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Question· writtenPQ 150asked

149 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the figures relating to subsidies for the project until at least 2007 in view of the fact that his Department described the prospect of a subsidy for the Luas in 2004 as a doomsday scenario; if the progress made with the Luas has not reached expectations; his views on the financial performance of the Luas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21859/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

149 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the figures relating to subsidies for the project until at least 2007 in view of the fact that his Department described the prospect of a subsidy for the Luas in 2004 as a doomsday scenario; if the progress made with the Luas has not reached expectations; his views on the financial performance of the Luas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21859/05]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

147 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number, title and purpose of the EU directives not yet incorporated into law relating to his Department’s work; and when it is envisaged that these outstanding directives will be incorporated into Irish law in each case. [21770/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

147 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number, title and purpose of the EU directives not yet incorporated into law relating to his Department’s work; and when it is envisaged that these outstanding directives will be incorporated into Irish law in each case. [21770/05]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

145 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the statutory basis for speed limits at roadworks; the body that approves them; the criteria used to establish the limit that applies; and the process through which they are approved. [21757/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

145 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the statutory basis for speed limits at roadworks; the body that approves them; the criteria used to establish the limit that applies; and the process through which they are approved. [21757/05]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

144 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the individual contracts awarded to airline companies to provide scheduled air services on the six public service obligation regional air routes; the level of subsidy per passenger which applies to each of these six air routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21706/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

144 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the individual contracts awarded to airline companies to provide scheduled air services on the six public service obligation regional air routes; the level of subsidy per passenger which applies to each of these six air routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21706/05]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

143 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on creating cycling lanes since 1997; the number of kilometres converted to cycle lanes since 1997; the number of cyclists in the Dublin region who cycle to work or school; if he will consider a re-evaluation of the cycle lane building programme; his views on the fact that the programme represents value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21705/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

143 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on creating cycling lanes since 1997; the number of kilometres converted to cycle lanes since 1997; the number of cyclists in the Dublin region who cycle to work or school; if he will consider a re-evaluation of the cycle lane building programme; his views on the fact that the programme represents value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21705/05]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

142 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views toward the policy of bus lane construction; his concerns regarding bus lanes which are currently unutilised or under utilised; if he remains committed to the development of bus lanes; if the bus lane projects will be developed in 2005; the location and cost of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21704/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

142 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views toward the policy of bus lane construction; his concerns regarding bus lanes which are currently unutilised or under utilised; if he remains committed to the development of bus lanes; if the bus lane projects will be developed in 2005; the location and cost of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21704/05]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

141 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans to extend the Luas line beyond the Square in Tallaght through the Tallaght west estates to Citywest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21679/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

141 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans to extend the Luas line beyond the Square in Tallaght through the Tallaght west estates to Citywest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21679/05]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

140 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider increasing the fine of €19 to €100 for persons parking in reserved disabled drivers slots which is an ongoing problem throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21676/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

140 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider increasing the fine of €19 to €100 for persons parking in reserved disabled drivers slots which is an ongoing problem throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21676/05]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

138 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider recognising driving licences issued in the United States held by Irish citizens returning to live in this State and who are currently required to pass the driving test. [21649/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2005

138 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider recognising driving licences issued in the United States held by Irish citizens returning to live in this State and who are currently required to pass the driving test. [21649/05]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

261 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if the charges for school transport will be waived for persons, details supplied, in County Leitrim; if a decision will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21386/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

261 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if the charges for school transport will be waived for persons, details supplied, in County Leitrim; if a decision will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21386/05]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

225 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of reports which have been published in his Department since June 1997; the name of each report; the estimated cost of each report; the date of publication of each; the length of time it took to prepare each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

225 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of reports which have been published in his Department since June 1997; the name of each report; the estimated cost of each report; the date of publication of each; the length of time it took to prepare each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/05]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for a metro; the areas most likely to be served by such a service, having particular regard to the commuter towns throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21545/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for a metro; the areas most likely to be served by such a service, having particular regard to the commuter towns throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21545/05]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

