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Question· writtenPQ 126asked

182 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his Department’s Press Office brought press reports relating to the establishment of a hub by Aer Lingus in Belfast to his attention; the response given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25736/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2007

182 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his Department’s Press Office brought press reports relating to the establishment of a hub by Aer Lingus in Belfast to his attention; the response given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25736/07]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

148 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has had individual transport withdrawn from them in view of the danger of cross-infection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25549/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2007

148 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has had individual transport withdrawn from them in view of the danger of cross-infection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25549/07]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

549 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the date Ministerial vehicles were acquired by the State; the number of miles that have been accumulated since this date by Minister; the vehicles engine specification; and the expected disposal date of the vehicles. [25095/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

549 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the date Ministerial vehicles were acquired by the State; the number of miles that have been accumulated since this date by Minister; the vehicles engine specification; and the expected disposal date of the vehicles. [25095/07]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

548 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to instruct the Office of Public Works to source a biofuel or hybrid vehicle when Ministerial vehicles are replaced. [25080/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

548 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to instruct the Office of Public Works to source a biofuel or hybrid vehicle when Ministerial vehicles are replaced. [25080/07]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

518 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of ministerial cars converted to environmentally friendly and fuel efficient alternatives; the Departments they belong to; the number of Ministerial cars that are diesel; the number that are hybrid; the number powered by biofuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25367/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

518 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of ministerial cars converted to environmentally friendly and fuel efficient alternatives; the Departments they belong to; the number of Ministerial cars that are diesel; the number that are hybrid; the number powered by biofuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25367/07]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

492 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will respond specifically to a previous parliamentary question regarding persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; if these children will be allowed back on the school bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25225/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

492 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will respond specifically to a previous parliamentary question regarding persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; if these children will be allowed back on the school bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25225/07]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

490 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25198/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

490 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25198/07]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

477 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction the bus tickets to children (details supplied) in County Limerick waiting for same to allow them to avail of school transport from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25165/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

477 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction the bus tickets to children (details supplied) in County Limerick waiting for same to allow them to avail of school transport from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25165/07]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

459 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will assess the transport needs of persons (details supplied) in County Meath; and if the current parameters for free transport in east Meath will be re-examined. [24878/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

459 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will assess the transport needs of persons (details supplied) in County Meath; and if the current parameters for free transport in east Meath will be re-examined. [24878/07]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

301 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the extension of the US customs and border protection facility is on target for Shannon Airport; if the facility will be operational for the Summer of 2008; if not, the date in 2008 the facility will be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25274/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

301 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the extension of the US customs and border protection facility is on target for Shannon Airport; if the facility will be operational for the Summer of 2008; if not, the date in 2008 the facility will be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25274/07]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

300 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made by his Department to obtain statistics in respect of carbon emissions from aviation in respect of aircraft flying to and from Ireland; the information regarding aviation emissions currently available to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25273/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

300 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made by his Department to obtain statistics in respect of carbon emissions from aviation in respect of aircraft flying to and from Ireland; the information regarding aviation emissions currently available to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25273/07]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

299 Deputy Peter Power asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the proposed Shannon to Limerick rail link; when the steering group is expected to report to him; the last estimated cost his Department believed the creation of a link would cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25230/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

299 Deputy Peter Power asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the proposed Shannon to Limerick rail link; when the steering group is expected to report to him; the last estimated cost his Department believed the creation of a link would cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25230/07]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

297 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport if he will permit and fund the purchase of additional buses, not replacement buses, for Bus Éireann to provide additional routes from Meath to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25186/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

297 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport if he will permit and fund the purchase of additional buses, not replacement buses, for Bus Éireann to provide additional routes from Meath to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25186/07]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

296 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the number of passenger journeys that have taken place on public transport originating from each of the towns Kells, Trim, Navan and Athboy to Dublin for each of the years 2002 to date in 2007 in tabular readable form. [25185/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

296 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the number of passenger journeys that have taken place on public transport originating from each of the towns Kells, Trim, Navan and Athboy to Dublin for each of the years 2002 to date in 2007 in tabular readable form. [25185/07]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

294 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for Transport if, as part of his new proposed legislation for mandatory alcohol levels testing at the scene of road traffic accidents, he will introduce mandatory drug testing at the scene of road traffic accidents. [25171/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

