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Question· writtenPQ 1671asked

1671. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any supports available for a private enterprise that wishes to establish a sports/tourism facility for commercial purposes, which will have a beneficial impact as a tourist attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38079/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1671. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any supports available for a private enterprise that wishes to establish a sports/tourism facility for commercial purposes, which will have a beneficial impact as a tourist attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38079/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1670asked

1670. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the requirement to have new signs placed on motorways at 0.5km intervals detailing the route number, direction and distances travelled; the number of signs which have been erected on each of the motorways and national routes in question; the total cost of the installation; if a tendering process was entered into; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1670. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the requirement to have new signs placed on motorways at 0.5km intervals detailing the route number, direction and distances travelled; the number of signs which have been erected on each of the motorways and national routes in question; the total cost of the installation; if a tendering process was entered into; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1669asked

1669. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Bus Éireann publishes a profit and loss account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37997/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1669. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Bus Éireann publishes a profit and loss account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37997/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1668asked

1668. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will bring the case of Listry Bridge on the R563, Killarney to Dingle Road, County Kerry, to the attention of the Road Safety Authority in view of concerns expressed (details supplied) about possible collisions at the bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37984/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1668. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will bring the case of Listry Bridge on the R563, Killarney to Dingle Road, County Kerry, to the attention of the Road Safety Authority in view of concerns expressed (details supplied) about possible collisions at the bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37984/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1667asked

1667. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will call in the national speed limit review group with a view to progressing changes to speed limits on roads around the country; if he appreciates that there are extremely dangerous situations in existence all over the country because of inappropriate speed limits and that there needs to be action taken to ensure that local authorities implement changes as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37979/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1667. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will call in the national speed limit review group with a view to progressing changes to speed limits on roads around the country; if he appreciates that there are extremely dangerous situations in existence all over the country because of inappropriate speed limits and that there needs to be action taken to ensure that local authorities implement changes as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37979/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1666asked

1666. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how improved road access to Kerry from Limerick via Adare and from Cork via Macroom can be progressed as quickly as possible; the plans to improve these two access corridors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37974/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1666. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how improved road access to Kerry from Limerick via Adare and from Cork via Macroom can be progressed as quickly as possible; the plans to improve these two access corridors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37974/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1665asked

1665. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on efforts to bring the Rugby World Cup to Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37972/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1665. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on efforts to bring the Rugby World Cup to Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37972/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1664asked

1664. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail by name, location and cost the number of capital projects funded by his Department for each of the past five years to date in tabular form in an area (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37968/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1664. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail by name, location and cost the number of capital projects funded by his Department for each of the past five years to date in tabular form in an area (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37968/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1663asked

1663. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an application has been made to his Department to commence work on the greenway from Glenbeigh to Renard greenway old railway line in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37915/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1663. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an application has been made to his Department to commence work on the greenway from Glenbeigh to Renard greenway old railway line in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37915/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1662asked

1662. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the review of speed limits nationally; the date on which new guidelines on road signage and speed limits will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37913/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1662. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the review of speed limits nationally; the date on which new guidelines on road signage and speed limits will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37913/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1661asked

1661. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on progress being made by his Department to carry out policy reviews of drug driving legislation and speed limits under the road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37905/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1661. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on progress being made by his Department to carry out policy reviews of drug driving legislation and speed limits under the road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37905/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1660asked

1660. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any change or changes to condition 7 of the aircraft licence 2003 at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin; and, if so, what is the current reference field length, wingspan and approach speed permitted and, if required, is this information available under the Freedom of Information Acts. [37879/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1660. Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any change or changes to condition 7 of the aircraft licence 2003 at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin; and, if so, what is the current reference field length, wingspan and approach speed permitted and, if required, is this information available under the Freedom of Information Acts. [37879/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1659asked

1659. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding air traffic control service levels at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37871/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1659. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding air traffic control service levels at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37871/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1658asked

1658. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the terms of reference for the Ireland West Airport Knock study group; the membership of the group and the method of selection of same; the number of meetings held to date of the group; the discussions and or engagements he or any senior official has had with the group since its inception; when a final report is expected from the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37823/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1658. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the terms of reference for the Ireland West Airport Knock study group; the membership of the group and the method of selection of same; the number of meetings held to date of the group; the discussions and or engagements he or any senior official has had with the group since its inception; when a final report is expected from the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37823/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1657asked

1657. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the number of radio officers employed in the rescue co-ordination stations at present and the number that were employed in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [37766/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1657. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the number of radio officers employed in the rescue co-ordination stations at present and the number that were employed in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [37766/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1656asked

