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Question· writtenPQ 78asked

56 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a public service obligation contract between Waterford Airport and Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24254/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

56 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a public service obligation contract between Waterford Airport and Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24254/07]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

53 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent concerns expressed by business and exporter interests regarding the lack of capacity in ports here and international ports; the impact that these capacity constraints will have on exporters and importers; the steps his Department has taken to address these matters in the context of their impact on trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19316/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

53 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent concerns expressed by business and exporter interests regarding the lack of capacity in ports here and international ports; the impact that these capacity constraints will have on exporters and importers; the steps his Department has taken to address these matters in the context of their impact on trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19316/07]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

52 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Transport the role he envisages for himself in the implementation of ports policy and specifically in ensuring this island has sufficient capacity to allow for the growth of imports and exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24350/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

52 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Transport the role he envisages for himself in the implementation of ports policy and specifically in ensuring this island has sufficient capacity to allow for the growth of imports and exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24350/07]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

48 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the European Commission’s investigation of payments and grants awarded to Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann to determine if they are compatible with the EU state aid rules; if he anticipates that this investigation will instigate a change in Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24383/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

48 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the European Commission’s investigation of payments and grants awarded to Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann to determine if they are compatible with the EU state aid rules; if he anticipates that this investigation will instigate a change in Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24383/07]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

47 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will introduce under his recently established One Small Step campaign in view of recent statistics indicating that less than 40% of children walk to school even though they live two kilometres or less from their school, to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24261/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

47 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will introduce under his recently established One Small Step campaign in view of recent statistics indicating that less than 40% of children walk to school even though they live two kilometres or less from their school, to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24261/07]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

46 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the directions he has made to the National Roads Authority under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 since coming into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24252/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

46 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the directions he has made to the National Roads Authority under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 since coming into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24252/07]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

44 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of cars classified as write-offs in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007; when he expects the conclusion of the investigation led by his Department into the allegations that cars classed as total write-offs and unfit for road use are being put back on the road; his views on whether the national vehicle file may have to be reviewed and overhauled in view of these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24245/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

44 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of cars classified as write-offs in 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007; when he expects the conclusion of the investigation led by his Department into the allegations that cars classed as total write-offs and unfit for road use are being put back on the road; his views on whether the national vehicle file may have to be reviewed and overhauled in view of these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24245/07]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

43 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has made a decision in respect of the proposal by the office of the taxi commissioner for the introduction of a subsidy scheme to assist with the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis and hackneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24274/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

43 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has made a decision in respect of the proposal by the office of the taxi commissioner for the introduction of a subsidy scheme to assist with the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis and hackneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24274/07]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

42 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take through mechanisms such as vehicle standards, road pricing, public transport provision or otherwise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24269/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

42 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take through mechanisms such as vehicle standards, road pricing, public transport provision or otherwise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24269/07]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

88 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent report of the European Transport Safety Council which found that Ireland has reduced road deaths since 2001 by 10.9% compared to France which has reduced road deaths by 42.3%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24316/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

88 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent report of the European Transport Safety Council which found that Ireland has reduced road deaths since 2001 by 10.9% compared to France which has reduced road deaths by 42.3%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24316/07]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

39 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent report of the European Transport Safety Council which found that Ireland was ranked 20 out of 29 countries in reducing road deaths since 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24314/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

39 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent report of the European Transport Safety Council which found that Ireland was ranked 20 out of 29 countries in reducing road deaths since 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24314/07]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

38 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the reason he did not appoint the Government’s two nominees to the Aer Lingus board of directors at the earliest date; and the date he will do so. [24423/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

38 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the reason he did not appoint the Government’s two nominees to the Aer Lingus board of directors at the earliest date; and the date he will do so. [24423/07]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

51 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses currently in the Dublin Bus fleet; when he will increase the size of the bus fleet; when he will ensure that all Dublin bus routes are fully accessible for citizens with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24262/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

51 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses currently in the Dublin Bus fleet; when he will increase the size of the bus fleet; when he will ensure that all Dublin bus routes are fully accessible for citizens with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24262/07]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

37 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if he will significantly increase the Dublin Bus fleet in order to justify future quality bus corridors in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24393/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

37 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if he will significantly increase the Dublin Bus fleet in order to justify future quality bus corridors in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24393/07]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

36 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he envisages for the reduction in greenhouse gases arising from fossil fuels used in the State’s transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24358/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

36 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he envisages for the reduction in greenhouse gases arising from fossil fuels used in the State’s transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24358/07]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

84 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the cost implications for local authority roads programmes as a result of health and safety compliance; if he will assist local authorities in meeting this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22390/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

84 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the cost implications for local authority roads programmes as a result of health and safety compliance; if he will assist local authorities in meeting this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22390/07]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

34 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the implications of health and safety imposed costs on local authority roads programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22391/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

34 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the implications of health and safety imposed costs on local authority roads programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22391/07]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

32 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to plans to recover the fishing vessels, the Pere Charles and the Maggie B , which sank off the south-east coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21786/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

32 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to plans to recover the fishing vessels, the Pere Charles and the Maggie B , which sank off the south-east coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21786/07]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

103 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the discussions that have taken place between his Department and the relevant Department in Northern Ireland regarding the introduction of a system of mutual recognition of penalty points to north and south of the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22323/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

103 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the discussions that have taken place between his Department and the relevant Department in Northern Ireland regarding the introduction of a system of mutual recognition of penalty points to north and south of the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22323/07]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

31 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on the mutual recognition of penalty points between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; the reason for the ongoing delay; when he will bring the full list of penalty point categories into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24272/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

31 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on the mutual recognition of penalty points between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; the reason for the ongoing delay; when he will bring the full list of penalty point categories into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24272/07]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

