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Question· writtenPQ 1045asked

1050 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the remaining projects on the swimming pool list are viable projects; if matching funds are available; his views on the possibility of a complete review of those remaining projects; if that would allow further projects to be added to the scheme; if so, the stage when further projects can be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23210/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1050 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the remaining projects on the swimming pool list are viable projects; if matching funds are available; his views on the possibility of a complete review of those remaining projects; if that would allow further projects to be added to the scheme; if so, the stage when further projects can be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23210/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1044asked

1049 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Terminal 2 project at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23119/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1049 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Terminal 2 project at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23119/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1043asked

1048 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Dublin Bus refuses to release on- and off-peak passenger numbers to communities in their consultation processes when they are altering or ending bus routes; and his views on whether the public should have as much information as possible when being consulted about changes to public transport charges. [23111/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1048 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Dublin Bus refuses to release on- and off-peak passenger numbers to communities in their consultation processes when they are altering or ending bus routes; and his views on whether the public should have as much information as possible when being consulted about changes to public transport charges. [23111/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1042asked

1047 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he will give to allowing the free travel pass that is issued to persons with disabilities to be used on routes operated under the rural transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23058/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1047 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he will give to allowing the free travel pass that is issued to persons with disabilities to be used on routes operated under the rural transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23058/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1040asked

1045 Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the vacancy on New Ross Harbour Board created by the resignation of this Deputy has not been filled despite the fact that Kilkenny County Council nominated a councillor (details supplied) to fill this vacancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22988/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1045 Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the vacancy on New Ross Harbour Board created by the resignation of this Deputy has not been filled despite the fact that Kilkenny County Council nominated a councillor (details supplied) to fill this vacancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22988/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1039asked

1044 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reinstate the public service obligation agreement regarding the Derry to Dublin flight in view of the designation of Derry city as UK City of Culture 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22967/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1044 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reinstate the public service obligation agreement regarding the Derry to Dublin flight in view of the designation of Derry city as UK City of Culture 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22967/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1038asked

1043 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in the interest of safety, if he will instruct the National Roads Authority to erect six overhanging street lights at the Poulgorm Bridge on the main Killarney to Cork road at the junction of the R569; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22947/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1043 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in the interest of safety, if he will instruct the National Roads Authority to erect six overhanging street lights at the Poulgorm Bridge on the main Killarney to Cork road at the junction of the R569; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22947/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1037asked

1042 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for integrated ticketing by transportation companies (details supplied): if he will provide a timeframe for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22935/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1042 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for integrated ticketing by transportation companies (details supplied): if he will provide a timeframe for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22935/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1036asked

1041 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Drimnagh, Dublin, has been included in the smarter travel initiative; and the amount that has been allocated to smarter travel; and the other areas that have been included and supply a breakdown of the moneys allocated to each area. [22819/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1041 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Drimnagh, Dublin, has been included in the smarter travel initiative; and the amount that has been allocated to smarter travel; and the other areas that have been included and supply a breakdown of the moneys allocated to each area. [22819/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1035asked

1040 Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that was spent on taxis by his Department in the past year; the amount of money that has been provided for in the next year for taxi services for his Department; the times that taxis can be used by staff members; the terms under which staff members can use taxis; the amount that was used by staff members; the amount that was used by outsiders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22730/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1040 Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that was spent on taxis by his Department in the past year; the amount of money that has been provided for in the next year for taxi services for his Department; the times that taxis can be used by staff members; the terms under which staff members can use taxis; the amount that was used by staff members; the amount that was used by outsiders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22730/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1034asked

1039 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of taxi plates that are in the control of multiple owners; the incremental breakdown of the numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22673/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1039 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of taxi plates that are in the control of multiple owners; the incremental breakdown of the numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22673/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1033asked

1038 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consult with the National Roads Authority to provide funding to permit the construction of a link road off the N5 Longford bypass, which is under construction, to access the existing sewerage treatment plant in Longford. [22658/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1038 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consult with the National Roads Authority to provide funding to permit the construction of a link road off the N5 Longford bypass, which is under construction, to access the existing sewerage treatment plant in Longford. [22658/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1032asked

