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Question· writtenPQ 30asked

23 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will reallocate the reduced funding for local and regional road maintenance to local authorities to address long-standing dangerous roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28495/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

23 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will reallocate the reduced funding for local and regional road maintenance to local authorities to address long-standing dangerous roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28495/09]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

22 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether CIE is capable in providing adequate bus services at a reasonable cost to the Exchequer in view of the recent cutbacks in services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28570/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

22 Deputy George Lee asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether CIE is capable in providing adequate bus services at a reasonable cost to the Exchequer in view of the recent cutbacks in services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28570/09]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

21 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will undertake a review of public bus services for commuters in view of the recent significant changes to Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus routes and services through programmes of cutbacks; if he is monitoring the effect of withdrawn or reduced public bus services on workers and commuters particularly in lower income areas and for vulnerable citizens including senior citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28380/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

21 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will undertake a review of public bus services for commuters in view of the recent significant changes to Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus routes and services through programmes of cutbacks; if he is monitoring the effect of withdrawn or reduced public bus services on workers and commuters particularly in lower income areas and for vulnerable citizens including senior citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28380/09]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

56 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he has made submissions to the Department of Finance and the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes regarding capital funding for critical Transport 21 projects in budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on his priorities for capital transport spending up to the end of 2010. [28411/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

56 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he has made submissions to the Department of Finance and the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes regarding capital funding for critical Transport 21 projects in budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on his priorities for capital transport spending up to the end of 2010. [28411/09]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

36 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the capital spending programme for his Department is expected to alter in each of the next three years with particular reference to the targets he identified when he launched Transport 21 in respect of road and rail projects; if it is intended to increase capital spending to offset certain aspects of the economic downturn; if he expects any of the projects to be brought forward or accelerated; if he has identified the most likely areas for opportunities to improve the economic situation throughout his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28428/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

36 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the capital spending programme for his Department is expected to alter in each of the next three years with particular reference to the targets he identified when he launched Transport 21 in respect of road and rail projects; if it is intended to increase capital spending to offset certain aspects of the economic downturn; if he expects any of the projects to be brought forward or accelerated; if he has identified the most likely areas for opportunities to improve the economic situation throughout his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28428/09]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

20 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether all aspects of the Transport 21 plan will be completed by the 2015 deadline; his further views on whether capital transport investment projects are a means to restore lost economic competitiveness and provide short term employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28487/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

20 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether all aspects of the Transport 21 plan will be completed by the 2015 deadline; his further views on whether capital transport investment projects are a means to restore lost economic competitiveness and provide short term employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28487/09]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

19 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Dublin Transport Authority to be fully operational in view of the fact that legislation establishing the body was signed in 2008; the effect this delay will have on restricting competition in the bus market here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28578/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

19 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Dublin Transport Authority to be fully operational in view of the fact that legislation establishing the body was signed in 2008; the effect this delay will have on restricting competition in the bus market here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28578/09]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

16 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the reason Bus Éireann is behind other CIÉ companies in rolling out an integrated ticketing system; his views on whether ten years for the rollout of this project could be considered a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28515/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

16 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the reason Bus Éireann is behind other CIÉ companies in rolling out an integrated ticketing system; his views on whether ten years for the rollout of this project could be considered a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28515/09]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

15 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to compel CIE to implement the 2007 direction to use 5% biodiesel in its fleets and 30% for newly acquired vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28534/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

15 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to compel CIE to implement the 2007 direction to use 5% biodiesel in its fleets and 30% for newly acquired vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28534/09]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

43 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the roll-out of the preclearance facilities at Shannon and Dublin Airports; when preclearance facilities will be fully operational at Shannon and Dublin Airports; if Aer Lingus will be utilising the preclearance facilities at Shannon; the expected number of additional routes and services to be created at Shannon in the first year of full pre-clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28401/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

43 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the roll-out of the preclearance facilities at Shannon and Dublin Airports; when preclearance facilities will be fully operational at Shannon and Dublin Airports; if Aer Lingus will be utilising the preclearance facilities at Shannon; the expected number of additional routes and services to be created at Shannon in the first year of full pre-clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28401/09]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