220 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the driving test centre is closed in Killarney, County Kerry; the steps he intends to take to ensure that alternative accommodation is found immediately for this centre to re-open in its entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21540/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

220 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the driving test centre is closed in Killarney, County Kerry; the steps he intends to take to ensure that alternative accommodation is found immediately for this centre to re-open in its entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21540/05]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

219 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has requested the Dublin Airport Authority to increase freight handling capacity at Dublin Airport; if he is satisfied that either existing or planned capacity can handle anticipated growth rates in cargo carrying, in particular the anticipated growth in trade with Asia. [21539/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

219 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has requested the Dublin Airport Authority to increase freight handling capacity at Dublin Airport; if he is satisfied that either existing or planned capacity can handle anticipated growth rates in cargo carrying, in particular the anticipated growth in trade with Asia. [21539/05]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

213 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is intended that HGVs from the south, south-west and west will converge on the port tunnel; if it is expected to alleviate traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21523/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

213 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is intended that HGVs from the south, south-west and west will converge on the port tunnel; if it is expected to alleviate traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21523/05]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

212 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of commuters currently availing of public transport on a daily basis at present; the number using such facilities ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

212 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of commuters currently availing of public transport on a daily basis at present; the number using such facilities ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/05]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated number of cars used on a daily basis by commuters ten years ago; the number of commuters currently using cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21521/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated number of cars used on a daily basis by commuters ten years ago; the number of commuters currently using cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21521/05]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

207 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that full health and safety requirements prevail on all public transport with particular reference to commuter buses and trains; his proposals to fully enhance such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

207 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that full health and safety requirements prevail on all public transport with particular reference to commuter buses and trains; his proposals to fully enhance such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/05]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

206 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received any communication from Bus Éireann or Bus Átha Cliath with a view to providing a feeder bus service to the various commuter rail stations in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21516/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

206 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received any communication from Bus Éireann or Bus Átha Cliath with a view to providing a feeder bus service to the various commuter rail stations in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21516/05]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

210 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to encourage the greater use of public transport with particular reference to the rail services for commuters using the rail stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Hazelhatch, Newbridge and Kildare; the extent to which daily use can be increased and by what means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21520/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

210 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to encourage the greater use of public transport with particular reference to the rail services for commuters using the rail stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Hazelhatch, Newbridge and Kildare; the extent to which daily use can be increased and by what means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21520/05]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

209 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to increase the daily commuter capacity at the various rail stations throughout County Kildare on an individual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21519/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

209 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he intends to increase the daily commuter capacity at the various rail stations throughout County Kildare on an individual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21519/05]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

208 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to be in a position to announce the higher utilisation of the rail service serving County Kildare with particular reference to encourage greater use in the rail service thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21518/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

208 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to be in a position to announce the higher utilisation of the rail service serving County Kildare with particular reference to encourage greater use in the rail service thereby alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21518/05]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

204 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received any submissions from interested parties with a view to encouraging the use of rail and bus transport in view of the chaotic traffic situation with particular reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21514/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

204 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received any submissions from interested parties with a view to encouraging the use of rail and bus transport in view of the chaotic traffic situation with particular reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21514/05]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

218 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which cover the operation of car transporters, the accidents data relating to such vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to public concerns regarding the safety of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

218 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which cover the operation of car transporters, the accidents data relating to such vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to public concerns regarding the safety of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/05]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

199 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which cover the operation of car transporters; the accident data relating to such vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to public concerns regarding the safety of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

199 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which cover the operation of car transporters; the accident data relating to such vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to public concerns regarding the safety of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/05]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

198 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the situation that exists for motorists using the N32, particularly at peak periods, when traffic is backed up to the Malahide Road while they are charged €1.80 each way in toll charges; the action being taken to resolve this situation. [21384/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

