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Question· writtenPQ 101asked

187 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if the feasibility study for the Rathfarnham LUAS which was promised for commencement in April 2007 is complete; the results of the feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22053/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

187 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if the feasibility study for the Rathfarnham LUAS which was promised for commencement in April 2007 is complete; the results of the feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22053/07]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

186 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason for the ongoing delays in the commencement of the LUAS line to join the two existing lines; if he will intervene to ensure a speedy decision on the precise route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22052/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

186 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason for the ongoing delays in the commencement of the LUAS line to join the two existing lines; if he will intervene to ensure a speedy decision on the precise route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22052/07]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

185 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his plans to extend the school bus system to urban areas in an effort to reduce urban congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22051/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

185 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his plans to extend the school bus system to urban areas in an effort to reduce urban congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22051/07]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

184 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the amount of money paid in expenses to each Minister of State in his Government Department; the headings under which they were paid for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22016/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 October 2007

184 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the amount of money paid in expenses to each Minister of State in his Government Department; the headings under which they were paid for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22016/07]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

525 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the need for the appointment of staff to prepare tender documentation for the Galway bus strategy, the provision of park and ride facilities and the improvement of traffic circulation in the city with a view of improvement in public transport. [21819/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

525 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the need for the appointment of staff to prepare tender documentation for the Galway bus strategy, the provision of park and ride facilities and the improvement of traffic circulation in the city with a view of improvement in public transport. [21819/07]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

524 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the request from Galway City Council for the approval of the appointment of temporary engineering staff to the proposed transport office in Galway City Council. [21818/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

524 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will respond to the request from Galway City Council for the approval of the appointment of temporary engineering staff to the proposed transport office in Galway City Council. [21818/07]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

456 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that Gardaí in Kilkenny City are adequately supplied with vehicles both marked and unmarked; the number of marked and unmarked vehicles allocated to the city area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21495/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

456 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that Gardaí in Kilkenny City are adequately supplied with vehicles both marked and unmarked; the number of marked and unmarked vehicles allocated to the city area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21495/07]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

444 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation regarding the provision of school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will ensure that school transport is made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21904/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

444 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation regarding the provision of school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will ensure that school transport is made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21904/07]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

386 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has to travel two miles to obtain the bus when in fact the bus passes their door; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21396/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

386 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has to travel two miles to obtain the bus when in fact the bus passes their door; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21396/07]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

297 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will confirm recent reports that thousands of euro are to be spent in promoting the Transport 21 programme again; the reason for same; and the budget allocated. [21884/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

297 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will confirm recent reports that thousands of euro are to be spent in promoting the Transport 21 programme again; the reason for same; and the budget allocated. [21884/07]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

296 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if his Department will accept the contents of the recent feasibility study which strongly advocates the re-opening of the railway stations at Killucan, Hill of Down and so on; if his Department will liaise with Iarnród Éireann to help make progress with this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21825/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

296 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if his Department will accept the contents of the recent feasibility study which strongly advocates the re-opening of the railway stations at Killucan, Hill of Down and so on; if his Department will liaise with Iarnród Éireann to help make progress with this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21825/07]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

295 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the appointments he has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21775/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

295 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the appointments he has made to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies and authorities since 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21775/07]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

294 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

294 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department that have been abolished in the past ten years; the number of members, staff and budget in the year of abolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21760/07]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

293 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21745/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

293 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the boards, bodies, authorities, agencies and quangos under the remit of his Department; the date of establishment; the number of members, staff and budget for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21745/07]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

292 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his proposals, in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government, to enhance and extend the rural transport initiative nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20982/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

292 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his proposals, in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government, to enhance and extend the rural transport initiative nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20982/07]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

291 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on the provision of a metro west spur to serve Tyrrelstown, Damastown and Clonee/Ongar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21646/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

291 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on the provision of a metro west spur to serve Tyrrelstown, Damastown and Clonee/Ongar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21646/07]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

290 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will report on progress on the metro rail transport system to Swords, County Dublin; and the various procedures and timescales involved. [21500/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

290 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will report on progress on the metro rail transport system to Swords, County Dublin; and the various procedures and timescales involved. [21500/07]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

289 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the necessary procedures to facilitate the use of Dublin Port tunnel by Dublin Bus for its services from the Fingal, north Dublin region; and the expected time frame involved. [21471/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

289 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the necessary procedures to facilitate the use of Dublin Port tunnel by Dublin Bus for its services from the Fingal, north Dublin region; and the expected time frame involved. [21471/07]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

288 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine when the application by the private bus operator for a new service from Swords to Dublin city via the Dublin Port tunnel will be finalised and the new service commenced; the way the Dublin Bus application for services to north Dublin via Dublin Port tunnel is progressing; and the time frame for completion. [21470/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

288 Deputy Michael Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine when the application by the private bus operator for a new service from Swords to Dublin city via the Dublin Port tunnel will be finalised and the new service commenced; the way the Dublin Bus application for services to north Dublin via Dublin Port tunnel is progressing; and the time frame for completion. [21470/07]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

287 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the position regarding the collapsed culvert (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the plans in place to repair same and re-open the road; when this will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21466/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

287 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the position regarding the collapsed culvert (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the plans in place to repair same and re-open the road; when this will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21466/07]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

286 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the proposals he has to introduce public service obligation on service from Waterford Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21447/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

286 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the proposals he has to introduce public service obligation on service from Waterford Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21447/07]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

285 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the amount spent by his Department on public service obligation in services in 2006; the services that benefitted; the amount of payment in each case; the number of passengers who availed of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21446/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

