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Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the names of all of the organisations located in areas (details supplied) in Dublin that have applied for sports capital grants under the 2012 programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46558/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

267. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the names of all of the organisations located in areas (details supplied) in Dublin that have applied for sports capital grants under the 2012 programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46558/12]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 5 receives a new Garda van when the new vans come on stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46831/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

205. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure that a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 5 receives a new Garda van when the new vans come on stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46831/12]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 16 October 2012, if the parent in question will be recompensed for the expenses incurred through transporting the child to school during the period when the service was withdrawn. [46626/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

63. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 16 October 2012, if the parent in question will be recompensed for the expenses incurred through transporting the child to school during the period when the service was withdrawn. [46626/12]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 16 October 2012, if the parent in question was notified directly by Bus Éireann; the date on which they were notified; and if they were notified by phone or in writing. [46625/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

62. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 233 of 16 October 2012, if the parent in question was notified directly by Bus Éireann; the date on which they were notified; and if they were notified by phone or in writing. [46625/12]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received and reviewed the Report on Roadside Drug Testing, Equipment and Related Matters from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety; if he is liaising with the Department of Transport on the development of a roadside testing regime for the detection of drug drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46504/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

40. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has received and reviewed the Report on Roadside Drug Testing, Equipment and Related Matters from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety; if he is liaising with the Department of Transport on the development of a roadside testing regime for the detection of drug drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46504/12]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the recent announcement that extra vehicles will be provided to An Garda Síochána, if he will outline the process by which it is determined the divisions to which the vehicles will be assigned; the way the differences in resource levels around the country will be addressed going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46409/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

35. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the recent announcement that extra vehicles will be provided to An Garda Síochána, if he will outline the process by which it is determined the divisions to which the vehicles will be assigned; the way the differences in resource levels around the country will be addressed going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46409/12]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the Garda Representative Association's assessment that a fifth of the Garda vehicle fleet will need to be replaced by the end of 2012, amounting to 500 vehicles; and the way he intends to meet this requirement. [46413/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2012

29. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the Garda Representative Association's assessment that a fifth of the Garda vehicle fleet will need to be replaced by the end of 2012, amounting to 500 vehicles; and the way he intends to meet this requirement. [46413/12]

Law· Public2012/49enacted

Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Act 2012

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 24 October 2012

Act to amend the provisions of the Transport Act 1950, the Transport (Re-organisation of Córas Iompair Éireann) Act 1986 and the Transport Act 1987 in so far as they relate to the borrowing powers of Córas Iompair Éireann, Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail, Bus Éireann - Irish Bus and Bus Átha Cliath - Dublin Bus, to amend Schedule 2 to the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011 and to provide for connected matters

Question· writtenPQ 718asked

718. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will enact section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010; the reason there has been such a delay in implementing this section of the 2010 Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46376/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

718. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will enact section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010; the reason there has been such a delay in implementing this section of the 2010 Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46376/12]

Question· writtenPQ 717asked

717. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on a road expansion (details supplied) currently being undertaken; if he will clarify the cost to the Exchequer of this project; and if he will clarify if it is being carried out as part of a public-private partnership. [46352/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

717. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on a road expansion (details supplied) currently being undertaken; if he will clarify the cost to the Exchequer of this project; and if he will clarify if it is being carried out as part of a public-private partnership. [46352/12]

Question· writtenPQ 716asked

716. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Tourism Ireland which has purchased Ireland.com are shutting down the email address by 7 November 2012, which will result in chaos for subscribers who have numerous contact details built up over the years, and who now find themselves with just a three week notice period in which to deal with this unanticipated turn of events; if the closing down date of the 7 November 2012, will be extended to the 31 December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46341/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

716. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Tourism Ireland which has purchased Ireland.com are shutting down the email address by 7 November 2012, which will result in chaos for subscribers who have numerous contact details built up over the years, and who now find themselves with just a three week notice period in which to deal with this unanticipated turn of events; if the closing down date of the 7 November 2012, will be extended to the 31 December 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46341/12]

