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Question· writtenPQ 106asked

104 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision in relation to primary school transport charges regarding a family (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20535/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2011

104 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision in relation to primary school transport charges regarding a family (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20535/11]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

94 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school transport routes in counties Limerick and Kerry that will be affected after September by the changes in the school transport scheme. [20413/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2011

94 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school transport routes in counties Limerick and Kerry that will be affected after September by the changes in the school transport scheme. [20413/11]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

16 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if and when he instructed Department heads to consider substantial savings in subsidised publicly provided transport and social housing supports for inclusion in the comprehensive review of expenditure; if he also instructed them to provide a risk-based analysis of the social impact of such cuts on citizens. [20339/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2011

16 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if and when he instructed Department heads to consider substantial savings in subsidised publicly provided transport and social housing supports for inclusion in the comprehensive review of expenditure; if he also instructed them to provide a risk-based analysis of the social impact of such cuts on citizens. [20339/11]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

220 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff in his Department specifically assigned to monitoring EU policy developments; if these staff are based here or in Brussels; and, if his Department does not have staff specifically assigned to monitor EU policy developments, when last, if ever, were such staff specifically assigned to such a role. [20393/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

220 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff in his Department specifically assigned to monitoring EU policy developments; if these staff are based here or in Brussels; and, if his Department does not have staff specifically assigned to monitor EU policy developments, when last, if ever, were such staff specifically assigned to such a role. [20393/11]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

219 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to promote cruises and marine coastal tourism here; the budget allocated for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20268/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

219 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to promote cruises and marine coastal tourism here; the budget allocated for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20268/11]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

218 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made in the review conducted following the incident involving the breaching of the security barriers at Cork Airport on 22 May 2011; the current status of the review and when the report, findings and recommendations of the review will be published. [20247/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

218 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made in the review conducted following the incident involving the breaching of the security barriers at Cork Airport on 22 May 2011; the current status of the review and when the report, findings and recommendations of the review will be published. [20247/11]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

217 Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the establishment of a national trust to facilitate the development of a system of cycle paths here as set out in a proposal (details supplied); the likelihood of such a project occurring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20245/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

217 Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the establishment of a national trust to facilitate the development of a system of cycle paths here as set out in a proposal (details supplied); the likelihood of such a project occurring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20245/11]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

216 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review current criteria in order to enable private tourist facilities to advertise on the brown signs on national primary routes in the interest of enhancing tourism. [20144/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

216 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review current criteria in order to enable private tourist facilities to advertise on the brown signs on national primary routes in the interest of enhancing tourism. [20144/11]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

215 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider calls for representation on the taxi review group of independent and self-employed taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20114/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

215 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider calls for representation on the taxi review group of independent and self-employed taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20114/11]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

197 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application in respect of an association (details supplied) in County Kildare; if consideration will be given to ensure that the efforts of the association will be met in addressing the transport problems that it encounters in view of the specialist aspect of such transport; if funding will be provided through proposed course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20217/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

197 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application in respect of an association (details supplied) in County Kildare; if consideration will be given to ensure that the efforts of the association will be met in addressing the transport problems that it encounters in view of the specialist aspect of such transport; if funding will be provided through proposed course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20217/11]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary is permitted to use school transport to access a school in view of the fact that this school has been established by all experts as the school which is best placed to meet their needs and enable them to develop their potential as they are entitled to under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004. [20207/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2011

86 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary is permitted to use school transport to access a school in view of the fact that this school has been established by all experts as the school which is best placed to meet their needs and enable them to develop their potential as they are entitled to under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004. [20207/11]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

485 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following his recent remarks on cruise liner potential for Dublin Port, if he will engage with the stakeholders in the mid-western region to develop the potential for cruise liners to call at Foynes Port, County Limerick. [20003/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

485 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following his recent remarks on cruise liner potential for Dublin Port, if he will engage with the stakeholders in the mid-western region to develop the potential for cruise liners to call at Foynes Port, County Limerick. [20003/11]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

484 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he operates any schemes to provide financial support to Irish sports scholarship students awarded scholarships in universities in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

484 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he operates any schemes to provide financial support to Irish sports scholarship students awarded scholarships in universities in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/11]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

