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Question· writtenPQ 197asked

209 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the background information on the persons that he has appointed to the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46903/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

209 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the background information on the persons that he has appointed to the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46903/09]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

208 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport when his Department received an application from a local authority for a project (details supplied); if the funding sought by the applicant will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46876/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

208 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport when his Department received an application from a local authority for a project (details supplied); if the funding sought by the applicant will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46876/09]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

207 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the way a matter (details supplied) will be progressed in view of the fact that it has been ongoing for more than two years; the cost in legal and other fees in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46739/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

207 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the way a matter (details supplied) will be progressed in view of the fact that it has been ongoing for more than two years; the cost in legal and other fees in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46739/09]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

206 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 417, 150, 151 and 152 of 3 December 2009 (details supplied), his views on whether this is contradictory to the response received from the local authority in question; the papers that were sent to the local authority; when same were sent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46738/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

206 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 417, 150, 151 and 152 of 3 December 2009 (details supplied), his views on whether this is contradictory to the response received from the local authority in question; the papers that were sent to the local authority; when same were sent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46738/09]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

205 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 18 November 2009, the occasions over the past decade on which he signed a statutory instrument but that statutory instrument was subsequently not numbered in accordance with section 4(1) of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; if, in each case, this was the result of an exemption sought under the act from the Attorney General; the reason for seeking such an exemption; if it was the result of departmental oversight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46698/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

205 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 18 November 2009, the occasions over the past decade on which he signed a statutory instrument but that statutory instrument was subsequently not numbered in accordance with section 4(1) of the Statutory Instruments Act 1947; if, in each case, this was the result of an exemption sought under the act from the Attorney General; the reason for seeking such an exemption; if it was the result of departmental oversight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46698/09]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

204 Deputy Mary Wallace asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding funding for park and ride facilities; if lands for the park and ride facilities must be in the ownership of the local authority or if they can equally be in the ownership of community organisations who would be willing to provide the land for park and ride facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46563/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

204 Deputy Mary Wallace asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding funding for park and ride facilities; if lands for the park and ride facilities must be in the ownership of the local authority or if they can equally be in the ownership of community organisations who would be willing to provide the land for park and ride facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46563/09]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

115 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a rebate of carbon tax on public transport providers has been considered; the possible costs involved; if this would be deemed illegal for public service providers in view of the abolition of the excise duty rebate last year due to a European Union competition directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47155/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2009

115 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if a rebate of carbon tax on public transport providers has been considered; the possible costs involved; if this would be deemed illegal for public service providers in view of the abolition of the excise duty rebate last year due to a European Union competition directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47155/09]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review a decision to rescind a bus ticket issued to a person (details supplied); if he will consider overturning the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46486/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2009

180 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review a decision to rescind a bus ticket issued to a person (details supplied); if he will consider overturning the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46486/09]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

153 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on granting free travel to children under 16 years of age when a carer’s allowance is being paid in respect of the child in view of the fact that the carer requires free travel. [46470/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2009

153 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on granting free travel to children under 16 years of age when a carer’s allowance is being paid in respect of the child in view of the fact that the carer requires free travel. [46470/09]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

146 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda cars available to each Garda station in County Kildare; the degree to which these are available in the catchment area of the stations concerned on a 24 hour basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46535/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2009

146 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda cars available to each Garda station in County Kildare; the degree to which these are available in the catchment area of the stations concerned on a 24 hour basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46535/09]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

230 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1109 of 3 November 2009, if Bus Éireann has provided the required background information; if this matter has been examined in view of such information; the outcome of such examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46360/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

230 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1109 of 3 November 2009, if Bus Éireann has provided the required background information; if this matter has been examined in view of such information; the outcome of such examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46360/09]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

165 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; the number of persons employed in the private and constituency offices of the Ministers of State in his Department; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46385/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

165 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons employed in his private office and his constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; the number of persons employed in the private and constituency offices of the Ministers of State in his Department; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses in regard to each office in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46385/09]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

