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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
49 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the metro west project. [30045/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
48 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to close the operational anomaly that penalty points do not appear on a driver’s licence, that there is no penalty attached to the offence of failing to surrender a driving licence, thereby allowing drivers with 12 penalty points to continue driving. [29909/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
47 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans to outsource speed cameras. [29706/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
46 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the reports he has received from the National Roads Authority to date in relation to their proposal to buy out the private toll on the M50; the information supplied to him from any source on the likely charge to the Exchequer of buying out the toll; when the toll will be bought out; and the reason for the ongoing delay in bringing forward legislation for open road tolling on the M50. [30069/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
45 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to ensure that reductions in insurance compensation payments are passed on to the consumer through improved car insurance premia; the action he is taking to encourage more insurance companies to incorporate loadings or savings on their premia in respect of penalty point offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30063/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
42 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on the development of the western rail corridor; when the existing rail line from Ennis to Athenry will be reopened; and the expected timetable and budget for the opening of passenger services on the first phase of the western rail corridor. [29914/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
39 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has finished his consideration of Iarnród Éireann’s business proposals in relation to phase one and two of the western rail corridor; and the plans to provide funding for the extension of the services northwards to Collooney, County Sligo. [30068/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
56 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he will give a status report on progress to end the backlog of those awaiting a driving test. [29715/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
53 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if progress has been made on resolving the driving test backlog. [29879/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
38 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the projected demand for driving tests in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and the basis for his calculation; the projected supply of driving tests in the same period with a breakdown by source; and the way in which he proposes to reduce average waiting periods to below six weeks. [30058/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
37 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to address the anomaly in the law whereby drivers of vehicles with non-transparent windows can flout the new law banning driving while holding a mobile phone; the reason for his inaction when both the Gardaí and the vehicle registration unit expressed a concern regarding same almost 12 months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30075/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
34 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport when he proposes to introduce legislation for the compulsory fitting of cyclops mirrors to all large vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30042/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
33 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the regulation of flight time limitations is being routinely and rigorously enforced by the IAA; the basis for the conclusion in this regard; and the information available to him on the level of activity of the IAA in enforcing flight time regulations. [30066/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
67 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the long term financial-investment plans he has for Ireland West Airport, Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29754/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
31 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport when the additional essential funding will be provided to enable Ireland West Airport, Knock develop and increase capacity as being demanded by the general public; his views on the fact that given the constant increases in passenger numbers at this airport, would it not be prudent for this Government to invest in this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29753/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
30 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have had discussions with the Road Safety Authority regarding the regulation of driving instructors; and the timescale he envisages for their regulation. [29878/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
35 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the estimated final cost of the second terminal for Dublin airport and associated infrastructure; and the way in which the project is to be funded. [29918/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
28 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the current planning status of the new terminal planned for Dublin Airport in accordance with his policy announced in May 2005; if the increased size of Terminal 2 has implications for Terminal 3; and when the planning process for Terminal 3 will commence. [29717/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
27 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he has made or will make arrangements to ensure that illegalities uncovered in the course of the National Car Test are communicated to the Garda Síochána. [29714/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
254 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which the flotation of Aer Lingus is progressing according to plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30394/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
101 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the amount the State will make from selling the majority of its shares in Aer Lingus; and if he is satisfied with this amount. [29874/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
82 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that the flotation of Aer Lingus is proceeding satisfactorily and as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30082/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
52 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the amount that the State will receive from the sale of Aer Lingus. [29882/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
26 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that the percentage of Aer Lingus retained by the State is 25 per cent and not 25.1 per cent as indicated to the Dáil when the sale was sanctioned. [29716/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
29 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to revise the regulation of driver licensing to ensure that drivers may not continually renew their provisional license without taking a driving test. [30049/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
25 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to revise the regulation of driver licensing to ensure that provisional drivers are no longer allowed to drive unaccompanied; if he has a target national average weekly wait for the driving test at which point this reform will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30050/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
24 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce a statutory requirement for novice drivers to continue supervised practice and training after they have passed the practical driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30059/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
23 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken on foot of the mid-term review of the National Car Test service. [30053/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
86 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the details of his proposals to privatise Dublin Bus; the percentage he will privatise; and when he will implement his plans. [29881/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
74 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport when he proposes to publish the Public Transport Commission Bill; and the reason for the delay in doing so. [30062/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
58 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to allow meaningful competition in the Dublin Bus market. [29709/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
43 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport when a regulator for the Dublin Bus market will be appointed. [29695/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
22 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if it is envisaged that the promised regulator for the Dublin Bus market will be based in the promised Transport Authority. [29692/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
106 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to increase the efficiency of freight movement here both from an economic and environmental point of view; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30071/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
71 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the reason for his inaction in stopping the dismantling of Irish rail freight infrastructure. [30070/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
64 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take to salvage the rail freight sector and ensure that rail freight considerations underpin a new Ports policy. [29691/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
21 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek expert independent advice on the changing economic arguments for rail freight which, unless steps are taken soon to preserve infrastructure and capacity, will be impossible to revive. [29699/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
75 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the timetable and status of plans to introduce barrier free tolling on the M50. [29687/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
20 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport when it is envisaged that the toll barrier on the M50 will be removed. [29693/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
100 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport when he proposes to provide Dublin Bus with the extra buses it requires to service current demand. [30064/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
55 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to implement the recommendations of the Dublin Bus Network review; the timeframe for its implementation; if he is considering only Dublin Bus for the allocation of 200 extra buses, or if any other providers will also be considered when allocating these buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29755/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
32 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will release the required funding in order that Dublin Bus can purchase an extra 100 buses in the short term; and if so, when will he do this. [29875/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
19 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport when will he deliver on his commitments and release funding for Dublin Bus to purchase 100 extra buses. [29883/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
18 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the feasibility study for the extension of rail line and services to Navan will commence; and his target date for making a railway order for the provision and upgrade of this line. [30067/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
68 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the low rate of prosecutions for dangerous driving and drink driving that result in a disqualification and the action he is taking to strengthen legislation to ensure a sufficient deterrent exists and that current legislation is robust enough for Gardaí to pursue cases with confidence. [30051/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
40 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport if he has introduced a penalty point offence under the heading dangerous driving or if he plans to do so. [29719/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
17 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport if he will legislate for a clearly delineated schedule of penalties in respect of dangerous driving offences. [29718/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
16 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce legislation requiring the daytime use of car lights, in view of the fact that an EU Directive is imminent. [29689/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
15 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when and the way in which the controversy over the possible over-grounding of metro north through Ballymun Road in Dublin 9 will be dealt with. [30046/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2006
14 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department has not sought the Dublin Airport Authority’s cost benefit analysis in respect of the proposed runway project; the process under which a decision will be made on whether a new runway will be built; and the expected timetable for such a process. [29917/06]