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Question· writtenPQ 135asked

154 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the Aer Lingus decision to open a second base outside of the Republic of Ireland has impacted on its ability to meet the criteria for connectivity of Dublin, Cork or Shannon with Heathrow Airport, London, as outlined in his statement laid before the Dáil Eireann at the time of the Aer Lingus sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23513/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2009

154 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the Aer Lingus decision to open a second base outside of the Republic of Ireland has impacted on its ability to meet the criteria for connectivity of Dublin, Cork or Shannon with Heathrow Airport, London, as outlined in his statement laid before the Dáil Eireann at the time of the Aer Lingus sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23513/09]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

153 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of Heathrow slots owned by Aer Lingus at the time of its sale by the Government which have been the subject of a disposal transaction in the period to date; if, in each case, shareholders were informed as required by legislation; if he was required under the legislation to make a recommendation to the Department of Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23512/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2009

153 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of Heathrow slots owned by Aer Lingus at the time of its sale by the Government which have been the subject of a disposal transaction in the period to date; if, in each case, shareholders were informed as required by legislation; if he was required under the legislation to make a recommendation to the Department of Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23512/09]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

152 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of slots available at Heathrow Airport, London, available to Aer Lingus at the time of the Aer Lingus sale; the number that are available and in use at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23511/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2009

152 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of slots available at Heathrow Airport, London, available to Aer Lingus at the time of the Aer Lingus sale; the number that are available and in use at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23511/09]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

151 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the key objectives of the national cycling policy framework will be rolled out; when the Sutton to Sandycove cycle track will be finished; his views on reports that the 22 km cycle track may cost €7 million per kilometre to build; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23503/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2009

151 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the key objectives of the national cycling policy framework will be rolled out; when the Sutton to Sandycove cycle track will be finished; his views on reports that the 22 km cycle track may cost €7 million per kilometre to build; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23503/09]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

150 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has been fully briefed by the Dublin Airport Authority on their proposals of cutbacks of up to €55 million at the DAA; his views on proposals by the DAA to offer staff €20,000 to take a career break of up to five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23502/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2009

150 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has been fully briefed by the Dublin Airport Authority on their proposals of cutbacks of up to €55 million at the DAA; his views on proposals by the DAA to offer staff €20,000 to take a career break of up to five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23502/09]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will offer assistance to the development of rural transport in areas where public transport does not exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23461/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2009

57 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will offer assistance to the development of rural transport in areas where public transport does not exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23461/09]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will bring forward a new national rail strategy to encourage the provision of passenger and freight rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23421/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2009

31 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will bring forward a new national rail strategy to encourage the provision of passenger and freight rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23421/09]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will implement the recommendations of the Deloitte report; if so, the timeframe for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23420/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2009

30 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will implement the recommendations of the Deloitte report; if so, the timeframe for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23420/09]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the cost of providing school transport for the re-sitting of the leaving certificate English paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23242/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2009

61 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the cost of providing school transport for the re-sitting of the leaving certificate English paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23242/09]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number and location of community and rural transport schemes currently supported by his Department; his proposals to further development in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23220/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2009

30 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number and location of community and rural transport schemes currently supported by his Department; his proposals to further development in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23220/09]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to enhance the rural transport option with particular reference to areas not covered by public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23222/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2009

22 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to enhance the rural transport option with particular reference to areas not covered by public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23222/09]

Question· writtenPQ 625asked

684 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a school bus service for pupils travelling from Palmerstown, Dublin 20 to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22684/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

684 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a school bus service for pupils travelling from Palmerstown, Dublin 20 to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22684/09]

Question· writtenPQ 614asked

673 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the school transport fee for students which has been increased so that it is almost doubled to more than €300; if, in view of the hardship that this will cause for parents who are not in a position to pay this and that many will now choose to drive their children to school rather than pay this increase, causing more congestion on the roads, this will be reduced as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22552/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

673 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the school transport fee for students which has been increased so that it is almost doubled to more than €300; if, in view of the hardship that this will cause for parents who are not in a position to pay this and that many will now choose to drive their children to school rather than pay this increase, causing more congestion on the roads, this will be reduced as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22552/09]

