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Question· writtenPQ 453asked

551 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason, when her Department refused transport to 23 children from Blackwater, County Wexford on the basis of a map retained in the county TLO’s office, her Department then instructed the TLO to use a different map to the map issued to the Ombudsman under a freedom of information request and further referred to as the catchment area map held in her Department which is the definitive map, in the Dáil Éireann Debate of 22 November 2005 and in parliamentary questions of 26 and 31 January 2006 and 9 and 15 February 2006; the further reason the TLO of County Wexford was instructed to use a different map to the map referred to as the catchment area map held within her Department which is the definitive map to determine eligibility when the independent board of appeals ruled on the maps held within her Department. [32102/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

551 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason, when her Department refused transport to 23 children from Blackwater, County Wexford on the basis of a map retained in the county TLO’s office, her Department then instructed the TLO to use a different map to the map issued to the Ombudsman under a freedom of information request and further referred to as the catchment area map held in her Department which is the definitive map, in the Dáil Éireann Debate of 22 November 2005 and in parliamentary questions of 26 and 31 January 2006 and 9 and 15 February 2006; the further reason the TLO of County Wexford was instructed to use a different map to the map referred to as the catchment area map held within her Department which is the definitive map to determine eligibility when the independent board of appeals ruled on the maps held within her Department. [32102/06]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

550 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department having overruled the TLO of County Wexford and the use of the catchment area map that has been used for 38 years, then failed to provide the TLO with a valid reason for overruling the decision and the use of the map; the further reason her Department instructed the TLO of County Wexford to obtain a map from Bus Éireann and replace the vocational educational committee catchment area map with this map; the way in which her Department could approve the use of maps that corresponding boundaries do not match, local areas are shown in two catchments and local areas are shown in no catchments; and the reason the maps that have always been in use to determine transport eligibility in County Wexford have been changed or replaced. [32101/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

550 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department having overruled the TLO of County Wexford and the use of the catchment area map that has been used for 38 years, then failed to provide the TLO with a valid reason for overruling the decision and the use of the map; the further reason her Department instructed the TLO of County Wexford to obtain a map from Bus Éireann and replace the vocational educational committee catchment area map with this map; the way in which her Department could approve the use of maps that corresponding boundaries do not match, local areas are shown in two catchments and local areas are shown in no catchments; and the reason the maps that have always been in use to determine transport eligibility in County Wexford have been changed or replaced. [32101/06]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

548 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science further to the ongoing difficulties regarding catchment area in Blackwater, County Wexford, the reason on 21 November 2005 and 22 June 2006 her Department issued a 1916 map as the definitive map to the vocational educational committee and the Ombudsman for Children; the reason on 11 January 2006 and in May 2006 her Department issued a 1978 map as the definitive map under the Freedom of Information Act 1997 and the Ombudsman for children; and the reason in May 2006 her Department instructed the VEC to obtain a different map mentioned as the definitive map. [32099/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

548 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science further to the ongoing difficulties regarding catchment area in Blackwater, County Wexford, the reason on 21 November 2005 and 22 June 2006 her Department issued a 1916 map as the definitive map to the vocational educational committee and the Ombudsman for Children; the reason on 11 January 2006 and in May 2006 her Department issued a 1978 map as the definitive map under the Freedom of Information Act 1997 and the Ombudsman for children; and the reason in May 2006 her Department instructed the VEC to obtain a different map mentioned as the definitive map. [32099/06]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

541 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when a place on a school bus will be sanctioned for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 to attend a special school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32077/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

541 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when a place on a school bus will be sanctioned for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 to attend a special school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32077/06]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

523 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school buses classed as mini buses do not qualify for the incentive to upgrade these vehicles; her views on whether children travelling to school in these mini buses are being treated differently from those who travel on buses which qualify for the upgrade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31872/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

523 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school buses classed as mini buses do not qualify for the incentive to upgrade these vehicles; her views on whether children travelling to school in these mini buses are being treated differently from those who travel on buses which qualify for the upgrade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31872/06]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

520 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford in providing school transport; if arrangements are made to provide tickets for repeat leaving certificate students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31761/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

520 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford in providing school transport; if arrangements are made to provide tickets for repeat leaving certificate students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31761/06]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