1656. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 287 of 17 July 2013, the steps that have been taken to fill the two outstanding vacancies among radio officers within the Coast Guard Service; if candidates have been identified; if they have been given start dates; if they are now in position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37765/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1656. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 287 of 17 July 2013, the steps that have been taken to fill the two outstanding vacancies among radio officers within the Coast Guard Service; if candidates have been identified; if they have been given start dates; if they are now in position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37765/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1655asked

1655. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 283 of 17 July 2013, if he has had any discussions or contacts with the RNLI in relation to the requirement for a D Class boat for the Clogherhead, County Louth area; the outcome of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37764/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1655. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 283 of 17 July 2013, if he has had any discussions or contacts with the RNLI in relation to the requirement for a D Class boat for the Clogherhead, County Louth area; the outcome of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37764/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1654asked

1654. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an assurance that in the reform of rural transport over the coming months any revised plan for County Kerry will ensure and guarantee that all existing routes that cater for the rural population of County Kerry will be maintained and enhanced as is, since the commencement of this service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37757/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1654. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an assurance that in the reform of rural transport over the coming months any revised plan for County Kerry will ensure and guarantee that all existing routes that cater for the rural population of County Kerry will be maintained and enhanced as is, since the commencement of this service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37757/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1653asked

1653. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding haulage companies from Germany, Holland, Scotland and Northern Ireland flouting European cabotage legislation which bans foreign hauliers from doing more that three journeys in a country before leaving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37743/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1653. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding haulage companies from Germany, Holland, Scotland and Northern Ireland flouting European cabotage legislation which bans foreign hauliers from doing more that three journeys in a country before leaving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37743/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1652asked

1652. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will indicate if the Dublin Port Company has decided not to fill in the 52 acres of Dublin Bay. [37734/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1652. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will indicate if the Dublin Port Company has decided not to fill in the 52 acres of Dublin Bay. [37734/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1651asked

1651. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views from the perspective of the impact on domestic tourism on the fact that pupils at primary and post primary level are now returning to school during the last week of August effectively shutting down the domestic tourism sector for the final week of August; if he has raised the issue with the Department of Education and Skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37706/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1651. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views from the perspective of the impact on domestic tourism on the fact that pupils at primary and post primary level are now returning to school during the last week of August effectively shutting down the domestic tourism sector for the final week of August; if he has raised the issue with the Department of Education and Skills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37706/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1650asked

1650. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on any arrangements between Ireland and Quebec, Canada regarding driving licences; if he will detail the current arrangement between the two; if he will detail any proposed changes in arrangement between the two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37701/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1650. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on any arrangements between Ireland and Quebec, Canada regarding driving licences; if he will detail the current arrangement between the two; if he will detail any proposed changes in arrangement between the two; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37701/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1649asked

1649. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport who is responsible for ensuring that the weighing scales at Dublin Airport are accurate; the number of times they are checked to ensure this accuracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37684/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1649. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport who is responsible for ensuring that the weighing scales at Dublin Airport are accurate; the number of times they are checked to ensure this accuracy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37684/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1648asked

1648. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has prepared costings on the amount needed to reopen the Navan, County Meath, to Drogheda, County Louth, rail line for commuters, alongside its current use for Tara Mines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37658/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1648. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has prepared costings on the amount needed to reopen the Navan, County Meath, to Drogheda, County Louth, rail line for commuters, alongside its current use for Tara Mines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37658/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1647asked

1647. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding negotiations with provincial Canadian authorities to make it easier for Irish citizens living abroad to have their driving licences recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37588/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1647. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding negotiations with provincial Canadian authorities to make it easier for Irish citizens living abroad to have their driving licences recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37588/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1646asked

1646. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a ship (details supplied) that ran aground off the Dublin and Wicklow coastline in August 2013 posed a threat to the coastline in terms of pollution; if the sandbanks near the Kisk Bank will pose a threat to other shipping movement in the area in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37552/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1646. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a ship (details supplied) that ran aground off the Dublin and Wicklow coastline in August 2013 posed a threat to the coastline in terms of pollution; if the sandbanks near the Kisk Bank will pose a threat to other shipping movement in the area in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37552/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1645asked

1645. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether Busáras, the central bus and coach station in the capital, should be opened up to private sector operators to create more competition in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37547/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1645. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether Busáras, the central bus and coach station in the capital, should be opened up to private sector operators to create more competition in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37547/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1644asked

1644. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request all providers of public transport, mainly Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, through his Department and the National Transport Authority, to have the correct spelling of Kilpedder, County Wicklow, used on all their signs, websites, timetables and Internet applications, as opposed to the incorrect spelling of Kilpeddar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37540/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1644. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request all providers of public transport, mainly Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, through his Department and the National Transport Authority, to have the correct spelling of Kilpedder, County Wicklow, used on all their signs, websites, timetables and Internet applications, as opposed to the incorrect spelling of Kilpeddar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37540/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1643asked