164 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of EU financial aid received for major or minor road works, rail or bus services or installations in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46340/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

164 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of EU financial aid received for major or minor road works, rail or bus services or installations in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46340/09]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

163 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of EU funding received for the provision of road, rail, air and seaport transport facilities or installations in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46339/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

163 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of EU funding received for the provision of road, rail, air and seaport transport facilities or installations in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46339/09]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

162 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he proposes to offer or has offered capital funding to Kildare County Council or other local authorities in respect of payments in Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46338/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

162 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he proposes to offer or has offered capital funding to Kildare County Council or other local authorities in respect of payments in Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46338/09]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers who have lost their licences arising from incurring the maximum number of penalty points; the number whose licences have been restored or renewed since the introduction of the regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46337/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers who have lost their licences arising from incurring the maximum number of penalty points; the number whose licences have been restored or renewed since the introduction of the regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46337/09]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

160 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects to meet budgetary requirements arising from road development proposals contained in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46336/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

160 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects to meet budgetary requirements arising from road development proposals contained in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46336/09]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

159 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the various projects identified by his Department in the context of the national development plan are on time and within cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46335/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

159 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the various projects identified by his Department in the context of the national development plan are on time and within cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46335/09]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

158 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the restoration of the rail link between Sallins and Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46333/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

158 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the restoration of the rail link between Sallins and Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46333/09]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

157 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the funding to Kildare County Council for road restoration in the aftermath of severe weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46332/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

157 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the funding to Kildare County Council for road restoration in the aftermath of severe weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46332/09]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 256 to 261, inclusive, 265 and 268 of 21 February 2007, the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46331/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

156 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 256 to 261, inclusive, 265 and 268 of 21 February 2007, the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46331/09]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

154 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of State boards, agencies, regulators or other bodies under his remit; the cost of these bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46059/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

154 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of State boards, agencies, regulators or other bodies under his remit; the cost of these bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46059/09]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

153 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the details of an internal Iarnróid Éireann report arising from a reference in the Baker Tilly report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46221/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

153 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the details of an internal Iarnróid Éireann report arising from a reference in the Baker Tilly report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46221/09]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

152 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the number of US troops bound for Afghanistan who have passed through Shannon Airport to date in 2009; if he anticipates an increase in numbers in view of the recent announcement by the US administration of the deployment of more troops in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46196/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

152 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the number of US troops bound for Afghanistan who have passed through Shannon Airport to date in 2009; if he anticipates an increase in numbers in view of the recent announcement by the US administration of the deployment of more troops in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46196/09]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

84 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given directions to the medical bureau of road safety on the recalibration or replacement of breathalyzer and evidential breath-testing machines in the context of the Road Traffic Bill 2009; the number of machines which will be completely replaced; the number of same which will be recalibrated; the estimated cost of the recalibration or replacement of all the machines; if his attention as been drawn to the concerns raised by road safety campaigners in relation to aspects of his proposal for mandatory testing of all drivers involved in road collisions; his views on the continuing high casualties in road collisions involving motorcyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46095/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

84 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given directions to the medical bureau of road safety on the recalibration or replacement of breathalyzer and evidential breath-testing machines in the context of the Road Traffic Bill 2009; the number of machines which will be completely replaced; the number of same which will be recalibrated; the estimated cost of the recalibration or replacement of all the machines; if his attention as been drawn to the concerns raised by road safety campaigners in relation to aspects of his proposal for mandatory testing of all drivers involved in road collisions; his views on the continuing high casualties in road collisions involving motorcyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46095/09]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

83 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the proposed forum on rail freight that was mandated to be set up in the policy framework, Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future 2009 — 2020; the persons who will be members of the forum; the remit of the forum; when a policy document will issue on rail freight; when a target for the development of rail freight here will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45889/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