518 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the breach of contract in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if, as per correspondence sent to her from this Deputy on 23 August 2006 outlining the situation, she will reconsider her Department’s position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31706/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

518 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the breach of contract in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if, as per correspondence sent to her from this Deputy on 23 August 2006 outlining the situation, she will reconsider her Department’s position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31706/06]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

498 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason some of the contracted buses bringing children to a school (details supplied) in County Clare are not equipped with seatbelts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31518/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

498 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason some of the contracted buses bringing children to a school (details supplied) in County Clare are not equipped with seatbelts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31518/06]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

490 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on changing a school transport route (details supplied) in County Mayo to a later time in the mornings as the pupils are arriving too early at the school; if the matter will be investigated and even changed for the next academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31478/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

490 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on changing a school transport route (details supplied) in County Mayo to a later time in the mornings as the pupils are arriving too early at the school; if the matter will be investigated and even changed for the next academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31478/06]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

462 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the waiting times by centre for driving tests; the number of new test centres that have been established; the timeframe for reduction of test waiting times and clearing the backlog that currently exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32141/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

462 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the waiting times by centre for driving tests; the number of new test centres that have been established; the timeframe for reduction of test waiting times and clearing the backlog that currently exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32141/06]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

461 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding measures to implement a testing process for drugged driving; the measures proposed to prevent such driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32029/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

461 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding measures to implement a testing process for drugged driving; the measures proposed to prevent such driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32029/06]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

460 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if penalty points were put on the licences of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who were recently convicted of dangerous driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

460 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if penalty points were put on the licences of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who were recently convicted of dangerous driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31988/06]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

458 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the feasibility of providing a railway line structure alongside the proposed restructuring on the N3/M3 from Dublin to Cavan; his views on whether a rail service with parking facilities in strategic areas is the best alternative for commuters to Dublin City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31904/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

458 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the feasibility of providing a railway line structure alongside the proposed restructuring on the N3/M3 from Dublin to Cavan; his views on whether a rail service with parking facilities in strategic areas is the best alternative for commuters to Dublin City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31904/06]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

457 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport the reasons articulated trucks are not permitted to use the outside lane of a motorway for the purpose of overtaking, or for the purpose of allowing additional traffic to join a motorway from a slip road; the proposals he has to change these present regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31903/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

457 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport the reasons articulated trucks are not permitted to use the outside lane of a motorway for the purpose of overtaking, or for the purpose of allowing additional traffic to join a motorway from a slip road; the proposals he has to change these present regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31903/06]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

456 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he has received further reports in relation to the re-opening of Killucan Railway Station; if steps have been taken to include same in the new ten year transport plan; if his Department will assist both the local community group who are seeking to have same re-opened and Westmeath County Council, who have signalled the importance of the re-opening of this station by including it in the county development plan; if this objective will be progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31804/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

456 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he has received further reports in relation to the re-opening of Killucan Railway Station; if steps have been taken to include same in the new ten year transport plan; if his Department will assist both the local community group who are seeking to have same re-opened and Westmeath County Council, who have signalled the importance of the re-opening of this station by including it in the county development plan; if this objective will be progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31804/06]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

455 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has received further submissions from groups in Mullingar, Moate and Athlone, seeking the re-opening of the railway line between Mullingar, Moate and Athlone; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this would be important in the context of the Westport link and in particular in view of the fact that Mullingar and Athlone are important gateway towns of the National Spatial Strategy; if he will take steps to ensure that the re-opening of this line is progressed by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, which are examining public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31803/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

455 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has received further submissions from groups in Mullingar, Moate and Athlone, seeking the re-opening of the railway line between Mullingar, Moate and Athlone; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this would be important in the context of the Westport link and in particular in view of the fact that Mullingar and Athlone are important gateway towns of the National Spatial Strategy; if he will take steps to ensure that the re-opening of this line is progressed by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, which are examining public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31803/06]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

454 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to provide funds to cover the cost of tackling the two tier approach on rail fares in the greater Dublin suburban services as part of the public transport subvention; his views on whether not doing so would result in increased fares for inner suburban passengers, loss of revenue to Irish Rail, and continuation of the two tier structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31777/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

