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Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role he sees in the future for the regional airports with particular reference to the need to encourage and facilitate economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37371/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role he sees in the future for the regional airports with particular reference to the need to encourage and facilitate economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37371/14]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he hopes to receive a fully co-ordinated and integrated transport sector to meet the needs of road, rail, air and sea traffic with particular reference to meeting the needs of passengers and ensuring minimum delays and cost effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37370/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he hopes to receive a fully co-ordinated and integrated transport sector to meet the needs of road, rail, air and sea traffic with particular reference to meeting the needs of passengers and ensuring minimum delays and cost effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37370/14]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the bodies that are responsible for the funding, installation and maintenance of road signage on motorways, national, regional and local roads; if there is a regular audit of signage carried out with a view to keeping signage effective and up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37305/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

199. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the bodies that are responsible for the funding, installation and maintenance of road signage on motorways, national, regional and local roads; if there is a regular audit of signage carried out with a view to keeping signage effective and up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37305/14]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total allocated budget for his Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; the actual outturns in each of his Department subheads at the end of 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37290/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

198. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total allocated budget for his Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; the actual outturns in each of his Department subheads at the end of 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37290/14]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the situation regarding veteran, vintage and classic cars and their current liability for NCT; if his Department is considering changing the regulations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37223/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

197. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the situation regarding veteran, vintage and classic cars and their current liability for NCT; if his Department is considering changing the regulations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37223/14]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposed privatisation of Bus Éireann; his further views that it would lead to a more efficient service in view of the history of privatisation that has shown that the primary objective is always increased revenue generation and not fee reduction; if he will confirm the impact this privatisation would have on the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37074/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

196. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposed privatisation of Bus Éireann; his further views that it would lead to a more efficient service in view of the history of privatisation that has shown that the primary objective is always increased revenue generation and not fee reduction; if he will confirm the impact this privatisation would have on the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37074/14]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of budget negotiations, the steps he will take to provide moneys to enable the local improvement schemes to be reinstated as they are cost-efficient and beneficial to rural dwellers in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37368/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

195. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of budget negotiations, the steps he will take to provide moneys to enable the local improvement schemes to be reinstated as they are cost-efficient and beneficial to rural dwellers in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37368/14]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when Bus Éireann expects to restore free school transport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37384/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when Bus Éireann expects to restore free school transport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37384/14]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when Bus Éireann expects to restore free school transport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37382/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when Bus Éireann expects to restore free school transport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37382/14]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37314/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

160. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37314/14]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37313/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

159. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37313/14]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm if all of the recent issues surrounding the school transport scheme which necessitated the setting up of a dedicated help line have been resolved in full; the steps that have been taken to ensure that these issues do not repeat next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37075/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

153. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm if all of the recent issues surrounding the school transport scheme which necessitated the setting up of a dedicated help line have been resolved in full; the steps that have been taken to ensure that these issues do not repeat next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37075/14]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's input into the Wild Atlantic Way initiative; the extent to which the islands on the Atlantic seaboard were consulted and included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36811/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

46. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's input into the Wild Atlantic Way initiative; the extent to which the islands on the Atlantic seaboard were consulted and included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36811/14]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that amendments will be required to existing road safety legislation in view of technology advancements in the area of computerised wrist watches; and if the current law adequately addresses the use of such items while driving. [36773/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

45. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that amendments will be required to existing road safety legislation in view of technology advancements in the area of computerised wrist watches; and if the current law adequately addresses the use of such items while driving. [36773/14]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to work with Dublin Bus to make its service more attractive, affordable and accessible; and if he will commit to not supporting any more fare increases. [36793/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

44. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to work with Dublin Bus to make its service more attractive, affordable and accessible; and if he will commit to not supporting any more fare increases. [36793/14]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for excluding Waterford county from the Wild Atlantic Way route; his proposals to include that county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36788/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

42. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for excluding Waterford county from the Wild Atlantic Way route; his proposals to include that county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36788/14]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will refuse to sign the ministerial orders enabling IAS scheme trustees to amend the scheme, as required under the State Airport (Shannon Group) Act 2014, until he is satisfied that the deferred pensioners' entitlements are not being disproportionately reduced. [36637/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

38. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will refuse to sign the ministerial orders enabling IAS scheme trustees to amend the scheme, as required under the State Airport (Shannon Group) Act 2014, until he is satisfied that the deferred pensioners' entitlements are not being disproportionately reduced. [36637/14]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of sustainable transport funding allocated annually to counties, if funding will be considered for undertaking an examination of carrying out improvements and enhancements to the Quincentennial Bridge including the number of traffic lanes and the possibility of installing a pedestrian bridge alongside the existing one which would alleviate traffic congestion in the Galway region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36804/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

37. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of sustainable transport funding allocated annually to counties, if funding will be considered for undertaking an examination of carrying out improvements and enhancements to the Quincentennial Bridge including the number of traffic lanes and the possibility of installing a pedestrian bridge alongside the existing one which would alleviate traffic congestion in the Galway region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36804/14]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by passengers seeking information or to purchase tickets online for cross-Border transport services; and the efforts he has made to improve these links and access to them. [36789/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

36. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by passengers seeking information or to purchase tickets online for cross-Border transport services; and the efforts he has made to improve these links and access to them. [36789/14]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it may be possible to build on recent success in attracting world sporting events here; the extent to which his Department remains in contact with national and international sporting organisations in this context; the extent to which contacts appear positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

35. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it may be possible to build on recent success in attracting world sporting events here; the extent to which his Department remains in contact with national and international sporting organisations in this context; the extent to which contacts appear positive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/14]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to encourage wheelchair accessible taxi services and his views on prioritising companies with high numbers of wheelchair accessible vehicles for public and departmental contracts. [36791/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

34. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to encourage wheelchair accessible taxi services and his views on prioritising companies with high numbers of wheelchair accessible vehicles for public and departmental contracts. [36791/14]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 541 of 23 September 2014, if he has any objection to a new transport co-ordination unit operating two offices in a region with a large Gaeltacht area and one of the largest counties in the country; and if this objective can be achieved within the €25,000 threshold as set down by the National Transport Authority. [36805/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

33. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 541 of 23 September 2014, if he has any objection to a new transport co-ordination unit operating two offices in a region with a large Gaeltacht area and one of the largest counties in the country; and if this objective can be achieved within the €25,000 threshold as set down by the National Transport Authority. [36805/14]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the tourism industry benefits adequately from the economic upturn; the extent to which he can encourage increased activity and employment in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36740/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the tourism industry benefits adequately from the economic upturn; the extent to which he can encourage increased activity and employment in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36740/14]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring forward amending legislation that will allow the National Roads Authority to enter into pre-planning discussions with An Bord Pleanála in advance of road building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36635/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

31. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring forward amending legislation that will allow the National Roads Authority to enter into pre-planning discussions with An Bord Pleanála in advance of road building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36635/14]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been provided in the last three years to upgrade public rail and bus transport to accommodate wheelchair users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36750/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

30. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been provided in the last three years to upgrade public rail and bus transport to accommodate wheelchair users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36750/14]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the establishment of a forum for those local authorities, stakeholders and other interested parties along the Wild Atlantic Way; if he will discuss ways in which the Wild Atlantic Way can make the greatest contribution to the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36636/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

29. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the establishment of a forum for those local authorities, stakeholders and other interested parties along the Wild Atlantic Way; if he will discuss ways in which the Wild Atlantic Way can make the greatest contribution to the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36636/14]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he will take in conjunction with the Department for Justice and Equality to ensure that all persons disqualified from driving after having received the maximum number of penalty points or through orders of the courts will have their driving licences surrendered or seized by the appropriate authorities so as to ensure that full records are maintained of all disqualified drivers. [36633/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

28. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he will take in conjunction with the Department for Justice and Equality to ensure that all persons disqualified from driving after having received the maximum number of penalty points or through orders of the courts will have their driving licences surrendered or seized by the appropriate authorities so as to ensure that full records are maintained of all disqualified drivers. [36633/14]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate the specific improvements grant scheme with particular reference to his plans to specifically provide funding for a new bridge at Cockhill, Buncrana, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36809/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

26. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate the specific improvements grant scheme with particular reference to his plans to specifically provide funding for a new bridge at Cockhill, Buncrana, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36809/14]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of annual revenue that is derived from the toll plaza in County Waterford; the amount of this annual revenue that is reinvested directly into Waterford city and county; the way this revenue is reinvested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36799/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

25. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of annual revenue that is derived from the toll plaza in County Waterford; the amount of this annual revenue that is reinvested directly into Waterford city and county; the way this revenue is reinvested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36799/14]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the increase in the number of road deaths this year, reversing a downward trend that has seen the number of fatalities decline by around two thirds since 1997; the renewed efforts that are required to address this trend; and his proposals regarding same. [36632/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

24. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the increase in the number of road deaths this year, reversing a downward trend that has seen the number of fatalities decline by around two thirds since 1997; the renewed efforts that are required to address this trend; and his proposals regarding same. [36632/14]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options for creating a more effective public transport link from Dublin city centre to Dublin Airport; the status of DART underground and metro north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36784/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

23. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options for creating a more effective public transport link from Dublin city centre to Dublin Airport; the status of DART underground and metro north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36784/14]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of recent indications that an economic recovery is being experienced within the Irish market, if he will provide the volume of tourists who have visited here in the years 2011, 2012, and 2013; the efforts that have been made by his Department to encourage increased numbers of visitors to the south east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36801/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

22. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of recent indications that an economic recovery is being experienced within the Irish market, if he will provide the volume of tourists who have visited here in the years 2011, 2012, and 2013; the efforts that have been made by his Department to encourage increased numbers of visitors to the south east region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36801/14]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of Bus Éireann's obligations under the Disability Act 2005 which envisages that the entire scheduled service coach fleet here will have been replaced by wheelchair accessible coaches by 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36749/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

21. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of Bus Éireann's obligations under the Disability Act 2005 which envisages that the entire scheduled service coach fleet here will have been replaced by wheelchair accessible coaches by 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36749/14]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1732 of 17 September 2014, in view of the allegations made in relation to unsafe conditions at the national car test Ballymun centre, affecting workers' lives and health, if he will establish an independent investigation into the allegations. [36638/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

19. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1732 of 17 September 2014, in view of the allegations made in relation to unsafe conditions at the national car test Ballymun centre, affecting workers' lives and health, if he will establish an independent investigation into the allegations. [36638/14]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will consider ways to offer incentives and compensation to farmers for any loss or inconvenience caused by allowing greenways or walkways through their lands, in view of the societal and economic potential that such infrastructure may bring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36639/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

18. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will consider ways to offer incentives and compensation to farmers for any loss or inconvenience caused by allowing greenways or walkways through their lands, in view of the societal and economic potential that such infrastructure may bring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36639/14]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be made available for the A5; the position regarding his most recent engagements with his counterpart in Northern Ireland on progressing the A5; if the Northern Ireland Executive has advised him of its plans for funding the project using money specifically awarded under the St. Andrew's Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36808/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

17. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be made available for the A5; the position regarding his most recent engagements with his counterpart in Northern Ireland on progressing the A5; if the Northern Ireland Executive has advised him of its plans for funding the project using money specifically awarded under the St. Andrew's Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36808/14]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide the necessary 80% funding available under a community involvement scheme if an application were to be made by parishes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36798/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

16. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide the necessary 80% funding available under a community involvement scheme if an application were to be made by parishes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36798/14]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on progress with the Swiftway bus service; and his views on keeping the service as a Dublin Bus operation beyond the next renewal of contracts. [36792/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

15. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on progress with the Swiftway bus service; and his views on keeping the service as a Dublin Bus operation beyond the next renewal of contracts. [36792/14]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the speed limits review will be completed; the number of changes that have been made so far as a result of the review and on what roads; the cost of the review so far; if he has considered revising the speed limits on the M50 or N7 Naas dual carriageway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

14. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the speed limits review will be completed; the number of changes that have been made so far as a result of the review and on what roads; the cost of the review so far; if he has considered revising the speed limits on the M50 or N7 Naas dual carriageway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/14]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the transport sector meets its carbon emissions reduction targets; the number of electric cars currently in use here; the way he intends to implement policies to promote the use of biofuels here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36785/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

13. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the transport sector meets its carbon emissions reduction targets; the number of electric cars currently in use here; the way he intends to implement policies to promote the use of biofuels here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36785/14]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected construction works of the DART underground project; if the timeframe for delivery of this vital project will change if extra funding sources can be identified; if it has been decided that tunnelling will take place originating from one site or from two; if the views of residents of the East Wall near the proposed construction site will be taken on board in advance of construction commencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36803/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

12. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected construction works of the DART underground project; if the timeframe for delivery of this vital project will change if extra funding sources can be identified; if it has been decided that tunnelling will take place originating from one site or from two; if the views of residents of the East Wall near the proposed construction site will be taken on board in advance of construction commencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36803/14]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the actions he is taking to progress the enactment of section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010; and if he is seeking sanction, in conjunction with the Department for Justice and Equality, to have the necessary resources allocated in order that the outstanding technical and administrative issues to give effect to the section may be resolved. [36634/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2014

11. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the actions he is taking to progress the enactment of section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010; and if he is seeking sanction, in conjunction with the Department for Justice and Equality, to have the necessary resources allocated in order that the outstanding technical and administrative issues to give effect to the section may be resolved. [36634/14]

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