294 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for Transport if, as part of his new proposed legislation for mandatory alcohol levels testing at the scene of road traffic accidents, he will introduce mandatory drug testing at the scene of road traffic accidents. [25171/07]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

292 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for Transport the steps he proposes to take to ensure persons holding a driving licence from outside this State who are guilty of a road offence can have penalty points attached to their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25168/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

292 Deputy Margaret Conlon asked the Minister for Transport the steps he proposes to take to ensure persons holding a driving licence from outside this State who are guilty of a road offence can have penalty points attached to their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25168/07]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

291 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport when a high frequency bus service from Swords via the Port Tunnel to the city centre will start in view of the fact that the licence has been granted for a private operator to operate; and the exact route it will serve. [25163/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

291 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport when a high frequency bus service from Swords via the Port Tunnel to the city centre will start in view of the fact that the licence has been granted for a private operator to operate; and the exact route it will serve. [25163/07]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

290 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money spent on paper and stationery in 2007: the amount of this money spent on recycled paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25149/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

290 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money spent on paper and stationery in 2007: the amount of this money spent on recycled paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25149/07]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

289 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the conditions surrounding the granting of licences to private bus operators; his future plans in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25123/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

289 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the conditions surrounding the granting of licences to private bus operators; his future plans in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25123/07]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

288 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding integrated ticketing for Dublin; the cost to date of all feasibility studies and planning exercises by the Railway Procurement Agency and all other bodies under his Department’s aegis currently or previously investigating integrated ticketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25122/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

288 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding integrated ticketing for Dublin; the cost to date of all feasibility studies and planning exercises by the Railway Procurement Agency and all other bodies under his Department’s aegis currently or previously investigating integrated ticketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25122/07]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

287 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the circumstances surrounding reports that his Department instructed Dublin Bus to remove three buses from the 25X morning service serving Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25121/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

287 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the circumstances surrounding reports that his Department instructed Dublin Bus to remove three buses from the 25X morning service serving Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25121/07]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

286 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport his views on the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland’s estimate that uninsured drivers kill 20 people each year and leave a further 2,000 others seriously injured; the plans he or his Department have to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25067/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

286 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport his views on the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland’s estimate that uninsured drivers kill 20 people each year and leave a further 2,000 others seriously injured; the plans he or his Department have to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25067/07]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

285 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to make it an obligation for insurance companies to notify his Department that vehicles involved in accidents are written off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25065/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

285 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to make it an obligation for insurance companies to notify his Department that vehicles involved in accidents are written off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25065/07]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

284 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his plans to expand the LUAS into the Broadstone, Constitution Hill areas of Dublin 7; the extent to which this has been co-ordinated with the Grangegorman Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

284 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his plans to expand the LUAS into the Broadstone, Constitution Hill areas of Dublin 7; the extent to which this has been co-ordinated with the Grangegorman Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/07]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

283 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the estimated travel time by road to Shannon Airport from Dublin; when that time will be reduced and by what amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24941/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

283 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the estimated travel time by road to Shannon Airport from Dublin; when that time will be reduced and by what amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24941/07]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

282 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a policy with regard to frequent flyer points accrued by Ministers or civil servants; if these must be signed over to his Department or if they can be retained by the individual concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24903/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

282 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a policy with regard to frequent flyer points accrued by Ministers or civil servants; if these must be signed over to his Department or if they can be retained by the individual concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24903/07]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

281 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will provide funding for the provision of flashing amber lights on the road immediately outside all schools as is currently provided for in CLÁR areas by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. [24870/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

281 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will provide funding for the provision of flashing amber lights on the road immediately outside all schools as is currently provided for in CLÁR areas by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. [24870/07]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

280 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure of airlines to refund taxes paid on flights which have been cancelled by consumers; what happens to this revenue; and if there is a process in place to address same. [24869/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

280 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure of airlines to refund taxes paid on flights which have been cancelled by consumers; what happens to this revenue; and if there is a process in place to address same. [24869/07]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

279 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to rectify the lack of satisfactory rural transport in County Westmeath; the reason the rural transport group is failing to provide a satisfactory transport infrastructure particularly for elderly and infirm people wishing to access hospitals and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24798/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