83 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the proposed forum on rail freight that was mandated to be set up in the policy framework, Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future 2009 — 2020; the persons who will be members of the forum; the remit of the forum; when a policy document will issue on rail freight; when a target for the development of rail freight here will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45889/09]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

82 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his plans to amend the Merchant Shipping Bill or any other legislation to increase the retirement age for maritime pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45887/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

82 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his plans to amend the Merchant Shipping Bill or any other legislation to increase the retirement age for maritime pilots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45887/09]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

79 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport his estimates for transport capital spending in 2010 to 2013, inclusive; the recommendations he is making to the Minister for Finance for transport capital spending for budget 2010; his transport priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45868/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

79 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Transport his estimates for transport capital spending in 2010 to 2013, inclusive; the recommendations he is making to the Minister for Finance for transport capital spending for budget 2010; his transport priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45868/09]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

78 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if discussions are taking place as proposed in the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes regarding a merger between the National Roads Authority and the Road Safety Authority; if he will give a briefing on the new role of the National Roads Authority regarding the non-national and secondary roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45894/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

78 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if discussions are taking place as proposed in the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes regarding a merger between the National Roads Authority and the Road Safety Authority; if he will give a briefing on the new role of the National Roads Authority regarding the non-national and secondary roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45894/09]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

77 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the action which is being taken to secure continued funding for the rural transport programme under budget 2010; the way the programme can be enhanced in 2010 and the expansion he envisages post 2013; if he will introduce legislation for rural transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45882/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

77 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the action which is being taken to secure continued funding for the rural transport programme under budget 2010; the way the programme can be enhanced in 2010 and the expansion he envisages post 2013; if he will introduce legislation for rural transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45882/09]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

76 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take to carry out a new strategic review of Irish port capacity and operations to 2030 and beyond; the position regarding the Bremore port proposal; if his attention has been drawn to reports of deficits in some port pension plans and the effect of this on port operators and workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45892/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

76 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the action he proposes to take to carry out a new strategic review of Irish port capacity and operations to 2030 and beyond; the position regarding the Bremore port proposal; if his attention has been drawn to reports of deficits in some port pension plans and the effect of this on port operators and workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45892/09]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

74 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if has received the Road Safety Authority’s draft regulations for the introduction of compulsory basic training for motor cyclists; the reason he has missed the deadline for introducing compulsory basic training for motorcyclists as mandated under the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012; his views on the continuing high casualties in road collisions involving motor cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45861/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

74 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if has received the Road Safety Authority’s draft regulations for the introduction of compulsory basic training for motor cyclists; the reason he has missed the deadline for introducing compulsory basic training for motorcyclists as mandated under the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012; his views on the continuing high casualties in road collisions involving motor cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45861/09]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

73 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the status of his Department’s report into the collapse of the Broadmeadow railway viaduct, County Dublin; when will this report be published; if he will also undertake any other independent review of the performance of the Railway Safety Commission in view of the alleged flaws in safety monitoring systems prior to the collapse of the bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45874/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

73 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the status of his Department’s report into the collapse of the Broadmeadow railway viaduct, County Dublin; when will this report be published; if he will also undertake any other independent review of the performance of the Railway Safety Commission in view of the alleged flaws in safety monitoring systems prior to the collapse of the bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45874/09]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

71 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the International Energy Agency’s report Transport, Energy and CO 2 : Moving Toward Sustainability; his views on whether the report has implications for sustainable transport planning here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45890/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

71 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the International Energy Agency’s report Transport, Energy and CO 2 : Moving Toward Sustainability; his views on whether the report has implications for sustainable transport planning here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45890/09]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

69 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has made recommendations to the Department of Finance regarding the Public Service obligation subsidy for regional airports in view of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes on public sector costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45893/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

69 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has made recommendations to the Department of Finance regarding the Public Service obligation subsidy for regional airports in view of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes on public sector costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45893/09]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

68 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport when the full integrated ticketing scheme will commence; the estimated cost for developing and implementing integrated ticketing annually since its commencement; his views on whether 10 years for the roll out of this project could be considered a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45938/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

