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Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has plans to introduce legislation to ensure appropriate transport conditions for dogs for export; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32710/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

111 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has plans to introduce legislation to ensure appropriate transport conditions for dogs for export; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32710/04]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that the conditions for transport of puppies for export are adequate and appropriate; if they fulfil reasonable animal welfare conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32709/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

110 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that the conditions for transport of puppies for export are adequate and appropriate; if they fulfil reasonable animal welfare conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32709/04]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that breeding, sale and transport of puppies is adequately managed and audited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32708/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

109 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that breeding, sale and transport of puppies is adequately managed and audited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32708/04]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his future development plans for the rural transport initiative bus services; the overall patronage on the bus services provided by the initiative in 2003; and the funding sources available for the continuation and development of these services. [32646/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

104 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his future development plans for the rural transport initiative bus services; the overall patronage on the bus services provided by the initiative in 2003; and the funding sources available for the continuation and development of these services. [32646/04]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of new vehicles that have been allocated to the new Garda traffic corps to date; the number planned for allocation in 2005; the districts which will be the recipients of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32561/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

78 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of new vehicles that have been allocated to the new Garda traffic corps to date; the number planned for allocation in 2005; the districts which will be the recipients of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32561/04]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

70 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the improvement and upgrading plans that are in place for Garda vehicles and communications equipment for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32564/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

70 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the improvement and upgrading plans that are in place for Garda vehicles and communications equipment for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32564/04]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

418 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of the Defence Forces are obliged to travel long distances in Army trucks, such as from Donegal to Cork, without safety belts or other safety equipment; his views on whether this is acceptable; if there are plans to change the methods of transport for such long distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32346/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

418 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of the Defence Forces are obliged to travel long distances in Army trucks, such as from Donegal to Cork, without safety belts or other safety equipment; his views on whether this is acceptable; if there are plans to change the methods of transport for such long distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32346/04]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

307 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001, that an information leaflet on transport entitlements for students with special needs across a range of educational settings be issued by her Department and that this leaflet be easily accessible and readily available to parents through the mainstream and special schools; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32144/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

307 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001, that an information leaflet on transport entitlements for students with special needs across a range of educational settings be issued by her Department and that this leaflet be easily accessible and readily available to parents through the mainstream and special schools; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32144/04]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

292 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the age, make and model of the oldest Garda car in each Garda divisional unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32595/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

292 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the age, make and model of the oldest Garda car in each Garda divisional unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32595/04]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

290 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to the recent press conference announcing the intention to establish a Garda traffic corps, the precise location from which each motor vehicle on display was sourced; the reason the presence of such cars was necessary; the cost of availing of those cars in terms of Garda time, travelling and other expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32593/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

290 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to the recent press conference announcing the intention to establish a Garda traffic corps, the precise location from which each motor vehicle on display was sourced; the reason the presence of such cars was necessary; the cost of availing of those cars in terms of Garda time, travelling and other expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32593/04]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

288 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Garda vehicles are exempt from undergoing the NCT; if he is affirming this policy; if, in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of gardaí, he will give consideration to reversing this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32591/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

288 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Garda vehicles are exempt from undergoing the NCT; if he is affirming this policy; if, in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of gardaí, he will give consideration to reversing this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32591/04]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

243 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the new EU regulations which apply to the transportation of animals in cases in which the distance is less than 50 kilometres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32371/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

243 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the new EU regulations which apply to the transportation of animals in cases in which the distance is less than 50 kilometres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32371/04]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

227 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to establish an independent public transport procurement and regulatory body; the legislation that will be required; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32557/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

227 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to establish an independent public transport procurement and regulatory body; the legislation that will be required; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32557/04]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his future plans for rail transport in the greater Dublin area; if it is intended to expand or extend the Luas, the DART or introduce a metro service; his plans in regard to either; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32548/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his future plans for rail transport in the greater Dublin area; if it is intended to expand or extend the Luas, the DART or introduce a metro service; his plans in regard to either; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32548/04]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has taken steps to improve the safety standards for commuters waiting at bus stops having particular regard to previous experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32545/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has taken steps to improve the safety standards for commuters waiting at bus stops having particular regard to previous experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32545/04]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the various motorway projects identified in the National Development Plan 2000-2006 are to date on time and within cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32541/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the various motorway projects identified in the National Development Plan 2000-2006 are to date on time and within cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32541/04]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has made contact with the various local authorities with a view to the elimination of unnecessary traffic congestion in various towns and villages throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32540/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has made contact with the various local authorities with a view to the elimination of unnecessary traffic congestion in various towns and villages throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32540/04]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

226 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current daily commuter throughput at rail stations in Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin and Athy; the extent to which passenger numbers can be increased or encouraged with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

226 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current daily commuter throughput at rail stations in Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin and Athy; the extent to which passenger numbers can be increased or encouraged with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/04]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuter throughput can be increased on a daily basis at the rail stations throughout County Kildare with particular reference to areas of increased population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32537/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuter throughput can be increased on a daily basis at the rail stations throughout County Kildare with particular reference to areas of increased population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32537/04]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

213 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to centralise plans for the testing of drivers for the Leinster area for driving licences for heavy goods vehicles at the Jamestown Road, Finglas test centre; if so, if he has taken into account the already unacceptably high volumes of such traffic in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32472/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

213 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to centralise plans for the testing of drivers for the Leinster area for driving licences for heavy goods vehicles at the Jamestown Road, Finglas test centre; if so, if he has taken into account the already unacceptably high volumes of such traffic in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32472/04]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

212 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he is updated by the NRA on the progress being made on the road building programme under the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32435/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

212 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he is updated by the NRA on the progress being made on the road building programme under the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32435/04]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