14 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when legislation giving effect to the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport will be published; when the facility will be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22870/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

14 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when legislation giving effect to the preclearance facility at Shannon Airport will be published; when the facility will be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22870/09]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

62 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Transport the number of recommendations of the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012 which have been implemented to date; and the status of the remaining recommendations. [28345/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

62 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Transport the number of recommendations of the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012 which have been implemented to date; and the status of the remaining recommendations. [28345/09]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

13 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not implemented a number of key actions in the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012, including an administrative disqualification system for drink drivers, a risk register for heavy vehicle goods drivers, a full time health and safety officer for every local authority, a new system for preventing car write-offs getting back onto roads here, and a review of the response system for emergency staff to road collisions; the actions under the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012 which have failed to be implemented by the designated deadline; the reason all of these deadlines have been missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28379/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

13 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not implemented a number of key actions in the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012, including an administrative disqualification system for drink drivers, a risk register for heavy vehicle goods drivers, a full time health and safety officer for every local authority, a new system for preventing car write-offs getting back onto roads here, and a review of the response system for emergency staff to road collisions; the actions under the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012 which have failed to be implemented by the designated deadline; the reason all of these deadlines have been missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28379/09]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

11 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Transport if he will make future funding to CIE contingent on the company producing a strategy for ensuring a more sustainable fleet and for progress in implementing the Deloitte report on bus efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28527/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

11 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Transport if he will make future funding to CIE contingent on the company producing a strategy for ensuring a more sustainable fleet and for progress in implementing the Deloitte report on bus efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28527/09]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

10 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he has explored interest with domestic and international private bus operators to enter the market here to compensate for reduced and lost bus transport systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28503/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

10 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he has explored interest with domestic and international private bus operators to enter the market here to compensate for reduced and lost bus transport systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28503/09]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

8 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport when the chief executive officer, CEO, for the Dublin Transport Authority, DTA, will be appointed; the estimated salary for the new, CEO of the DTA; the person he plans to appoint to the board of the DTA; the mechanism for appointing members of the public to the DTA board and advisory body; when he will publish promised legislation to transform the DTA into a new national transport regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28383/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

8 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport when the chief executive officer, CEO, for the Dublin Transport Authority, DTA, will be appointed; the estimated salary for the new, CEO of the DTA; the person he plans to appoint to the board of the DTA; the mechanism for appointing members of the public to the DTA board and advisory body; when he will publish promised legislation to transform the DTA into a new national transport regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28383/09]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

64 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not published the new road traffic (amendment) Bill; if he will include a provision for the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in a road collision in the legislation; the other key headings and objectives of the bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28385/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

64 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not published the new road traffic (amendment) Bill; if he will include a provision for the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in a road collision in the legislation; the other key headings and objectives of the bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28385/09]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

35 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will reduce the legal blood alcohol level from 80 mg per 100 ml to 50 mg per 100 ml; if this measure will be provided for in the new road traffic Bill; when this Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28386/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

35 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will reduce the legal blood alcohol level from 80 mg per 100 ml to 50 mg per 100 ml; if this measure will be provided for in the new road traffic Bill; when this Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28386/09]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to introduce a lower drink driving blood alcohol limit; the reason for not meeting the deadline as set out in the road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28490/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

7 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to introduce a lower drink driving blood alcohol limit; the reason for not meeting the deadline as set out in the road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28490/09]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his views on airport security following recent proposals by an airline (details supplied) to request all passengers to carry their own luggage directly on to the aircraft; his views on whether such a measure would be compatible with standard operating procedures at national airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28404/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

6 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his views on airport security following recent proposals by an airline (details supplied) to request all passengers to carry their own luggage directly on to the aircraft; his views on whether such a measure would be compatible with standard operating procedures at national airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28404/09]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the progress to date in reducing the legal blood alcohol level to 0.5 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood; the introduction of compulsory testing of alcohol at road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29664/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