1037 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reply to a matter (details supplied) regarding an eye test for over 70 years when applying for their driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23090/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1037 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reply to a matter (details supplied) regarding an eye test for over 70 years when applying for their driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23090/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1031asked

1072 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend the legislation in order that people who have not used their public service vehicle licence in the past 12 months would have their licence put into abeyance in order that a new licence could be issued to someone currently trying to get work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23703/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1072 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend the legislation in order that people who have not used their public service vehicle licence in the past 12 months would have their licence put into abeyance in order that a new licence could be issued to someone currently trying to get work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23703/11]

Question· writtenPQ 1030asked

1071 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend the legislation for hackney and taxi licence holders to provide information to the Revenue Commissioners in relation to all licences being operated by them to establish whether they are operating them directly; if not, who is, their PPS number and public service vehicle driver’s licence number. [23702/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

1071 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend the legislation for hackney and taxi licence holders to provide information to the Revenue Commissioners in relation to all licences being operated by them to establish whether they are operating them directly; if not, who is, their PPS number and public service vehicle driver’s licence number. [23702/11]

Question· writtenPQ 963asked

969 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve the availability and affordability of transport links to hospitals and health centres in respect of persons who are not well served by transport options or live in rural areas. [23821/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

969 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health his plans to improve the availability and affordability of transport links to hospitals and health centres in respect of persons who are not well served by transport options or live in rural areas. [23821/11]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

226 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a contract, currently held by Bus Éireann, for the rural school transport scheme terminates; if this contract was subject to public tendering process; if not, if he will advise if this is in contravention of European Union law and if future contracts will be subject to public tendering processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24190/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

226 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a contract, currently held by Bus Éireann, for the rural school transport scheme terminates; if this contract was subject to public tendering process; if not, if he will advise if this is in contravention of European Union law and if future contracts will be subject to public tendering processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24190/11]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

208 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Mayo that have lost school transport services as a result of the changes introduced by him at the start of this term; and if he will provide a list for each school. [23811/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

208 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Mayo that have lost school transport services as a result of the changes introduced by him at the start of this term; and if he will provide a list for each school. [23811/11]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

203 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills the person whose responsibility it is to inform parents that a school bus route has been withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23597/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

203 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills the person whose responsibility it is to inform parents that a school bus route has been withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23597/11]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

188 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review school transport catchment boundaries in a location (details supplied) in County Kerry due to exceptional circumstances in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23386/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

188 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review school transport catchment boundaries in a location (details supplied) in County Kerry due to exceptional circumstances in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23386/11]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

170 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to provide school transport for persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23016/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

170 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to provide school transport for persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23016/11]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

165 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an itemised breakdown on all costs covered in the 13% fee that Bus Éireann charges his Department relating to school transport, which amounted to more than €18 million in 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22887/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

165 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an itemised breakdown on all costs covered in the 13% fee that Bus Éireann charges his Department relating to school transport, which amounted to more than €18 million in 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22887/11]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will assure the public that all the funding provided to his Department for transporting school children to schools is used for that purpose only and not redistributed to other sectors of our public transport service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22895/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

141 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will assure the public that all the funding provided to his Department for transporting school children to schools is used for that purpose only and not redistributed to other sectors of our public transport service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22895/11]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take in response to reports of documents indicating that the CIA used privately owned aircraft to transport suspects or prisoners around the world and that at least ten of these flights passed through Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23935/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 September 2011

40 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take in response to reports of documents indicating that the CIA used privately owned aircraft to transport suspects or prisoners around the world and that at least ten of these flights passed through Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23935/11]

Question· writtenPQ 752asked

758 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will justify the increase in the rail fare from Tipperary town to Waterford from €5.90 to €14.00; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22617/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

758 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will justify the increase in the rail fare from Tipperary town to Waterford from €5.90 to €14.00; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22617/11]

Question· writtenPQ 751asked

757 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report of the number consultancy reports commissioned by his Department between 1997 and January 2011; the cost of commissioning each report; if he will provide information on the implementation of recommendations set out in each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

757 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report of the number consultancy reports commissioned by his Department between 1997 and January 2011; the cost of commissioning each report; if he will provide information on the implementation of recommendations set out in each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22605/11]