211 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the detailed technical specification of the very high frequency omni directional range radar equipment being installed at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin; and if there are any health risks or implications which may be associated with the use of such radar equipment. [32302/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

211 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the detailed technical specification of the very high frequency omni directional range radar equipment being installed at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin; and if there are any health risks or implications which may be associated with the use of such radar equipment. [32302/04]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

209 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of alleged breaches of the Irish Aviation Authority Rules of the Air Order that have occurred around Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin over the past five years; and the appropriate action which has been taken by the Irish Aviation Authority upon investigation of alleged breaches. [32299/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

209 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of alleged breaches of the Irish Aviation Authority Rules of the Air Order that have occurred around Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin over the past five years; and the appropriate action which has been taken by the Irish Aviation Authority upon investigation of alleged breaches. [32299/04]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

208 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of helicopters registered here; the plans of the Government to regulate the location at which helicopters land and take off, can be kept and so on; the regulations in place in relation to helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32298/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

208 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of helicopters registered here; the plans of the Government to regulate the location at which helicopters land and take off, can be kept and so on; the regulations in place in relation to helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32298/04]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

206 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the request by Monaghan County Council to have a road (details supplied) reclassified to regional road status; his views on whether the county council’s landfill and materials recovery facility is an asset to not only County Monaghan but to other counties and that the road is in urgent need of being reclassified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32294/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

206 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the request by Monaghan County Council to have a road (details supplied) reclassified to regional road status; his views on whether the county council’s landfill and materials recovery facility is an asset to not only County Monaghan but to other counties and that the road is in urgent need of being reclassified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32294/04]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

204 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to change the operation and system of registration of driving instructors; if he proposes to change the position (details supplied) as set out on 14 December 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32292/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

204 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to change the operation and system of registration of driving instructors; if he proposes to change the position (details supplied) as set out on 14 December 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32292/04]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

203 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the obligations of driver testers in respect of giving detailed markings to persons who fail their test; and if it is sufficient to simply mark one box and provide no further information to the applicant. [32137/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

203 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the obligations of driver testers in respect of giving detailed markings to persons who fail their test; and if it is sufficient to simply mark one box and provide no further information to the applicant. [32137/04]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

201 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 172 of 24 November 2004, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a letter setting out the reasons an early driving competency test was necessary for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath was furnished to his Department by the person’s employer on 15 November 2004; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32098/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

201 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 172 of 24 November 2004, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a letter setting out the reasons an early driving competency test was necessary for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath was furnished to his Department by the person’s employer on 15 November 2004; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32098/04]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

200 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has decided to replace the five year capital funding envelope for transport announced in budget 2004, in favour of a new plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32534/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

200 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has decided to replace the five year capital funding envelope for transport announced in budget 2004, in favour of a new plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32534/04]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

198 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take to address public concern regarding safety in taxis in view of the high number of convicted felons who have been granted taxi licences. [32532/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

198 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take to address public concern regarding safety in taxis in view of the high number of convicted felons who have been granted taxi licences. [32532/04]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

197 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the legal position for drivers stopped by gardaí who have sent their driving licence to the licensing authority either for renewal or addition of extra categories. [32363/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

197 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the legal position for drivers stopped by gardaí who have sent their driving licence to the licensing authority either for renewal or addition of extra categories. [32363/04]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

196 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the rules and regulations regarding parking bays for disabled people and the way in which they should be located; and the person that makes the decision in relation to the location of them. [32333/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

196 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the rules and regulations regarding parking bays for disabled people and the way in which they should be located; and the person that makes the decision in relation to the location of them. [32333/04]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

118 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport if he, his officials or member of the gardaí, have discussions with the NRA with respect to the national roads which need to be upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32406/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

118 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport if he, his officials or member of the gardaí, have discussions with the NRA with respect to the national roads which need to be upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32406/04]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

116 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to the imposition of height restrictions on trucks (details supplied) in view of recent comments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32035/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

116 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to the imposition of height restrictions on trucks (details supplied) in view of recent comments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32035/04]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

115 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he intends reintroducing national height limits for supertrucks (details supplied); the new height limit he intends to introduce; when he will make this announcement; the number of trucks this will take off roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32297/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

115 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he intends reintroducing national height limits for supertrucks (details supplied); the new height limit he intends to introduce; when he will make this announcement; the number of trucks this will take off roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32297/04]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

114 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider asking the National Roads Authority to investigate the possibility of incorporating a future new rail corridor running either alongside or in the central margin of the proposed new 15 road realignment between Sligo and Bunduff bridge. [32391/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

114 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider asking the National Roads Authority to investigate the possibility of incorporating a future new rail corridor running either alongside or in the central margin of the proposed new 15 road realignment between Sligo and Bunduff bridge. [32391/04]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

111 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to recent comments from the chief executive of the National Roads Authority that the operation of the West Link toll plaza is not satisfactory and that it should be converted to a fully free-flow electronic toll collection; if he plans to introduce legislation to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32341/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

111 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to recent comments from the chief executive of the National Roads Authority that the operation of the West Link toll plaza is not satisfactory and that it should be converted to a fully free-flow electronic toll collection; if he plans to introduce legislation to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32341/04]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

110 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport if he will give consideration to operating a charge on one direction only at the M50 toll bridge to allow free flow into the city during the morning hours and doubling the outward charge to ensure that the same overall funding is collected as part of a pilot scheme, to assist in cutting down on time delays due to stopping to make payment each time one passes through the bridge. [32389/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

110 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport if he will give consideration to operating a charge on one direction only at the M50 toll bridge to allow free flow into the city during the morning hours and doubling the outward charge to ensure that the same overall funding is collected as part of a pilot scheme, to assist in cutting down on time delays due to stopping to make payment each time one passes through the bridge. [32389/04]

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