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Question· writtenPQ 1090asked

1191 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the school transport situation with regard to concessionary students on routes less than three miles from secondary schools and outside of the catchment areas; the transport which will be provided to such students in future years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25302/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1191 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the school transport situation with regard to concessionary students on routes less than three miles from secondary schools and outside of the catchment areas; the transport which will be provided to such students in future years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25302/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1081asked

1182 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reinstate school transport for children attending a school (details supplied) in County Kildare due to an increase in the number of children who are attending same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25180/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1182 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will reinstate school transport for children attending a school (details supplied) in County Kildare due to an increase in the number of children who are attending same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25180/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1051asked

1151 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason 25 persons from the Dunbeacon area attending a school (details supplied) in west Cork have been left without school transport; and if immediate steps will be taken to restore the school bus service in this area. [25009/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1151 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason 25 persons from the Dunbeacon area attending a school (details supplied) in west Cork have been left without school transport; and if immediate steps will be taken to restore the school bus service in this area. [25009/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1046asked

1146 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the continuation of special school transport facilities for a person (details supplied) in County Cork ; and if urgent arrangements will be made therefor. [24954/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1146 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the continuation of special school transport facilities for a person (details supplied) in County Cork ; and if urgent arrangements will be made therefor. [24954/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1045asked

1145 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the dispute involving the transport of children to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick has not yet been resolved; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the practice and precedent of recent years has been broken and that first year students who would have been offered transport in recent years are now being deprived of the facility; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the parents involved are demanding the maintenance of the status quo rather than any new concession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24946/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1145 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the dispute involving the transport of children to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick has not yet been resolved; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the practice and precedent of recent years has been broken and that first year students who would have been offered transport in recent years are now being deprived of the facility; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the parents involved are demanding the maintenance of the status quo rather than any new concession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24946/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1031asked

1129 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost to the Government of the school transport system; the method of payment to Bus Éireann; the way in which service and customer satisfaction is monitored; if she has satisfied herself with the deal between Bus Éireann and the private contractors and the way in which they are paid; if there is a tender process each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24801/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1129 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost to the Government of the school transport system; the method of payment to Bus Éireann; the way in which service and customer satisfaction is monitored; if she has satisfied herself with the deal between Bus Éireann and the private contractors and the way in which they are paid; if there is a tender process each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24801/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1030asked

1128 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that for some years school transport was provided to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick for children outside the catchment area of that school resident in Mungret and Clarina, County Limerick; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that six first year students have been refused this facility in 2005; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the service is provided in a 24-seater bus which never carries more than 13 children; if she will restore the service to the six children in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24786/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1128 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that for some years school transport was provided to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick for children outside the catchment area of that school resident in Mungret and Clarina, County Limerick; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that six first year students have been refused this facility in 2005; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the service is provided in a 24-seater bus which never carries more than 13 children; if she will restore the service to the six children in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24786/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1008asked

1117 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has a school bus taking a particular route (details supplied) in County Mayo where there are no children to be picked up. [24748/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1117 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has a school bus taking a particular route (details supplied) in County Mayo where there are no children to be picked up. [24748/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1007asked

1106 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in a village (details supplied) in County Mayo being picked up by school transport; the reason a route is being used where there are no children; and the further reason the Department is paying for transport along a route where there are no children. [24679/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1106 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in a village (details supplied) in County Mayo being picked up by school transport; the reason a route is being used where there are no children; and the further reason the Department is paying for transport along a route where there are no children. [24679/05]

Question· writtenPQ 1000asked

1099 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of new and of existing catchment-boundary and other concessionary students who have failed to secure a seat in the school bus system as of mid-September 2005. [24584/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1099 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of new and of existing catchment-boundary and other concessionary students who have failed to secure a seat in the school bus system as of mid-September 2005. [24584/05]

Question· writtenPQ 997asked

1205 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will carry out a review of the catchment boundaries for school transport purposes in view of the difficulties that have arisen at the commencement of the school year 2005-2006; the number of applications she has received from educational interests in each county over the past two years; and if this resulted in any changes to catchment boundaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25475/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1205 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will carry out a review of the catchment boundaries for school transport purposes in view of the difficulties that have arisen at the commencement of the school year 2005-2006; the number of applications she has received from educational interests in each county over the past two years; and if this resulted in any changes to catchment boundaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25475/05]

Question· writtenPQ 996asked

1139 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to alter and change the catchment areas for post-primary school pupils in view of the recent changes in the school bus situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24892/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1139 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to alter and change the catchment areas for post-primary school pupils in view of the recent changes in the school bus situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24892/05]