68 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport when the full integrated ticketing scheme will commence; the estimated cost for developing and implementing integrated ticketing annually since its commencement; his views on whether 10 years for the roll out of this project could be considered a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45938/09]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

67 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he has been contacted by any agency including the Railway Procurement Agency, workers’ representatives or communities in relation to crime and anti-social activity on public transport vehicles targeting both passengers and public transport workers; if he is considering any proposals in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to address this problem including garda patrols on public transport vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45872/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

67 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he has been contacted by any agency including the Railway Procurement Agency, workers’ representatives or communities in relation to crime and anti-social activity on public transport vehicles targeting both passengers and public transport workers; if he is considering any proposals in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to address this problem including garda patrols on public transport vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45872/09]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

66 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport if he has been briefed by management or unions at Bus Éireann on current cost-cutting proposals for jobs, services and fleets at the national bus company; his views on the impact of such cost-cutting proposals on services for commuters particularly on carriage routes linking towns and villages on the national Bus Éireann network and for the jobs of public transport workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45873/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

66 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport if he has been briefed by management or unions at Bus Éireann on current cost-cutting proposals for jobs, services and fleets at the national bus company; his views on the impact of such cost-cutting proposals on services for commuters particularly on carriage routes linking towns and villages on the national Bus Éireann network and for the jobs of public transport workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45873/09]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

65 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport his plans to bring forward legislation to amalgamate the Commission for Aviation Regulation and the regulatory functions of the Irish Aviation Authority into the new National Transport Authority; the reason for the proposed amalgamation; the implications of subsuming the CAR and IAA into the NTA for staff of both bodies and for aviation regulation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45878/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

65 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport his plans to bring forward legislation to amalgamate the Commission for Aviation Regulation and the regulatory functions of the Irish Aviation Authority into the new National Transport Authority; the reason for the proposed amalgamation; the implications of subsuming the CAR and IAA into the NTA for staff of both bodies and for aviation regulation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45878/09]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

64 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport his views on the feasibility study on the Leinster outer orbital route which was submitted to his Department by the National Roads Authority in 2007; if he has been briefed by the NRA or Meath County Council on this matter; if he expects planning or works on the proposal to begin in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45871/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

64 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport his views on the feasibility study on the Leinster outer orbital route which was submitted to his Department by the National Roads Authority in 2007; if he has been briefed by the NRA or Meath County Council on this matter; if he expects planning or works on the proposal to begin in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45871/09]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

63 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has responsibility for the allocation of funding towards regional and county road networks here; the degree to which such funds are being made available or are likely to be made available for the alleviation of flooding and the elimination of accident blackspots thereby contributing to the safety of motorists and pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45901/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

63 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has responsibility for the allocation of funding towards regional and county road networks here; the degree to which such funds are being made available or are likely to be made available for the alleviation of flooding and the elimination of accident blackspots thereby contributing to the safety of motorists and pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45901/09]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

62 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will legislate for the graduated driver licence scheme which is Action 72 of the 2007 to 2012 Road Safety Strategy with a target completion date of the third quarter of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45883/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

62 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will legislate for the graduated driver licence scheme which is Action 72 of the 2007 to 2012 Road Safety Strategy with a target completion date of the third quarter of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45883/09]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

60 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the August 2009 report by the United Kingdom’s Office of Fair Trade on local bus services in the deregulated UK bus market outside London and Northern Ireland; his views on whether further legislation may be necessary to ensure that predatory and private monopolistic practices such as salami slicing, gaming and exclusivist timetabling that are referenced in the report are avoided in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45885/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2009

60 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the August 2009 report by the United Kingdom’s Office of Fair Trade on local bus services in the deregulated UK bus market outside London and Northern Ireland; his views on whether further legislation may be necessary to ensure that predatory and private monopolistic practices such as salami slicing, gaming and exclusivist timetabling that are referenced in the report are avoided in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45885/09]

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