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Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider conducting commercial driver certificate of professional competency, CPC, courses online similar to those provided in other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35757/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

56. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider conducting commercial driver certificate of professional competency, CPC, courses online similar to those provided in other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35757/20]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of his consultations with taxi representatives on reforms needed in the sector; if his attention has been drawn to the financial challenges facing drivers as a result of the current restrictions, with overhead costs such as taxi insurance, for example, still requiring payment despite many taxi drivers not working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35768/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

55. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of his consultations with taxi representatives on reforms needed in the sector; if his attention has been drawn to the financial challenges facing drivers as a result of the current restrictions, with overhead costs such as taxi insurance, for example, still requiring payment despite many taxi drivers not working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35768/20]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport his plans to undertake a feasibility study on the development of a railway network in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35798/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

54. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport his plans to undertake a feasibility study on the development of a railway network in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35798/20]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if her Department will introduce a system of online licence renewal, in particular for commercial drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35759/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

53. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if her Department will introduce a system of online licence renewal, in particular for commercial drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35759/20]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to legislate for the use of e-scooters as set out in the programme for Government; his views on whether this area needs regulation urgently to protect e-scooter users, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and other road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35766/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

52. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to legislate for the use of e-scooters as set out in the programme for Government; his views on whether this area needs regulation urgently to protect e-scooter users, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and other road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35766/20]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport his views on a Castlemaine Harbour cycle route from Glenbeigh to Annascaul; if the appropriate persons in his Department will engage with this Deputy with a view to establishing a plan for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35800/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

51. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport his views on a Castlemaine Harbour cycle route from Glenbeigh to Annascaul; if the appropriate persons in his Department will engage with this Deputy with a view to establishing a plan for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35800/20]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce the waiting times for driver theory tests in Cork city and county; if consideration will be given to making driver theory tests an essential service as a result of the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35497/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

50. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce the waiting times for driver theory tests in Cork city and county; if consideration will be given to making driver theory tests an essential service as a result of the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35497/20]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure that the metropolitan area transport strategies produced by the National Transport Authority are compatible with Government policies on transport emissions and modal shift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35519/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

47. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure that the metropolitan area transport strategies produced by the National Transport Authority are compatible with Government policies on transport emissions and modal shift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35519/20]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the reason for his refusal of the request of taxi representative groups to halt the issuing of new taxi licences in view of the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the industry; the reason for his refusal to dissolve the Taxi Advisory Committee and replace it with a structure more representative of the taxi industry as part of the national transport forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35794/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

44. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the reason for his refusal of the request of taxi representative groups to halt the issuing of new taxi licences in view of the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the industry; the reason for his refusal to dissolve the Taxi Advisory Committee and replace it with a structure more representative of the taxi industry as part of the national transport forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35794/20]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of the east-west link which is urgently needed in the north east; the most recent engagements his Department has made on this project; the persons or bodies with which his Department has engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35346/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

43. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of the east-west link which is urgently needed in the north east; the most recent engagements his Department has made on this project; the persons or bodies with which his Department has engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35346/20]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his engagement with the proposed new CEO of the IAA; his views on the Covid-19 safety guidelines drawn up by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, on airline travel; his further views on the future role for the IAA in ensuring passenger safety during the ongoing public health crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35793/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

41. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his engagement with the proposed new CEO of the IAA; his views on the Covid-19 safety guidelines drawn up by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, on airline travel; his further views on the future role for the IAA in ensuring passenger safety during the ongoing public health crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35793/20]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether public transport providers can cope with demand in the remaining weeks of level 5 restrictions at only 25% capacity; his plans to provide extra services on Dublin Bus or BusConnects routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34823/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

40. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether public transport providers can cope with demand in the remaining weeks of level 5 restrictions at only 25% capacity; his plans to provide extra services on Dublin Bus or BusConnects routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34823/20]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some persons who had received appointment dates for their driver theory tests during the six-week level 5 restriction period had their tests cancelled and rescheduled 18 weeks after the initial date; his views on the adequacy of this; the steps he will take to rectify this; the timeframe for it to be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

39. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some persons who had received appointment dates for their driver theory tests during the six-week level 5 restriction period had their tests cancelled and rescheduled 18 weeks after the initial date; his views on the adequacy of this; the steps he will take to rectify this; the timeframe for it to be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/20]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given by his Department to increasing the numbers of buses on specific routes in Dublin city to cope with current demands during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35775/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

38. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given by his Department to increasing the numbers of buses on specific routes in Dublin city to cope with current demands during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35775/20]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the transport rationale of allowing less car park spaces than apartments in build-to-rent developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35361/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

33. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the transport rationale of allowing less car park spaces than apartments in build-to-rent developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35361/20]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status and position regarding the Sallins bypass; the reason for non-Covid-19 delays during 2020; the status of the cycle and jogging path alongside the bypass; his views on the integration of the bypass with the Grand Canal Greenway; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35777/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

32. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status and position regarding the Sallins bypass; the reason for non-Covid-19 delays during 2020; the status of the cycle and jogging path alongside the bypass; his views on the integration of the bypass with the Grand Canal Greenway; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35777/20]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport his views as to whether student nurses joining the front line against Covid-19 should be exempt from the six-month rule for sitting the driver test; if so, the steps he will take to implement the necessary changes needed; the timeframe to implement these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35785/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

31. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport his views as to whether student nurses joining the front line against Covid-19 should be exempt from the six-month rule for sitting the driver test; if so, the steps he will take to implement the necessary changes needed; the timeframe to implement these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35785/20]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on projects in the east County Cork area under the review of the national development plan 2018-2027 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

30. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on projects in the east County Cork area under the review of the national development plan 2018-2027 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/20]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the provision of public transport for Carlow town; when such a service can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35776/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

29. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the provision of public transport for Carlow town; when such a service can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35776/20]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport his plans to meet with the CEO of the IAA regarding policy on the aviation industry and the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35774/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

26. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport his plans to meet with the CEO of the IAA regarding policy on the aviation industry and the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35774/20]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure there will be a substantial increase in the non-national roads allocation for local authorities in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35426/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

25. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure there will be a substantial increase in the non-national roads allocation for local authorities in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35426/20]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the work being undertaken by his Department during the current level 5 restrictions to better equip sectors under his guidance to be resilient in the face of any future resurgence of Covid-19 cases in order that they can remain open safely, even in the face of a step-up in restrictions on social interaction. [34557/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

24. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the work being undertaken by his Department during the current level 5 restrictions to better equip sectors under his guidance to be resilient in the face of any future resurgence of Covid-19 cases in order that they can remain open safely, even in the face of a step-up in restrictions on social interaction. [34557/20]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the progress on construction of the new N22 Macroom and Ballyvourney bypass; the status of and anticipated timeline for the N22 Killarney bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35799/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

23. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the progress on construction of the new N22 Macroom and Ballyvourney bypass; the status of and anticipated timeline for the N22 Killarney bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35799/20]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of infrastructure works at Dublin Port given anticipated custom changes as a result of Brexit; if there is sufficient land; the effect this will have for the other activities of the port and its land use; and the additional impacts expected on surrounding local infrastructure - for example, the port tunnel and access points to the port from various directions. [35789/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

22. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of infrastructure works at Dublin Port given anticipated custom changes as a result of Brexit; if there is sufficient land; the effect this will have for the other activities of the port and its land use; and the additional impacts expected on surrounding local infrastructure - for example, the port tunnel and access points to the port from various directions. [35789/20]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department has taken to provide support for pilots who have not been able to fly for much of the year as a result of Covid-19; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result many are facing not having the minimum flight hours to qualify for a pilot licence under EU legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35802/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

21. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department has taken to provide support for pilots who have not been able to fly for much of the year as a result of Covid-19; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result many are facing not having the minimum flight hours to qualify for a pilot licence under EU legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35802/20]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he and his colleagues throughout Europe continue to engage with the airline industry in an effort to bring about a semblance of business restoration while maintaining Covid-19 prevention practices and rapid testing in order to enable economies dependent on air passenger and commercial transport to operate to a reasonable extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35770/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

19. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he and his colleagues throughout Europe continue to engage with the airline industry in an effort to bring about a semblance of business restoration while maintaining Covid-19 prevention practices and rapid testing in order to enable economies dependent on air passenger and commercial transport to operate to a reasonable extent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35770/20]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when a feasibility study for light rail in Galway will be undertaken or commissioned by his Department; his views on the importance of light rail in the context of climate change obligations and commitments under the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35763/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

18. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when a feasibility study for light rail in Galway will be undertaken or commissioned by his Department; his views on the importance of light rail in the context of climate change obligations and commitments under the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35763/20]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to test passengers for Covid-19 at airports and ports; when Ireland will adopt the EU traffic light system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35760/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

16. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to test passengers for Covid-19 at airports and ports; when Ireland will adopt the EU traffic light system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35760/20]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the correspondence he has had with the RSA on driver test cancellations; the number of cancellations there have been; if these cancellations will be prioritised when level 5 restrictions have been lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35653/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

15. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the correspondence he has had with the RSA on driver test cancellations; the number of cancellations there have been; if these cancellations will be prioritised when level 5 restrictions have been lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35653/20]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase both the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleet numbers in the coming years; the expected extra capacity that will result from this in both companies in order to increase public transport use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35773/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

11. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase both the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleet numbers in the coming years; the expected extra capacity that will result from this in both companies in order to increase public transport use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35773/20]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure that all driving instructors will be given access to shelter and handwashing and toilet facilities at RSA driving test centres in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35520/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

10. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure that all driving instructors will be given access to shelter and handwashing and toilet facilities at RSA driving test centres in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35520/20]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport the status of his response to the planned one-month suspension of flights from Knock airport; the way in which he will protect jobs and ensure the viability of the airport throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35805/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

9. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport the status of his response to the planned one-month suspension of flights from Knock airport; the way in which he will protect jobs and ensure the viability of the airport throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35805/20]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy, CMATS, and the need for a bus rapid transit system in Cork. [29627/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020

7. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy, CMATS, and the need for a bus rapid transit system in Cork. [29627/20]

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