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Question· oralPQ 15asked

14 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any analysis has been undertaken to identify possible savings in relation to school transport costs with improved co-ordination of school holidays at both primary and post primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19179/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

14 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any analysis has been undertaken to identify possible savings in relation to school transport costs with improved co-ordination of school holidays at both primary and post primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19179/11]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

8 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider directly subsidising schools for the provision of their own school transport through the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19188/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2011

8 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider directly subsidising schools for the provision of their own school transport through the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19188/11]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

192 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is undertaking to fulfil the programme for Government commitment to retaining and expanding the rural transport network system. [19227/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

192 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is undertaking to fulfil the programme for Government commitment to retaining and expanding the rural transport network system. [19227/11]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

191 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with his Northern counterpart and the relevant service providers to address the fact that cross-Border bus tickets cannot be purchased online; his views on this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19226/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

191 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with his Northern counterpart and the relevant service providers to address the fact that cross-Border bus tickets cannot be purchased online; his views on this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19226/11]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

188 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with boards, directors or executives of the various bodies, groups or agencies subordinate to his Department with a view to compliance with Government policy directives; the degree to which agreement has been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19219/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

188 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with boards, directors or executives of the various bodies, groups or agencies subordinate to his Department with a view to compliance with Government policy directives; the degree to which agreement has been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19219/11]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

187 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will set out the various allocations of funding made by him directly or arising from recommendations to or through his Department to statutory or voluntary bodies, groups or agencies on a county basis in each of the past four months to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19218/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

187 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will set out the various allocations of funding made by him directly or arising from recommendations to or through his Department to statutory or voluntary bodies, groups or agencies on a county basis in each of the past four months to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19218/11]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

186 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of applications received by county for grant aid from the proceeds of the National Lottery or similar funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

186 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of applications received by county for grant aid from the proceeds of the National Lottery or similar funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/11]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

185 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport notwithstanding the current economic situation, the degree to which an economic evaluation has been done into the running costs and or requirements in respect of the various regional airports throughout the country; if he will enter into discussions with the relevant authorities with a view to maintaining sufficient services to ensure that the various regions are not unnecessarily disadvantaged in the current economic crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19216/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

185 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport notwithstanding the current economic situation, the degree to which an economic evaluation has been done into the running costs and or requirements in respect of the various regional airports throughout the country; if he will enter into discussions with the relevant authorities with a view to maintaining sufficient services to ensure that the various regions are not unnecessarily disadvantaged in the current economic crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19216/11]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various State supports for each of the airports throughout the country can be reviewed collectively with a view to an endeavour to retain a reasonable quality of service throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19215/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the various State supports for each of the airports throughout the country can be reviewed collectively with a view to an endeavour to retain a reasonable quality of service throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19215/11]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

176 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with CIE on the savings that have been achieved by having no ticket checkers on trains; the steps that have been taken to reduce fare evasion because of this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18712/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

176 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with CIE on the savings that have been achieved by having no ticket checkers on trains; the steps that have been taken to reduce fare evasion because of this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18712/11]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

175 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ascertain from CIE whether the journey time for the train between Rosslare, County Wexford and Dublin can be reduced if the standing time at railway stations was reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18711/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

175 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ascertain from CIE whether the journey time for the train between Rosslare, County Wexford and Dublin can be reduced if the standing time at railway stations was reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18711/11]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

174 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a submission (details supplied); the actions taken to address this matter; if compensation will be paid to the applicant for the problems that the new roadway has created for them in regard to flooding and the reduction in value of their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19135/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

174 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a submission (details supplied); the actions taken to address this matter; if compensation will be paid to the applicant for the problems that the new roadway has created for them in regard to flooding and the reduction in value of their land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19135/11]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

173 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the sports inclusion disability officer positions under the sports partnerships scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19111/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

173 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the sports inclusion disability officer positions under the sports partnerships scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19111/11]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

171 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the context of the proposed European Commission draft directive on facilitating the cross border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences, he has compiled any information on the percentage of Irish licence holders abroad and foreign licence holders here who have been involved in serious and fatal collisions, or been convicted of a dangerous driving offence, or escaped prosecution or penalty points because they held a licence from outside the jurisdiction from where the offence took place; if he and his colleagues across the EU are considering any measures apart from the draft directive on the exchange of information to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19042/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

