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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
167. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the precise cost of the school transport scheme in each of the years 2012 to 2015, inclusive. [28209/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
165. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the exact number of decisions overturned by the school transport appeals office in his Department for the academic years 2015-16 and 2016-17, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28154/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
154. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a place on a school bus has not been provided for a person (details supplied). [28122/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
68. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on transport met in September 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28161/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
53. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the objectives and progress of the review of school transport; and when he expects to finalise the objectives of the review. [28289/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
52. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when it is expected a review of the school transport system is likely to be undertaken with the objective of the streamlining of school transport in rural areas where parents and children have been greatly inconvenienced by changes which separate siblings and force parents to send their children to schools neither of their choice nor necessarily the nearest, as in the case of Johnstown and Kilshanroe, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28391/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016
46. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the large number of students from north-west Kildare who cannot get a school bus place despite his Department's commitment that no child would lose his or her place on school buses pending the outcome of a review by his Department; the position regarding the establishment of a cross-party committee to review the outstanding problems with the school transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28353/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
274. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process undertaken in the appointment of the chief executive of Sport Ireland, from the original ministerial statements that the position would be filled by public competition, to the filling of the position for a year with a commitment that it would be advertised at the end of that period, to the appointment being made on a permanent basis by the board without any competition. [27954/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
273. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the attempts he and his departmental officials have made to encourage the parties involved in the Dublin Bus dispute to try to find a resolution to the dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27952/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
272. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position and anticipated timeframe for a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27936/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
271. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position and anticipated timeframe for a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27935/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
270. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vacancies that currently exist on State boards and agencies under the aegis of his Department; the length of time that such vacancies have existed; if such vacancies have been advertised on a website (details supplied); and when he intends to fill the vacancies. [27931/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
269. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process he intends to undertake in relation to the establishment on an appeal mechanism to independently examine, where required, the application of the competent authority's legal responsibility in adhering to the ICAO balanced approach in implementing EU Regulation No. 598/2014; and if such a body must be in place prior to the commencement of the implementation of the regulation. [27922/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
268. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he proposes to deal with the collaborative working and public consultation arrangements that he has acknowledged have to be applied in implementing EU Regulation No. 598/2014; and the way residents' views will be taken into consideration in the establishment of such arrangements. [27921/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
267. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements that exist in other EU countries regarding the competent authority designated to deal with EU Regulation No. 598/2014; and the analysis he made of the practice in other jurisdictions, prior to awarding this function to the IAA. [27920/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
266. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe and process that will be undertaken for the establishment of a separate unit within the IAA to deal with airport noise; and the way it will operate as the competent authority in relation to EU Regulation No. 598/2014 in the interim. [27919/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
265. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has held any engagement with the Minister for Finance concerning the possible introduction of tax relief for persons who contribute to sporting bodies. [27916/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
264. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the regional airports will avail of the recent funding due to the EU 75% restrictions on state aid; if he considers the four regional airports will be in a position to raise the necessary 25%; his views on whether a case can be made for 90% funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27907/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
263. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he or his officials have held with Bus Éireann management regarding their plans to change the expressway service since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27906/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the clarification his Department received from the European Commission in June 2016 on the requirement for the Marine Survey Office to accept UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency certificates of proficiency issued outside of the UK in another member state in respect of seafarers' certificates; his current position on the key issue of mutual recognition of seafarers' certificates within the EU in line with the requirements of Directive 2005/45/EC, if he accepts this mutual recognition requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
261. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current and cumulative costs to the NRA of maintaining a site (details supplied) over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27808/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the national sports policy. [27915/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
220. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made concerning the drafting of legislation to establish a new transport support scheme which it is anticipated will replace the now closed motorised transport grant scheme; when it is expected that this process will be formally completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27917/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
213. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the assessment of need which is conducted in the analysis of the provision of transport services for adults attending adult disability services commencing in 2016; if any changes to the assessment of care needs have been implemented nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27893/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
212. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the changes that have been made to the provision of transport services for adults attending adult disability services commencing in 2016; if additional transport has been provided in respect of new adults commencing in the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27892/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when transport may be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27861/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
129. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the reason persons (details supplied) in County Wexford cannot be granted a concessionary bus ticket for school; if he will review this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28023/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
126. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused school transport to a school when their sibling has been granted school transport to the same school and there is a number of spaces available on the school bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28020/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
125. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for bus tickets for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28014/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016
124. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; when it will be made available for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28009/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
252. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review a person's (details supplied) application for a haulage licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27745/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
251. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a bus stop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27740/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
250. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding road surfacing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27708/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
249. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the requirements for ex-pats returning home to Ireland; the position with their entitlement to drive here; if there are different requirements depending on the period of absence or non-permanent residence in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27643/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
248. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of road repairs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27642/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
247. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commission independent and indigenous research into the effectiveness or otherwise of zebra crossings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27587/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
246. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the county known as the lakeland county would be excluded from a tourism strategy based around the concept and attraction of lakes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27572/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
245. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason County Longford would be included in Ireland's Ancient East tourism strategy when it is not in proximity to the east, shares limited cultural traits to the trail and especially at a time when a lakelands strategy is in development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27571/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
244. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if counties Longford and Westmeath will be excluded from the development of a lakelands tourism strategy by Fáilte Ireland despite being in possession of a prime location and geographical relevance to the brand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27570/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the reason transport has not been restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27566/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various aspects of the transport section within An Garda Síochána throughout the country continue to be augmented in line with the requirements as set out by the divisional authorities; and if specific deficiencies are listed for particular attention. [27754/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
926. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of completing the western corridor rail route. [27510/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
925. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of providing free public transport to all primary school children nationwide. [27509/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
924. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will increase State funding for public transport towards the European average figure by increasing the public service obligation levy to Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and Irish Rail initially to the figures for 2007-8. [27508/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
923. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding to each local authority for the local improvement scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27457/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
922. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress and extent of the discussions in course or likely to take place in regard to the provision of a new public swimming pool in north Kildare directly or in conjunction with Maynooth college, in view of the urgent need to make provision following the closure one year ago of the pool at Maynooth college; the extent of discussions with Kildare County Council, Maynooth College and his Department in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27328/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
921. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for a roundabout (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27279/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
920. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide grant aid to remove bad bends (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27278/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
919. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a speed reader will be installed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27276/16]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016
918. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided for a controlled pedestrian crossing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27275/16]