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Question· oralPQ 64asked

64 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans in respect of the Red Cow roundabout; the timescale for this work; the implications for the commencement of the Tallaght Luas line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23406/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

64 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans in respect of the Red Cow roundabout; the timescale for this work; the implications for the commencement of the Tallaght Luas line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23406/03]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when the attention of his Department was drawn to the plans to close the DART line at weekends; the alternative measures being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23404/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

63 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when the attention of his Department was drawn to the plans to close the DART line at weekends; the alternative measures being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23404/03]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

109 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his discussions with the CIE group of trade unions on the future of CIE; when the last meeting was held; when the next meeting is planned; the progress which has been made with regard to meeting concerns of the workers regarding security of employment, pensions and terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23115/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

109 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his discussions with the CIE group of trade unions on the future of CIE; when the last meeting was held; when the next meeting is planned; the progress which has been made with regard to meeting concerns of the workers regarding security of employment, pensions and terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23115/03]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

71 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have taken place in recent weeks between the transport unions in CIE and his Department officials regarding reform of CIE; and the timetable that he envisages for the break-up of CIE and the introduction of private bus operators on to the Dublin Bus market. [23150/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

71 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have taken place in recent weeks between the transport unions in CIE and his Department officials regarding reform of CIE; and the timetable that he envisages for the break-up of CIE and the introduction of private bus operators on to the Dublin Bus market. [23150/03]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

112 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; the timetable for the legislation required to give effect to these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23130/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

112 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; the timetable for the legislation required to give effect to these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23130/03]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

84 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to his recent statement that his plans for bus deregulation in Dublin will provide choice for the consumer, the way in which this will be the case; and the reason he has not opted to franchise out new routes to private operators rather than 25% of existing routes, in order to increase the overall level of service in Dublin. [23093/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

84 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to his recent statement that his plans for bus deregulation in Dublin will provide choice for the consumer, the way in which this will be the case; and the reason he has not opted to franchise out new routes to private operators rather than 25% of existing routes, in order to increase the overall level of service in Dublin. [23093/03]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

67 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not given permission for the streamlining of the Bus Éireann service between Ballina and the Holyhead-Dún Laoghaire ferry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23429/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

67 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has not given permission for the streamlining of the Bus Éireann service between Ballina and the Holyhead-Dún Laoghaire ferry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23429/03]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

66 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing an exemption from the high travel tax charges on domestic flights from Cork, Shannon and Dublin Airports, in view of the fact that the national carrier no longer serves the route with the exception of US flights, to make the routes more viable and attractive for new carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23188/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

66 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing an exemption from the high travel tax charges on domestic flights from Cork, Shannon and Dublin Airports, in view of the fact that the national carrier no longer serves the route with the exception of US flights, to make the routes more viable and attractive for new carriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23188/03]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

64 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans in respect of the Red Cow roundabout; the timescale for this work; the implications for the commencement of the Tallaght Luas line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23406/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

64 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans in respect of the Red Cow roundabout; the timescale for this work; the implications for the commencement of the Tallaght Luas line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23406/03]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

63 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when the attention of his Department was drawn to the plans to close the DART line at weekends; the alternative measures being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23404/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2003

63 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when the attention of his Department was drawn to the plans to close the DART line at weekends; the alternative measures being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23404/03]

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will discontinue the practice of forcing the Government jet to fly from Baldonnel to Dublin Airport to pick up the Taoiseach or Ministers flying to foreign destinations, thereby saving considerable expense and wear and tear on the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2003

70 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will discontinue the practice of forcing the Government jet to fly from Baldonnel to Dublin Airport to pick up the Taoiseach or Ministers flying to foreign destinations, thereby saving considerable expense and wear and tear on the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/03]

Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of tenders received for the purchase of Government jets; if the tenders are for new or second-hand jets, or for leasing; when those tenders are expected; when they will be evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2003

65 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of tenders received for the purchase of Government jets; if the tenders are for new or second-hand jets, or for leasing; when those tenders are expected; when they will be evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/03]

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding proposals to replace the Government Gulfstream IV jet and the Beechcraft aircraft; the number of tenders received by the closing date of 30 May 2003; if a decision has yet been made on the awarding of the contracts; if new or second hand aircraft will be acquired; the total estimated cost; when it is expected that the aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18892/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2003

63 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding proposals to replace the Government Gulfstream IV jet and the Beechcraft aircraft; the number of tenders received by the closing date of 30 May 2003; if a decision has yet been made on the awarding of the contracts; if new or second hand aircraft will be acquired; the total estimated cost; when it is expected that the aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18892/03]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

70 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will discontinue the practice of forcing the Government jet to fly from Baldonnel to Dublin Airport to pick up the Taoiseach or Ministers flying to foreign destinations, thereby saving considerable expense and wear and tear on the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2003

70 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if he will discontinue the practice of forcing the Government jet to fly from Baldonnel to Dublin Airport to pick up the Taoiseach or Ministers flying to foreign destinations, thereby saving considerable expense and wear and tear on the aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/03]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

65 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of tenders received for the purchase of Government jets; if the tenders are for new or second-hand jets, or for leasing; when those tenders are expected; when they will be evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2003

65 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total number of tenders received for the purchase of Government jets; if the tenders are for new or second-hand jets, or for leasing; when those tenders are expected; when they will be evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/03]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