Question· writtenPQ 749asked

755 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of quangos, agencies and authorities that were established by his Department in each of the years from 1997 to January 2011; the number of staff employed by his Department in 1997; the number of staff employed by his Department in January 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22588/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

755 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of quangos, agencies and authorities that were established by his Department in each of the years from 1997 to January 2011; the number of staff employed by his Department in 1997; the number of staff employed by his Department in January 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22588/11]

Question· writtenPQ 748asked

754 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of motor vehicles caught breaking speed limits since 2009 in tabular format on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

754 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of motor vehicles caught breaking speed limits since 2009 in tabular format on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/11]

Question· writtenPQ 747asked

753 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify a matter (details supplied) relevant to the testing of heavy goods vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

753 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify a matter (details supplied) relevant to the testing of heavy goods vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/11]

Question· writtenPQ 746asked

752 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it has, in view of the change of name of the Department, procured a new logo, new signage or any other branding such as stationery; if so, the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22559/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

752 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it has, in view of the change of name of the Department, procured a new logo, new signage or any other branding such as stationery; if so, the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22559/11]

Question· writtenPQ 745asked

751 Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure that State boards have at least 40% of each gender, as provided for in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22533/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

751 Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure that State boards have at least 40% of each gender, as provided for in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22533/11]

Question· writtenPQ 744asked

750 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will contribute to the development of piers at Dunquin and An Blascaod Mór, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22524/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

750 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will contribute to the development of piers at Dunquin and An Blascaod Mór, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22524/11]

Question· writtenPQ 743asked

749 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of computer servers that are owned or leased by his Department and each State agency under the aegis of his Department; and the capacity of each server. [22496/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

749 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of computer servers that are owned or leased by his Department and each State agency under the aegis of his Department; and the capacity of each server. [22496/11]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

748 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he has given to a reciprocal agreement with the Canadian Government to allow drivers to transfer licences from one country to another without the need for subsequent testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22466/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

748 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration he has given to a reciprocal agreement with the Canadian Government to allow drivers to transfer licences from one country to another without the need for subsequent testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22466/11]

Question· writtenPQ 740asked

746 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that all agencies under his remit sign up to a dispute resolution process that would prevent disputes through mediation and arbitration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22388/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

746 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that all agencies under his remit sign up to a dispute resolution process that would prevent disputes through mediation and arbitration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22388/11]

Question· writtenPQ 738asked

744 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail the extent to which sports promotion agencies within his remit utilise social media and other tools to promote physical activity and involvement in sporting and leisure events; his views on whether these tools can have a positive bearing on attracting certain age demographics into healthy activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22386/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

744 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail the extent to which sports promotion agencies within his remit utilise social media and other tools to promote physical activity and involvement in sporting and leisure events; his views on whether these tools can have a positive bearing on attracting certain age demographics into healthy activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22386/11]

Question· writtenPQ 737asked

743 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he intends to capitalise on the recent successes of Irish professional golfers on the international stage; if, in view of Darren Clarke’s victory at the British Open, there are now any plans to increase funding for Tourism Ireland’s €2.2 million marketing campaign which was created following Rory McIlroy’s recent success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22382/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

743 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he intends to capitalise on the recent successes of Irish professional golfers on the international stage; if, in view of Darren Clarke’s victory at the British Open, there are now any plans to increase funding for Tourism Ireland’s €2.2 million marketing campaign which was created following Rory McIlroy’s recent success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22382/11]

Question· writtenPQ 736asked

742 Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the sum of any public funds and their purpose which have been awarded by his Department either directly or indirectly to the Irish Business and Employers’ Confederation in the past decade. [22271/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

742 Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the sum of any public funds and their purpose which have been awarded by his Department either directly or indirectly to the Irish Business and Employers’ Confederation in the past decade. [22271/11]

Question· writtenPQ 735asked

741 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on a new national development plan reflecting Ireland’s changed economic circumstances covering the seven year period 2012 to 2019; when this document will be published; the key stakeholders in the plan; the way they are being engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22237/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 July 2011

741 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on a new national development plan reflecting Ireland’s changed economic circumstances covering the seven year period 2012 to 2019; when this document will be published; the key stakeholders in the plan; the way they are being engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22237/11]

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