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Question· writtenPQ 210asked

301 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the progress made towards making provision for resident parking only in the vicinity of Croke Park on match days and other major event days; if he will to introduce new legislation; if so, the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31260/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

301 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the progress made towards making provision for resident parking only in the vicinity of Croke Park on match days and other major event days; if he will to introduce new legislation; if so, the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31260/06]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

300 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the reason adequate notice was not given for the introduction of the child safety protection laws in order that parents could prepare financially for the purchase of additional restraints; the reason there are penalties for the enforcement of these laws but no grants of assistance available to parents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31259/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

300 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the reason adequate notice was not given for the introduction of the child safety protection laws in order that parents could prepare financially for the purchase of additional restraints; the reason there are penalties for the enforcement of these laws but no grants of assistance available to parents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31259/06]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

299 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1115 of 27 September 2006, if his decision to seek to implement the essential elements of the transitional Ireland-US bilateral arrangement from November 2006 outside of an agreed EU-US open skies agreement is contrary to the judgment of the European Court of Justice in 2002 that nationality clauses in existing bilateral aviation agreements between EU countries and the US were inconsistent with member states’ obligations under the Treaty of Rome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31258/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

299 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1115 of 27 September 2006, if his decision to seek to implement the essential elements of the transitional Ireland-US bilateral arrangement from November 2006 outside of an agreed EU-US open skies agreement is contrary to the judgment of the European Court of Justice in 2002 that nationality clauses in existing bilateral aviation agreements between EU countries and the US were inconsistent with member states’ obligations under the Treaty of Rome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31258/06]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

298 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which a detailed account of the passenger numbers, including numbers for individual lines and routes, peak-time and off-peak travel and so on carried on LUAS, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and other public transport modes is reported and recorded by his Department; the reporting mechanism in place in respect of each transport provider; the way in which this data is published; and if not, the reason for same. [31176/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

298 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which a detailed account of the passenger numbers, including numbers for individual lines and routes, peak-time and off-peak travel and so on carried on LUAS, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and other public transport modes is reported and recorded by his Department; the reporting mechanism in place in respect of each transport provider; the way in which this data is published; and if not, the reason for same. [31176/06]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

296 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport when the LUAS line will be extended to Bray, County Wicklow; the possible routes which have been identified; the way these were chosen; the consultation process which took place; if additional possible routes will be identified; the means by which a person can participate in this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31174/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

296 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport when the LUAS line will be extended to Bray, County Wicklow; the possible routes which have been identified; the way these were chosen; the consultation process which took place; if additional possible routes will be identified; the means by which a person can participate in this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31174/06]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

295 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will order an investigation into the reason bus services to Tallaght west estates were withdrawn without notice in the week commencing 25 September 2006 causing inconvenience and concern; if he will seek an assurance from Dublin Bus in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31173/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

295 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will order an investigation into the reason bus services to Tallaght west estates were withdrawn without notice in the week commencing 25 September 2006 causing inconvenience and concern; if he will seek an assurance from Dublin Bus in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31173/06]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

294 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport the progress made regarding future plans for the extension of LUAS through the Templeogue area of Dublin south west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31172/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

294 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport the progress made regarding future plans for the extension of LUAS through the Templeogue area of Dublin south west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31172/06]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

292 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of private aircraft which came from outside the State in connection with the Ryder Cup event; the number which were subjected to security checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31248/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

292 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of private aircraft which came from outside the State in connection with the Ryder Cup event; the number which were subjected to security checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31248/06]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

291 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport the criteria which is used when classifying a national primary and a national secondary road; the regularity of the review of this decision; the process which is necessary to reclassify the status of these roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31129/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

291 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport the criteria which is used when classifying a national primary and a national secondary road; the regularity of the review of this decision; the process which is necessary to reclassify the status of these roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31129/06]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

276 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the whole of the 16 million litres of biofuels which he states will be placed on the transport market here in 2007 will be produced within the State; and if not, the proportion which will be imported. [31265/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2006

276 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the whole of the 16 million litres of biofuels which he states will be placed on the transport market here in 2007 will be produced within the State; and if not, the proportion which will be imported. [31265/06]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

502 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided to a student (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31037/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

502 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided to a student (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31037/06]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

501 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided to a student (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31036/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

501 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided to a student (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31036/06]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

500 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided to a student (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31035/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

500 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided to a student (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31035/06]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

488 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of school transport to a number of children who are pupils at a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [30992/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

488 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of school transport to a number of children who are pupils at a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [30992/06]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

461 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will accept the recommendation of the Transport Liaison Officer for County Wexford and County Wexford Members on a cross-party basis to appoint a senior inspector to review and certify the catchment boundary areas in County Wexford which are acknowledged to be inadequate and in need of clarification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30469/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

461 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will accept the recommendation of the Transport Liaison Officer for County Wexford and County Wexford Members on a cross-party basis to appoint a senior inspector to review and certify the catchment boundary areas in County Wexford which are acknowledged to be inadequate and in need of clarification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30469/06]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

435 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take to address the issue of speeding fines imposed and paid in respect of offences in the vicinity of Newtownmountkennedy in contrast with those whose fines were struck out in court on legal grounds; if it is intended to make restitution to the former; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31079/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

435 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take to address the issue of speeding fines imposed and paid in respect of offences in the vicinity of Newtownmountkennedy in contrast with those whose fines were struck out in court on legal grounds; if it is intended to make restitution to the former; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31079/06]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

434 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have taken place between his Department and the owners of the West Link Toll Plaza regarding the manner in which tolls are collected and regarding the abolition of those tolls; if he anticipates that the West Link will be toll free within the next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31077/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

