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Question· writtenPQ 553asked

553. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to increase the number of wheelchair friendly taxis; the steps that can be taken to ensure that wheelchair taxis and taxi companies have a greater dedication to taking wheelchair fares especially for medical appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52744/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

553. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to increase the number of wheelchair friendly taxis; the steps that can be taken to ensure that wheelchair taxis and taxi companies have a greater dedication to taking wheelchair fares especially for medical appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52744/18]

Question· writtenPQ 551asked

551. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Irish Rail and the NTA and agree to abandoning the Iron Hills rail line formally in order that the south Kildare to Athy distributor road meets its timeframe for delivery. [52722/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

551. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Irish Rail and the NTA and agree to abandoning the Iron Hills rail line formally in order that the south Kildare to Athy distributor road meets its timeframe for delivery. [52722/18]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the five most important issues by which he can positively impact on the issue of climate change with particular reference to greenhouse gas reduction in public and private transport, energy conservation in the home, domestic motoring, agriculture and forestry while continuing to protect economic output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53454/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

539. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the five most important issues by which he can positively impact on the issue of climate change with particular reference to greenhouse gas reduction in public and private transport, energy conservation in the home, domestic motoring, agriculture and forestry while continuing to protect economic output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53454/18]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the three most important actions he plans to take to address the issue of climate change and carbon reduction, including the development of the alternative energy sector incentivising the transport sector to change to renewable fuels; the extent to which the domestic transport sector can be influential in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53155/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2018

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the three most important actions he plans to take to address the issue of climate change and carbon reduction, including the development of the alternative energy sector incentivising the transport sector to change to renewable fuels; the extent to which the domestic transport sector can be influential in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53155/18]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that local authorities are notified at an early date of their roads allocations for 2019 in view of the fact that late notification causes problems in the design, procurement and commencement of roadworks programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52652/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

190. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that local authorities are notified at an early date of their roads allocations for 2019 in view of the fact that late notification causes problems in the design, procurement and commencement of roadworks programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52652/18]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the use of a service (details supplied) here; if an impact assessment or analysis has been carried out by his Department or an agency under the remit of his Department on the merits or otherwise of it being permitted here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52600/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

189. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the use of a service (details supplied) here; if an impact assessment or analysis has been carried out by his Department or an agency under the remit of his Department on the merits or otherwise of it being permitted here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52600/18]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Royal Canal walkway and cycleway works will commence; the expected date for completion on the section from Castleknock to the boundary of Fingal County Council with Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52533/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

187. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Royal Canal walkway and cycleway works will commence; the expected date for completion on the section from Castleknock to the boundary of Fingal County Council with Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52533/18]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a funding application (details supplied) by Sligo County Council under the non-national safety scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52496/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

186. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a funding application (details supplied) by Sligo County Council under the non-national safety scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52496/18]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans for the upgrade of the N4 from Mullingar to Longford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52494/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

185. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans for the upgrade of the N4 from Mullingar to Longford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52494/18]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the replacement schemes for the motorised transport scheme and the mobility allowance; when he plans to announce the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52590/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

139. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of the replacement schemes for the motorised transport scheme and the mobility allowance; when he plans to announce the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52590/18]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the policy on the provision of transport for persons (details supplied); the cost associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52511/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

88. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the policy on the provision of transport for persons (details supplied); the cost associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52511/18]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the office holders and non-office holders, both political and non-political, provided with a car and driver; the cost associated with each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52510/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2018

87. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the office holders and non-office holders, both political and non-political, provided with a car and driver; the cost associated with each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52510/18]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person who lives in a direct provision centre is entitled to a weekly payment for transport if attending a full-time or part-time course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52330/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

252. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person who lives in a direct provision centre is entitled to a weekly payment for transport if attending a full-time or part-time course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52330/18]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which rail and bus services in County Kildare are co-ordinated in such a way as to meet in full the requirements of the commuters in the various towns and villages throughout the country; the extent to which his Department continues to be appraised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52464/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which rail and bus services in County Kildare are co-ordinated in such a way as to meet in full the requirements of the commuters in the various towns and villages throughout the country; the extent to which his Department continues to be appraised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52464/18]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which integrated ticketing continues to be successful; if further expansion is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52463/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which integrated ticketing continues to be successful; if further expansion is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52463/18]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring that transport costs here are competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52462/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

230. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring that transport costs here are competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52462/18]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the areas in the tourism sector that have shown the greatest potential for future development and expansion both internally and externally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52461/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

229. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the areas in the tourism sector that have shown the greatest potential for future development and expansion both internally and externally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52461/18]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to liaise with the various sporting organisations with a view to facilitating the use of Ireland as a venue for worldwide competitions in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52460/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to liaise with the various sporting organisations with a view to facilitating the use of Ireland as a venue for worldwide competitions in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52460/18]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which bus and rail services are fully utilised and are in fact tailored to meet the requirements of the travelling or commuting public with particular reference to the need to ensure that the services are convenient to passenger requirements thereby enhancing viability and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52459/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which bus and rail services are fully utilised and are in fact tailored to meet the requirements of the travelling or commuting public with particular reference to the need to ensure that the services are convenient to passenger requirements thereby enhancing viability and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52459/18]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full extent of growth within the tourism sector with particular reference to the number of persons employed; the scope for further development resulting in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52458/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full extent of growth within the tourism sector with particular reference to the number of persons employed; the scope for further development resulting in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52458/18]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which commuter rail services are available to the majority of towns and villages throughout the country, the residents of which may commute to larger centres with obvious greater job opportunities on a daily basis; if the existing services are adequately tailored to meet their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52457/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which commuter rail services are available to the majority of towns and villages throughout the country, the residents of which may commute to larger centres with obvious greater job opportunities on a daily basis; if the existing services are adequately tailored to meet their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52457/18]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the transport system, road and rail, public and private to ensure the development of efficient and effective transport in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52456/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the transport system, road and rail, public and private to ensure the development of efficient and effective transport in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52456/18]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department has continued to evaluate rural transport requirements with a view to bringing transport to persons rather than forcing persons to converge on towns and villages as the population increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52455/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department has continued to evaluate rural transport requirements with a view to bringing transport to persons rather than forcing persons to converge on towns and villages as the population increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52455/18]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his future plans for investment in recreational infrastructure such as swimming pools, community centres and other sporting facilities; the extent to which he has identified a budget in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52454/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his future plans for investment in recreational infrastructure such as swimming pools, community centres and other sporting facilities; the extent to which he has identified a budget in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52454/18]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department is making provision for the eventuality of Brexit with particular reference to its implications for air and sea travel in view of the necessity to ensure easy travel access to continental Europe for Irish persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52453/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department is making provision for the eventuality of Brexit with particular reference to its implications for air and sea travel in view of the necessity to ensure easy travel access to continental Europe for Irish persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52453/18]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the recent decision by an organisation (details supplied) to suspend the boxing competition at the 2020 Olympics; and if he has made representations on the matter. [52358/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

219. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the recent decision by an organisation (details supplied) to suspend the boxing competition at the 2020 Olympics; and if he has made representations on the matter. [52358/18]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to customer complaints (details supplied) regarding public transport services; the way in which, or if, the NTA is monitoring these services for punctuality and or reliability; if ongoing issues with same will result in financial and or other penalties for the operator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52349/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

218. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to customer complaints (details supplied) regarding public transport services; the way in which, or if, the NTA is monitoring these services for punctuality and or reliability; if ongoing issues with same will result in financial and or other penalties for the operator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52349/18]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reinstate the Sligo town bus service to a location (details supplied) to facilitate a park and ride service for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52275/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

215. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reinstate the Sligo town bus service to a location (details supplied) to facilitate a park and ride service for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52275/18]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain routes in the proposed BusConnects network include frequent stops, that is, stops placed at a minimal distance from each other and may prevent services from being delivered in an effective manner. [52257/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

214. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain routes in the proposed BusConnects network include frequent stops, that is, stops placed at a minimal distance from each other and may prevent services from being delivered in an effective manner. [52257/18]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will facilitate Dublin Bus in providing staged or abridged versions of certain services in which capacity is preventing passengers from boarding services at later points in the service. [52256/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

213. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will facilitate Dublin Bus in providing staged or abridged versions of certain services in which capacity is preventing passengers from boarding services at later points in the service. [52256/18]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has investigated the use of articulated buses to provide bus services in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52254/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

211. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has investigated the use of articulated buses to provide bus services in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52254/18]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be considered for the extension of the M3 motorway to Cavan town and the east west link which are urgently needed in the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52250/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

210. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be considered for the extension of the M3 motorway to Cavan town and the east west link which are urgently needed in the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52250/18]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of parliamentary questions his Department has processed in the past three years to date; the number of questions answered directly; the number of questions referred to bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department for direct reply; the number of staff who are assigned to his parliamentary questions section; and if non-departmental staff, advisers and-or public affairs and relations companies have composed parliamentary question replies or had an act or hand in forming parliamentary question replies in the timeframe specified. [52249/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

209. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of parliamentary questions his Department has processed in the past three years to date; the number of questions answered directly; the number of questions referred to bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department for direct reply; the number of staff who are assigned to his parliamentary questions section; and if non-departmental staff, advisers and-or public affairs and relations companies have composed parliamentary question replies or had an act or hand in forming parliamentary question replies in the timeframe specified. [52249/18]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of private school transport contractors (details supplied) which have had their fleet suspended by Bus Éireann while awaiting inspection by the FTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52326/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

96. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of private school transport contractors (details supplied) which have had their fleet suspended by Bus Éireann while awaiting inspection by the FTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52326/18]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been in contact with Irish Rail regarding dangerous congestion levels on DART and commuter trains which stop at all stations in north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52209/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

59. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been in contact with Irish Rail regarding dangerous congestion levels on DART and commuter trains which stop at all stations in north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52209/18]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided to initiatives to increase women’s participation in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52195/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

57. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided to initiatives to increase women’s participation in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52195/18]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the recent changes to the fare structures in Dublin Bus which means that the shortest trip of 1-3 stages has increased to €3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51952/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

56. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the recent changes to the fare structures in Dublin Bus which means that the shortest trip of 1-3 stages has increased to €3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51952/18]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will visit Navan as promised on 30 November 2016 to discuss the Navan, County Meath rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52210/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

55. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will visit Navan as promised on 30 November 2016 to discuss the Navan, County Meath rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52210/18]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the safety of public transport workers will be supported by creating a dedicated transport police resource that would have the powers of detention and arrest. [52117/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

54. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the safety of public transport workers will be supported by creating a dedicated transport police resource that would have the powers of detention and arrest. [52117/18]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 6 November 2018, the number of applications related to the transport of munitions of war categorised as dangerous goods, that is, munitions of war that contain material that is explosive, corrosive, flammable, toxic and so on; the meaning of the phrase very few; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52110/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2018

53. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 6 November 2018, the number of applications related to the transport of munitions of war categorised as dangerous goods, that is, munitions of war that contain material that is explosive, corrosive, flammable, toxic and so on; the meaning of the phrase very few; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52110/18]

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