285 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the amount spent by his Department on public service obligation in services in 2006; the services that benefitted; the amount of payment in each case; the number of passengers who availed of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21446/07]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

282 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the respective roles of An Bord Pleanála in respect of an application for Dublin Port expansion to be treated as a critical infrastructure, the Dublin City Council which is preparing a strategic plan for the development of the entire port area as an amendment to the city development plan and his Department which is responsible for shaping national port policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21779/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

282 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the respective roles of An Bord Pleanála in respect of an application for Dublin Port expansion to be treated as a critical infrastructure, the Dublin City Council which is preparing a strategic plan for the development of the entire port area as an amendment to the city development plan and his Department which is responsible for shaping national port policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21779/07]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

281 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the envisaged capacity of the proposed development of Bremore Port; and the extent to which it will fulfil the need for expansion of port capacity on the east coast and remove the pressure for expansion in Dublin Port. [21778/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

281 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the envisaged capacity of the proposed development of Bremore Port; and the extent to which it will fulfil the need for expansion of port capacity on the east coast and remove the pressure for expansion in Dublin Port. [21778/07]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

171 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works has to apply for planning permission to make changes to the road network in the Phoenix Park such as the creation of bus lanes or alterations to the entrance gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21729/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

171 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works has to apply for planning permission to make changes to the road network in the Phoenix Park such as the creation of bus lanes or alterations to the entrance gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21729/07]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

170 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will report on the actions of the Office of Public Works with regard to opening the Phoenix Park up to public buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21708/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

170 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will report on the actions of the Office of Public Works with regard to opening the Phoenix Park up to public buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21708/07]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

169 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the legal process that will be followed by the Office of Public Works in providing bus lanes in the Phoenix Park for example planning application to Dublin City Council or another process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21707/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

169 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the legal process that will be followed by the Office of Public Works in providing bus lanes in the Phoenix Park for example planning application to Dublin City Council or another process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21707/07]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

136 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to review and reform the school transport system in view of the anomalies and injustices arising from the archaic catchment area boundaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21565/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

136 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to review and reform the school transport system in view of the anomalies and injustices arising from the archaic catchment area boundaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21565/07]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

135 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the results of the recent survey showing that three quarters of secondary school pupils were not wearing seat belts when travelling in school buses; her further views on a new promotional campaign to ensure maximum compliance with seat belt regulations; if she is considering sanctions against persistent offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21603/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2007

135 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the results of the recent survey showing that three quarters of secondary school pupils were not wearing seat belts when travelling in school buses; her further views on a new promotional campaign to ensure maximum compliance with seat belt regulations; if she is considering sanctions against persistent offenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21603/07]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

83 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 3 April 2007, the reason he is not taking the action as outlined in the response to the question. [21354/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

83 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 3 April 2007, the reason he is not taking the action as outlined in the response to the question. [21354/07]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

82 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the status of the proposed new Shannon bridge crossing for the towns of Ballina and Killaloe, County Tipperary; when construction will commence; when the increased population of the area can expect relief from traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21352/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

82 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the status of the proposed new Shannon bridge crossing for the towns of Ballina and Killaloe, County Tipperary; when construction will commence; when the increased population of the area can expect relief from traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21352/07]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

81 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the plans in place to introduce legislation to allow Gardaí to test drivers for drugs and to compulsorily test for drugs and alcohol at the scene of an accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21243/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

81 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the plans in place to introduce legislation to allow Gardaí to test drivers for drugs and to compulsorily test for drugs and alcohol at the scene of an accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21243/07]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if it is intended to implement the recommendations of the study on roll-on and roll-off transport services for the Aran Islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20980/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

43 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if it is intended to implement the recommendations of the study on roll-on and roll-off transport services for the Aran Islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20980/07]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

14 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress which has been made in relation to the provision of increased public transport services in rural areas after hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18136/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

14 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress which has been made in relation to the provision of increased public transport services in rural areas after hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18136/07]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to the rural transport initiative for night time rural buses; if he will expand this service to more areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21021/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2007

3 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to the rural transport initiative for night time rural buses; if he will expand this service to more areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21021/07]

Question· writtenPQ 808asked

905 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities will provide a community bus to the Community Garda Section at Fitzgibbon St. Garda Station, Dublin 1 which has been without one for over a year. [20005/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

905 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities will provide a community bus to the Community Garda Section at Fitzgibbon St. Garda Station, Dublin 1 which has been without one for over a year. [20005/07]

Question· writtenPQ 702asked

798 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to provide school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20799/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

798 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to provide school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20799/07]

Question· writtenPQ 701asked

797 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason post primary schools canvass pupils from national schools outside their school transport catchment area when there are only limited concessionary seats available; if she will ensure that potential pupils are fully informed regarding the school transport difficulties that arise outside their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20765/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

797 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason post primary schools canvass pupils from national schools outside their school transport catchment area when there are only limited concessionary seats available; if she will ensure that potential pupils are fully informed regarding the school transport difficulties that arise outside their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20765/07]

Question· writtenPQ 699asked

795 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not entitled to a school bus ticket; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many other pupils from the same area being carried on the same buses to the college in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20750/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

795 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not entitled to a school bus ticket; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are many other pupils from the same area being carried on the same buses to the college in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20750/07]

Question· writtenPQ 661asked

756 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason Bus Éireann have stated that they are prevented because of regulation from granting school transport to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20497/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

756 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason Bus Éireann have stated that they are prevented because of regulation from granting school transport to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20497/07]

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