279 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to rectify the lack of satisfactory rural transport in County Westmeath; the reason the rural transport group is failing to provide a satisfactory transport infrastructure particularly for elderly and infirm people wishing to access hospitals and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24798/07]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

277 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on allocating funding not now required for some years for the LUAS Line BX to the construction for a LUAS line for Rathfarnham; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24700/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

277 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on allocating funding not now required for some years for the LUAS Line BX to the construction for a LUAS line for Rathfarnham; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24700/07]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

276 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the Government’s policy towards the mid-west region; and when he will sanction on the delivery of vital infrastructural projects such as key road and rail upgrades. [24697/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

276 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the Government’s policy towards the mid-west region; and when he will sanction on the delivery of vital infrastructural projects such as key road and rail upgrades. [24697/07]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

275 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles registered for use on roads in Counties Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare in 1996, 2002 and 2006 distinguishing cars, motor cycles and goods vehicles and classifying them by broad capacity categories. [24696/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

275 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles registered for use on roads in Counties Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare in 1996, 2002 and 2006 distinguishing cars, motor cycles and goods vehicles and classifying them by broad capacity categories. [24696/07]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

211 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department has a policy with regard to frequent flyer points accrued by Ministers or civil servants; if these must be signed over to her Department or if they can be retained by the individual concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24899/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

211 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department has a policy with regard to frequent flyer points accrued by Ministers or civil servants; if these must be signed over to her Department or if they can be retained by the individual concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24899/07]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

149 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the Government’s encouragement and support to passengers who choose public transport, with the imposition of a car parking charge at railway stations which could lead to a potential 25% increase in commuting costs, he has considered introducing an annual parking ticket that could be brought into the tax saver system affording commuters the same tax breaks that they get for their tickets themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25162/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

149 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the Government’s encouragement and support to passengers who choose public transport, with the imposition of a car parking charge at railway stations which could lead to a potential 25% increase in commuting costs, he has considered introducing an annual parking ticket that could be brought into the tax saver system affording commuters the same tax breaks that they get for their tickets themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25162/07]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

126 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on purchasing a transport aircraft for the Air Corps as part of the overseas aid programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24703/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

126 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on purchasing a transport aircraft for the Air Corps as part of the overseas aid programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24703/07]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

213 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that her Department has received an application for school transport to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are eleven children who will use this transport, of which seven are entitled to free transport and the parents of the other four are willing to pay the appropriate rate for same; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that in relation to the said application, the provision of this bus service for this particular geographical area would ease school car parking problems at this school, in relation to the dropping and collection of children; if, in this context, this application will be considered favourably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24637/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

213 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm that her Department has received an application for school transport to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are eleven children who will use this transport, of which seven are entitled to free transport and the parents of the other four are willing to pay the appropriate rate for same; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that in relation to the said application, the provision of this bus service for this particular geographical area would ease school car parking problems at this school, in relation to the dropping and collection of children; if, in this context, this application will be considered favourably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24637/07]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

163 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if the cause or causes have been determined in respect of all air accidents involving helicopters in the past five years; if there is one particular cause for such accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24667/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

163 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if the cause or causes have been determined in respect of all air accidents involving helicopters in the past five years; if there is one particular cause for such accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24667/07]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

162 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points already imposed; the number of cases in respect of which maximum points have been imposed; the consequences of same; the number of cases that have been legally contested; the result of such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24666/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

162 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points already imposed; the number of cases in respect of which maximum points have been imposed; the consequences of same; the number of cases that have been legally contested; the result of such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24666/07]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

160 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if Transport 21 is expected to be delivered in its entirety as anticipated or with modifications; the cost of such modifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24664/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

160 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if Transport 21 is expected to be delivered in its entirety as anticipated or with modifications; the cost of such modifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24664/07]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

159 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to enhance bus services to include new urban developments not currently in receipt of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24662/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

159 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to enhance bus services to include new urban developments not currently in receipt of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24662/07]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

158 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus has available to it other landing slots at Heathrow that could be availed of to resolve the difficulties caused by the recent developments at Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24661/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

158 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus has available to it other landing slots at Heathrow that could be availed of to resolve the difficulties caused by the recent developments at Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24661/07]

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