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651 records in IE in 2012

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Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that adequate funding is provided in the 2013 budget for the construction of a new by-pass for Macroom, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45533/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

243. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that adequate funding is provided in the 2013 budget for the construction of a new by-pass for Macroom, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45533/12]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide detailed up to date information on the current Garda vehicle fleet, including the manufacturer, model and current distribution of vehicles by district and division; the current arrangements governing the use of Garda vehicles, including the upper acceptable mileage and upper acceptable age for use as Garda vehicles; the number of vehicles which are nearing these upper limits currently in use; his plans to purchase new vehicles in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45376/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

191. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide detailed up to date information on the current Garda vehicle fleet, including the manufacturer, model and current distribution of vehicles by district and division; the current arrangements governing the use of Garda vehicles, including the upper acceptable mileage and upper acceptable age for use as Garda vehicles; the number of vehicles which are nearing these upper limits currently in use; his plans to purchase new vehicles in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45376/12]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on a school transport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in making a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45378/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

109. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on a school transport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in making a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45378/12]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate the potential to develop a National Heritage Coastal Trail based on the Wales Coast Path (details supplied). [35513/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

88. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate the potential to develop a National Heritage Coastal Trail based on the Wales Coast Path (details supplied). [35513/12]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to complete the Western Arc project before the end of this Government’s term [45132/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

87. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to complete the Western Arc project before the end of this Government’s term [45132/12]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the system in place to ensure the maintenance of hedgerows and verges in rural areas under section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 which is intended to safeguard road users of all types of hazardous growth that impinges on road users; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that hedgerows are being totally neglected in rural Ireland since 2009 and have reduced the clearance width between hedges by up to four metres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44950/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

86. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the system in place to ensure the maintenance of hedgerows and verges in rural areas under section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 which is intended to safeguard road users of all types of hazardous growth that impinges on road users; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that hedgerows are being totally neglected in rural Ireland since 2009 and have reduced the clearance width between hedges by up to four metres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44950/12]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work on the construction of the LUAS BXD project will commence and conclude; if he will outline the measures he has taken to ensure that disruption to businesses is kept to a minimum during the lifetime of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45064/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

85. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work on the construction of the LUAS BXD project will commence and conclude; if he will outline the measures he has taken to ensure that disruption to businesses is kept to a minimum during the lifetime of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45064/12]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the lack of recreational facilities for special needs children and for the differently abled; his plans to address this imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45122/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

84. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the lack of recreational facilities for special needs children and for the differently abled; his plans to address this imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45122/12]

Question· oralPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) has received any directors fees from November 2011 to June 2012 given reports that he has not attended meetings over this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45202/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

83. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) has received any directors fees from November 2011 to June 2012 given reports that he has not attended meetings over this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45202/12]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme; when he expects to be in a position to announce the outcome of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44941/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

82. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme; when he expects to be in a position to announce the outcome of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44941/12]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding his road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44945/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

81. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding his road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44945/12]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in a recent Euorbarometre poll over 63% of respondents listed sea as a main attraction; in view of this, the efforts he has taken to promote growth in visitor numbers to coastal communities and towns around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45125/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

80. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in a recent Euorbarometre poll over 63% of respondents listed sea as a main attraction; in view of this, the efforts he has taken to promote growth in visitor numbers to coastal communities and towns around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45125/12]

Question· oralPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in the Gathering 2013; the measures being taken to provide additional transatlantic capacity into Shannon Airport in order that the west of Ireland can capitalise on this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44953/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

79. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in the Gathering 2013; the measures being taken to provide additional transatlantic capacity into Shannon Airport in order that the west of Ireland can capitalise on this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44953/12]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the current status of the local authority swimming pools project; if he will outline the total spend to date on the projects; the location of new pools; the status of the project in County Kildare including completed pools, pools under construction or redevelopment and planned pools; if any specific consideration has been given to a pool in the Leixlip area, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45108/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

78. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the current status of the local authority swimming pools project; if he will outline the total spend to date on the projects; the location of new pools; the status of the project in County Kildare including completed pools, pools under construction or redevelopment and planned pools; if any specific consideration has been given to a pool in the Leixlip area, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45108/12]

Question· oralPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to help the people who were let down by the pilot training college having paid large tuition fees. [45131/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

77. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to help the people who were let down by the pilot training college having paid large tuition fees. [45131/12]

Question· oralPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the need to make provision for an additional funding allocation to support and enable persons and organisations to market and run events for the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45089/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

76. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the need to make provision for an additional funding allocation to support and enable persons and organisations to market and run events for the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45089/12]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects construction on LUAS BXD to commence; when he expects the project to be concluded; the measures he will take to ensure that the impact on traders is minimised to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44939/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

75. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects construction on LUAS BXD to commence; when he expects the project to be concluded; the measures he will take to ensure that the impact on traders is minimised to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44939/12]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure the continued operation of the Greencastle-Magilligan Ferry. [45135/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

74. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure the continued operation of the Greencastle-Magilligan Ferry. [45135/12]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the policy for filling vacant positions in semi state agencies; if Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is subject to this policy; if he will confirm that the said harbour company has always recruited according to this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45205/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

73. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the policy for filling vacant positions in semi state agencies; if Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is subject to this policy; if he will confirm that the said harbour company has always recruited according to this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45205/12]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the LUAS BXD development [45133/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

72. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the LUAS BXD development [45133/12]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will put in place a time frame to release funds as soon as possible for the continuation of works on the A5 which is now costing considerable amounts everyday due to it being held up. [45136/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

71. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will put in place a time frame to release funds as soon as possible for the continuation of works on the A5 which is now costing considerable amounts everyday due to it being held up. [45136/12]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether sponsorship of sporting events by alcoholic drinks companies should be subject to the same restrictions as tobacco sponsorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45191/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

70. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether sponsorship of sporting events by alcoholic drinks companies should be subject to the same restrictions as tobacco sponsorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45191/12]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the urban cycling experience in cities and urban areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45188/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

69. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the urban cycling experience in cities and urban areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45188/12]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the event of a new national aviation policy being prepared, he will consider the status and regulation of small local airfields and local flying activity which has an impact on local businesses and residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45209/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

68. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the event of a new national aviation policy being prepared, he will consider the status and regulation of small local airfields and local flying activity which has an impact on local businesses and residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45209/12]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the need for a bypass of Adare, County Limerick; the progress that has been made on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44960/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

67. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the need for a bypass of Adare, County Limerick; the progress that has been made on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44960/12]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will launch an independent investigation into the event of February 2010 when a dinner took place in the Royal Marine Hotel hosted by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company chief executive officer and if he will confirm how this event was paid for; the amount this event cost; if he will provide a breakdown of what the costs were for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45204/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

66. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will launch an independent investigation into the event of February 2010 when a dinner took place in the Royal Marine Hotel hosted by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company chief executive officer and if he will confirm how this event was paid for; the amount this event cost; if he will provide a breakdown of what the costs were for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45204/12]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to help taxi drivers source credit for upgrades to their vehicles in the interest of public safety. [45130/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

65. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to help taxi drivers source credit for upgrades to their vehicles in the interest of public safety. [45130/12]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to the development of a national diaspora centre; the possible location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44942/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

64. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to the development of a national diaspora centre; the possible location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44942/12]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the progress that he has made in improving air access to Ireland from North America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45063/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

63. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the progress that he has made in improving air access to Ireland from North America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45063/12]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view on whether aviation leasing is a sector in which there is considerable potential for growth here; if so, the way he proposes to take advantage of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44937/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

62. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view on whether aviation leasing is a sector in which there is considerable potential for growth here; if so, the way he proposes to take advantage of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44937/12]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Road Traffic Bill will be published; if he will outline the proposed heads of the Bill; if he will confirm that the new Bill will facilitate the introduction of preliminary drug driver testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45095/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

61. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Road Traffic Bill will be published; if he will outline the proposed heads of the Bill; if he will confirm that the new Bill will facilitate the introduction of preliminary drug driver testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45095/12]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and publish an aviation policy for the State, setting out a clear vision for the development of this sector over the coming decade; if Cork Airport will be a central component to this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44936/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

60. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and publish an aviation policy for the State, setting out a clear vision for the development of this sector over the coming decade; if Cork Airport will be a central component to this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44936/12]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the recent report from the Irish Hotels Federation which indicated that hotels here are carrying a total debt of €6.7bn; his views on the need for hotels here to attract new investment and the proposal contained within the report for a limited form of tax relief to attract such investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45193/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

59. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the recent report from the Irish Hotels Federation which indicated that hotels here are carrying a total debt of €6.7bn; his views on the need for hotels here to attract new investment and the proposal contained within the report for a limited form of tax relief to attract such investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45193/12]

Question· oralPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on Shannon Airport, with particular reference to the status of proposals to separate Shannon from the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44952/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

58. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on Shannon Airport, with particular reference to the status of proposals to separate Shannon from the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44952/12]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the Road Safety Strategy 2013 - 2020; if funding has been secured for the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44946/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

57. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the Road Safety Strategy 2013 - 2020; if funding has been secured for the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44946/12]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail was invited to tender for the new ten year contract for the operation of the Luas system; if he will indicate if he gave an instruction or directive to Irish Rail on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45094/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

56. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail was invited to tender for the new ten year contract for the operation of the Luas system; if he will indicate if he gave an instruction or directive to Irish Rail on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45094/12]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to redress the east west imbalance in tourism development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45117/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

55. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to redress the east west imbalance in tourism development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45117/12]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and publish an aviation policy for the State, setting out a clear vision for the development of this sector over the coming decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45208/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

54. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and publish an aviation policy for the State, setting out a clear vision for the development of this sector over the coming decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45208/12]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide full details of the terms of the eight contracts in operation between the National Roads Authority and road toll operators or PPP concessionaires agreed under the Roads Acts 1993-2007, with particular reference to traffic guarantee mechanisms; the formula used to determine the agreed traffic rates under which payments are made from the Exchequer to the operators of the Limerick Tunnel PPP and the M3 Clonee-Kells PPP; the amounts of money paid to these operators to date; the amount expected to be paid over the next two years; the next available opportunity to renegotiate these contracts; the agreed average daily traffic level on the remaining six projects at which the State will benefit from a revenue share arrangement; if that level has been exceeded on any of the six projects yet; the total revenue taken to date under this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45197/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

53. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide full details of the terms of the eight contracts in operation between the National Roads Authority and road toll operators or PPP concessionaires agreed under the Roads Acts 1993-2007, with particular reference to traffic guarantee mechanisms; the formula used to determine the agreed traffic rates under which payments are made from the Exchequer to the operators of the Limerick Tunnel PPP and the M3 Clonee-Kells PPP; the amounts of money paid to these operators to date; the amount expected to be paid over the next two years; the next available opportunity to renegotiate these contracts; the agreed average daily traffic level on the remaining six projects at which the State will benefit from a revenue share arrangement; if that level has been exceeded on any of the six projects yet; the total revenue taken to date under this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45197/12]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to enhance and promote cultural and eco tourism; his plans to increase investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45126/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

52. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to enhance and promote cultural and eco tourism; his plans to increase investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45126/12]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the harmonisation of penalty points with Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44938/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

51. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the harmonisation of penalty points with Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44938/12]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport having regard to the reduced detail and frequency with which tourism statistics are published by the Central Statistics Office, if his attention has been drawn to the importance of reliable and frequent data for policy purposes and also for the various agencies with regard to operational management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45123/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

50. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport having regard to the reduced detail and frequency with which tourism statistics are published by the Central Statistics Office, if his attention has been drawn to the importance of reliable and frequent data for policy purposes and also for the various agencies with regard to operational management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45123/12]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent success of Special Olympics Ireland, his plans to assist the organisation to develop at local and regional level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45119/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

49. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent success of Special Olympics Ireland, his plans to assist the organisation to develop at local and regional level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45119/12]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his intentions regarding the State's holding in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45177/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

48. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his intentions regarding the State's holding in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45177/12]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department have monitored trends and issues affecting the tourism sector in the current year; if he will set out the most salient issues affecting the industry, negatively or positively; if he has in mind any particular or specific proposals to address the issues of competitiveness, costs or other issues with particular reference to maximising the number of jobs in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45160/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

47. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department have monitored trends and issues affecting the tourism sector in the current year; if he will set out the most salient issues affecting the industry, negatively or positively; if he has in mind any particular or specific proposals to address the issues of competitiveness, costs or other issues with particular reference to maximising the number of jobs in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45160/12]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme; when he expects to be in a position to announce the outcome of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44949/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

46. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme; when he expects to be in a position to announce the outcome of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44949/12]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme; when he expects to be in a position to announce the outcome of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44957/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

45. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the sports capital programme; when he expects to be in a position to announce the outcome of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44957/12]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding the use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisations; his views on whether the phasing out of this sponsorship will have a negative impact on sporting organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44947/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

44. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding the use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisations; his views on whether the phasing out of this sponsorship will have a negative impact on sporting organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44947/12]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on drug driving; the measures he will take to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44940/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

43. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on drug driving; the measures he will take to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44940/12]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work he is undertaking to ensure that no more US military personnel or war machinery pass through Irish airports. [45137/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

42. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work he is undertaking to ensure that no more US military personnel or war machinery pass through Irish airports. [45137/12]

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