454 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to provide funds to cover the cost of tackling the two tier approach on rail fares in the greater Dublin suburban services as part of the public transport subvention; his views on whether not doing so would result in increased fares for inner suburban passengers, loss of revenue to Irish Rail, and continuation of the two tier structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31777/06]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

453 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if holding an operator’s licence is a requirement for persons leasing private aircraft; if so, if the licence required is the same as that required for the owners of private aircraft; if he intends to introduce new regulations governing the operation, leasing, and ownership of private aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31776/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

453 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if holding an operator’s licence is a requirement for persons leasing private aircraft; if so, if the licence required is the same as that required for the owners of private aircraft; if he intends to introduce new regulations governing the operation, leasing, and ownership of private aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31776/06]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

452 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a system of mandatory re-registration of aircraft purchased outside the State (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31775/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

452 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a system of mandatory re-registration of aircraft purchased outside the State (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31775/06]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

451 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of a permanent driving test centre in Killarney; the number of people awaiting a test in Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31717/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

451 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of a permanent driving test centre in Killarney; the number of people awaiting a test in Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31717/06]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

450 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some taxi drivers are refusing to carry customers with children on the basis that they do not have an appropriate child seat-belt or restraint; the circumstances in which taxi drivers must have such seat-belts or restraints; if this varies with the age of the child; the efforts which have been made to ensure that taxi drivers are fully aware of the exemptions that currently exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31677/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

450 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some taxi drivers are refusing to carry customers with children on the basis that they do not have an appropriate child seat-belt or restraint; the circumstances in which taxi drivers must have such seat-belts or restraints; if this varies with the age of the child; the efforts which have been made to ensure that taxi drivers are fully aware of the exemptions that currently exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31677/06]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

449 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport his views on introducing a limited licence for persons in rural areas who are years driving on provisional licences, accident free, and who only drive within a small radius of their place of residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31676/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

449 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport his views on introducing a limited licence for persons in rural areas who are years driving on provisional licences, accident free, and who only drive within a small radius of their place of residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31676/06]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

448 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a timeframed commitment with a ring fenced budget to implement the recommendations of the mid-west tourism and economic development plan which was launched in June 2006 at Shannon Airport before he negotiates with his EU counterparts on proceeding with a new bilateral aviation treaty with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31617/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

448 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a timeframed commitment with a ring fenced budget to implement the recommendations of the mid-west tourism and economic development plan which was launched in June 2006 at Shannon Airport before he negotiates with his EU counterparts on proceeding with a new bilateral aviation treaty with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31617/06]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

447 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if EU Directive 2003/59/EC has been implemented by his Department; the practical implications of this piece of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

447 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if EU Directive 2003/59/EC has been implemented by his Department; the practical implications of this piece of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/06]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

446 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of people awaiting a driving test at the Tralee and Killarney test centres; the average waiting times at both centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31609/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

446 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of people awaiting a driving test at the Tralee and Killarney test centres; the average waiting times at both centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31609/06]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

445 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the automatic recognition of the Voluntary Driving Instructors Register of Ireland in relation to the proposed regulation of driving instruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31554/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

445 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the automatic recognition of the Voluntary Driving Instructors Register of Ireland in relation to the proposed regulation of driving instruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31554/06]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

442 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to deal with the problem in relation to match day car parking in the neighbourhoods surrounding Croke Park; the proposals which are being considered by his Department; when these will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31499/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

442 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to deal with the problem in relation to match day car parking in the neighbourhoods surrounding Croke Park; the proposals which are being considered by his Department; when these will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31499/06]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

439 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that the eight participating stockbrokers in the Aer Lingus flotation came to an agreement over commission rates and that as a consequence there was no competition and high fees were charged to purchasers of Aer Lingus shares; if the Competition Authority will be launching an investigation into this matter; if so, when they will report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32002/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

439 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that the eight participating stockbrokers in the Aer Lingus flotation came to an agreement over commission rates and that as a consequence there was no competition and high fees were charged to purchasers of Aer Lingus shares; if the Competition Authority will be launching an investigation into this matter; if so, when they will report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32002/06]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

438 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he has to strengthen parking legislation to assist those in the disability sector in view of the difficulties being faced by disabled drivers. [31880/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

438 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he has to strengthen parking legislation to assist those in the disability sector in view of the difficulties being faced by disabled drivers. [31880/06]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

202 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason rural and urban free transport pass holders are not governed by the same guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31842/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