1643. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the bodies, boards or committees under the remit of his Department where it is anticipated there will be a vacancy within the next six months to be filled by ministerial appointment; if so, if the anticipated vacancy relates to the chairperson or an ordinary member or members, specifying the number of anticipated vacancies in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37530/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1643. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the bodies, boards or committees under the remit of his Department where it is anticipated there will be a vacancy within the next six months to be filled by ministerial appointment; if so, if the anticipated vacancy relates to the chairperson or an ordinary member or members, specifying the number of anticipated vacancies in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37530/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1642asked

1642. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the boards, bodies or committees under the remit of his Department where there is currently a vacancy to be filled by ministerial appointment; if so, if the vacancy relates to the chairperson or an ordinary member or members, specifying the number of vacancies in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37515/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1642. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the boards, bodies or committees under the remit of his Department where there is currently a vacancy to be filled by ministerial appointment; if so, if the vacancy relates to the chairperson or an ordinary member or members, specifying the number of vacancies in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37515/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1641asked

1641. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all bodies, boards or committees under the remit of his Department to which ministerial appointments are made; the statutory provision providing for the making of such appointments in each case; the annual allowances or other payments made to the chairperson; the annual allowance or other payment made to an ordinary member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37500/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1641. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all bodies, boards or committees under the remit of his Department to which ministerial appointments are made; the statutory provision providing for the making of such appointments in each case; the annual allowances or other payments made to the chairperson; the annual allowance or other payment made to an ordinary member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37500/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1640asked

1640. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total cost of all media advertising to his Department for each of the past five years; the efforts his Department is making to ensure that local media, both print and radio, are being supported as well as national media by his Department's budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37485/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1640. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total cost of all media advertising to his Department for each of the past five years; the efforts his Department is making to ensure that local media, both print and radio, are being supported as well as national media by his Department's budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37485/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1639asked

1639. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the deficit in the Dublin Airport Authority pension scheme; if he understands this scheme to be a defined contribution scheme or the defined benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37446/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1639. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the deficit in the Dublin Airport Authority pension scheme; if he understands this scheme to be a defined contribution scheme or the defined benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37446/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1638asked

1638. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the deficit in the Córas Iompair Éireann pension scheme; if he understands this scheme to be a defined contribution scheme or the defined benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37445/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1638. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the deficit in the Córas Iompair Éireann pension scheme; if he understands this scheme to be a defined contribution scheme or the defined benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37445/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1637asked

1637. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the deficit in the Irish Aviation Authority pension scheme; if he understands this scheme to be a defined contribution scheme or a defined benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37443/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1637. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the deficit in the Irish Aviation Authority pension scheme; if he understands this scheme to be a defined contribution scheme or a defined benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37443/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1636asked

1636. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the parameters of the discussions held with ministerial colleagues at the informal meeting of Ministers for Transport in Vilnius, Lithuania from 15 to 16 September 2013; if he will detail any agreements reached; if he will provide an update on matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37419/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1636. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the parameters of the discussions held with ministerial colleagues at the informal meeting of Ministers for Transport in Vilnius, Lithuania from 15 to 16 September 2013; if he will detail any agreements reached; if he will provide an update on matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37419/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1635asked

1635. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of engagements that the Minister of State with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport had on his August 2013 visit to the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37404/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1635. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of engagements that the Minister of State with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport had on his August 2013 visit to the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37404/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1634asked

1634. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the introduction of the new public services card may be integrated into the existing Leap card technology on public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37391/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1634. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the introduction of the new public services card may be integrated into the existing Leap card technology on public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37391/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1633asked

1633. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the provision of an additional runway at Dublin Airport; the amount that has been allocated by his Department for the runways to date over the past number of years; if he will provide a breakdown on the way this money was spent; if he has been provided with a timeline for the next phases of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37386/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1633. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the provision of an additional runway at Dublin Airport; the amount that has been allocated by his Department for the runways to date over the past number of years; if he will provide a breakdown on the way this money was spent; if he has been provided with a timeline for the next phases of development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37386/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1632asked

1632. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown on a year-by-year basis of the number of call-outs of each of the coast guard units that serve the County Wicklow coastline from 2005 to present; the average coast guard call out time for emergencies which occur along the Wicklow coast; the length of shoreline and nautical miles which are covered by each of the coast guard units covering County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1632. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown on a year-by-year basis of the number of call-outs of each of the coast guard units that serve the County Wicklow coastline from 2005 to present; the average coast guard call out time for emergencies which occur along the Wicklow coast; the length of shoreline and nautical miles which are covered by each of the coast guard units covering County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1631asked