5 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the progress to date in reducing the legal blood alcohol level to 0.5 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood; the introduction of compulsory testing of alcohol at road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29664/09]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the indicative completion dates of all planned public transport capital projects; the delays that are currently being experienced by these projects; the status of other public transport capital projects as detailed in Transport 21 but have not yet entered the planning phase or are not subject to contractual obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29663/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

4 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the indicative completion dates of all planned public transport capital projects; the delays that are currently being experienced by these projects; the status of other public transport capital projects as detailed in Transport 21 but have not yet entered the planning phase or are not subject to contractual obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29663/09]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in the implementation of the Deloitte report on efficiency reforms in Dublin Bus; the timetable for the implementation of set objectives; his plans to restructure other areas of CIE and Dublin Bus in the immediate future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29662/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

3 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in the implementation of the Deloitte report on efficiency reforms in Dublin Bus; the timetable for the implementation of set objectives; his plans to restructure other areas of CIE and Dublin Bus in the immediate future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29662/09]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on recent meetings with taxi workers and their representatives; his views on a moratorium and major reform of the taxi regulatory system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28929/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

2 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on recent meetings with taxi workers and their representatives; his views on a moratorium and major reform of the taxi regulatory system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28929/09]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

495 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that school transport is provided for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28317/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

495 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that school transport is provided for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28317/09]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

415 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has included EirGrid in the consultation process, in view of the fact that the Department of Transport has proposed that the north south electrical connector be placed underground along the M3 or the N3, thereby passing through the proposed Tara world heritage site. [28632/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

415 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has included EirGrid in the consultation process, in view of the fact that the Department of Transport has proposed that the north south electrical connector be placed underground along the M3 or the N3, thereby passing through the proposed Tara world heritage site. [28632/09]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

276 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Transport the consequences of his most recent proposals whereby the National Roads Authority would have further responsibility for roads other than national, primary and secondary roads; if this has been negotiated with local authorities throughout the country; if he will make a statement on the reason for such a change. [28757/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

276 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Transport the consequences of his most recent proposals whereby the National Roads Authority would have further responsibility for roads other than national, primary and secondary roads; if this has been negotiated with local authorities throughout the country; if he will make a statement on the reason for such a change. [28757/09]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

275 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the reason, regarding the current case being brought by the European Commission against Ireland, in the European Court of Justice, for failure to implement the EIA Directive, he did not order the National Roads Authority to halt works on the M3, in the Tara area, when the European Commission put the Government on notice that an EIA was required; the amount spent on outside legal counsel to defend this action in the ECJ; the consequences for the M3 motorway if the ECJ finds against Ireland; the consequences for the National Monuments Act 1930 and the NRA codes of practice, if the ECJ finds against Ireland; the consequences for transport projects, already underway, if the ECJ finds against Ireland; and the person who bears the costs if the EC orders a new EIA on the M3. [28649/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

275 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the reason, regarding the current case being brought by the European Commission against Ireland, in the European Court of Justice, for failure to implement the EIA Directive, he did not order the National Roads Authority to halt works on the M3, in the Tara area, when the European Commission put the Government on notice that an EIA was required; the amount spent on outside legal counsel to defend this action in the ECJ; the consequences for the M3 motorway if the ECJ finds against Ireland; the consequences for the National Monuments Act 1930 and the NRA codes of practice, if the ECJ finds against Ireland; the consequences for transport projects, already underway, if the ECJ finds against Ireland; and the person who bears the costs if the EC orders a new EIA on the M3. [28649/09]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

274 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport his views on the consequences if UNESCO tells the Government to move the M3, the Dublin-Navan railway and the electrical connector; and if he has received advice on whether his proposal to run power lines along the M3 requires a new EIA. [28648/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

274 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport his views on the consequences if UNESCO tells the Government to move the M3, the Dublin-Navan railway and the electrical connector; and if he has received advice on whether his proposal to run power lines along the M3 requires a new EIA. [28648/09]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

273 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department on legal fees directly to lawyers or through the State Solicitor’s Office for each of the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28474/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