63 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding proposals to replace the Government Gulfstream IV jet and the Beechcraft aircraft; the number of tenders received by the closing date of 30 May 2003; if a decision has yet been made on the awarding of the contracts; if new or second hand aircraft will be acquired; the total estimated cost; when it is expected that the aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18892/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2003

63 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding proposals to replace the Government Gulfstream IV jet and the Beechcraft aircraft; the number of tenders received by the closing date of 30 May 2003; if a decision has yet been made on the awarding of the contracts; if new or second hand aircraft will be acquired; the total estimated cost; when it is expected that the aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18892/03]

Question· oralPQ 151asked

151 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the implications for Irish aviation, and particularly for Shannon Airport, of the decision of the EU Transport Council on 5 June 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16883/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

151 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the implications for Irish aviation, and particularly for Shannon Airport, of the decision of the EU Transport Council on 5 June 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16883/03]

Question· oralPQ 129asked

129 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an assurance given to a number of MEPs and representatives of workers in Shannon Airport that maintaining the dual gate equality of services on transatlantic routes from Dublin and Shannon will not break competition rules and will not be an obstacle to developing an open skies agreement between the EU and the US; his views on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16861/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

129 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an assurance given to a number of MEPs and representatives of workers in Shannon Airport that maintaining the dual gate equality of services on transatlantic routes from Dublin and Shannon will not break competition rules and will not be an obstacle to developing an open skies agreement between the EU and the US; his views on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16861/03]

Question· oralPQ 98asked

98 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to ensure that transatlantic business, which represents 38% of Shannon Airport's revenue, is maintained and developed in the context of discussions on the proposed air transport agreement between the EU and the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16862/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

98 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to ensure that transatlantic business, which represents 38% of Shannon Airport's revenue, is maintained and developed in the context of discussions on the proposed air transport agreement between the EU and the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16862/03]

Question· oralPQ 77asked

77 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify recent comments attributed to him suggesting that the Government was planning to sell off the Dublin Port tunnel and the M1 motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16892/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

77 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify recent comments attributed to him suggesting that the Government was planning to sell off the Dublin Port tunnel and the M1 motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16892/03]

Question· oralPQ 76asked

76 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by a public transport company (details supplied) in County Donegal; the steps he is taking to ensure continuity of service to those living in the area serviced by the said company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16937/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

76 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by a public transport company (details supplied) in County Donegal; the steps he is taking to ensure continuity of service to those living in the area serviced by the said company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16937/03]

Question· oralPQ 75asked

75 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his rationale for his stated objective of franchising out 25% of Dublin bus routes; the way in which he views it will lead to improved services for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16985/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

75 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his rationale for his stated objective of franchising out 25% of Dublin bus routes; the way in which he views it will lead to improved services for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16985/03]

Question· oralPQ 72asked

72 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the implications of the proposed Luas crossing at the Red Cow roundabout; the reason a new bridge was not included in the original plans; the consideration which he has given to providing alternative arrangements in order to avoid severe congestion and delay; and the action he now proposes to take. [16984/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

72 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the implications of the proposed Luas crossing at the Red Cow roundabout; the reason a new bridge was not included in the original plans; the consideration which he has given to providing alternative arrangements in order to avoid severe congestion and delay; and the action he now proposes to take. [16984/03]

Question· oralPQ 41asked

151 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the implications for Irish aviation, and particularly for Shannon Airport, of the decision of the EU Transport Council on 5 June 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16883/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

151 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the implications for Irish aviation, and particularly for Shannon Airport, of the decision of the EU Transport Council on 5 June 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16883/03]

Question· oralPQ 39asked

129 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an assurance given to a number of MEPs and representatives of workers in Shannon Airport that maintaining the dual gate equality of services on transatlantic routes from Dublin and Shannon will not break competition rules and will not be an obstacle to developing an open skies agreement between the EU and the US; his views on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16861/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

129 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an assurance given to a number of MEPs and representatives of workers in Shannon Airport that maintaining the dual gate equality of services on transatlantic routes from Dublin and Shannon will not break competition rules and will not be an obstacle to developing an open skies agreement between the EU and the US; his views on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16861/03]

Question· oralPQ 38asked

98 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to ensure that transatlantic business, which represents 38% of Shannon Airport's revenue, is maintained and developed in the context of discussions on the proposed air transport agreement between the EU and the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16862/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

98 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to ensure that transatlantic business, which represents 38% of Shannon Airport's revenue, is maintained and developed in the context of discussions on the proposed air transport agreement between the EU and the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16862/03]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

77 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify recent comments attributed to him suggesting that the Government was planning to sell off the Dublin Port tunnel and the M1 motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16892/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

77 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify recent comments attributed to him suggesting that the Government was planning to sell off the Dublin Port tunnel and the M1 motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16892/03]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

76 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by a public transport company (details supplied) in County Donegal; the steps he is taking to ensure continuity of service to those living in the area serviced by the said company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16937/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

76 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by a public transport company (details supplied) in County Donegal; the steps he is taking to ensure continuity of service to those living in the area serviced by the said company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16937/03]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

75 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his rationale for his stated objective of franchising out 25% of Dublin bus routes; the way in which he views it will lead to improved services for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16985/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

75 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his rationale for his stated objective of franchising out 25% of Dublin bus routes; the way in which he views it will lead to improved services for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16985/03]

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