434 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have taken place between his Department and the owners of the West Link Toll Plaza regarding the manner in which tolls are collected and regarding the abolition of those tolls; if he anticipates that the West Link will be toll free within the next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31077/06]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

432 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the time-frame within which the development of rail services on the Kildare railway line planned by his Department will occur; the progress on the railway order Kildare line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31074/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

432 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the time-frame within which the development of rail services on the Kildare railway line planned by his Department will occur; the progress on the railway order Kildare line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31074/06]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

425 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent European Transport Safety Council survey that placed Ireland seventh from bottom among EU countries for the reduction of road deaths since 2000; the way in which he proposes to attain the EU target of cutting road deaths by 50 per cent by 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30849/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

425 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent European Transport Safety Council survey that placed Ireland seventh from bottom among EU countries for the reduction of road deaths since 2000; the way in which he proposes to attain the EU target of cutting road deaths by 50 per cent by 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30849/06]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

424 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his views on the deficit of €329 million in the Aer Lingus pension fund; if he proposes to meet with Aer Lingus management to ascertain the reasons for the deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30848/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

424 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his views on the deficit of €329 million in the Aer Lingus pension fund; if he proposes to meet with Aer Lingus management to ascertain the reasons for the deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30848/06]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

423 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuters from Dublin to Kilcock can or will be accommodated in the context of Transport 21 or otherwise and as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30847/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

423 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuters from Dublin to Kilcock can or will be accommodated in the context of Transport 21 or otherwise and as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30847/06]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

422 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the rationale behind the refusal by a company (details supplied) at Dublin Airport to allow two passengers in a family travelling together to pool their baggage weight when checking in, while they permit this practice at their European destination airports; if he proposes to intervene with the airline in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30846/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

422 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the rationale behind the refusal by a company (details supplied) at Dublin Airport to allow two passengers in a family travelling together to pool their baggage weight when checking in, while they permit this practice at their European destination airports; if he proposes to intervene with the airline in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30846/06]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

421 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the steps he proposes to take to reduce the waiting period for driving tests from its current 11 month average period in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; his views on whether a significant reduction can be achieved by the end of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30845/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

421 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the steps he proposes to take to reduce the waiting period for driving tests from its current 11 month average period in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; his views on whether a significant reduction can be achieved by the end of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30845/06]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

418 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding for the dredging of Rosslare Harbour Europort; if an application for funding for this work has been received in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30470/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

418 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding for the dredging of Rosslare Harbour Europort; if an application for funding for this work has been received in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30470/06]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

414 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to intervene with the Dublin Airport Authority regarding its policy of curtailing and closing essential services at Shannon Airport, having described the closure of the airport’s public bar as petty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30212/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

414 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to intervene with the Dublin Airport Authority regarding its policy of curtailing and closing essential services at Shannon Airport, having described the closure of the airport’s public bar as petty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30212/06]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

399 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measure and controls his Department and transport operators participating in the free travel scheme have in place to combat fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30687/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

399 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measure and controls his Department and transport operators participating in the free travel scheme have in place to combat fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30687/06]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

397 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the travel restrictions in place for free travel pass holders in comparison to other public transport users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30686/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2006

397 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the travel restrictions in place for free travel pass holders in comparison to other public transport users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30686/06]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the provisions which are being made in the context of Transport 21 for bus shelters, having particular regard to the tragic accidents that have taken place at such locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30404/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

263 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the provisions which are being made in the context of Transport 21 for bus shelters, having particular regard to the tragic accidents that have taken place at such locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30404/06]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the opening and operation of the Port Tunnel with particular reference to access to the tunnel for traffic from the M11, N11, M7, N7, M9, N9, M4 and N4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30401/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the opening and operation of the Port Tunnel with particular reference to access to the tunnel for traffic from the M11, N11, M7, N7, M9, N9, M4 and N4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30401/06]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

261 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the feeder bus service to all commuter rail stations particularly in the absence of adequate car parking in the vicinity of rail stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30402/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

261 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the feeder bus service to all commuter rail stations particularly in the absence of adequate car parking in the vicinity of rail stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30402/06]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has taken place in regard to proposals to increase car parking facilities for rail commuters using the Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey rail stations in view of the ever increasing numbers who wish to commute by rail but cannot obtain car parking; his plan to bring forward proposals to provide park and ride facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30399/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

259 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has taken place in regard to proposals to increase car parking facilities for rail commuters using the Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey rail stations in view of the ever increasing numbers who wish to commute by rail but cannot obtain car parking; his plan to bring forward proposals to provide park and ride facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30399/06]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has taken place over the past three months in regard to proposals to increase car parking facilities for commuters using Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch rail stations; if his attention has been drawn to the need to provide extra car parking at or adjacent to rail stations in order to facilitate commuters wishing to use the train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30398/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has taken place over the past three months in regard to proposals to increase car parking facilities for commuters using Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch rail stations; if his attention has been drawn to the need to provide extra car parking at or adjacent to rail stations in order to facilitate commuters wishing to use the train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30398/06]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

256 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent by which it is expected to increase the use of the commuter rail services throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30396/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

256 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent by which it is expected to increase the use of the commuter rail services throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30396/06]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to extend bus services to the outer boundaries of new development areas with a view to facilitating the growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30395/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to extend bus services to the outer boundaries of new development areas with a view to facilitating the growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30395/06]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

253 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if, regarding driving licences, he has proposals to introduce restricted driving licences, which would be restricted in terms of speed and no alcohol consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30393/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006

253 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if, regarding driving licences, he has proposals to introduce restricted driving licences, which would be restricted in terms of speed and no alcohol consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30393/06]

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