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Question· oralPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the separation of Shannon Airport form the Dublin Airport Authority; the progress that has been made at Shannon to attract new routes to the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44954/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

41. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the separation of Shannon Airport form the Dublin Airport Authority; the progress that has been made at Shannon to attract new routes to the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44954/12]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a timeframe for the harmonisation of penalty points with Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44948/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

40. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a timeframe for the harmonisation of penalty points with Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44948/12]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the planned New Ross bypass is the best use of taxpayer money in view of the fact that an inner relief bridge would, at a fraction of the cost, resolve the traffic problems in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45206/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

38. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the planned New Ross bypass is the best use of taxpayer money in view of the fact that an inner relief bridge would, at a fraction of the cost, resolve the traffic problems in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45206/12]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to publish the revised ports policy; if he will elaborate on the main themes which will feature in the document; if he will outline the role which the Port of Cork will have under the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44935/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

37. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to publish the revised ports policy; if he will elaborate on the main themes which will feature in the document; if he will outline the role which the Port of Cork will have under the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44935/12]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has a strategy to help incentivise and promote careers in the hospitality and catering sectors; his views on whether in the previous decade these areas were not promoted enough as viable and lucrative career options for young persons here; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of having a strong complement of native Irish workers in the hospitality and catering sectors, particularly in frontline positions; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that such careers are particularly important in peripheral and rural areas where other career options may be limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44961/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

36. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has a strategy to help incentivise and promote careers in the hospitality and catering sectors; his views on whether in the previous decade these areas were not promoted enough as viable and lucrative career options for young persons here; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of having a strong complement of native Irish workers in the hospitality and catering sectors, particularly in frontline positions; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that such careers are particularly important in peripheral and rural areas where other career options may be limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44961/12]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the current Leap card system to make it more user friendly and efficient when using bus services. [45134/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

35. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the current Leap card system to make it more user friendly and efficient when using bus services. [45134/12]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the current licensing criteria which allows learner drivers to drive a vehicle on the public road for the first time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44951/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

34. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the current licensing criteria which allows learner drivers to drive a vehicle on the public road for the first time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44951/12]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the overpayment of expenses to a person (details supplied) by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will confirm the amount the person was overpaid and if this money has been returned to the Harbour Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45199/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

33. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the overpayment of expenses to a person (details supplied) by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will confirm the amount the person was overpaid and if this money has been returned to the Harbour Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45199/12]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the appropriate level of State funding for sports; his further views on whether it should be set at a particular percentage of gross national product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45196/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

32. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the appropriate level of State funding for sports; his further views on whether it should be set at a particular percentage of gross national product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45196/12]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress that has been made regarding the separation of Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44956/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

31. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress that has been made regarding the separation of Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44956/12]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the future of Rosslare Europort, County Wexford, and its future role within or otherwise with Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44944/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

30. Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the future of Rosslare Europort, County Wexford, and its future role within or otherwise with Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44944/12]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is in a position to provide any further capital funding between now and 2016 to advance the N2 section of the N2 A5 project, in particular that section of the project situated between Clontibret and Moy Bridge in County Monaghan. [45240/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

28. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is in a position to provide any further capital funding between now and 2016 to advance the N2 section of the N2 A5 project, in particular that section of the project situated between Clontibret and Moy Bridge in County Monaghan. [45240/12]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27. 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. [45097/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

27. 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. [45097/12]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on drug driving; the measure he will take to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44943/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

24. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on drug driving; the measure he will take to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44943/12]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure increased visitor numbers by 2015; if he will outline his efforts to meet the targets for tourist numbers and job creation as outlined in the tourism section of Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45128/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

23. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure increased visitor numbers by 2015; if he will outline his efforts to meet the targets for tourist numbers and job creation as outlined in the tourism section of Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45128/12]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Pat Deering 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. [45026/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

22. Deputy Pat Deering 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. [45026/12]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to deal with the fact that cuts to staffing and financial resources in the public sector will have a negative impact on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45118/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

21. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to deal with the fact that cuts to staffing and financial resources in the public sector will have a negative impact on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45118/12]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is in a position to provide any further funding to advance a study to narrow the route corridor of the proposed N2 A5 motorway project in County Monaghan between Clontibret and Moy Bridge between now and the end of 2015. [45241/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

19. Deputy Seán Conlan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is in a position to provide any further funding to advance a study to narrow the route corridor of the proposed N2 A5 motorway project in County Monaghan between Clontibret and Moy Bridge between now and the end of 2015. [45241/12]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the importance of tourism, the steps he will take to ensure that tourists and others are given accurate quotes when booking rent a cars online particularly in relation to hidden insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45116/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

18. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the importance of tourism, the steps he will take to ensure that tourists and others are given accurate quotes when booking rent a cars online particularly in relation to hidden insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45116/12]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the success he has had in his efforts to generate spin off tourism from the London Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45182/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

17. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the success he has had in his efforts to generate spin off tourism from the London Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45182/12]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the time-frame set down by the North South Ministerial Council to harmonise penalty points on a cross border basis. [45139/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

16. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the time-frame set down by the North South Ministerial Council to harmonise penalty points on a cross border basis. [45139/12]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the National Recovery Plan 2010 explicitly recognises the tourist industry as labour intensive, his plans to maximise job opportunities and foreign revenue earnings in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45127/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

15. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the National Recovery Plan 2010 explicitly recognises the tourist industry as labour intensive, his plans to maximise job opportunities and foreign revenue earnings in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45127/12]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has identified or examined the issues currently affecting the transport sector in a negative way; if he has had discussions with stakeholders who may be affected by rising fuel costs or other issues; if any particular proposals have emerged which might address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45161/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

14. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has identified or examined the issues currently affecting the transport sector in a negative way; if he has had discussions with stakeholders who may be affected by rising fuel costs or other issues; if any particular proposals have emerged which might address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45161/12]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the decline in the number of visitors to Ireland from Great Britain and North America during June, July and August of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45173/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

13. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the decline in the number of visitors to Ireland from Great Britain and North America during June, July and August of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45173/12]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has taken to promote an all Ireland tourism strategy; the steps he has taken to bring about closer coordination in terms of marketing and planning between the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45121/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

12. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has taken to promote an all Ireland tourism strategy; the steps he has taken to bring about closer coordination in terms of marketing and planning between the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45121/12]

Question· writtenPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make funds available to Carlow, Portlaoise, Drogheda and Dundalk town councils to ensure the continuation of the homeless street soccer leagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45124/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

10. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make funds available to Carlow, Portlaoise, Drogheda and Dundalk town councils to ensure the continuation of the homeless street soccer leagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45124/12]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for his non-intervention in the events involving the students at the Pilot Training College in Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45168/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

7. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for his non-intervention in the events involving the students at the Pilot Training College in Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45168/12]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) has received any director's fees from November 2011 to June 2012 in view of reports that he has not attended meetings over this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45200/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

6. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) has received any director's fees from November 2011 to June 2012 in view of reports that he has not attended meetings over this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45200/12]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the increase in homelessness and the recent success of the Irish team at the Homeless World Cup, if he will provide funding for this initiative; if he will meet with representatives from the homeless street leagues to discuss the way the various State agencies at national and local level can best support this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45455/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

5. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the increase in homelessness and the recent success of the Irish team at the Homeless World Cup, if he will provide funding for this initiative; if he will meet with representatives from the homeless street leagues to discuss the way the various State agencies at national and local level can best support this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45455/12]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No 1939 of 18 September 2012, if he will report on his following up of these issues with the chairman of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45203/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

3. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No 1939 of 18 September 2012, if he will report on his following up of these issues with the chairman of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45203/12]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the provision of public transport and smarter travel options across the State while at the same time reducing the public transport subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45456/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

2. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the provision of public transport and smarter travel options across the State while at the same time reducing the public transport subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45456/12]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason he withdrew funding of €36 million for CIÉ two months after approving it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45399/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2012

1. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason he withdrew funding of €36 million for CIÉ two months after approving it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45399/12]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to boost employment in the tourist industry; if he plans to introduce a national cultural tourism policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42034/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

324. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to boost employment in the tourist industry; if he plans to introduce a national cultural tourism policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42034/12]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the European Commission has launched a new call for a proposal (details supplied), his plans to develop the specific area of eco tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35428/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

323. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the European Commission has launched a new call for a proposal (details supplied), his plans to develop the specific area of eco tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35428/12]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the event of an oil spill at the Dalkey oil site, the contingency plan in place to prevent the oil spill reaching Dublin’s coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43736/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

322. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the event of an oil spill at the Dalkey oil site, the contingency plan in place to prevent the oil spill reaching Dublin’s coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43736/12]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering project 2013; if he will provide details of the way local community groups can get involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45162/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

321. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering project 2013; if he will provide details of the way local community groups can get involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45162/12]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the importance of cross-channel ferries to the Irish transport network and to the Irish tourism industry; his views on differentials in north European ferry route prices for car passengers and foot passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45353/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

319. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the importance of cross-channel ferries to the Irish transport network and to the Irish tourism industry; his views on differentials in north European ferry route prices for car passengers and foot passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45353/12]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all companies or persons providing an external professional service to his Department such as ICT, legal advice, advertising, project management and including any other external professional service not listed; the amount invoiced by each company to him over the past 12 months, in tabular form. [45338/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

318. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all companies or persons providing an external professional service to his Department such as ICT, legal advice, advertising, project management and including any other external professional service not listed; the amount invoiced by each company to him over the past 12 months, in tabular form. [45338/12]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details in tabular form for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 inclusive, of the arrangements entered into by him, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility for the obtaining of advice from a senior or junior counsel and or a firm of solicitors; the subject matter for which advice was sought; the names of the barristers' and solicitors' firms concerned and the fees paid; the nature of the work concerned; if in each case the matter was advertised for competitive tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45321/12]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2012

317. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details in tabular form for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 inclusive, of the arrangements entered into by him, any body under his aegis or State agency for which he has responsibility for the obtaining of advice from a senior or junior counsel and or a firm of solicitors; the subject matter for which advice was sought; the names of the barristers' and solicitors' firms concerned and the fees paid; the nature of the work concerned; if in each case the matter was advertised for competitive tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45321/12]

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