30 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he is currently reviewing a feasibility study carried out by the Athlone Institute of Technology on the redevelopment of Killucan station, County Westmeath and the provision of a park and ride facility there to facilitate a large catchment area of commuters including Ballivor, Rochfordbridge and east Mullingar on the Dublin to Sligo railway line; when he will respond publicly to this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24251/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

30 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he is currently reviewing a feasibility study carried out by the Athlone Institute of Technology on the redevelopment of Killucan station, County Westmeath and the provision of a park and ride facility there to facilitate a large catchment area of commuters including Ballivor, Rochfordbridge and east Mullingar on the Dublin to Sligo railway line; when he will respond publicly to this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24251/07]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

29 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed establishment of the new Dublin Transport Authority; when the Dublin Transport Authority Bill will be introduced; the responsibilities and functions the DTA will be mandated with; if any of the present responsibilities of the Railway Procurement Agency or other national, regional or local transport agencies will be transferred to the DTA; the timeframe for the full establishment and effective functioning of the DTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24259/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

29 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed establishment of the new Dublin Transport Authority; when the Dublin Transport Authority Bill will be introduced; the responsibilities and functions the DTA will be mandated with; if any of the present responsibilities of the Railway Procurement Agency or other national, regional or local transport agencies will be transferred to the DTA; the timeframe for the full establishment and effective functioning of the DTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24259/07]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

64 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish a Green Paper on aviation policy and on the Government’s strategy for the future of aviation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24260/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

64 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish a Green Paper on aviation policy and on the Government’s strategy for the future of aviation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24260/07]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

41 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if an aviation policy for Ireland must encourage attracting a range of airlines rather than continued dependence on one or two providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24348/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

41 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if an aviation policy for Ireland must encourage attracting a range of airlines rather than continued dependence on one or two providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24348/07]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

27 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the reviews the Government is planning for its aviation policy in response to the precedent set by the Aer Lingus pull out of Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24392/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

27 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the reviews the Government is planning for its aviation policy in response to the precedent set by the Aer Lingus pull out of Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24392/07]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

69 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the status of the business plan for Cork Airport in view of the State’s offer to absorb a proportion of its debt; if it is envisaged that autonomy is imminent for Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24345/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

69 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the status of the business plan for Cork Airport in view of the State’s offer to absorb a proportion of its debt; if it is envisaged that autonomy is imminent for Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24345/07]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

50 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport when he will establish Cork and Shannon Airports as independent entities as outlined under the State Airports Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23977/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

50 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport when he will establish Cork and Shannon Airports as independent entities as outlined under the State Airports Act 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23977/07]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

25 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the establishment of an independent Cork Airport; the way the debt associated with this process is to be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24280/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

25 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the establishment of an independent Cork Airport; the way the debt associated with this process is to be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24280/07]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

92 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to introduce a new national cycle network to promote both local and long distance cycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22739/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

92 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to introduce a new national cycle network to promote both local and long distance cycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22739/07]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

24 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if he will appoint a national cycling and walking officer to his Department who would co-ordinate all bicycle commuting issues such as the provision of cycle-craft training free to all primary and secondary students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24321/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

24 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if he will appoint a national cycling and walking officer to his Department who would co-ordinate all bicycle commuting issues such as the provision of cycle-craft training free to all primary and secondary students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24321/07]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

23 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the marine related functions for which he has responsibility in view of the considerable confusion that exists in relation to ministerial responsibility. [22325/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

23 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the marine related functions for which he has responsibility in view of the considerable confusion that exists in relation to ministerial responsibility. [22325/07]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

22 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fact that the Government commissioned communication strategy sees its role as demonstrating value for money, openness, and full accountability, he will provide information to the public in respect of the individual costings, timing, business cases, and priority accorded to the 39 major Transport 21 projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24398/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

22 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fact that the Government commissioned communication strategy sees its role as demonstrating value for money, openness, and full accountability, he will provide information to the public in respect of the individual costings, timing, business cases, and priority accorded to the 39 major Transport 21 projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24398/07]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

20 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the discussions his Department is having with relevant bodies in relation to the issue of road safety and the new role being adopted by the Health and Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24407/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

20 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the discussions his Department is having with relevant bodies in relation to the issue of road safety and the new role being adopted by the Health and Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24407/07]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

18 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce primary or secondary legislation to set higher standards for the testing of heavy goods vehicles in view of the high percentage of Irish trucks found to be in breach of standards in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24276/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

18 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce primary or secondary legislation to set higher standards for the testing of heavy goods vehicles in view of the high percentage of Irish trucks found to be in breach of standards in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24276/07]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

78 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Navan rail line project; when the Navan rail line will be reopened; if the scoping study has been completed; if so, if he will publish it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24249/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

78 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Navan rail line project; when the Navan rail line will be reopened; if the scoping study has been completed; if so, if he will publish it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24249/07]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

19 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the way he proposes to reform bus licensing; the timescale he is working to in this regard; when legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24267/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

19 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the way he proposes to reform bus licensing; the timescale he is working to in this regard; when legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24267/07]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

15 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that Aer Lingus will call an EGM of the board of Aer Lingus to reverse its decision to abandon the Shannon-Heathrow connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24333/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

15 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that Aer Lingus will call an EGM of the board of Aer Lingus to reverse its decision to abandon the Shannon-Heathrow connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24333/07]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

80 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 or otherwise, to ensure that the National Roads Authority provides a more effective policy on the provision of lay-bys and set down areas on motorways and major inter-urban routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24255/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

80 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 or otherwise, to ensure that the National Roads Authority provides a more effective policy on the provision of lay-bys and set down areas on motorways and major inter-urban routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24255/07]

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