legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55358/22]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the options open to a community (details supplied) in north County Louth, which is campaigning for traffic-calming measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54989/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

6. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the options open to a community (details supplied) in north County Louth, which is campaigning for traffic-calming measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54989/22]

Question· writtenPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if emergency funding for drainage works and the repair of roads networks will be provided to Tipperary County Council in response to severe flooding and unprecedented levels of rainfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56055/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

5. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if emergency funding for drainage works and the repair of roads networks will be provided to Tipperary County Council in response to severe flooding and unprecedented levels of rainfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56055/22]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps which he intends to take on foot of the Climate Change Advisory Council-commissioned report from the OECD on reducing Ireland's transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54970/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

4. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps which he intends to take on foot of the Climate Change Advisory Council-commissioned report from the OECD on reducing Ireland's transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54970/22]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when the port capacity review will be published and when the full review of the national ports policy will be commenced; if he will outline the Exchequer and non-Exchequer funding planned for investment in ports in Ireland, at Rosslare, Cork and Shannon-Foynes in particular, to fund the development works needed to facilitate the construction and installation of offshore wind farms at these ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55354/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

3. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when the port capacity review will be published and when the full review of the national ports policy will be commenced; if he will outline the Exchequer and non-Exchequer funding planned for investment in ports in Ireland, at Rosslare, Cork and Shannon-Foynes in particular, to fund the development works needed to facilitate the construction and installation of offshore wind farms at these ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55354/22]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the BusConnects project in Cork; if he will confirm if the routes will be subject to tender for private operators; the guarantees he can give in terms of workers’ rights and service levels for outsourced routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55832/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

2. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the BusConnects project in Cork; if he will confirm if the routes will be subject to tender for private operators; the guarantees he can give in terms of workers’ rights and service levels for outsourced routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55832/22]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to reduce the long waiting times for NCT appointments; if the private company operating the NCT service has faced any sanction under its contract due to these long delays; if the staff which it has temporarily transferred from Spain are qualified to the same standard as their Irish counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55353/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

1. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to reduce the long waiting times for NCT appointments; if the private company operating the NCT service has faced any sanction under its contract due to these long delays; if the staff which it has temporarily transferred from Spain are qualified to the same standard as their Irish counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55353/22]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education if the age limit for school bus drivers can be extended from 70 to 75 years, given that most of these drivers are retired men and women who do this work on a part-time basis and are fully capable of driving until that age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55693/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

73. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education if the age limit for school bus drivers can be extended from 70 to 75 years, given that most of these drivers are retired men and women who do this work on a part-time basis and are fully capable of driving until that age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55693/22]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he intends taking to support the taxi industry in view of the unprecedented rise in overhead costs over the past two years, and the lack of taxis in many parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55879/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

25. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he intends taking to support the taxi industry in view of the unprecedented rise in overhead costs over the past two years, and the lack of taxis in many parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55879/22]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to ensure that the broader south Dublin area has sufficient access to public transport in light of increased building and population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55849/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

24. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to ensure that the broader south Dublin area has sufficient access to public transport in light of increased building and population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55849/22]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the measures that his Department is taking to encourage the public to avoid purchasing vehicles that are larger than their needs; his views on whether there is a carbon reduction benefit that can be achieved in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55230/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

23. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the measures that his Department is taking to encourage the public to avoid purchasing vehicles that are larger than their needs; his views on whether there is a carbon reduction benefit that can be achieved in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55230/22]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the reason that a waiting time of eight to ten weeks exists for driving tests; the steps being taken to shorten these waiting lists; if certain categories of applicant who require full driving licences for essential work can get their applications expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55821/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

22. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the reason that a waiting time of eight to ten weeks exists for driving tests; the steps being taken to shorten these waiting lists; if certain categories of applicant who require full driving licences for essential work can get their applications expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55821/22]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport when consideration was first given to the possibility of locating the west Connemara base for the Coast Guard at the airstrip in Cluain Leacht an Abba, Cleggan, County Galway; the progress made to date with this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55807/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

21. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport when consideration was first given to the possibility of locating the west Connemara base for the Coast Guard at the airstrip in Cluain Leacht an Abba, Cleggan, County Galway; the progress made to date with this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55807/22]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the current rate of “islander” car tax; the basis on which this is paid; if cars taxed for “island only” use are exempt from undergoing the NCT; the steps that he intends taking on ensuring that it is attractive for islanders to purchase plug in hybrids or electric vehicles for island use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55806/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

20. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the current rate of “islander” car tax; the basis on which this is paid; if cars taxed for “island only” use are exempt from undergoing the NCT; the steps that he intends taking on ensuring that it is attractive for islanders to purchase plug in hybrids or electric vehicles for island use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55806/22]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence from an organisation (details supplied) regarding changes to the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 and the national fleet database; when he intends to respond to the organisation; and if a copy of this response can be made available to all members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55803/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

19. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence from an organisation (details supplied) regarding changes to the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 and the national fleet database; when he intends to respond to the organisation; and if a copy of this response can be made available to all members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55803/22]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if the new proposed dual railway lines from Cork to Cobh and Cork to Midleton will have new carriages which will be fully compliant with the Disability Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55781/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

18. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if the new proposed dual railway lines from Cork to Cobh and Cork to Midleton will have new carriages which will be fully compliant with the Disability Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55781/22]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority does not operate out of Nenagh train station and instead operate from Kickham Street, Nenagh which in turn contributes to traffic congestion in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55777/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

17. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority does not operate out of Nenagh train station and instead operate from Kickham Street, Nenagh which in turn contributes to traffic congestion in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55777/22]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 22 September 2022, the status of the appointment of the promised specialist team which will assist the National Transport Authority in conjunction with Galway City and County Councils, in undertaking the work to update the Galway transport strategy; the timeline for when the team will be in place; the selection criteria for each role on the specialist team; the terms of reference of the specialist team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55753/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

16. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 22 September 2022, the status of the appointment of the promised specialist team which will assist the National Transport Authority in conjunction with Galway City and County Councils, in undertaking the work to update the Galway transport strategy; the timeline for when the team will be in place; the selection criteria for each role on the specialist team; the terms of reference of the specialist team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55753/22]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the circumstances of a specific night flight at Dublin Airport which took place on 29-30 October 2022 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55708/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

15. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the circumstances of a specific night flight at Dublin Airport which took place on 29-30 October 2022 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55708/22]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce the appropriate safeguards to ensure that all mechanics and NCT inspectors are fully trained and certified before being able to pass cars on their NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55690/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

14. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce the appropriate safeguards to ensure that all mechanics and NCT inspectors are fully trained and certified before being able to pass cars on their NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55690/22]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that a company (details supplied), which currently has a contract with the NCT, has been hiring unqualified workers to carry out the safety tests on vehicles as part of the strategy to reduce car-testing waiting lists thus raising serious public safety concern. [55689/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

13. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that a company (details supplied), which currently has a contract with the NCT, has been hiring unqualified workers to carry out the safety tests on vehicles as part of the strategy to reduce car-testing waiting lists thus raising serious public safety concern. [55689/22]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure NCT tests across the country are carried out by suitably qualified testers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55688/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

12. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure NCT tests across the country are carried out by suitably qualified testers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55688/22]

Question· writtenPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport his Department's plans to dramatically improve the number of charging points for electric vehicles in County Clare; if he will provide a timescale for this roll-out; the proposed locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55780/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

11. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport his Department's plans to dramatically improve the number of charging points for electric vehicles in County Clare; if he will provide a timescale for this roll-out; the proposed locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55780/22]

Question· writtenPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants in his Department who are seconded to State agencies or other public bodies and in receipt of a higher duty or acting allowance; the number who have been seconded for more than ten, more than 20 and more than 30 years, respectively; if the higher duty allowance is not pensionable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55767/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

9. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants in his Department who are seconded to State agencies or other public bodies and in receipt of a higher duty or acting allowance; the number who have been seconded for more than ten, more than 20 and more than 30 years, respectively; if the higher duty allowance is not pensionable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55767/22]

Question· writtenPQ 1313asked

1313. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legislation that covers the safe and appropriate transport of animal carcasses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55567/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

1313. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legislation that covers the safe and appropriate transport of animal carcasses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55567/22]

Question· writtenPQ 1069asked

1069. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he has considered removing the transport contribution charge for those travelling to HSE day centres; the amount that was raised by these fees to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54780/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

1069. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he has considered removing the transport contribution charge for those travelling to HSE day centres; the amount that was raised by these fees to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54780/22]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

705. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who has been unsuccessful in their application for free travel, despite being inhibited by multiple sclerosis, MS, requiring a walking aid, and despite being in receipt of a pension, and whose application been declined due to their being under 66 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55203/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

705. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who has been unsuccessful in their application for free travel, despite being inhibited by multiple sclerosis, MS, requiring a walking aid, and despite being in receipt of a pension, and whose application been declined due to their being under 66 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55203/22]

Question· writtenPQ 627asked

627. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education if a child (details supplied), who is currently eligible for school transport, can be accommodated on the 2pm school transport service being provided from their school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55587/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

627. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education if a child (details supplied), who is currently eligible for school transport, can be accommodated on the 2pm school transport service being provided from their school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55587/22]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will review an application by a person (details supplied) for the special education school grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55102/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

589. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will review an application by a person (details supplied) for the special education school grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55102/22]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education when the results of the school transport scheme review that closed on 10 February 2022 will be published; the way in which the results of the public consultation will be implemented to improve this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54948/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

583. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education when the results of the school transport scheme review that closed on 10 February 2022 will be published; the way in which the results of the public consultation will be implemented to improve this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54948/22]

Question· writtenPQ 567asked

567. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the number of children that were accommodated on the school transport scheme for this academic year; the number that was accommodated last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54713/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

567. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the number of children that were accommodated on the school transport scheme for this academic year; the number that was accommodated last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54713/22]

Question· writtenPQ 564asked

564. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the bus service that served schools (details supplied) can be reinstated to a two-bus service, with one for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54662/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

564. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the bus service that served schools (details supplied) can be reinstated to a two-bus service, with one for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54662/22]

Question· writtenPQ 559asked

559. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on an appeal made by a person (details supplied) in County Louth against the decision not to provide a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54552/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

559. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on an appeal made by a person (details supplied) in County Louth against the decision not to provide a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54552/22]

Question· writtenPQ 552asked

552. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education the alternative bus transport services that are available for pupils (details supplied) who have been left without a bus service to their school due to the discontinuation of a private service; and his views on the fact that it is now costing the family €400 a month to drive the pupils to school instead. [54515/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

552. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education the alternative bus transport services that are available for pupils (details supplied) who have been left without a bus service to their school due to the discontinuation of a private service; and his views on the fact that it is now costing the family €400 a month to drive the pupils to school instead. [54515/22]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education when an application for school transport for a pupil (details supplied) will be reviewed and a decision issued on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54389/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

534. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education when an application for school transport for a pupil (details supplied) will be reviewed and a decision issued on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54389/22]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education when an application for wheelchair-accessible school transport for a pupil (details supplied) will be reviewed and a decision issued on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54388/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

533. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education when an application for wheelchair-accessible school transport for a pupil (details supplied) will be reviewed and a decision issued on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54388/22]

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