483 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason representatives of the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection were not included in the taxi review group; the way their concerns will be represented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19933/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

483 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason representatives of the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection were not included in the taxi review group; the way their concerns will be represented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19933/11]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

482 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans for the Slane N2 bypass in County Meath, on the assumption that An Bord Pleanála gives approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19906/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

482 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans for the Slane N2 bypass in County Meath, on the assumption that An Bord Pleanála gives approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19906/11]

Question· writtenPQ 471asked

481 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm if national development plan funded buses were used for private hire work in Waterford during the weekend of 2 and 3 July 2011; if so, if this is consistent with the intention of NDP funding; if he will explain the way the capital can lose so many vehicles without suffering curtailments in services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19861/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

481 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm if national development plan funded buses were used for private hire work in Waterford during the weekend of 2 and 3 July 2011; if so, if this is consistent with the intention of NDP funding; if he will explain the way the capital can lose so many vehicles without suffering curtailments in services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19861/11]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

480 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the introduction of integrated ticketing with particular regard for integrated ticketing between private commuter bus operators and the public bus and rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19845/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

480 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the introduction of integrated ticketing with particular regard for integrated ticketing between private commuter bus operators and the public bus and rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19845/11]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

479 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider introducing a revised local improvement scheme to provide greater flexibility to local authorities to clear very long backlogs of roads awaiting resurfacing under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19783/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

479 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider introducing a revised local improvement scheme to provide greater flexibility to local authorities to clear very long backlogs of roads awaiting resurfacing under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19783/11]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

478 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will disclose the full details of the severance payments made to the former CEO of Dundalk Port Company Limited who departed his post on 30 May 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19765/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

478 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will disclose the full details of the severance payments made to the former CEO of Dundalk Port Company Limited who departed his post on 30 May 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19765/11]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

477 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that in the event of Wexford County Council and the National Roads Authority selecting a route for the construction of this roadway, that the decision is in line with Article 43 of the Constitution, in view of the fact that there is a letter in writing signed by the NRA confirming that no money is available now and that it does not know when in the future it can pay for the lands and properties being acquired, as when the route is selected all property along the route will be frozen for development in the future, as Article 43 protects the rights of individuals through the concept of social justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19639/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

477 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that in the event of Wexford County Council and the National Roads Authority selecting a route for the construction of this roadway, that the decision is in line with Article 43 of the Constitution, in view of the fact that there is a letter in writing signed by the NRA confirming that no money is available now and that it does not know when in the future it can pay for the lands and properties being acquired, as when the route is selected all property along the route will be frozen for development in the future, as Article 43 protects the rights of individuals through the concept of social justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19639/11]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

476 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason specific road grants cannot be notified to local authorities in January, in order that councils may properly plan their road works programme. [19637/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

476 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason specific road grants cannot be notified to local authorities in January, in order that councils may properly plan their road works programme. [19637/11]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

473 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that funding is put in place for the bypass of Carrick-on Shannon, County Leitrim, and the N61 bypass of Boyle, County Roscommon which are long outstanding and very necessary infrastructural requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19545/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

473 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that funding is put in place for the bypass of Carrick-on Shannon, County Leitrim, and the N61 bypass of Boyle, County Roscommon which are long outstanding and very necessary infrastructural requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19545/11]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

472 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the suspension bridge at Portmagee connecting Valentia Island, County Kerry will be repaired to full working order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

472 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the suspension bridge at Portmagee connecting Valentia Island, County Kerry will be repaired to full working order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/11]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

471 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the intra-urban road link Objective T2.12 linking the junction of Burton Street/Pearse Road to the junction of Mail Coach Road/Connolly Street, as contained in the Sligo and Environs Development Plan, has yet to be implemented; if he has received any submissions from Sligo Borough Council seeking funding to purchase the strip of land still in private ownership which the borough council requires to enable the link road to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19950/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

471 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the intra-urban road link Objective T2.12 linking the junction of Burton Street/Pearse Road to the junction of Mail Coach Road/Connolly Street, as contained in the Sligo and Environs Development Plan, has yet to be implemented; if he has received any submissions from Sligo Borough Council seeking funding to purchase the strip of land still in private ownership which the borough council requires to enable the link road to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19950/11]