Question· writtenPQ 715asked

715. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the Econtourism Handbook (details supplied) due for publication in Spring 2012,will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46328/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

715. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the Econtourism Handbook (details supplied) due for publication in Spring 2012,will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46328/12]

Question· writtenPQ 714asked

714. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will retain Valentia coastguard station in County Kerry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Valentia responds to two thirds of the mayday calls around the coast and is responsible for saving hundreds of lives over many years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46275/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

714. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will retain Valentia coastguard station in County Kerry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Valentia responds to two thirds of the mayday calls around the coast and is responsible for saving hundreds of lives over many years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46275/12]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

712. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he was consulted on and subsequently approved the spending by Tourism Ireland of €495,000 on the purchase of the domain name Ireland.com from the Irish Times; the date on which he was first consulted and the date on which he provided any approval. [45987/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

712. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he was consulted on and subsequently approved the spending by Tourism Ireland of €495,000 on the purchase of the domain name Ireland.com from the Irish Times; the date on which he was first consulted and the date on which he provided any approval. [45987/12]

Question· writtenPQ 711asked

711. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will lay before the Dail Éireann the business case which justifies the reported spending of €495,000 by Tourism Ireland on the Ireland.com domain name, acquired from the Irish Times. [45986/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

711. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will lay before the Dail Éireann the business case which justifies the reported spending of €495,000 by Tourism Ireland on the Ireland.com domain name, acquired from the Irish Times. [45986/12]

Question· writtenPQ 710asked

710. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding in the 2013 Budget for the N71 road from Kenmare through Bonane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45931/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

710. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding in the 2013 Budget for the N71 road from Kenmare through Bonane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45931/12]

Question· writtenPQ 709asked

709. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns about the reliability of NCT testing due to the considerable pressure put on inspectors to carry out examinations of vehicles in a shorter time than is possible under normal circumstances; and the measures he intends to take to ensure that all procedures required for proper testing of vehicles are abided by. [45901/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

709. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns about the reliability of NCT testing due to the considerable pressure put on inspectors to carry out examinations of vehicles in a shorter time than is possible under normal circumstances; and the measures he intends to take to ensure that all procedures required for proper testing of vehicles are abided by. [45901/12]

Question· writtenPQ 707asked

707. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of chairs of State boards that have been appointed since the Government came into office; if there is a remuneration for the position and if so the amount of same; if the appointee was required to go before Oireachtas Committees to discuss what they have to offer to the particular Board or Committee to which they are being appointed. [45828/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

707. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of chairs of State boards that have been appointed since the Government came into office; if there is a remuneration for the position and if so the amount of same; if the appointee was required to go before Oireachtas Committees to discuss what they have to offer to the particular Board or Committee to which they are being appointed. [45828/12]

Question· writtenPQ 706asked

706. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form all appointments to State boards under his ambit since the Government took office; when the person was appointed; if the position entitles the holder to remuneration and if so the amount in each case; if the appointment was made in accordance with new procedures whereby Departments has to invite expressions of interest from the public in vacancies on the boards under their aegis. [45812/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

706. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form all appointments to State boards under his ambit since the Government took office; when the person was appointed; if the position entitles the holder to remuneration and if so the amount in each case; if the appointment was made in accordance with new procedures whereby Departments has to invite expressions of interest from the public in vacancies on the boards under their aegis. [45812/12]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

705. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the decision to cut bus routes is taken by him, The National Transport Authority or Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45726/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

705. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the decision to cut bus routes is taken by him, The National Transport Authority or Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45726/12]

Question· writtenPQ 704asked

704. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the administration costs of CIE and Bus Éireann; the percentage of their total budget in administrative costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

704. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the administration costs of CIE and Bus Éireann; the percentage of their total budget in administrative costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/12]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the breaches of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Road Traffic Legislation that occurred in order to necessitate the removal of Garda cars from service at 300,000km; especially when these cars have an up to date National Car Test Certificate. [45855/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

482. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the breaches of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Road Traffic Legislation that occurred in order to necessitate the removal of Garda cars from service at 300,000km; especially when these cars have an up to date National Car Test Certificate. [45855/12]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

480. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will instruct the Garda Commissioner to furnish Dáil Éireann with a list of Garda vehicles that have been withdrawn from service. [45853/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

480. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will instruct the Garda Commissioner to furnish Dáil Éireann with a list of Garda vehicles that have been withdrawn from service. [45853/12]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not been facilitated with school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46002/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

227. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not been facilitated with school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46002/12]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the changes to the post primary school transport scheme on a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to circumstances of this school and the subsequent detrimental effect of these changes; his views on whether this school is particularly impacted; the reasons for the delay in responding to written queries from this school and from South Tipperary VEC from his office and his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact was supplied to these bodies; when a substantive response will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45885/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

220. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the changes to the post primary school transport scheme on a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to circumstances of this school and the subsequent detrimental effect of these changes; his views on whether this school is particularly impacted; the reasons for the delay in responding to written queries from this school and from South Tipperary VEC from his office and his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact was supplied to these bodies; when a substantive response will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45885/12]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a child (details supplied) in County Carlow with special needs both physically and educationally will be entitled to school transport to another County Carlow School [45725/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

209. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a child (details supplied) in County Carlow with special needs both physically and educationally will be entitled to school transport to another County Carlow School [45725/12]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the situation whereby a person holding an Australian licence with approved truck and bus categories can drive legally here but there is no similar cover for Irish licence holders in Australia; if his further attention has been drawn to the inconvenience it is causing to Irish citizens in Australia in that they face having to sit a second driving test; his views on whether this is acceptable; if it is possible for him to liaise with the Australian Transport Ministry with a view to putting a reciprocal agreement in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46475/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2012

121. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the situation whereby a person holding an Australian licence with approved truck and bus categories can drive legally here but there is no similar cover for Irish licence holders in Australia; if his further attention has been drawn to the inconvenience it is causing to Irish citizens in Australia in that they face having to sit a second driving test; his views on whether this is acceptable; if it is possible for him to liaise with the Australian Transport Ministry with a view to putting a reciprocal agreement in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46475/12]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide advice and support regading a potential tourist project that will bring in international delegates for a conference. [45545/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

259. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide advice and support regading a potential tourist project that will bring in international delegates for a conference. [45545/12]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explain the ambiguity between his statement of 24 July regarding the €36 million cash injection to CIE in which he said it was for CIE to remain adequately funded for the immediate future so it can continue to provide a sufficient service to the travelling public with your most recent statement in which you appear to be setting preconditions in advance of providing the funding; if he will give an assurance to the six thousand bus workers in CIE who's earnings match that of the average industrial wage that his policy or intervention will not contribute to the undermining of their ability to continue to provide for their families at a time when the reduction in subvention, rising fuel costs and falling passenger numbers has served to have a severe financial impact on the company. [45532/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

258. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explain the ambiguity between his statement of 24 July regarding the €36 million cash injection to CIE in which he said it was for CIE to remain adequately funded for the immediate future so it can continue to provide a sufficient service to the travelling public with your most recent statement in which you appear to be setting preconditions in advance of providing the funding; if he will give an assurance to the six thousand bus workers in CIE who's earnings match that of the average industrial wage that his policy or intervention will not contribute to the undermining of their ability to continue to provide for their families at a time when the reduction in subvention, rising fuel costs and falling passenger numbers has served to have a severe financial impact on the company. [45532/12]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various Government supports for each of the airports throughout the country will be reviewed collectively with a view to an endeavour to retain a reasonable quality of service throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45530/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various Government supports for each of the airports throughout the country will be reviewed collectively with a view to an endeavour to retain a reasonable quality of service throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45530/12]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to provide adequate funding to meet the remedial work arising from the identification of well-known accident black spots on the road throughout the country in the forthcoming year; if a specific programme targeting such locations is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45529/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to provide adequate funding to meet the remedial work arising from the identification of well-known accident black spots on the road throughout the country in the forthcoming year; if a specific programme targeting such locations is likely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45529/12]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and or his Department and the National Roads Authority continue to examine the locations at which numerous accidents have taken place on minor or major roads including motorways throughout the country with particular reference to the frequency of such accidents with a view to identifying the cause or causes and addressing the issues by way of remedial action as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45528/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and or his Department and the National Roads Authority continue to examine the locations at which numerous accidents have taken place on minor or major roads including motorways throughout the country with particular reference to the frequency of such accidents with a view to identifying the cause or causes and addressing the issues by way of remedial action as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45528/12]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts can be made and or increased to attract major sporting events to this country over the next five years keeping in mind the economic benefits accruing therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which efforts can be made and or increased to attract major sporting events to this country over the next five years keeping in mind the economic benefits accruing therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/12]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with the tourism and sporting sectors with a view to availing of maximum opportunities arising from major sporting events here and in adjoining jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45526/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with the tourism and sporting sectors with a view to availing of maximum opportunities arising from major sporting events here and in adjoining jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45526/12]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which comparisons have been made between airport charges here and those applicable in competing jurisdictions; the degree to which any such issues can be addressed in the coming year with a view to ensuring the highest possible level of competitiveness within this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45525/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which comparisons have been made between airport charges here and those applicable in competing jurisdictions; the degree to which any such issues can be addressed in the coming year with a view to ensuring the highest possible level of competitiveness within this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45525/12]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has studied the costs associated with the transport sector with particular reference to the extent to which fuel prices now negatively impact on this sector; if he has received submissions from the representative bodies in this regard; if any intervention can be made unilaterally or in conjunction with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring that fuel prices here are competitive with those prevailing throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45523/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has studied the costs associated with the transport sector with particular reference to the extent to which fuel prices now negatively impact on this sector; if he has received submissions from the representative bodies in this regard; if any intervention can be made unilaterally or in conjunction with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring that fuel prices here are competitive with those prevailing throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45523/12]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to engage with the stakeholders in the industries under his aegis with a view of maximisation of job creation opportunities of consequent reduction in unemployment levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45522/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to engage with the stakeholders in the industries under his aegis with a view of maximisation of job creation opportunities of consequent reduction in unemployment levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45522/12]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the likelihood of increased employment arising from expansion of business in the hotel and catering sector in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45521/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the likelihood of increased employment arising from expansion of business in the hotel and catering sector in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45521/12]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has received communication from the transport sector in the matter of identification of cost factors likely to inhibit growth or development in the industry in the coming year; the measures taken or likely to be taken to address such factors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45520/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has received communication from the transport sector in the matter of identification of cost factors likely to inhibit growth or development in the industry in the coming year; the measures taken or likely to be taken to address such factors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45520/12]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a prohibition or if he has plans to introduce a prohibition on the use of sulkies on national and county roads; and his views on whether the use of such sulkies particularly in races on public roads are a danger to other road users. [45518/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

247. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a prohibition or if he has plans to introduce a prohibition on the use of sulkies on national and county roads; and his views on whether the use of such sulkies particularly in races on public roads are a danger to other road users. [45518/12]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the occupancy rates at the car-parks of the train stations in Dublin; the individual price structure for each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45419/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

246. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the occupancy rates at the car-parks of the train stations in Dublin; the individual price structure for each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45419/12]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Dublin Bus to have regular direct service to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45418/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

245. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Dublin Bus to have regular direct service to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45418/12]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if land values used in the Compulsory Purchase Order process are calculated by reference to market value at the time that the CPO is made or at the time that the Notice to Treat is served. [45405/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

244. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if land values used in the Compulsory Purchase Order process are calculated by reference to market value at the time that the CPO is made or at the time that the Notice to Treat is served. [45405/12]

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