202 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason rural and urban free transport pass holders are not governed by the same guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31842/06]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

172 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether it is enough to have lifted peak-time travel restrictions for pensioners and other free travel customers in major urban centres, without introducing additional incentives for people living in rural areas where there are not sufficient public transport networks to avail of; and if he has considered introducing further measures that might remedy this situation. [31780/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

172 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether it is enough to have lifted peak-time travel restrictions for pensioners and other free travel customers in major urban centres, without introducing additional incentives for people living in rural areas where there are not sufficient public transport networks to avail of; and if he has considered introducing further measures that might remedy this situation. [31780/06]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

121 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in regard to the abolition of restrictions on peak travel times under the free travel scheme, he has had discussions with transport providers to ensure that they have sufficient capacity to meet the additional demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31745/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2006

121 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in regard to the abolition of restrictions on peak travel times under the free travel scheme, he has had discussions with transport providers to ensure that they have sufficient capacity to meet the additional demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31745/06]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

184 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the occasions in the years 1993 and 1994 when a person (details supplied) used the Government jet or other Government air transport facilities; the dates of such journeys; the destination; the duration of these trips; the rank of the officials who accompanied them; and the names of any non-civil servants who accompanied them on those trips. [31364/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

184 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the occasions in the years 1993 and 1994 when a person (details supplied) used the Government jet or other Government air transport facilities; the dates of such journeys; the destination; the duration of these trips; the rank of the officials who accompanied them; and the names of any non-civil servants who accompanied them on those trips. [31364/06]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

146 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have taken place between his Department, Aer Rianta and Weston Aerodrome regarding the issue of air traffic control at Weston Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31445/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

146 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have taken place between his Department, Aer Rianta and Weston Aerodrome regarding the issue of air traffic control at Weston Aerodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31445/06]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

145 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 38 of 28 September 2006, the reason he has not provided a demand forecast for driving tests for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; if same exists; and if it does will he provide the information requested. [31413/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

145 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 38 of 28 September 2006, the reason he has not provided a demand forecast for driving tests for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; if same exists; and if it does will he provide the information requested. [31413/06]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

144 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his views on amending existing legislation in order to remove the anomaly whereby the award of posthumous medals of honour has been refused in relation to two persons (details supplied); his further views on whether it is equitable that the registration of the vessel should be the deciding factor in view of the context in which these persons lost their lives. [31363/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

144 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his views on amending existing legislation in order to remove the anomaly whereby the award of posthumous medals of honour has been refused in relation to two persons (details supplied); his further views on whether it is equitable that the registration of the vessel should be the deciding factor in view of the context in which these persons lost their lives. [31363/06]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

139 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent to which his Department has become involved in the provision of free travel in rural areas lacking public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31428/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

139 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent to which his Department has become involved in the provision of free travel in rural areas lacking public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31428/06]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if wheelchair friendly transport will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31461/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if wheelchair friendly transport will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31461/06]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the intention announced by Ryanair to attempt to purchase the shares of Aer Lingus; the implications of same for competition and consumers here; and his role in ensuring that competition in the aviation sector is not wiped out.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the intention announced by Ryanair to attempt to purchase the shares of Aer Lingus; the implications of same for competition and consumers here; and his role in ensuring that competition in the aviation sector is not wiped out.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the steps the Government intends to take to protect Aer Lingus from the takeover planned by Ryanair; when his attention was first drawn to the fact that Ryanair was acquiring shares in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2006

Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the steps the Government intends to take to protect Aer Lingus from the takeover planned by Ryanair; when his attention was first drawn to the fact that Ryanair was acquiring shares in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

303 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the report of the integrated ticketing project board on the review of the integrated ticketing project; if so, the conclusions of same; and the way he will proceed with the project. [31262/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

303 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the report of the integrated ticketing project board on the review of the integrated ticketing project; if so, the conclusions of same; and the way he will proceed with the project. [31262/06]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

302 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he has for the general regulation of heavy goods vehicles in respect of parking in urban areas and in respect of rat running through narrow streets and roads to avoid tolls or to take short cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31261/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

302 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he has for the general regulation of heavy goods vehicles in respect of parking in urban areas and in respect of rat running through narrow streets and roads to avoid tolls or to take short cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31261/06]

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