Question· writtenPQ 461asked

470 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is appropriate that Clare County Council has implemented a full road closure on the N68 Ennis to Kilrush road to facilitate resurfacing work for the full month of July for the second year in a row in view of the fact that this is the main road to Kilkee, Kilrush and Loop Head for Ennis and Limerick; this closure alone will impact on tourist locations during this peak period but will also impact on emergency service response times. [19628/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

470 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is appropriate that Clare County Council has implemented a full road closure on the N68 Ennis to Kilrush road to facilitate resurfacing work for the full month of July for the second year in a row in view of the fact that this is the main road to Kilkee, Kilrush and Loop Head for Ennis and Limerick; this closure alone will impact on tourist locations during this peak period but will also impact on emergency service response times. [19628/11]

Question· writtenPQ 460asked

469 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of the members of the steering group appointed to oversee research and examination of issues relating to the taxi sector; the respective organisations represented by each of these members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19584/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

469 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of the members of the steering group appointed to oversee research and examination of issues relating to the taxi sector; the respective organisations represented by each of these members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19584/11]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

474 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been briefed by the National Transport Authority on the fact that the public taxi rank at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8 has been closed; if he is concerned that members of the public who need to attend St. James’s Hospital for medical treatment or to visit a sick relative or friend will not be able to access a taxi on the St. James’s campus; his views on the ongoing lack of taxi ranks which are a key part of the public transport infrastructure across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19594/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

474 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been briefed by the National Transport Authority on the fact that the public taxi rank at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8 has been closed; if he is concerned that members of the public who need to attend St. James’s Hospital for medical treatment or to visit a sick relative or friend will not be able to access a taxi on the St. James’s campus; his views on the ongoing lack of taxi ranks which are a key part of the public transport infrastructure across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19594/11]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

467 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason taxis not affiliated to a company (details supplied) are not permitted to work the rank located on the grounds of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19515/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

467 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason taxis not affiliated to a company (details supplied) are not permitted to work the rank located on the grounds of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19515/11]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

432 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health when the review of the patient transport service (details supplied) will be published; if this review will contain provisions to cater for the persons who are so dependant on this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19740/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

432 Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health when the review of the patient transport service (details supplied) will be published; if this review will contain provisions to cater for the persons who are so dependant on this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19740/11]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

237 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if she or her Department’s officials have had any discussions with Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann or Veolia Transport (the Luas operator) regarding the free travel scheme; if these discussions have included proposed changes to the scheme as facilitated by these companies; the changes that have been discussed to date; if any plans are being proposed by the companies that will impact on the scheme as currently administered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19549/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

237 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if she or her Department’s officials have had any discussions with Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann or Veolia Transport (the Luas operator) regarding the free travel scheme; if these discussions have included proposed changes to the scheme as facilitated by these companies; the changes that have been discussed to date; if any plans are being proposed by the companies that will impact on the scheme as currently administered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19549/11]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

196 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills, further to Parliamentary Questions No. 243 of 5 July and No. 93 of 9 June 2011, if he will make available to the board of management the records of the 1969 closure of a school (details supplied), in order that it can confirm the agreement given to parents in relation to the new arrangement for school bus transportation of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19967/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

196 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills, further to Parliamentary Questions No. 243 of 5 July and No. 93 of 9 June 2011, if he will make available to the board of management the records of the 1969 closure of a school (details supplied), in order that it can confirm the agreement given to parents in relation to the new arrangement for school bus transportation of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19967/11]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

185 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Donegal and across this State affected by the decision in the last budget to cut school transport on certain routes, increase the mileage or kilometres from school eligibility criterion for school transport and introduce new charges to families for school transport in rural communities. [19774/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

185 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Donegal and across this State affected by the decision in the last budget to cut school transport on certain routes, increase the mileage or kilometres from school eligibility criterion for school transport and introduce new charges to families for school transport in rural communities. [19774/11]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

182 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Donegal and across the State that are affected by the decision to renege on the historical commitment by his Department to small rural communities across this State, known as the closed school rule. [19761/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