Question· writtenPQ 995asked

1097 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if and when she intends to initiate a detailed review of school bus transport catchment boundaries in view of recent difficulties with the system; if she has engaged in discussions with the local education service providers and the transport liaison officers in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24577/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1097 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if and when she intends to initiate a detailed review of school bus transport catchment boundaries in view of recent difficulties with the system; if she has engaged in discussions with the local education service providers and the transport liaison officers in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24577/05]

Question· writtenPQ 994asked

1096 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if either or all of the Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority and Bus Éireann investigations into the County Meath school bus crash in May 2005 are completed; and if she will publish their results. [24568/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1096 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if either or all of the Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority and Bus Éireann investigations into the County Meath school bus crash in May 2005 are completed; and if she will publish their results. [24568/05]

Question· writtenPQ 989asked

1091 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding Bus Éireann received from the Department of Finance to operate the school bus service for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24485/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1091 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding Bus Éireann received from the Department of Finance to operate the school bus service for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24485/05]

Question· writtenPQ 968asked

1071 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application (details supplied) for the extension of a bus route to Knockbrack, Firies, Killarney, County Kerry; when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24266/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

1071 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application (details supplied) for the extension of a bus route to Knockbrack, Firies, Killarney, County Kerry; when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24266/05]

Question· writtenPQ 723asked

826 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department has spent €160 million less in the first six months in 2005 than in the same period in 2004; the projects where the savings have occurred and the reasons for the underspend. [25936/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

826 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department has spent €160 million less in the first six months in 2005 than in the same period in 2004; the projects where the savings have occurred and the reasons for the underspend. [25936/05]

Question· writtenPQ 722asked

825 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the money received in each of the past five years for new bus licences and for bus licence renewals; and the number of licences this represents in both cases for each of the years. [25935/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

825 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the money received in each of the past five years for new bus licences and for bus licence renewals; and the number of licences this represents in both cases for each of the years. [25935/05]

Question· writtenPQ 720asked

822 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if the proposals from Iarnród Éireann to electrify the Maynooth suburban rail line and to provide a new train station at Spencer Dock, which will increase frequency of the Maynooth suburban rail line, have been approved; and the cost of same. [25901/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

822 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if the proposals from Iarnród Éireann to electrify the Maynooth suburban rail line and to provide a new train station at Spencer Dock, which will increase frequency of the Maynooth suburban rail line, have been approved; and the cost of same. [25901/05]

Question· writtenPQ 719asked

820 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the guidelines and regulations, currently in existence or proposed, governing roadworks in respect of temporary and permanent road resurfacing; the road signs and speed limits appropriate to such works; the body responsible for enforcement of such regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25809/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

820 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the guidelines and regulations, currently in existence or proposed, governing roadworks in respect of temporary and permanent road resurfacing; the road signs and speed limits appropriate to such works; the body responsible for enforcement of such regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25809/05]

Question· writtenPQ 718asked

819 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements for the investigation of fatal road accidents where road construction or surface standards were a possible contributory factor; if he is satisfied that these arrangements are adequate; if there is a role for the Health and Safety Authority investigating such accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25808/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

819 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements for the investigation of fatal road accidents where road construction or surface standards were a possible contributory factor; if he is satisfied that these arrangements are adequate; if there is a role for the Health and Safety Authority investigating such accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25808/05]

Question· writtenPQ 716asked

817 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the total number of driving tests carried out at the test centres in Tuam and Roscommon for the months of June, July and August 2005; the number for the corresponding period of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25786/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

817 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the total number of driving tests carried out at the test centres in Tuam and Roscommon for the months of June, July and August 2005; the number for the corresponding period of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25786/05]

Question· writtenPQ 715asked

816 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the dangers of having persons driving without a valid driving licence, his Department has issued any directive to the issuing authorities to implement a system for driving licence holders to remind them three months before the expiry date of their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25765/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

816 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the dangers of having persons driving without a valid driving licence, his Department has issued any directive to the issuing authorities to implement a system for driving licence holders to remind them three months before the expiry date of their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25765/05]

Question· writtenPQ 714asked

815 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the dangers of having persons driving without a valid driving licence, consideration has been given to implementing a system for driving licence holders to remind them three months before the expiry date of their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25764/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

815 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the dangers of having persons driving without a valid driving licence, consideration has been given to implementing a system for driving licence holders to remind them three months before the expiry date of their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25764/05]

Question· writtenPQ 713asked

814 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of notifications he received from Dublin Bus to set up new or extended bus services in each of the past three years; and his Department’s response in each case. [25699/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