273 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department on legal fees directly to lawyers or through the State Solicitor’s Office for each of the years 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28474/09]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

272 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the position in relation to the operation of motor insurers; if there are agreed rules or criteria in relation to premiums, cancellations, transfer fees and refunds paid whether in full or part; and if he will make a statement on the matter in relation to general agreed criteria and specifically in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28446/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

272 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the position in relation to the operation of motor insurers; if there are agreed rules or criteria in relation to premiums, cancellations, transfer fees and refunds paid whether in full or part; and if he will make a statement on the matter in relation to general agreed criteria and specifically in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [28446/09]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

271 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the cost of public advertising funded by his Department in 2009; the breakdown between statutory and non-statutory; the corresponding figure for each agency under the control of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28426/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

271 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the cost of public advertising funded by his Department in 2009; the breakdown between statutory and non-statutory; the corresponding figure for each agency under the control of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28426/09]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

269 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if surveys or studies have been carried out in relation to a railway link between Derry and Sligo, through County Donegal; if such a link is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28349/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

269 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if surveys or studies have been carried out in relation to a railway link between Derry and Sligo, through County Donegal; if such a link is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28349/09]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

268 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his recent discussions with the US Homeland Security Secretary regarding the US customs and border preclearance facilities; if outstanding issues have been resolved, namely in relation to duty free purchases in view of the fact that airlines flying to the US will be classed as domestic flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28315/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

268 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his recent discussions with the US Homeland Security Secretary regarding the US customs and border preclearance facilities; if outstanding issues have been resolved, namely in relation to duty free purchases in view of the fact that airlines flying to the US will be classed as domestic flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28315/09]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

267 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if, following the recent passage of the Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009, all scheduled airlines carrying passengers from Ireland to the US will process their passengers through this facility when it is operational at Shannon Airport from July 2009; the efforts he will make to encourage airlines to use this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28314/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

267 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if, following the recent passage of the Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009, all scheduled airlines carrying passengers from Ireland to the US will process their passengers through this facility when it is operational at Shannon Airport from July 2009; the efforts he will make to encourage airlines to use this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28314/09]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

266 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce legislation to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear bicycle helmets, in order to at least provide protection against minor injuries. [28313/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

266 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce legislation to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear bicycle helmets, in order to at least provide protection against minor injuries. [28313/09]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

265 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has examined the possibility of reopening the Limerick to Foynes port railway for the carriage of freight; their cost estimate for same; if not, if he will request Iarnród Éireann to examine the feasibility of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28287/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

265 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has examined the possibility of reopening the Limerick to Foynes port railway for the carriage of freight; their cost estimate for same; if not, if he will request Iarnród Éireann to examine the feasibility of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28287/09]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

264 Deputy Christy O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason landowners along the R572 between Glengarriff and Castletownbere in County Cork are still awaiting payment for land acquisition by Cork County Council in order to facilitate road improvement and that these same landowners are awaiting accommodating works and fencing for their property; and the further reason no works are currently underway on this stretch of road which has a temporary surface which poses a serious health and safety risk to road users. [28207/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

264 Deputy Christy O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason landowners along the R572 between Glengarriff and Castletownbere in County Cork are still awaiting payment for land acquisition by Cork County Council in order to facilitate road improvement and that these same landowners are awaiting accommodating works and fencing for their property; and the further reason no works are currently underway on this stretch of road which has a temporary surface which poses a serious health and safety risk to road users. [28207/09]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

263 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport the number of taxi plates currently issued here; the way this compares to 2006, 2007 & 2008; if he will provide this information on a local authority basis in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28200/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

263 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport the number of taxi plates currently issued here; the way this compares to 2006, 2007 & 2008; if he will provide this information on a local authority basis in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28200/09]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

262 Deputy Brendan Kenneally asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to undertake a feasibility study into providing a light rail system for Waterford city; when this feasibility study will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28172/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

262 Deputy Brendan Kenneally asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to undertake a feasibility study into providing a light rail system for Waterford city; when this feasibility study will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28172/09]

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