Question· writtenPQ 610asked

669 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on spreading the times at which school transport fees must be paid over monthly periods, rather than the current twice yearly requirements at September and Christmas, two of the most costly periods in all households with children; if he will implement this new payment scheme in time for the 2009/10 school year to reduce hardship on families struggling on low income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22536/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

669 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on spreading the times at which school transport fees must be paid over monthly periods, rather than the current twice yearly requirements at September and Christmas, two of the most costly periods in all households with children; if he will implement this new payment scheme in time for the 2009/10 school year to reduce hardship on families struggling on low income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22536/09]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

521 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 46 of 27 February 2008, the contact he has had with the Department of Transport and An Garda Síochána in respect of increasing fines or improving enforcement measures for people who park illegally in disabled parking places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22702/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

521 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 46 of 27 February 2008, the contact he has had with the Department of Transport and An Garda Síochána in respect of increasing fines or improving enforcement measures for people who park illegally in disabled parking places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22702/09]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

344 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to deal with the concerns of taxi drivers throughout the Dublin region; if his attention has been drawn to the frustrations being expressed in respect of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22996/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

344 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to deal with the concerns of taxi drivers throughout the Dublin region; if his attention has been drawn to the frustrations being expressed in respect of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22996/09]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

343 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that all ramps and dished footpaths constructed by the Railway Procurement Agency along both Luas lines have been constructed following best practice guidelines; if these ramps and dishings conform to guidelines published by the Dublin Transportation Office, the National Disability Authority and the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22989/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

343 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that all ramps and dished footpaths constructed by the Railway Procurement Agency along both Luas lines have been constructed following best practice guidelines; if these ramps and dishings conform to guidelines published by the Dublin Transportation Office, the National Disability Authority and the United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22989/09]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

342 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the reason there is no multi-annual funding for EU co-financed regional road programmes; if he will review this situation in the interest of value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22941/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

342 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the reason there is no multi-annual funding for EU co-financed regional road programmes; if he will review this situation in the interest of value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22941/09]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

341 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the legislation and penalties for persons who use parking spaces designated for disabled drivers without the appropriate sticker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22938/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

341 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the legislation and penalties for persons who use parking spaces designated for disabled drivers without the appropriate sticker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22938/09]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

339 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of banking charges paid by his Department over the past three years; the breakdown of these charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22888/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

339 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of banking charges paid by his Department over the past three years; the breakdown of these charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22888/09]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

338 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the penalties for parking in designated disabled parking bays by non-permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22726/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

338 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the penalties for parking in designated disabled parking bays by non-permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22726/09]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

337 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 27 February 2008, if he has plans to increase fines or other enforcement measures for people who park illegally in places designated for disabled drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22701/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

337 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 27 February 2008, if he has plans to increase fines or other enforcement measures for people who park illegally in places designated for disabled drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22701/09]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

336 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the amount his Department and its agencies spent on the use of taxis in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22674/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

336 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the amount his Department and its agencies spent on the use of taxis in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22674/09]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

335 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all the planning applications to which his Department objected or appealed against within the red zones at the State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22645/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

335 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all the planning applications to which his Department objected or appealed against within the red zones at the State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22645/09]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

334 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 557 of 18 October 2005, if he will make available a copy of the Air Navigation and Transport (Compulsory Acquisition of Land) Order 1974 with all associated maps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22644/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

334 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 557 of 18 October 2005, if he will make available a copy of the Air Navigation and Transport (Compulsory Acquisition of Land) Order 1974 with all associated maps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22644/09]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

333 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if assistance will be offered to a person with a provisional licence who wishes to obtain a full licence but understands that there is a computer test to be completed for same; if there is a way that the test can be completed without the computer element; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22642/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

333 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if assistance will be offered to a person with a provisional licence who wishes to obtain a full licence but understands that there is a computer test to be completed for same; if there is a way that the test can be completed without the computer element; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22642/09]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

