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Question· writtenPQ 436asked

446 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the plans for Weston Airport; his views on plans to expand activities there; the outcome of his meeting with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

446 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the plans for Weston Airport; his views on plans to expand activities there; the outcome of his meeting with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/06]

Question· writtenPQ 435asked

483 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he favours the bringing forward of proposals for phase one and phase two of the west-on-track proposals for the line from Claremorris to Ennis with regard to the rail proposals within Transport 21; and if he will release funds to Iarnród Éireann to enable them to commence the necessary works for the provision of a new railway station at Oranmore, County Galway. [26487/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

483 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he favours the bringing forward of proposals for phase one and phase two of the west-on-track proposals for the line from Claremorris to Ennis with regard to the rail proposals within Transport 21; and if he will release funds to Iarnród Éireann to enable them to commence the necessary works for the provision of a new railway station at Oranmore, County Galway. [26487/06]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

445 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to report to Government on the Iarnród Éireann business plans relating to phase 1 and phase 2 of the western rail corridor project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25590/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

445 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to report to Government on the Iarnród Éireann business plans relating to phase 1 and phase 2 of the western rail corridor project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25590/06]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

444 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to open the Dublin Transport Authority; the location of the Authority; the budget which has been allocated for its operation; if the authority will be in operation prior to the establishment of legislation setting out its powers; and if so, the authority such an office will have to direct other local authorities or transport companies in transport matters. [25589/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

444 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to open the Dublin Transport Authority; the location of the Authority; the budget which has been allocated for its operation; if the authority will be in operation prior to the establishment of legislation setting out its powers; and if so, the authority such an office will have to direct other local authorities or transport companies in transport matters. [25589/06]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

443 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements which will be put in place for staff in the Dublin Transport Office following the establishment of the Greater Dublin Transport Authority; if all staff will be transferred to the new office; and if existing contracts and employment agreements will be maintained in the transfer to the new authority. [25588/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

443 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements which will be put in place for staff in the Dublin Transport Office following the establishment of the Greater Dublin Transport Authority; if all staff will be transferred to the new office; and if existing contracts and employment agreements will be maintained in the transfer to the new authority. [25588/06]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

440 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if there are arrangements in place with National Car Test centres to check the roadworthiness of taxis formerly carried out by the Garda Carriage Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25559/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

440 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if there are arrangements in place with National Car Test centres to check the roadworthiness of taxis formerly carried out by the Garda Carriage Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25559/06]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

439 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a progress report on the use of jet skis at Lough Lene and Lough Derravaragh in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26353/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

439 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a progress report on the use of jet skis at Lough Lene and Lough Derravaragh in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26353/06]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

457 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to whether the number of penalty points awarded to a motorist is available to members of the Gardaí from the National Drivers File; the way in which this information is available to the latter; the manner in which Gardaí can access data from the National Drivers File; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25785/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

457 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to whether the number of penalty points awarded to a motorist is available to members of the Gardaí from the National Drivers File; the way in which this information is available to the latter; the manner in which Gardaí can access data from the National Drivers File; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25785/06]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

438 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the National Drivers File automatically transmits information to the Gardaí PULSE system in relation to the penalty point system; if it is not automatic, the way in which information is transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25787/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

438 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the National Drivers File automatically transmits information to the Gardaí PULSE system in relation to the penalty point system; if it is not automatic, the way in which information is transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25787/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

47 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans which are in place to ensure that a repeat of the 2005 school bus ticketing crisis will not occur in 2006; the further plans which are in place to allocate sufficient places well in advance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25986/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

47 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans which are in place to ensure that a repeat of the 2005 school bus ticketing crisis will not occur in 2006; the further plans which are in place to allocate sufficient places well in advance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25986/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are proposals to review catchment boundaries taking into account the anomalies arising in the provision of school transport and otherwise, due to boundaries which were established over 40 years ago and which take no account of new schools and changes of demographic patterns. [25506/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

240 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are proposals to review catchment boundaries taking into account the anomalies arising in the provision of school transport and otherwise, due to boundaries which were established over 40 years ago and which take no account of new schools and changes of demographic patterns. [25506/06]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the acreage of sites held by CIE in Dublin; the figures as regards the sizes of Connolly, Heuston and Pearse Stations and Busaras; the number of bus depots in Dublin; and the sizes of same. [25452/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

180 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the acreage of sites held by CIE in Dublin; the figures as regards the sizes of Connolly, Heuston and Pearse Stations and Busaras; the number of bus depots in Dublin; and the sizes of same. [25452/06]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the funding which was allocated to rural transport schemes in County Galway in each of the past five years; the corresponding number of transport routes operated in this time; the average number of passengers facilitated by these routes; and the safety and standard guidelines set out by his Department in the operation of these transport routes. [25391/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

179 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the funding which was allocated to rural transport schemes in County Galway in each of the past five years; the corresponding number of transport routes operated in this time; the average number of passengers facilitated by these routes; and the safety and standard guidelines set out by his Department in the operation of these transport routes. [25391/06]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number, location and destination of origin of, stage-carriage and rural bus services currently provided by Bus Éireann in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25389/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