182 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools in County Donegal and across the State that are affected by the decision to renege on the historical commitment by his Department to small rural communities across this State, known as the closed school rule. [19761/11]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

178 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of bus routes and students that will be affected by the proposed increase in the minimum number of students needed to provide a school bus service under the primary school transportation scheme from seven to ten; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19703/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

178 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of bus routes and students that will be affected by the proposed increase in the minimum number of students needed to provide a school bus service under the primary school transportation scheme from seven to ten; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19703/11]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

176 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of routes that will be affected by changes in the primary school transport by the failure to retain or keep a service in County Cavan; the number of students that will be affected by the failure to retain or keep a service in County Cavan because of the lack of numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

176 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of routes that will be affected by changes in the primary school transport by the failure to retain or keep a service in County Cavan; the number of students that will be affected by the failure to retain or keep a service in County Cavan because of the lack of numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/11]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

169 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total proportion, in percentage and amount, of the school transport budget spent by Bus Éireann and/or his Department and vocational education committees on administration. [19611/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

169 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total proportion, in percentage and amount, of the school transport budget spent by Bus Éireann and/or his Department and vocational education committees on administration. [19611/11]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

166 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the school transport scheme to ensure that those students who would ordinarily have attended a closed school (details supplied) in County Clare will continue to be exempt from charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19595/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2011

166 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the school transport scheme to ensure that those students who would ordinarily have attended a closed school (details supplied) in County Clare will continue to be exempt from charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19595/11]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

258 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is intended that Bus Éireann will introduce real-time bus timetable information in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19321/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

258 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is intended that Bus Éireann will introduce real-time bus timetable information in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19321/11]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

257 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the review of the taxi industry; and if he will include the operation of the inspection regime around the country. [19287/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

257 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the review of the taxi industry; and if he will include the operation of the inspection regime around the country. [19287/11]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

256 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Exchequer funds given to CIE in 2010 excluding funds given to its subsidiaries; the administrative cost of CIE excluding Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Irish Rail; his views on the role of CIE in view of the fact that each subsidiary has its own chief executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19252/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

256 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Exchequer funds given to CIE in 2010 excluding funds given to its subsidiaries; the administrative cost of CIE excluding Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Irish Rail; his views on the role of CIE in view of the fact that each subsidiary has its own chief executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19252/11]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

248 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to the failure of systems to have a liver transplant patient (details supplied) delivered to London in time, he will investigate how this occurred; if State agencies, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport are culpable; the measures he will put in place to ensure it does not recur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19387/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

248 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Health if, in relation to the failure of systems to have a liver transplant patient (details supplied) delivered to London in time, he will investigate how this occurred; if State agencies, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport are culpable; the measures he will put in place to ensure it does not recur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19387/11]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the school transport curtailments inherited from his predecessor with a view to the introduction of a fairer and more efficient system with an emphasis on reduction of hardship for parents and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19457/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

121 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the school transport curtailments inherited from his predecessor with a view to the introduction of a fairer and more efficient system with an emphasis on reduction of hardship for parents and children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19457/11]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

61 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Bus Éireann received an over-payment of €14 million for administering the school transport scheme on behalf of his Department as outlined in a recent report on the published accounts of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus conducted by a company (details supplied) and published by the Coach Tourism and Transport Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18907/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

61 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Bus Éireann received an over-payment of €14 million for administering the school transport scheme on behalf of his Department as outlined in a recent report on the published accounts of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus conducted by a company (details supplied) and published by the Coach Tourism and Transport Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18907/11]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

39 Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the closed school rule as applied under the school transport scheme was, and is, a legally binding contract between the schools and his Department; if an evaluation study has been carried out to see if school transport can be provided more efficiently; the schools that were involved in the value for money review of the scheme and if any of those schools were closed schools; and if he will consider using the model already in use by an organisation (details supplied) to appoint one transport company to cover the entire school transport contract. [19032/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

39 Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the closed school rule as applied under the school transport scheme was, and is, a legally binding contract between the schools and his Department; if an evaluation study has been carried out to see if school transport can be provided more efficiently; the schools that were involved in the value for money review of the scheme and if any of those schools were closed schools; and if he will consider using the model already in use by an organisation (details supplied) to appoint one transport company to cover the entire school transport contract. [19032/11]

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