332 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses and the number of wheelchair accessible buses that are in service on the Dublin to Athboy, Dublin to Navan, Dublin to Trim and Navan to Dundalk Bus Éireann routes; if he will provide the information in tabular readable form; the plans he has to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible buses on these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22483/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

332 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses and the number of wheelchair accessible buses that are in service on the Dublin to Athboy, Dublin to Navan, Dublin to Trim and Navan to Dundalk Bus Éireann routes; if he will provide the information in tabular readable form; the plans he has to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible buses on these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22483/09]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

331 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 22 April 2009, the situation regarding the provision of full US pre-clearance facilities at Shannon Airport; if the facility will be operational on 1 July 2009; if the legislation has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22477/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

331 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 22 April 2009, the situation regarding the provision of full US pre-clearance facilities at Shannon Airport; if the facility will be operational on 1 July 2009; if the legislation has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22477/09]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

330 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport the minimum time allowed between notification of the national car test and the date set to take the test; the appeals process in place if a driver receives a penalty points fine due to an out-of-date NCT certificate being shown as a result of the driver receiving notification of the due date of the NCT too late to get an appointment for an NCT before the certificate expired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22470/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

330 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport the minimum time allowed between notification of the national car test and the date set to take the test; the appeals process in place if a driver receives a penalty points fine due to an out-of-date NCT certificate being shown as a result of the driver receiving notification of the due date of the NCT too late to get an appointment for an NCT before the certificate expired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22470/09]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

329 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the recent granting of a second extension of the exemption for driving instructors who are not fully qualified as approved driving instructors; the reason the two exemptions were granted; when it will end; the number of driving instructors operating who are fully qualified ADI instructors, have been granted an exemption and are operating illegally as driving instructors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22393/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

329 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the recent granting of a second extension of the exemption for driving instructors who are not fully qualified as approved driving instructors; the reason the two exemptions were granted; when it will end; the number of driving instructors operating who are fully qualified ADI instructors, have been granted an exemption and are operating illegally as driving instructors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22393/09]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

328 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport the reason people who have had a public service vehicle licence for many years should now have to sit a new driving test and pay a fee of €250 for the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22375/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

328 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport the reason people who have had a public service vehicle licence for many years should now have to sit a new driving test and pay a fee of €250 for the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22375/09]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

327 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by Irish tour operators that the introduction of the 12 day driver working rule specifically disadvantages seven day Irish cross-Border international coach tours; and if he will take the matter up at the next meeting of the Council of Ministers. [22241/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

327 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by Irish tour operators that the introduction of the 12 day driver working rule specifically disadvantages seven day Irish cross-Border international coach tours; and if he will take the matter up at the next meeting of the Council of Ministers. [22241/09]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

324 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the application by a group (details supplied) for a licence to operate bus passenger services between Dalkey and Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22081/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

324 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the application by a group (details supplied) for a licence to operate bus passenger services between Dalkey and Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22081/09]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

323 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if, further to the completion of the ERM report on public safety zones at the State airports, he will provide a complete list of all documents, meetings, maps, submissions and so on pertaining to the said process since its inception; the location at which such documents are available for inspection by members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22050/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

323 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if, further to the completion of the ERM report on public safety zones at the State airports, he will provide a complete list of all documents, meetings, maps, submissions and so on pertaining to the said process since its inception; the location at which such documents are available for inspection by members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22050/09]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

322 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the rail spur project from the Maynooth line to Dunboyne; the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; when the Hansfield station is due to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22047/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

322 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the rail spur project from the Maynooth line to Dunboyne; the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; when the Hansfield station is due to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22047/09]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

321 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the DART underground project; the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22046/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

321 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the DART underground project; the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22046/09]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

320 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the metro west project; the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22045/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

320 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the metro west project; the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22045/09]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

319 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the metro north project including the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22044/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

319 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the metro north project including the expected start date; the time line for completion of the project; the funding allocation to the project for both 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22044/09]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

317 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the person who has the authority to clamp a vehicle; if there are regulations in regard to the charges they can impose; the legislation by which the matter is covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22282/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

317 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the person who has the authority to clamp a vehicle; if there are regulations in regard to the charges they can impose; the legislation by which the matter is covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22282/09]

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