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Question· writtenPQ 357asked

357. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons awaiting a driver test in County Dublin; the average waiting time for an appointment to undertake the test; and the measures he is planning to take to reduce the number of applicants and waiting times for processing of same. [33673/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

357. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons awaiting a driver test in County Dublin; the average waiting time for an appointment to undertake the test; and the measures he is planning to take to reduce the number of applicants and waiting times for processing of same. [33673/20]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with the Road Safety Authority to discuss the best way to maximise capacity required to tackle the waiting times for theory tests, driver lessons and driver tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33672/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

356. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with the Road Safety Authority to discuss the best way to maximise capacity required to tackle the waiting times for theory tests, driver lessons and driver tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33672/20]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons awaiting an appointment to undertake the driver theory test in County Dublin; the average waiting time; and the measures he is planning to take to reduce the number of applicants and waiting times upon the reopening of these services. [33671/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

355. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons awaiting an appointment to undertake the driver theory test in County Dublin; the average waiting time; and the measures he is planning to take to reduce the number of applicants and waiting times upon the reopening of these services. [33671/20]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he or his officials have had with the airline industry to ensure speedy refunds for cancelled or diverted flights by airlines to their customers in accordance with law, particularly in view of the large State employment subsidies being paid to the airline companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33640/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

354. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he or his officials have had with the airline industry to ensure speedy refunds for cancelled or diverted flights by airlines to their customers in accordance with law, particularly in view of the large State employment subsidies being paid to the airline companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33640/20]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements being made to ensure that those who had been given a date for a theory test in order to apply for a provisional licence and who have since had the test deferred due to the level 5 restrictions will get priority when tests recommence; if applicants will be entitled to a refund for tests deferred at less than five days' notice by the National Driver Licence Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33639/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

353. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements being made to ensure that those who had been given a date for a theory test in order to apply for a provisional licence and who have since had the test deferred due to the level 5 restrictions will get priority when tests recommence; if applicants will be entitled to a refund for tests deferred at less than five days' notice by the National Driver Licence Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33639/20]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the EU's traffic light travel advisory system as recommended by the ECDC; the way in which it will operate in Ireland from 8 November 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33617/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

352. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the EU's traffic light travel advisory system as recommended by the ECDC; the way in which it will operate in Ireland from 8 November 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33617/20]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport when work will commence on installing a lift at Ennis Railway Station, County Clare, to accommodate persons with mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33591/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

351. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport when work will commence on installing a lift at Ennis Railway Station, County Clare, to accommodate persons with mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33591/20]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

348. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA is asking driver test applicants who are booking a driver test during the level 5 Covid-19 restrictions if they are essential workers under those restrictions; if RSA testers or the RSA will be liable for a breach of the regulations if they carry out a driver test with a non-essential worker; if driver instructors will be deemed to have breached the regulations if they unknowingly bring a non-essential worker to a driver test; if the RSA has a policy on rebooking tests if a garda stops a person en route to a test and that person is then is unable to satisfy the garda that he or she is an essential worker and is requested to return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33416/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

348. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA is asking driver test applicants who are booking a driver test during the level 5 Covid-19 restrictions if they are essential workers under those restrictions; if RSA testers or the RSA will be liable for a breach of the regulations if they carry out a driver test with a non-essential worker; if driver instructors will be deemed to have breached the regulations if they unknowingly bring a non-essential worker to a driver test; if the RSA has a policy on rebooking tests if a garda stops a person en route to a test and that person is then is unable to satisfy the garda that he or she is an essential worker and is requested to return home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33416/20]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to allowing Irish residents to exchange their UK driver licences remotely ahead of the Brexit deadline in January 2021 in view of the Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33415/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

347. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to allowing Irish residents to exchange their UK driver licences remotely ahead of the Brexit deadline in January 2021 in view of the Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33415/20]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if persons with driver tests scheduled during the current level 5 restrictions will be given priority once scheduling reopens; if the option of a refund on a test cancelled during this time will be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33372/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

346. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if persons with driver tests scheduled during the current level 5 restrictions will be given priority once scheduling reopens; if the option of a refund on a test cancelled during this time will be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33372/20]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the procedures being put in place for those who need to renew a driver licence but who are facing lengthy delays and have been told they are unable to have their existing licence extended. [33370/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

345. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the procedures being put in place for those who need to renew a driver licence but who are facing lengthy delays and have been told they are unable to have their existing licence extended. [33370/20]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that applicants who have being given a date for their driver theory test and who have had them cancelled due to the level 5 restrictions are now being given replacement dates well into the new year; his views on whether it would be fairer to simply push all applications back for the duration of the level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33346/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

344. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that applicants who have being given a date for their driver theory test and who have had them cancelled due to the level 5 restrictions are now being given replacement dates well into the new year; his views on whether it would be fairer to simply push all applications back for the duration of the level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33346/20]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of contracts approved in his Department in 2019 and to date in 2020 without competitive tender; the details of the contracts; the companies awarded the contracts; and the full value of the contracts, in tabular form. [33282/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

343. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of contracts approved in his Department in 2019 and to date in 2020 without competitive tender; the details of the contracts; the companies awarded the contracts; and the full value of the contracts, in tabular form. [33282/20]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the reason it is proposed that two cycle bridges be constructed over the Dodder river within 400 m of each other (details supplied); the estimated cost of the additional bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33262/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

342. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the reason it is proposed that two cycle bridges be constructed over the Dodder river within 400 m of each other (details supplied); the estimated cost of the additional bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33262/20]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

341. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the waiting time for applicants for the driver licence theory test and driver test; the reason for the long delays in getting appointments for these two tests; and his plans to reduce these waiting times. [33253/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

341. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the waiting time for applicants for the driver licence theory test and driver test; the reason for the long delays in getting appointments for these two tests; and his plans to reduce these waiting times. [33253/20]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the terms of options to be explored in the feasibility study on extending the metro to the south west and the weighting for each of the criteria assessed under each option. [33236/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

340. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the terms of options to be explored in the feasibility study on extending the metro to the south west and the weighting for each of the criteria assessed under each option. [33236/20]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if public transport providers can cope with demand in the next six weeks while operating at only 25% of capacity; if there are plans to provide additional services on train, DART, Dublin Bus or Bus Éireann routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33220/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

338. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if public transport providers can cope with demand in the next six weeks while operating at only 25% of capacity; if there are plans to provide additional services on train, DART, Dublin Bus or Bus Éireann routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33220/20]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure that those who have had driver theory tests cancelled due to level 5 restriction can have a new appointment at the earliest available opportunity; the policy for rebooking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

335. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure that those who have had driver theory tests cancelled due to level 5 restriction can have a new appointment at the earliest available opportunity; the policy for rebooking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/20]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

334. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport if persons who had a theory test cancelled as a result of level 5 restrictions can be facilitated with new appointments as soon as the test centres reopen on 1 December 2020 as opposed to joining the end of the queue for the next available appointment. [33195/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

334. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport if persons who had a theory test cancelled as a result of level 5 restrictions can be facilitated with new appointments as soon as the test centres reopen on 1 December 2020 as opposed to joining the end of the queue for the next available appointment. [33195/20]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

332. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to issue refunds if requested by the person (details supplied); if he plans to minimise the waiting times in view of the restrictions in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33188/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

332. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to issue refunds if requested by the person (details supplied); if he plans to minimise the waiting times in view of the restrictions in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33188/20]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

331. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that have been made to ensure essential workers can travel to their place of employment in view of reduced public transport services now operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33137/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

331. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that have been made to ensure essential workers can travel to their place of employment in view of reduced public transport services now operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33137/20]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

330. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to issues related to the reduced capacity on public transport services: his plans to address the issues; and if he has considered the allocation of additional resources to transport providers such as the rental of additional fleet as a temporary measure. [33091/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

330. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to issues related to the reduced capacity on public transport services: his plans to address the issues; and if he has considered the allocation of additional resources to transport providers such as the rental of additional fleet as a temporary measure. [33091/20]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider waiving or reducing fees for the renewal of a five-year taxi licence and the annual PSV licences in view of the difficulties faced by the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33090/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

329. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider waiving or reducing fees for the renewal of a five-year taxi licence and the annual PSV licences in view of the difficulties faced by the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33090/20]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the position regarding driver lessons during the Covid-19 emergency period level 5 restrictions; if persons including essential workers and family carers going for driver tests during the restrictions can go ahead and take their lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33045/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

328. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the position regarding driver lessons during the Covid-19 emergency period level 5 restrictions; if persons including essential workers and family carers going for driver tests during the restrictions can go ahead and take their lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33045/20]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of his plans to legislate for e-scooters and e-bikes as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32950/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

327. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of his plans to legislate for e-scooters and e-bikes as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32950/20]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

326. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of establishing a commission to conduct an economic evaluation of higher speed rail links between the main cities in view of the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32949/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

326. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of establishing a commission to conduct an economic evaluation of higher speed rail links between the main cities in view of the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32949/20]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of the establishment of the national public transport forum; if he has identified the groups he will consult as part of the establishment of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32947/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

325. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the status of the establishment of the national public transport forum; if he has identified the groups he will consult as part of the establishment of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32947/20]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if guidance can be offered to persons that need to apply or already have appointments to have their UK driver licence transferred to an Irish licence before Brexit but are not essential workers under level 5 guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32925/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

324. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if guidance can be offered to persons that need to apply or already have appointments to have their UK driver licence transferred to an Irish licence before Brexit but are not essential workers under level 5 guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32925/20]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) on aligning the travel policy here with that in the EU; the status of same; his views on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32922/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

323. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) on aligning the travel policy here with that in the EU; the status of same; his views on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32922/20]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the potential of the Air Corps to participate in the search and rescue operations; if this has been factored into future plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32858/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

321. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the potential of the Air Corps to participate in the search and rescue operations; if this has been factored into future plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32858/20]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport his plans to further extend the NCT certificate dates in view of the whole country now being at level 5 Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32815/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

320. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport his plans to further extend the NCT certificate dates in view of the whole country now being at level 5 Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32815/20]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if driving instructors are classed as an essential worker; if they will be allowed to operate under the level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32760/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

319. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if driving instructors are classed as an essential worker; if they will be allowed to operate under the level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32760/20]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the repairs which have been undertaken on foot of the 2011-2030 rail network strategy review which highlighted capacity issues in relation to Galway, Rosslare, Waterford, Sligo and Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32700/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

318. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the repairs which have been undertaken on foot of the 2011-2030 rail network strategy review which highlighted capacity issues in relation to Galway, Rosslare, Waterford, Sligo and Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32700/20]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend all driver licences due for renewal that cannot be extended online during the current stage of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32680/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

317. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend all driver licences due for renewal that cannot be extended online during the current stage of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32680/20]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the NCT testing centres will be closed for the duration of the new Covid-19 restrictions with workers pay maintained at least at the level of the TWSS, as they were from March to June 2020; if and when the test centres reopen, if the employers will provide the workers with full and appropriate PPE including masks; if he will provide for test exemptions during periods of Covid-19 travel restrictions for those persons that may have to travel significant distances or across county boundaries for tests due to problems in some test centres with ramps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32630/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

315. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the NCT testing centres will be closed for the duration of the new Covid-19 restrictions with workers pay maintained at least at the level of the TWSS, as they were from March to June 2020; if and when the test centres reopen, if the employers will provide the workers with full and appropriate PPE including masks; if he will provide for test exemptions during periods of Covid-19 travel restrictions for those persons that may have to travel significant distances or across county boundaries for tests due to problems in some test centres with ramps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32630/20]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce cameras to address motorists illegally using the bus lane and to support enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32578/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

314. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce cameras to address motorists illegally using the bus lane and to support enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32578/20]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce cameras to address motorists illegally parking and to support enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32577/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

313. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce cameras to address motorists illegally parking and to support enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32577/20]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to provide grants and-or supports in line with the cycle to work scheme to those in receipt of the old age pension that wish to purchase a bicycle and or bicycle equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32566/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

312. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to provide grants and-or supports in line with the cycle to work scheme to those in receipt of the old age pension that wish to purchase a bicycle and or bicycle equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32566/20]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

311. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide information on the changing of a UK driver licence to an Irish licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32564/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

311. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide information on the changing of a UK driver licence to an Irish licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32564/20]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the status of work of the urban transport air pollution group (details supplied); the work programme of the group; when the group will publish a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32559/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

310. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the status of work of the urban transport air pollution group (details supplied); the work programme of the group; when the group will publish a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32559/20]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he and-or his predecessor have conducted a costing regarding the doubling of the rail line from Maynooth to Kilcock, County Kildare; if not, if he plans to do so; if consideration has been given to the idea of doubling the section of line if in the context of the DART+ plan; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32519/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2020

309. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he and-or his predecessor have conducted a costing regarding the doubling of the rail line from Maynooth to Kilcock, County Kildare; if not, if he plans to do so; if consideration has been given to the idea of doubling the section of line if in the context of the DART+ plan; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32519/20]

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