171 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the context of the proposed European Commission draft directive on facilitating the cross border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences, he has compiled any information on the percentage of Irish licence holders abroad and foreign licence holders here who have been involved in serious and fatal collisions, or been convicted of a dangerous driving offence, or escaped prosecution or penalty points because they held a licence from outside the jurisdiction from where the offence took place; if he and his colleagues across the EU are considering any measures apart from the draft directive on the exchange of information to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19042/11]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

170 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a European Commission draft directive on facilitating the cross border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences that is due to be voted on 6 July 2011; if he is considering opting out of this directive; the reasons Ireland will not adopt this proposed life-saving directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19041/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

170 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a European Commission draft directive on facilitating the cross border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences that is due to be voted on 6 July 2011; if he is considering opting out of this directive; the reasons Ireland will not adopt this proposed life-saving directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19041/11]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

169 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there is no representative of self-employed, full-time taxi drivers on the new taxi review body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19000/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

169 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there is no representative of self-employed, full-time taxi drivers on the new taxi review body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19000/11]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

95 Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the standing of the school transport agreements signed on the amalgamation of national schools, in view of recently announced changes in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19138/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

95 Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the standing of the school transport agreements signed on the amalgamation of national schools, in view of recently announced changes in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19138/11]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

94 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration that has been given to the concerns of the Church of Ireland community in regard to the school transportation review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19127/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

94 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration that has been given to the concerns of the Church of Ireland community in regard to the school transportation review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19127/11]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

86 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused transport costs to take them to school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19046/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

86 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused transport costs to take them to school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19046/11]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

84 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a family (details supplied) in County Mayo have to pay €200 per child for school transport when children getting on at the same pickup point have to pay only €50 per child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19014/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

84 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a family (details supplied) in County Mayo have to pay €200 per child for school transport when children getting on at the same pickup point have to pay only €50 per child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19014/11]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

58 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the potential negative impact on tourism in counties Donegal, Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim has been or will be assessed following the granting of exploration licences in the Lough Allen basin involving the controversial fracking technique. [18969/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

58 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the potential negative impact on tourism in counties Donegal, Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim has been or will be assessed following the granting of exploration licences in the Lough Allen basin involving the controversial fracking technique. [18969/11]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

57 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support maintaining the current trailer height limit of 4.65 m for trailers registered here in view of European Commission proposals to introduce a European-wide height limit of 4 m; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18901/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

57 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support maintaining the current trailer height limit of 4.65 m for trailers registered here in view of European Commission proposals to introduce a European-wide height limit of 4 m; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18901/11]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

183 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any examination has been done with a view to identification of issues affecting the transport sector here with particular reference to costs; if other jurisdictions have an advantage; if it is intended to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19214/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

183 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which any examination has been done with a view to identification of issues affecting the transport sector here with particular reference to costs; if other jurisdictions have an advantage; if it is intended to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19214/11]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has compared transport costs here with that appertaining in adjoining and competing jurisdictions; his intentions if any to address emerging issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19213/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has compared transport costs here with that appertaining in adjoining and competing jurisdictions; his intentions if any to address emerging issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19213/11]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

56 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which comparisons have been made between transport costs here and those in neighbouring jurisdictions with particular reference to the need to achieve competitiveness and to maximise job opportunities in this economy; if he has identified the issues most likely to prevent achievement of this objective; the degree to which he intends to take steps to address such issues in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18909/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

56 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which comparisons have been made between transport costs here and those in neighbouring jurisdictions with particular reference to the need to achieve competitiveness and to maximise job opportunities in this economy; if he has identified the issues most likely to prevent achievement of this objective; the degree to which he intends to take steps to address such issues in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18909/11]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

55 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fully commit the €19 million earmarked by the previous Government for the widening of the Aughnacloy to Strabane and Derry road in view of the current economic circumstances; the other schemes to which commitments have been made in Northern Ireland; if he is in discussion with his Northern Ireland counterparts regarding reducing his commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18671/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

55 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fully commit the €19 million earmarked by the previous Government for the widening of the Aughnacloy to Strabane and Derry road in view of the current economic circumstances; the other schemes to which commitments have been made in Northern Ireland; if he is in discussion with his Northern Ireland counterparts regarding reducing his commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18671/11]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

51 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the national sports facilities strategy will be published; the process by which the strategy is being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18963/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

51 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the national sports facilities strategy will be published; the process by which the strategy is being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18963/11]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

50 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure the Olympic torch passes through Ireland in the run up to the London Olympics in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18967/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