814 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of notifications he received from Dublin Bus to set up new or extended bus services in each of the past three years; and his Department’s response in each case. [25699/05]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

813 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of notifications he received from Bus Éireann to set up new or extended bus services in each of the past five years; and his Department’s response in each case. [25698/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

813 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of notifications he received from Bus Éireann to set up new or extended bus services in each of the past five years; and his Department’s response in each case. [25698/05]

Question· writtenPQ 711asked

812 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the preparations his Department is making for the introduction of automatic emergency call technology (details supplied) in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25696/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

812 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the preparations his Department is making for the introduction of automatic emergency call technology (details supplied) in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25696/05]

Question· writtenPQ 710asked

811 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which monitoring by his officials of activity and compliance by bus licence holders is accounted for within his Department; the number of staff dedicated to monitoring on a full-time basis; if he will report on outcomes and activity levels; the number of fines and penalties imposed under the Act for each of the past five years; and his views on the adequacy of the current arrangements. [25695/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

811 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which monitoring by his officials of activity and compliance by bus licence holders is accounted for within his Department; the number of staff dedicated to monitoring on a full-time basis; if he will report on outcomes and activity levels; the number of fines and penalties imposed under the Act for each of the past five years; and his views on the adequacy of the current arrangements. [25695/05]

Question· writtenPQ 709asked

810 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus licences that were revoked in each of the past five years; the identity of the applicant and licence holder in each case, the route in each case; and the reason for the refusal in each case. [25694/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

810 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of bus licences that were revoked in each of the past five years; the identity of the applicant and licence holder in each case, the route in each case; and the reason for the refusal in each case. [25694/05]

Question· writtenPQ 708asked

809 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to sections 11 and 15 of the Road Transport Act 1932, the number of licence applications and renewals refused in the past five years; the identity of the applicant and licence holder in each case; the route in each case; and the reason for the refusal in each case. [25693/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

809 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to sections 11 and 15 of the Road Transport Act 1932, the number of licence applications and renewals refused in the past five years; the identity of the applicant and licence holder in each case; the route in each case; and the reason for the refusal in each case. [25693/05]

Question· writtenPQ 707asked

808 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the money allocated in his Department’s 2005 Estimates for integrated ticketing; the discussions his Department has had with the RPA following the recent admission of RPA officers that a start date of 2006 was ambitious; and the way in which he proposes to speed up its full introduction. [25692/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

808 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the money allocated in his Department’s 2005 Estimates for integrated ticketing; the discussions his Department has had with the RPA following the recent admission of RPA officers that a start date of 2006 was ambitious; and the way in which he proposes to speed up its full introduction. [25692/05]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

806 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the person who has primary responsibility for the provision of road safety measures, other than special speed limits, outside schools; the respective roles of the National Roads Authority, the school authorities and the local authorities; and the statutory instruments that apply. [25683/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

806 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the person who has primary responsibility for the provision of road safety measures, other than special speed limits, outside schools; the respective roles of the National Roads Authority, the school authorities and the local authorities; and the statutory instruments that apply. [25683/05]

Question· writtenPQ 703asked

804 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if the assessment of the case for banning supersize trucks has been completed; if he has set a deadline for his decision on this issue; and the remaining steps that need to be taken before a decision is made. [25628/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

804 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if the assessment of the case for banning supersize trucks has been completed; if he has set a deadline for his decision on this issue; and the remaining steps that need to be taken before a decision is made. [25628/05]

Question· writtenPQ 702asked

803 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made on an application to his Department for a marketing, security and training grant by Galway Airport, Carnmore, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25610/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

803 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made on an application to his Department for a marketing, security and training grant by Galway Airport, Carnmore, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25610/05]

Question· writtenPQ 699asked

801 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek from the Railway Procurement Agency a full report on actions proposed in respect of concerns being expressed by Kingswood Heights Residents Association regarding outstanding Luas works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25516/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

801 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek from the Railway Procurement Agency a full report on actions proposed in respect of concerns being expressed by Kingswood Heights Residents Association regarding outstanding Luas works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25516/05]

Question· writtenPQ 698asked

800 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that he is discussing with the Railway Procurement Agency plans for the extension of the Luas line through Tallaght west to Citywest providing stops at Fettercairn Community Centre, Brookfield, Ardmore and Carrigmore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25515/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2005

800 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that he is discussing with the Railway Procurement Agency plans for the extension of the Luas line through Tallaght west to Citywest providing stops at Fettercairn Community Centre, Brookfield, Ardmore and Carrigmore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25515/05]

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