Record· debate2015-12-16published
Public Transport Bill 2015: Committee Stage
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Transport
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Question· writtenPQ 192asked
192. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers who travelled through Dublin, Shannon, Cork, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry, Donegal, and Waterford airports in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45647/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
192. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers who travelled through Dublin, Shannon, Cork, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry, Donegal, and Waterford airports in each of the past five years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45647/15]
Question· writtenPQ 191asked
191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the number of persons employed in the tourism sector has fluctuated in each of the past eight years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45642/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the number of persons employed in the tourism sector has fluctuated in each of the past eight years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45642/15]
Question· writtenPQ 190asked
190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined the need for the development of the extension of the motorway network to the regions, with particular reference to the need to facilitate economic expansion on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45641/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined the need for the development of the extension of the motorway network to the regions, with particular reference to the need to facilitate economic expansion on a regional basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45641/15]
Question· writtenPQ 189asked
189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he foresees an enhanced role for the regional airports in the context of business and recreational travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45640/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he foresees an enhanced role for the regional airports in the context of business and recreational travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45640/15]
Question· writtenPQ 188asked
188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which this country can be marketed abroad as a suitable location for activity recreational tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45639/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which this country can be marketed abroad as a suitable location for activity recreational tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45639/15]
Question· writtenPQ 187asked
187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which this country can be marketed abroad to host major sporting events with consequent benefit to the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which this country can be marketed abroad to host major sporting events with consequent benefit to the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/15]
Question· writtenPQ 186asked
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which particular segments of tourism continue to be addressed with a view to ensuring that this country remains an attractive location for the entire tourism strata. [45637/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which particular segments of tourism continue to be addressed with a view to ensuring that this country remains an attractive location for the entire tourism strata. [45637/15]
Question· writtenPQ 185asked
185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate hotel accommodation is available in all regions; with a view to ensuring the ability of the sector to cater for the growing needs of tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45636/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if adequate hotel accommodation is available in all regions; with a view to ensuring the ability of the sector to cater for the growing needs of tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45636/15]
Question· writtenPQ 184asked
184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists who have visited this country in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which he has identified the future growth opportunities for all segments of the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45635/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists who have visited this country in each of the past five years to date; the degree to which he has identified the future growth opportunities for all segments of the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45635/15]
Question· writtenPQ 183asked
183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how he is enhancing this country's position as an international conference venue with obvious benefit to the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45634/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how he is enhancing this country's position as an international conference venue with obvious benefit to the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45634/15]
Question· writtenPQ 182asked
182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he will prioritise road and rail improvements, as identified in the capital programme, to progress over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45633/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he will prioritise road and rail improvements, as identified in the capital programme, to progress over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45633/15]
Question· writtenPQ 181asked
181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the commuter rail services will be augmented, arising from his announcement in respect of the capital programme, over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45632/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the commuter rail services will be augmented, arising from his announcement in respect of the capital programme, over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45632/15]
Question· writtenPQ 180asked
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the development and growth of the tourism sector over the next five years, with particular reference to the development of various tourist trails; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45631/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the development and growth of the tourism sector over the next five years, with particular reference to the development of various tourist trails; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45631/15]
Question· writtenPQ 179asked
179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the proposals as set out in the capital programme, with reference to the M7 and M9 Naas and Newbridge bypass, Sallins bypass, Osberstown interchange, Monread Road roundabout, are prioritised; the anticipated schedule for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45630/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the proposals as set out in the capital programme, with reference to the M7 and M9 Naas and Newbridge bypass, Sallins bypass, Osberstown interchange, Monread Road roundabout, are prioritised; the anticipated schedule for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45630/15]
Question· writtenPQ 178asked
178. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 622 of 8 December 2015, if he will address matters (details supplied) regarding the National Sports Campus Development Authority and Sport Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45564/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
178. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 622 of 8 December 2015, if he will address matters (details supplied) regarding the National Sports Campus Development Authority and Sport Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45564/15]
Question· writtenPQ 177asked
177. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the construction of a new bridge in Cockill in Buncrana in County Donegal, when the project will begin and be completed, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45557/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
177. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the construction of a new bridge in Cockill in Buncrana in County Donegal, when the project will begin and be completed, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45557/15]
Question· writtenPQ 176asked
176. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a request from Kilkenny County Council that a derelict boat be removed from Ballinagoth Quay in the Rower in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45550/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
176. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a request from Kilkenny County Council that a derelict boat be removed from Ballinagoth Quay in the Rower in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45550/15]
Question· writtenPQ 175asked
175. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of airport security services conducting spot-checks on the contents of planes landing at Irish airports for refuelling purposes to ensure that they are not carrying goods or munitions that make the landing contrary to Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45481/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
175. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of airport security services conducting spot-checks on the contents of planes landing at Irish airports for refuelling purposes to ensure that they are not carrying goods or munitions that make the landing contrary to Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45481/15]
Question· writtenPQ 171asked
171. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress in achieving an overall target of 10% of transport energy coming from renewable resources by 2020, if the target will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45466/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
171. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress in achieving an overall target of 10% of transport energy coming from renewable resources by 2020, if the target will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45466/15]
Question· writtenPQ 34asked
34. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N14 and N13 roads in conjunction with the A5 road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44991/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
34. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N14 and N13 roads in conjunction with the A5 road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44991/15]
Question· writtenPQ 33asked
33. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the A5 project and his recent engagement with his Northern Ireland counterparts in this regard; the funding he has committed for it and the funding committed by the Northern Ireland Government; the status of the funding allocated under the St. Andrews Agreement and if it is still available; when the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44956/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
33. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the A5 project and his recent engagement with his Northern Ireland counterparts in this regard; the funding he has committed for it and the funding committed by the Northern Ireland Government; the status of the funding allocated under the St. Andrews Agreement and if it is still available; when the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44956/15]
Question· writtenPQ 32asked
32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise projects listed in the capital programme which he recently announced, with particular reference to road and rail projects and the need to identify the most pressing and urgent cases to alleviate traffic congestion and safety issues on the various road and rail routes involved; when the projects will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44987/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise projects listed in the capital programme which he recently announced, with particular reference to road and rail projects and the need to identify the most pressing and urgent cases to alleviate traffic congestion and safety issues on the various road and rail routes involved; when the projects will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44987/15]
Question· writtenPQ 31asked
31. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on funding driving test centres; if the Office of Public Works is the lead agency in securing accommodation; if there is a process through which the views of staff in such centres are taken into account and the need to provide a high standard of service to the public is considered; if the need to provide a comprehensive service in all areas shapes the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40600/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
31. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on funding driving test centres; if the Office of Public Works is the lead agency in securing accommodation; if there is a process through which the views of staff in such centres are taken into account and the need to provide a high standard of service to the public is considered; if the need to provide a comprehensive service in all areas shapes the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40600/15]
Question· writtenPQ 30asked
30. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of communication between Fáilte Ireland and local communities regarding points of interest on the Ireland's Ancient East route, which will ensure businesses in these areas can maximise and capitalise on the tourism benefits arising from the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44981/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
30. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of communication between Fáilte Ireland and local communities regarding points of interest on the Ireland's Ancient East route, which will ensure businesses in these areas can maximise and capitalise on the tourism benefits arising from the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44981/15]
Question· writtenPQ 29asked
29. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns whether there is systematic inequality of Government funding for female sports on participation programmes as opposed to male programmes; and the active policy measures he is taking to increase female youth participation in sport and more equal funding support for sports for both genders. [44998/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
29. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns whether there is systematic inequality of Government funding for female sports on participation programmes as opposed to male programmes; and the active policy measures he is taking to increase female youth participation in sport and more equal funding support for sports for both genders. [44998/15]
Question· writtenPQ 28asked
28. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works being carried out in the port of Foynes in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44990/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
28. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works being carried out in the port of Foynes in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44990/15]
Question· writtenPQ 27asked
27. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of soldiers of the United States of America who have passed through Shannon Airport; the number of permits he has issued for civilian aircraft to land in Shannon Airport or overfly Irish airspace while carrying munitions in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44888/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
27. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of soldiers of the United States of America who have passed through Shannon Airport; the number of permits he has issued for civilian aircraft to land in Shannon Airport or overfly Irish airspace while carrying munitions in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44888/15]
Question· writtenPQ 26asked
26. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact the Ireland's Ancient East initiative will have on east and south Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44989/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
26. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact the Ireland's Ancient East initiative will have on east and south Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44989/15]
Question· writtenPQ 25asked
25. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken to reduce traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44885/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
25. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken to reduce traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44885/15]
Question· writtenPQ 24asked
24. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he welcomes plans to increase the Dublin Area Rapid Transit, DART, service frequency in early 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44886/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
24. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he welcomes plans to increase the Dublin Area Rapid Transit, DART, service frequency in early 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44886/15]
Question· writtenPQ 23asked
23. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the climate change adaptation plan for transport will be published, given that his Department's Statement of Strategy 2015-2017 stated it would be published in March 2015. [44881/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
23. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the climate change adaptation plan for transport will be published, given that his Department's Statement of Strategy 2015-2017 stated it would be published in March 2015. [44881/15]
Question· writtenPQ 22asked
22. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what the expected modal shift in passenger numbers away from private modes of transport is for each public transport project envisaged under the capital investment plan, with particular regard to the Dublin metro project; how these figures compare with the Central Statistics Office's projected population growth to 2030 and the expected increase in traffic volumes as economic activity increases; if this ratio has been factored into the transport sector's emissions mitigation plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44994/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
22. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what the expected modal shift in passenger numbers away from private modes of transport is for each public transport project envisaged under the capital investment plan, with particular regard to the Dublin metro project; how these figures compare with the Central Statistics Office's projected population growth to 2030 and the expected increase in traffic volumes as economic activity increases; if this ratio has been factored into the transport sector's emissions mitigation plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44994/15]
Question· writtenPQ 21asked
21. Deputy Helen McEntee asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a proposed project (details supplied), including its potential to unlock significant tourism sector employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44876/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
21. Deputy Helen McEntee asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a proposed project (details supplied), including its potential to unlock significant tourism sector employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44876/15]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
20. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effort he has made to make public transport services more affordable given regular increases in fares over the past five years, even for those using prepaid and Leap card options. [45005/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
20. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effort he has made to make public transport services more affordable given regular increases in fares over the past five years, even for those using prepaid and Leap card options. [45005/15]
Question· writtenPQ 19asked
19. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Ireland will meet its transport renewables targets under the European Union's sharing effort for greenhouse gas reductions; and if he will address concerns that he has no strategic plan in place for reaching our 20% renewables target by 2020. [44997/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
19. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Ireland will meet its transport renewables targets under the European Union's sharing effort for greenhouse gas reductions; and if he will address concerns that he has no strategic plan in place for reaching our 20% renewables target by 2020. [44997/15]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
18. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road upgrade in County Donegal will be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44992/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
18. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road upgrade in County Donegal will be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44992/15]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
17. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultations he has had with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, other Departments and relevant stakeholders subsequent to the publication of the preparation of low-carbon roadmap for transport, regarding his role in the national low-carbon transition and mitigation plan; the content of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44882/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
17. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultations he has had with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, other Departments and relevant stakeholders subsequent to the publication of the preparation of low-carbon roadmap for transport, regarding his role in the national low-carbon transition and mitigation plan; the content of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44882/15]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
16. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with his role in upholding the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 in respect of the use of Shannon Airport by civil aircraft used by foreign militaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44887/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
16. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with his role in upholding the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 in respect of the use of Shannon Airport by civil aircraft used by foreign militaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44887/15]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
15. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns regarding increasing levels of traffic congestion in Dublin, especially the knock-on congestion caused by blockages on the M50 motorway; if he is developing a strategic plan to deal with the traffic problems on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44996/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
15. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns regarding increasing levels of traffic congestion in Dublin, especially the knock-on congestion caused by blockages on the M50 motorway; if he is developing a strategic plan to deal with the traffic problems on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44996/15]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
14. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the funding allocated for the planned N7 widening, Sallins bypass and Osberstown interchange road projects in Naas in County Kildare will be available to ensure the projects are progressed simultaneously; if progressing these works as one project will be more cost-efficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
14. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the funding allocated for the planned N7 widening, Sallins bypass and Osberstown interchange road projects in Naas in County Kildare will be available to ensure the projects are progressed simultaneously; if progressing these works as one project will be more cost-efficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/15]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
13. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport while being mindful of the importance of a rigorous planning framework, if he is concerned at the impact the placing of onerous planning obligations on local authorities and Transport Infrastructure Ireland is having on Government investment in transport projects such as the N59 Oughterard to Maam Cross road in County Galway upgrade, including, for example, the requirement to produce method statements for every stage of a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44959/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
13. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport while being mindful of the importance of a rigorous planning framework, if he is concerned at the impact the placing of onerous planning obligations on local authorities and Transport Infrastructure Ireland is having on Government investment in transport projects such as the N59 Oughterard to Maam Cross road in County Galway upgrade, including, for example, the requirement to produce method statements for every stage of a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44959/15]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
12. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will encourage further future growth and development in the tourism sector, particularly to ensure the maximum utilisation of its employment potential; if he will utilise air and sea travel in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44988/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
12. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will encourage further future growth and development in the tourism sector, particularly to ensure the maximum utilisation of its employment potential; if he will utilise air and sea travel in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44988/15]
Question· writtenPQ 11asked
11. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 597 of 20 January 2015 on the proposed use of new card-style driver licences, wherein he stated that the Road Safety Authority was examining the matter with a view to determining additional information that could be included on the chip that would assist and enhance in the enforcement of road traffic legislation, to indicate the status of this examination and if information on the number of penalty points accrued, disqualifications, etc., will be stored; the progress made in linking driver licences to the registration of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44884/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
11. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 597 of 20 January 2015 on the proposed use of new card-style driver licences, wherein he stated that the Road Safety Authority was examining the matter with a view to determining additional information that could be included on the chip that would assist and enhance in the enforcement of road traffic legislation, to indicate the status of this examination and if information on the number of penalty points accrued, disqualifications, etc., will be stored; the progress made in linking driver licences to the registration of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44884/15]
Question· writtenPQ 10asked
10. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will install a tunnel or bridge at the Pelletstown and Ashtown rail crossing to deal with the major traffic problems it is creating. [45001/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
10. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will install a tunnel or bridge at the Pelletstown and Ashtown rail crossing to deal with the major traffic problems it is creating. [45001/15]
Question· oralPQ 9asked
9. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review or if he has reviewed the public transport policies and investment budget, given Ireland's legally binding emissions commitments and given the agreements made at the COP21 meeting in Paris in France. [44880/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
9. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review or if he has reviewed the public transport policies and investment budget, given Ireland's legally binding emissions commitments and given the agreements made at the COP21 meeting in Paris in France. [44880/15]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
8. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will work with Stormont and transport companies in the North to deliver an island-wide integrated ticketing system and to improve access to cross-Border public transport services. [45004/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
8. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will work with Stormont and transport companies in the North to deliver an island-wide integrated ticketing system and to improve access to cross-Border public transport services. [45004/15]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
7. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to his correspondence with the Promoting Awareness, Responsibility and Care on our roads group in October 2015 in which he said that a new agreement to provide for the mutual recognition of driver disqualifications was signed on 30 October 2015 by Ireland and the United Kingdom, that legislation to underpin this agreement was at an advanced stage of drafting with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and that a Bill was expected to be published in November 2015 and enacted by the end of 2015, if the drafting of this legislation has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44883/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
7. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to his correspondence with the Promoting Awareness, Responsibility and Care on our roads group in October 2015 in which he said that a new agreement to provide for the mutual recognition of driver disqualifications was signed on 30 October 2015 by Ireland and the United Kingdom, that legislation to underpin this agreement was at an advanced stage of drafting with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and that a Bill was expected to be published in November 2015 and enacted by the end of 2015, if the drafting of this legislation has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44883/15]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
6. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns regarding the decreasing affordability of public transport, given the recent rise in the cost of fares in addition to consistent increases over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44999/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
6. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns regarding the decreasing affordability of public transport, given the recent rise in the cost of fares in addition to consistent increases over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44999/15]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
5. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport given that Ireland's economy has been described as improved by the Department of Finance and given that the document, Climate Change Mitigation: Preparation of Low-Carbon Roadmap for Transport, published by his Department in December 2013, envisaged retrenchment in public transport investment due to economic circumstances only until 2016, after which it was hoped to increase longer-term investment in infrastructure, giving Ireland more capacity to support and develop a low-carbon economy by 2050, the plans his Department has drawn up for such investment commencing in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45025/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015
5. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport given that Ireland's economy has been described as improved by the Department of Finance and given that the document, Climate Change Mitigation: Preparation of Low-Carbon Roadmap for Transport, published by his Department in December 2013, envisaged retrenchment in public transport investment due to economic circumstances only until 2016, after which it was hoped to increase longer-term investment in infrastructure, giving Ireland more capacity to support and develop a low-carbon economy by 2050, the plans his Department has drawn up for such investment commencing in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45025/15]