1631. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effects on the Irish aviation market if the merger of American Airlines and US Airways goes ahead in the United States; if he believes that current competition law and or an anti-trust case taken against the merger in the United States, creating the world's largest airline, would have been beneficial for Irish consumers or would have had a negative impact, given that both airlines currently operate routes from Irish airports; if his attention has been drawn to a European Commission decision regarding this proposed merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37367/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1631. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effects on the Irish aviation market if the merger of American Airlines and US Airways goes ahead in the United States; if he believes that current competition law and or an anti-trust case taken against the merger in the United States, creating the world's largest airline, would have been beneficial for Irish consumers or would have had a negative impact, given that both airlines currently operate routes from Irish airports; if his attention has been drawn to a European Commission decision regarding this proposed merger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37367/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1630asked

1630. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the employment terms of all the different categories of employees within Dublin Bus; the grades and salaries within the organisation, including all overtime, expenses, allowances and other related items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37365/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1630. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the employment terms of all the different categories of employees within Dublin Bus; the grades and salaries within the organisation, including all overtime, expenses, allowances and other related items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37365/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1629asked

1629. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process that will be used to appoint a new chief executive officer of the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37348/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1629. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process that will be used to appoint a new chief executive officer of the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37348/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1628asked

1628. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide costings for the National Transport Authority's Draft Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018 for the Greater Dublin Area; if he will provide a breakdown of the costings of each scheme and project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37345/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1628. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide costings for the National Transport Authority's Draft Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018 for the Greater Dublin Area; if he will provide a breakdown of the costings of each scheme and project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37345/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1627asked

1627. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an approach has been made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration regarding the Irish Coast Guard regarding search and rescue requirements in Irish coastal waters when the US resumes manned space missions in the future in view of the fact that their abort area for future missions is within 400 km of the coast of Ireland, within the range of the modern Sikorsky helicopter in the fleet; if any such co-operation would require additional costs and resources for the Irish Coast Guard; if the US would be financially contributing towards search and rescue requirements, should be they be needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37341/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1627. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an approach has been made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration regarding the Irish Coast Guard regarding search and rescue requirements in Irish coastal waters when the US resumes manned space missions in the future in view of the fact that their abort area for future missions is within 400 km of the coast of Ireland, within the range of the modern Sikorsky helicopter in the fleet; if any such co-operation would require additional costs and resources for the Irish Coast Guard; if the US would be financially contributing towards search and rescue requirements, should be they be needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37341/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1626asked

1626. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the parameters of the discussions held to date between his Department, the Road Safety Authority and the Garda regarding wearable glasses with technological advancements and smart technology for persons driving on Irish roads; if he will confirm that a full assessment will be taken before any such action is taken on their usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37340/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1626. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the parameters of the discussions held to date between his Department, the Road Safety Authority and the Garda regarding wearable glasses with technological advancements and smart technology for persons driving on Irish roads; if he will confirm that a full assessment will be taken before any such action is taken on their usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37340/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1625asked

1625. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements that have been put in place for diversionary and unscheduled landings of Airbus A380 aircraft in Irish airports, in view of Ireland's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean; if he will provide a list of airports here that the A380 is capable of landing at and taking off from, in view of its size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37339/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1625. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements that have been put in place for diversionary and unscheduled landings of Airbus A380 aircraft in Irish airports, in view of Ireland's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean; if he will provide a list of airports here that the A380 is capable of landing at and taking off from, in view of its size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37339/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1624asked

1624. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when current contracts for routes that Dublin Bus operates will be coming to an end; if he is satisfied that commuters and regional areas in the commuter belt and greater Dublin area will benefit as a result of the tendering out of particular routes and public service obligation routes when the current Dublin Bus contract expires; his views on whether current monopoly of contracts held by Dublin Bus at present is good for public transport users; if the next tendering phase will result in a transparent decision making process; the ramifications for particular routes (details supplied) in Dublin as a result of the competition in public transport in the bus market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37337/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1624. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when current contracts for routes that Dublin Bus operates will be coming to an end; if he is satisfied that commuters and regional areas in the commuter belt and greater Dublin area will benefit as a result of the tendering out of particular routes and public service obligation routes when the current Dublin Bus contract expires; his views on whether current monopoly of contracts held by Dublin Bus at present is good for public transport users; if the next tendering phase will result in a transparent decision making process; the ramifications for particular routes (details supplied) in Dublin as a result of the competition in public transport in the bus market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37337/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1623asked

1623. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has ever set out a policy for gravestones or memorials to be located on roadsides here; the guidance given to local authorities for getting permission to put these memorials on the different categories of roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37335/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1623. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has ever set out a policy for gravestones or memorials to be located on roadsides here; the guidance given to local authorities for getting permission to put these memorials on the different categories of roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37335/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1622asked

1622. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be provided to carry out remedial works at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37330/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2013

1622. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be provided to carry out remedial works at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37330/13]

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