198 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the situation that exists for motorists using the N32, particularly at peak periods, when traffic is backed up to the Malahide Road while they are charged €1.80 each way in toll charges; the action being taken to resolve this situation. [21384/05]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

197 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the legislation under which Dublin City Council will be able to ban heavy goods vehicles from inside the canal zones except for access once the tunnel is open with specific procedures for issuing permits. [21381/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

197 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the legislation under which Dublin City Council will be able to ban heavy goods vehicles from inside the canal zones except for access once the tunnel is open with specific procedures for issuing permits. [21381/05]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

195 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the details of current driving test waiting times, by centre, for the latest date for which figures are available; the number of applicants waiting for their driving test for each driving test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21249/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

195 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the details of current driving test waiting times, by centre, for the latest date for which figures are available; the number of applicants waiting for their driving test for each driving test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21249/05]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

194 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his proposal for a Dublin transport authority and the timescale proposed for its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21562/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

194 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his proposal for a Dublin transport authority and the timescale proposed for its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21562/05]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

116 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the identity of the members of the National Roads Authority; when they took up their positions; who appointed them; what is the function of the board; the number of times they meet; the selection criteria used in the allocation of funding; the input he has into their policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21199/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

116 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the identity of the members of the National Roads Authority; when they took up their positions; who appointed them; what is the function of the board; the number of times they meet; the selection criteria used in the allocation of funding; the input he has into their policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21199/05]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

115 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the details of the development of Kent Station in Cork and the development of a new Bus Éireann station at Horgan’s Quay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21203/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

115 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the details of the development of Kent Station in Cork and the development of a new Bus Éireann station at Horgan’s Quay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21203/05]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

114 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the reported value for money audit of cycle lanes in Dublin; the person who is carrying out the audit; the level of funding awarded to provide bus lanes in each of the past five years; the number of kilometres this has provided in each case and the locations ; his plans for future funding of cycle lanes in Dublin and the rest of the country. [21206/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

114 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the reported value for money audit of cycle lanes in Dublin; the person who is carrying out the audit; the level of funding awarded to provide bus lanes in each of the past five years; the number of kilometres this has provided in each case and the locations ; his plans for future funding of cycle lanes in Dublin and the rest of the country. [21206/05]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

112 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the length of time the issue of mutual recognition of penalty points system in Ireland and the UK has been under consideration by the British Irish Council; if a resolution is expected soon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21234/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

112 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the length of time the issue of mutual recognition of penalty points system in Ireland and the UK has been under consideration by the British Irish Council; if a resolution is expected soon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21234/05]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

111 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport if the Railway Procurement Agency has carried out a review of the Luas projects with a view to analysing all aspects of the two lines completed in 2004; if not, when this promised review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21179/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

111 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport if the Railway Procurement Agency has carried out a review of the Luas projects with a view to analysing all aspects of the two lines completed in 2004; if not, when this promised review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21179/05]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

108 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport his views on the EU initiative of introducing an aviation tax on all EU flights to fund development in third world countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

108 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport his views on the EU initiative of introducing an aviation tax on all EU flights to fund development in third world countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/05]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport when European Council Regulation (EC) 261/2004 will come into practical effect; the reason no Irish body was appointed by the February 2005 deadline; the position for persons who would have been entitled to redress under the terms of the directive had Ireland complied by that deadline; the date the Commission for Aviation Regulation assumed its position as the complaints body; the reason, as of 15 June 2005, there is no information on contact details for complaints procedures on the Commission for Aviation Regulation website; if there is a specific telephone number passengers should contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21235/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

106 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport when European Council Regulation (EC) 261/2004 will come into practical effect; the reason no Irish body was appointed by the February 2005 deadline; the position for persons who would have been entitled to redress under the terms of the directive had Ireland complied by that deadline; the date the Commission for Aviation Regulation assumed its position as the complaints body; the reason, as of 15 June 2005, there is no information on contact details for complaints procedures on the Commission for Aviation Regulation website; if there is a specific telephone number passengers should contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21235/05]

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