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Question· writtenPQ 164asked

161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the feeder bus services serving rail stations throughout County Kildare with a view to encouraging the use of rail transport and alleviating traffic chaos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24665/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the feeder bus services serving rail stations throughout County Kildare with a view to encouraging the use of rail transport and alleviating traffic chaos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24665/07]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

157 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the need to further increase the frequency and capacity of commuter trains serving Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare and Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24660/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

157 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the need to further increase the frequency and capacity of commuter trains serving Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare and Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24660/07]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he intends to increase the number of car parking spaces at each rail station in County Kildare; the existing number of places in each case; and the expected number when augmented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24659/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he intends to increase the number of car parking spaces at each rail station in County Kildare; the existing number of places in each case; and the expected number when augmented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24659/07]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

155 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the daily passenger throughput at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare and Monasterevin rail stations; the anticipated increase in each case; the deadline for meeting such targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24658/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

155 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the daily passenger throughput at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare and Monasterevin rail stations; the anticipated increase in each case; the deadline for meeting such targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24658/07]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

154 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent to date under the economic and social infrastructure operational programme under the national development plan; the breakdown of the amount spent in each region under the plan; the amount estimated to be spent by the end of the NDP with a breakdown for each region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24635/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

154 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent to date under the economic and social infrastructure operational programme under the national development plan; the breakdown of the amount spent in each region under the plan; the amount estimated to be spent by the end of the NDP with a breakdown for each region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24635/07]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

153 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the specifications including speed capacity of vehicles imported into the State; if he will meet the key manufacturers and distributors of the major marques which dominate the Irish market; and if he plans to upgrade safety specifications for vehicles sold here. [24614/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

153 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the specifications including speed capacity of vehicles imported into the State; if he will meet the key manufacturers and distributors of the major marques which dominate the Irish market; and if he plans to upgrade safety specifications for vehicles sold here. [24614/07]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

152 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on recent meetings with the Road Safety Authority; and if he has raised or intends to raise the issue of initiating legislation regarding the usage of bicycle helmets for all cyclists. [24597/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

152 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on recent meetings with the Road Safety Authority; and if he has raised or intends to raise the issue of initiating legislation regarding the usage of bicycle helmets for all cyclists. [24597/07]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

151 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) has recently ceased providing a service to Malin Head and Manorcunningham village in County Donegal and is expected to scale down its services further to sustain its overall business; the reason that his Department ceased the provision of a subsidy to this company for providing this public service to the people of north Donegal and Derry city in the 1980s and has failed to resume the provision of subsidies since; and the reason his Department has not intervened to ensure that the people of north Donegal have the same level of public transport as elsewhere in the State. [24596/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

151 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) has recently ceased providing a service to Malin Head and Manorcunningham village in County Donegal and is expected to scale down its services further to sustain its overall business; the reason that his Department ceased the provision of a subsidy to this company for providing this public service to the people of north Donegal and Derry city in the 1980s and has failed to resume the provision of subsidies since; and the reason his Department has not intervened to ensure that the people of north Donegal have the same level of public transport as elsewhere in the State. [24596/07]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

150 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to ensure that all private and public buses will be accessible for disabled people; when it is expected that this will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24553/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

150 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to ensure that all private and public buses will be accessible for disabled people; when it is expected that this will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24553/07]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

149 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent to date on non-national road measures under the national development plan; the amount estimated to be spent by the end of the programme; the breakdown of each for the Border midland western and south and east regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24626/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

149 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent to date on non-national road measures under the national development plan; the amount estimated to be spent by the end of the programme; the breakdown of each for the Border midland western and south and east regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24626/07]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

108 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the necessary funding to enable a new bridge to be provided at Ballinagare, Lixnaw following the collapse of the original bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

108 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the necessary funding to enable a new bridge to be provided at Ballinagare, Lixnaw following the collapse of the original bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22292/07]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

104 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to address the critical lack of park and ride facilities in Dublin; if he has plans to meet the target of 74 park and ride sites in Dublin as was stated at the outset of Transport 21; the number of additional such sites provided since they were announced in December 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24395/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

104 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to address the critical lack of park and ride facilities in Dublin; if he has plans to meet the target of 74 park and ride sites in Dublin as was stated at the outset of Transport 21; the number of additional such sites provided since they were announced in December 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24395/07]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

101 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce a grant scheme for people having their cars modified to enable them to use low CO2 emission biofuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24273/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

101 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce a grant scheme for people having their cars modified to enable them to use low CO2 emission biofuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24273/07]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

99 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made with the Northern Ireland authorities regarding the Dublin/Derry road where a dual carriageway has been promised under the St. Andrew’s Agreement; if work has been carried out regarding the possible route; when this issue will come to public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24116/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

99 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made with the Northern Ireland authorities regarding the Dublin/Derry road where a dual carriageway has been promised under the St. Andrew’s Agreement; if work has been carried out regarding the possible route; when this issue will come to public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24116/07]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