50 Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure the Olympic torch passes through Ireland in the run up to the London Olympics in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18967/11]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

49 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the basis on which information on the activities of a publicly owned semi-State company, namely Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, and the identity of the leaseholder for the Harbour Court Building owned by the company can be deemed confidential when a question is put by an elected representative of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18846/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

49 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the basis on which information on the activities of a publicly owned semi-State company, namely Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, and the identity of the leaseholder for the Harbour Court Building owned by the company can be deemed confidential when a question is put by an elected representative of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18846/11]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

48 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate the prolonged process and delay in initiating the required upgrading of the main gateways from Cork and Limerick into County Kerry; and if he will expedite the public service contract for Kerry County Airport to facilitate ongoing service and regular daily flights to Dublin. [18669/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

48 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate the prolonged process and delay in initiating the required upgrading of the main gateways from Cork and Limerick into County Kerry; and if he will expedite the public service contract for Kerry County Airport to facilitate ongoing service and regular daily flights to Dublin. [18669/11]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

47 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of a recent report into the published accounts of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus conducted by a company (details supplied) which showed that CIÉ Tours International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIÉ, is incorporated in the USA and separate financial accounts are not published for it, he will commit to supplying detailed up-to-date accounts for the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18905/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

47 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in view of a recent report into the published accounts of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus conducted by a company (details supplied) which showed that CIÉ Tours International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIÉ, is incorporated in the USA and separate financial accounts are not published for it, he will commit to supplying detailed up-to-date accounts for the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18905/11]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

181 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which issues have arisen in discussions he has had with stakeholders in the tourism sector which are deemed to be of a significant or fundamental nature in the development of the sector; his plans if any for initiative in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19212/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

181 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which issues have arisen in discussions he has had with stakeholders in the tourism sector which are deemed to be of a significant or fundamental nature in the development of the sector; his plans if any for initiative in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19212/11]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

180 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had any recent discussion with the various stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to achieving maximum employment leading to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19211/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

180 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had any recent discussion with the various stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to achieving maximum employment leading to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19211/11]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

179 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which costs in the tourism sector here are comparable and competitive with those in other jurisdictions throughout the EU; the extent to which it is necessary to address any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

179 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which costs in the tourism sector here are comparable and competitive with those in other jurisdictions throughout the EU; the extent to which it is necessary to address any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/11]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

178 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he or his Department monitors the various elements likely to contribute to development and growth in the tourism sector with particular reference to the maximisation of job opportunities and service to the consumer; the measures taken, if any, arising from any such appraisal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19209/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

178 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he or his Department monitors the various elements likely to contribute to development and growth in the tourism sector with particular reference to the maximisation of job opportunities and service to the consumer; the measures taken, if any, arising from any such appraisal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19209/11]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

177 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has had discussions with the stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to ensuring that the VAT reductions announced in the jobs initiative are passed on to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19208/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

177 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has had discussions with the stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to ensuring that the VAT reductions announced in the jobs initiative are passed on to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19208/11]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

46 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which an overall and forensic assessment of the tourism industry has been undertaken with a view to identification of the factors deemed most likely to inhibit progress, growth and development; if he will outline the specific issues, if any, identified as being fundamental in the context of a major expansion of the industry here with the emphasis on employment creation through competitiveness and quality of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18908/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

46 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which an overall and forensic assessment of the tourism industry has been undertaken with a view to identification of the factors deemed most likely to inhibit progress, growth and development; if he will outline the specific issues, if any, identified as being fundamental in the context of a major expansion of the industry here with the emphasis on employment creation through competitiveness and quality of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18908/11]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

45 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of a recent report into the published accounts of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus conducted by a company (details supplied) and published by the Coach Tourism and Transport Council, if he intends to introduce a proper tendering regime of Bus Éireann’s PSO routes following claims by the CTTC that private bus and coach operators could save the Exchequer €20 million to €30 million through a proper tendering regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18906/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

45 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of a recent report into the published accounts of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus conducted by a company (details supplied) and published by the Coach Tourism and Transport Council, if he intends to introduce a proper tendering regime of Bus Éireann’s PSO routes following claims by the CTTC that private bus and coach operators could save the Exchequer €20 million to €30 million through a proper tendering regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18906/11]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

44 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the tourism renewal implementation group; the remit of this group; the progress made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18959/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2011

44 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the tourism renewal implementation group; the remit of this group; the progress made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18959/11]

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