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Question· writtenPQ 154asked

155 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if it is necessary for a person who is exempt from wearing a seatbelt due to long term illness to renew a doctor’s letter on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24764/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

155 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if it is necessary for a person who is exempt from wearing a seatbelt due to long term illness to renew a doctor’s letter on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24764/04]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

154 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the analysis his Department has conducted on the relative merits of investing in a new direct rail service from Dublin to Navan as against the proposed new M3 motorway which would serve the same town and hinterland. [24698/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

154 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the analysis his Department has conducted on the relative merits of investing in a new direct rail service from Dublin to Navan as against the proposed new M3 motorway which would serve the same town and hinterland. [24698/04]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

153 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport when the speed limit change over will be introduced; the measures he has in place to have speedometers changed and to ensure that speed limits are adhered to in view of the change over and to ensure that motorists are aware of their speed; if there are plans to allow each motorist to have their speedometer converted free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24581/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

153 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport when the speed limit change over will be introduced; the measures he has in place to have speedometers changed and to ensure that speed limits are adhered to in view of the change over and to ensure that motorists are aware of their speed; if there are plans to allow each motorist to have their speedometer converted free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24581/04]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

126 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason persons (details supplied) in County Galway are not entitled to free or fare paying travel to a school; if, in view of all the circumstances, transport will be provided to this school. [24757/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

126 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason persons (details supplied) in County Galway are not entitled to free or fare paying travel to a school; if, in view of all the circumstances, transport will be provided to this school. [24757/04]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

121 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; if they can be picked up by the bus at Liscolman; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24750/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

121 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; if they can be picked up by the bus at Liscolman; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24750/04]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

118 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan can expect a decision regarding their urgent need for transport to a special speech and language school in Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24747/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

118 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan can expect a decision regarding their urgent need for transport to a special speech and language school in Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24747/04]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence his views on the safety of the helicopter fleet currently being used to transport Defence Forces vehicles and troops in view of the decision to purchase six new helicopters; when he expects the six new helicopters to be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24187/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2004

35 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence his views on the safety of the helicopter fleet currently being used to transport Defence Forces vehicles and troops in view of the decision to purchase six new helicopters; when he expects the six new helicopters to be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24187/04]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consideration to the introduction of a free city centre bus service in Dublin, as is common in many other cities, in order to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre and to facilitate persons who need to move within the city centre for business or for shopping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23994/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

219 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consideration to the introduction of a free city centre bus service in Dublin, as is common in many other cities, in order to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre and to facilitate persons who need to move within the city centre for business or for shopping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23994/04]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his views on recent media reports that US aircraft carrying al-Qaeda suspects are passing through Shannon Airport; if an aircraft carrying two Egyptian suspects landed at Shannon on 18 January 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23992/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

218 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his views on recent media reports that US aircraft carrying al-Qaeda suspects are passing through Shannon Airport; if an aircraft carrying two Egyptian suspects landed at Shannon on 18 January 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23992/04]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the operation at Shannon Airport whereby officials of the American Government are taking fingerprints and photographs of persons travelling to the US; the person at Irish Government level who gave permission for this activity; if these officials have immunity from domestic law; the legal basis for this activity to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23991/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

217 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the operation at Shannon Airport whereby officials of the American Government are taking fingerprints and photographs of persons travelling to the US; the person at Irish Government level who gave permission for this activity; if these officials have immunity from domestic law; the legal basis for this activity to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23991/04]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if the RPA will liaise with South Dublin County Council and seek action in respect of the Luas junction at Cookstown Way and Tallaght Hospital at which there are clearly challenges; if he will seek a report from the RPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23978/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

216 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if the RPA will liaise with South Dublin County Council and seek action in respect of the Luas junction at Cookstown Way and Tallaght Hospital at which there are clearly challenges; if he will seek a report from the RPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23978/04]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of money paid out by his Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against his Department, for the most recent 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23887/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

213 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of money paid out by his Department in legal fees; the details of the firms paid the greatest amount of fees; the total amount of money paid out in legal settlements; the number of such settlements; the total number of claims against his Department, for the most recent 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23887/04]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money paid out by his Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23873/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

212 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money paid out by his Department in public relations fees; the name of the firm that was paid the highest amount; the amount paid to a specific firm (details supplied); the amount of money paid out by the Department in other consultancy fees; the name of the firm or individual paid the highest amount for the most recent 12 month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23873/04]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if premises have been acquired; and when he expects the project to commence. [23836/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

211 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if premises have been acquired; and when he expects the project to commence. [23836/04]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if premises have been acquired; and when he expects the project to commence. [23833/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

210 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on a project (details supplied) in County Galway; if premises have been acquired; and when he expects the project to commence. [23833/04]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if, in advance of the smartcard ticketing system for public transport becoming operational, he will implement an interim measure to allow commuters to purchase some form of single ticket giving them access to bus, Luas and rail rather than purchasing different tickets for each different form of transport. [23806/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

209 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if, in advance of the smartcard ticketing system for public transport becoming operational, he will implement an interim measure to allow commuters to purchase some form of single ticket giving them access to bus, Luas and rail rather than purchasing different tickets for each different form of transport. [23806/04]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the reason civil servants can only buy the taxsaver commuter ticket in January; the further reason it is only available to permanent staff in view of the practice of many State employers to employ many staff on a temporary contract initially; if he will review the operation of this scheme in order to make it more accessible to employees in order to encourage the use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23993/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2004

119 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the reason civil servants can only buy the taxsaver commuter ticket in January; the further reason it is only available to permanent staff in view of the practice of many State employers to employ many staff on a temporary contract initially; if he will review the operation of this scheme in order to make it more accessible to employees in order to encourage the use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23993/04]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