97 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will enter into discussions with local authorities regarding policy in relation to introducing quality bus corridors and their locations, operating times and days with a view to ensuring some uniformity of approach; if he will ensure that public consultation will take place before they are introduced. [22290/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

97 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will enter into discussions with local authorities regarding policy in relation to introducing quality bus corridors and their locations, operating times and days with a view to ensuring some uniformity of approach; if he will ensure that public consultation will take place before they are introduced. [22290/07]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

96 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed Luas D line to serve Grangegorman and Liffey Junction; the stage planning and development for this route is at; when he expects this line to commence and be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24264/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

96 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed Luas D line to serve Grangegorman and Liffey Junction; the stage planning and development for this route is at; when he expects this line to commence and be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24264/07]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

95 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to enter into discussions with Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann and the Luas management company Veolia with a view to providing linking Imp buses between the three transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22321/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

95 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to enter into discussions with Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann and the Luas management company Veolia with a view to providing linking Imp buses between the three transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22321/07]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

94 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on the introduction of mandatory training for motor cyclists in view of the high death rate in this group of road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24376/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

94 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on the introduction of mandatory training for motor cyclists in view of the high death rate in this group of road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24376/07]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

93 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he will respond to the request from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety for increased funding and resources to allow for an expansion of its drug-testing programme; if he will bring forward a comprehensive policy on drug-testing of drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24268/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

93 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he will respond to the request from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety for increased funding and resources to allow for an expansion of its drug-testing programme; if he will bring forward a comprehensive policy on drug-testing of drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24268/07]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

91 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport his views on the need to establish a transport police for the purpose of deterring anti-social and violent behaviour on all public transport systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24114/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

91 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport his views on the need to establish a transport police for the purpose of deterring anti-social and violent behaviour on all public transport systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24114/07]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

83 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take to accelerate the interconnector project as announced on 24 March 2007; the timescale now proposed for this accelerated project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24271/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

83 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take to accelerate the interconnector project as announced on 24 March 2007; the timescale now proposed for this accelerated project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24271/07]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

82 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the Government initiatives under Transport 21 that will improve bus and train services to the west of Ireland from Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24322/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

82 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the Government initiatives under Transport 21 that will improve bus and train services to the west of Ireland from Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24322/07]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

107 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Transport the action the Government has taken to attract airlines to Shannon Airport in response to future pull outs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24391/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

107 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Transport the action the Government has taken to attract airlines to Shannon Airport in response to future pull outs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24391/07]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

89 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the national airports have made all the necessary efforts to attract users from new airport destinations in the US in the context of open skies; if his attention has been drawn to the intense competition from the airports of other European countries to make such arrangements for their countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24347/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

89 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the national airports have made all the necessary efforts to attract users from new airport destinations in the US in the context of open skies; if his attention has been drawn to the intense competition from the airports of other European countries to make such arrangements for their countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24347/07]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

81 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the role the Government is playing in attracting new airlines to establish routes into this country in the context of open skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24346/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

81 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the role the Government is playing in attracting new airlines to establish routes into this country in the context of open skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24346/07]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

79 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the measures he proposes to introduce to ensure the maintenance of Aer Lingus’s Cork-Heathrow and Dublin-Heathrow airport slots and the protection of critical air connectivity for both of these airports and regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24253/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

79 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the measures he proposes to introduce to ensure the maintenance of Aer Lingus’s Cork-Heathrow and Dublin-Heathrow airport slots and the protection of critical air connectivity for both of these airports and regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24253/07]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

100 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received recommendations from the Road Safety Authority on road safety measures; the details of those recommendations; the legislative changes required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24370/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

100 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received recommendations from the Road Safety Authority on road safety measures; the details of those recommendations; the legislative changes required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24370/07]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

77 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the progress in completing a new road safety strategy; the budget he proposes to allocate to it over its duration; when he expects to publish same; the action he proposes to take under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 or otherwise to review the use of wire crash barriers on roads here; if he will make a submission on behalf of the Government to the EU Standards Committee review of the use of wire crash barriers; when he proposes to legislate for the compulsory fitting of cyclops mirrors on all heavy good vehicles; if he has plans to amend legislation to make it a specific requirement of cyclists to wear high visibility clothing and to require the mandatory usage of safety helmets by children and young people using bicycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24244/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

77 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the progress in completing a new road safety strategy; the budget he proposes to allocate to it over its duration; when he expects to publish same; the action he proposes to take under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 or otherwise to review the use of wire crash barriers on roads here; if he will make a submission on behalf of the Government to the EU Standards Committee review of the use of wire crash barriers; when he proposes to legislate for the compulsory fitting of cyclops mirrors on all heavy good vehicles; if he has plans to amend legislation to make it a specific requirement of cyclists to wear high visibility clothing and to require the mandatory usage of safety helmets by children and young people using bicycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24244/07]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

76 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the stage the proposed consolidation of the 32 Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 2005 is at; when he will bring the consolidated Act before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24279/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

76 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the stage the proposed consolidation of the 32 Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 2005 is at; when he will bring the consolidated Act before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24279/07]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

74 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the rapid provision of the promised marketing package for the mid-western region identified as essential in the context of open skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24375/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

74 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the rapid provision of the promised marketing package for the mid-western region identified as essential in the context of open skies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24375/07]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

68 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent reported delays in the provision of Transport 21 projects and the potential to fast-track other projects in Transport 21 as a result of those delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24355/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

68 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent reported delays in the provision of Transport 21 projects and the potential to fast-track other projects in Transport 21 as a result of those delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24355/07]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

66 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the integrated ticketing project following the recent report of the Comptroller and Auditor General; the timescale and budget this project is working to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24270/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

66 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the integrated ticketing project following the recent report of the Comptroller and Auditor General; the timescale and budget this project is working to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24270/07]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

65 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Government through its nominees on the Aer Lingus board of directors did not retain executive powers over the Heathrow slots at all times; if the Government will seek to regain these executive powers; and if, following the appointment of the two further Government nominees to the Aer Lingus board, there will be a request for a special meeting of the board to demand an immediate reversal of the decision to end the Aer Lingus Shannon to Heathrow route. [24424/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

65 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Government through its nominees on the Aer Lingus board of directors did not retain executive powers over the Heathrow slots at all times; if the Government will seek to regain these executive powers; and if, following the appointment of the two further Government nominees to the Aer Lingus board, there will be a request for a special meeting of the board to demand an immediate reversal of the decision to end the Aer Lingus Shannon to Heathrow route. [24424/07]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

90 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to attach penalty points to persons holding a licence other than an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23643/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

90 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to attach penalty points to persons holding a licence other than an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23643/07]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

62 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport the legislative or other measures he will introduce to ensure that foreign registered vehicles are subject to the same laws, regulations and penalties as Irish registered vehicles and that fines or penalties accrued by a driver of a foreign registered vehicle are realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24257/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

62 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport the legislative or other measures he will introduce to ensure that foreign registered vehicles are subject to the same laws, regulations and penalties as Irish registered vehicles and that fines or penalties accrued by a driver of a foreign registered vehicle are realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24257/07]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

61 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the safety reviews taking place in view of the fire brigade’s concerns over the transit of fuel tankers via the port tunnel, and its opinion that one fire officer accompanying the tanker is not sufficient protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24389/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

61 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the safety reviews taking place in view of the fire brigade’s concerns over the transit of fuel tankers via the port tunnel, and its opinion that one fire officer accompanying the tanker is not sufficient protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24389/07]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

60 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for progressing the promised third terminal at Dublin Airport in view of the An Bord Pleanála decision to grant permission for a smaller terminal than that envisaged necessary in the medium term by the DAA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24349/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

60 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for progressing the promised third terminal at Dublin Airport in view of the An Bord Pleanála decision to grant permission for a smaller terminal than that envisaged necessary in the medium term by the DAA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24349/07]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

59 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his policy in relation to the growing problem of larger vehicles parking in residential areas; the measures he will take to combat same; when he will comprehensively update the law in relation to parking; the further measures he will introduce in a newly updated law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24266/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

59 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his policy in relation to the growing problem of larger vehicles parking in residential areas; the measures he will take to combat same; when he will comprehensively update the law in relation to parking; the further measures he will introduce in a newly updated law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24266/07]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

58 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the comments made by the Courts Service to find an alternative method for the collection of fines for motoring offences; if he has made a submission to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform or had discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard; his views on further comments by the Courts Service that urgent changes to road traffic legislation are necessary after Garda figures show that up to 50% of all motorists are failing to pay fines for offences such as speeding and the non-wearing of seat-belts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24246/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

58 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the comments made by the Courts Service to find an alternative method for the collection of fines for motoring offences; if he has made a submission to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform or had discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard; his views on further comments by the Courts Service that urgent changes to road traffic legislation are necessary after Garda figures show that up to 50% of all motorists are failing to pay fines for offences such as speeding and the non-wearing of seat-belts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24246/07]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

98 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce a graduated drivers licence system scheme; the measures he will include in this new system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24263/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

98 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce a graduated drivers licence system scheme; the measures he will include in this new system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24263/07]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

63 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport when the promised new regime in respect of provisional drivers will be introduced and specifically those relating to the requirement for an accompanying driver and other such restrictions which would encourage a serious attitude in taking and passing the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24359/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

63 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport when the promised new regime in respect of provisional drivers will be introduced and specifically those relating to the requirement for an accompanying driver and other such restrictions which would encourage a serious attitude in taking and passing the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24359/07]

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