231 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances, this person can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23692/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

231 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances, this person can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23692/04]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

230 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an appeal from person (details supplied); if, in view of the circumstances in this case the children can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23691/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2004

230 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an appeal from person (details supplied); if, in view of the circumstances in this case the children can be facilitated on the bus; if this decision can be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23691/04]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

404 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the role his Department will play in supervising and monitoring the disability package announced by the Government on 21 September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23797/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

404 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the role his Department will play in supervising and monitoring the disability package announced by the Government on 21 September 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23797/04]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

403 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his estimate of the total number of morning peak journeys in the greater Dublin area in 1998 and in 2003; and his estimate of the number of these by public transport and by private car. [23587/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

403 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his estimate of the total number of morning peak journeys in the greater Dublin area in 1998 and in 2003; and his estimate of the number of these by public transport and by private car. [23587/04]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

401 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if the RPA will make arrangements through his Department to introduce an interim arrangement, pending the introduction of ticketing, in order that commuters who use bus, Luas and rail may be covered under the same ticket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23553/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

401 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if the RPA will make arrangements through his Department to introduce an interim arrangement, pending the introduction of ticketing, in order that commuters who use bus, Luas and rail may be covered under the same ticket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23553/04]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

398 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his Department’s website is up to date; the frequency with which it is updated; if all press releases from his Department are posted on the website; if so, the frequency with which they are posted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23436/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

398 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his Department’s website is up to date; the frequency with which it is updated; if all press releases from his Department are posted on the website; if so, the frequency with which they are posted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23436/04]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

396 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if adequate funding in the region of €6 million will be allocated in 2004 to the rural transport initiative for meaningful development to be achieved; and if the RTI period will be extended until the end of 2006 as outlined in the recent external evaluation by a company, details supplied. [23277/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

396 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if adequate funding in the region of €6 million will be allocated in 2004 to the rural transport initiative for meaningful development to be achieved; and if the RTI period will be extended until the end of 2006 as outlined in the recent external evaluation by a company, details supplied. [23277/04]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

395 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the metrification process of speed limit signs will commence on 1 January 2005; if he will outline the new speed limits which will apply and the circumstances in which a lower than 30 mph maximum speed limit can be enforced. [23268/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

395 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the metrification process of speed limit signs will commence on 1 January 2005; if he will outline the new speed limits which will apply and the circumstances in which a lower than 30 mph maximum speed limit can be enforced. [23268/04]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

393 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the position concerning the western rail corridor; if he will publish the report of the study group set up in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23249/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

393 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the position concerning the western rail corridor; if he will publish the report of the study group set up in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23249/04]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

392 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the number of employees of the National Roads Authority which has signalled its intention to decentralise to Ballinasloe; the number who have been allocated to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23247/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

392 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the number of employees of the National Roads Authority which has signalled its intention to decentralise to Ballinasloe; the number who have been allocated to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23247/04]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

305 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the person who is responsible for a child’s safety upon their exit from a bus until they reach the front gate of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23285/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

305 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the person who is responsible for a child’s safety upon their exit from a bus until they reach the front gate of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23285/04]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

283 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 203 of 21 October 2003, 113 of 6 November 2003 and 257 of 4 February 2004, if she will reconsider her decision regarding a bus service for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23193/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

283 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 203 of 21 October 2003, 113 of 6 November 2003 and 257 of 4 February 2004, if she will reconsider her decision regarding a bus service for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23193/04]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

145 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress to date in the provision of transport to islands, the provision of airstrips and the provision of connecting bus services as part of certain ferry and air contracts. [22729/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2004

145 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress to date in the provision of transport to islands, the provision of airstrips and the provision of connecting bus services as part of certain ferry and air contracts. [22729/04]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

185 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the supports his Department offers in the area of accessible transport; and if such support has been sought and given to the Cork accessible transport group. [23134/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

185 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the supports his Department offers in the area of accessible transport; and if such support has been sought and given to the Cork accessible transport group. [23134/04]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

184 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will carry out costings on the reopening of the Ennis-Athenry-Galway railway line in view of the success of the new Ennis-Limerick commuter line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23112/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

184 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will carry out costings on the reopening of the Ennis-Athenry-Galway railway line in view of the success of the new Ennis-Limerick commuter line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23112/04]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

183 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the persons to whom penalty points are applied when drivers of fleet vehicles are caught speeding by speed cameras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

183 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the persons to whom penalty points are applied when drivers of fleet vehicles are caught speeding by speed cameras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/04]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

182 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that only one Bus Éireann employee has indicated a wish to decentralise to Mitchelstown; the way in which he proposes to deal with the decentralisation issue in view of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23102/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

182 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that only one Bus Éireann employee has indicated a wish to decentralise to Mitchelstown; the way in which he proposes to deal with the decentralisation issue in view of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23102/04]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

180 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a response from the Dublin local authorities following the communication by him of the list of speed limit revisions recommended by the Automobile Association and the Society for the Irish Motor Industry. [23046/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

180 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a response from the Dublin local authorities following the communication by him of the list of speed limit revisions recommended by the Automobile Association and the Society for the Irish Motor Industry. [23046/04]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

179 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the length of lists for driving tests at the Carlow, Naas and Portlaoise centres; the proposals he has in regard to the reduction of such lists; andif he will make a statement on the matter. [23033/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

179 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the length of lists for driving tests at the Carlow, Naas and Portlaoise centres; the proposals he has in regard to the reduction of such lists; andif he will make a statement on the matter. [23033/04]

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