177 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number, location and destination of origin of, stage-carriage and rural bus services currently provided by Bus Éireann in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25389/06]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated by his Department to local authorities in Galway to develop park and ride facilities for the city; the amount allocated for this purpose over the past five years; the number and location of park and ride facilities in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25388/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

176 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated by his Department to local authorities in Galway to develop park and ride facilities for the city; the amount allocated for this purpose over the past five years; the number and location of park and ride facilities in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25388/06]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided to date by his Department to plan, design or develop quality bus corridors in Galway city; when such facilities will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25387/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided to date by his Department to plan, design or develop quality bus corridors in Galway city; when such facilities will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25387/06]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding provided for bus corridors in 2006, particularly for those serving Dublin 15 and the Blanchardstown area; the way in which same is spent; the amount and percentage of such funding drawn down in each of the past five years;the number of bus lane kilometres in Fingal; the different QBCs and the number of pinch points for buses on each route; the percentage of each route where a bus lane exists; if he has satisfied himself in relation to the level of QBC provision in Fingal; the legislative measures he proposes to speed up bus priority measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25371/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

172 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding provided for bus corridors in 2006, particularly for those serving Dublin 15 and the Blanchardstown area; the way in which same is spent; the amount and percentage of such funding drawn down in each of the past five years;the number of bus lane kilometres in Fingal; the different QBCs and the number of pinch points for buses on each route; the percentage of each route where a bus lane exists; if he has satisfied himself in relation to the level of QBC provision in Fingal; the legislative measures he proposes to speed up bus priority measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25371/06]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the latest contacts he has had with the US Ambassador with regard to the transport of a US Marine through Shannon Airport without the correct notification to the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25156/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

114 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the latest contacts he has had with the US Ambassador with regard to the transport of a US Marine through Shannon Airport without the correct notification to the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25156/06]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

234 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which are in place to regulate the keeping of exotic animals, their living conditions and methods of transport, in particular in relation to large circus animals; if there are plans to introduce new legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25187/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

234 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures which are in place to regulate the keeping of exotic animals, their living conditions and methods of transport, in particular in relation to large circus animals; if there are plans to introduce new legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25187/06]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

182 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport the measures which will be introduced to carry out driver blood sample testing in regard to the widespread use of cocaine and other drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25296/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

182 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport the measures which will be introduced to carry out driver blood sample testing in regard to the widespread use of cocaine and other drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25296/06]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

181 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the Acts, or sections or other provisions of Acts, coming wholly or partly under the auspices of his Department, or for the commencement of which his Department is wholly or partly responsible, which are not in force and which require the future making of a commencement order; if, in each case, it is intended to make such an order; if so, when; the reason for the failure to make such an order to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25294/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

181 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the Acts, or sections or other provisions of Acts, coming wholly or partly under the auspices of his Department, or for the commencement of which his Department is wholly or partly responsible, which are not in force and which require the future making of a commencement order; if, in each case, it is intended to make such an order; if so, when; the reason for the failure to make such an order to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25294/06]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

180 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the studies planned in regard to a possible link between metro north and west and the Dart line at Howth Junction, Kilbarrack or Baldoyle; and the way in which such studies are to be carried out. [25293/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

180 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the studies planned in regard to a possible link between metro north and west and the Dart line at Howth Junction, Kilbarrack or Baldoyle; and the way in which such studies are to be carried out. [25293/06]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

177 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his intention for the use of the €2.3 million subvention, which the Railway Procurement Agency, the developers of the LUAS, say they do not need in view of the profit of €0.2 million in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25074/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

177 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his intention for the use of the €2.3 million subvention, which the Railway Procurement Agency, the developers of the LUAS, say they do not need in view of the profit of €0.2 million in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25074/06]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

176 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport when he will be issuing the guidelines that is, standard and type of belt, for the introduction of seat belts on private school buses; the reason for the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25297/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

176 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport when he will be issuing the guidelines that is, standard and type of belt, for the introduction of seat belts on private school buses; the reason for the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25297/06]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

175 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if Ireland has signed the European Charter of Pedestrian Rights; the means he foresees for its implementation; the progress in drawing up guidelines for its implementation that can form parts of development plans; the budget he allocates annually by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25282/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

175 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if Ireland has signed the European Charter of Pedestrian Rights; the means he foresees for its implementation; the progress in drawing up guidelines for its implementation that can form parts of development plans; the budget he allocates annually by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25282/06]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

357 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25041/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

357 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25041/06]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the journey time for Dublin Bus from Blanchardstown shopping centre is exceeding 85 minutes for a nine mile journey; his plans, short, medium or long-term which can reduce the time of this journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25036/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the journey time for Dublin Bus from Blanchardstown shopping centre is exceeding 85 minutes for a nine mile journey; his plans, short, medium or long-term which can reduce the time of this journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25036/06]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

355 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the letters which were issued to former Aer Lingus employees in connection with the transfer to TEAM Aer Lingus and subsequent sale to FLS with regard to their terms of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25035/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

355 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the letters which were issued to former Aer Lingus employees in connection with the transfer to TEAM Aer Lingus and subsequent sale to FLS with regard to their terms of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25035/06]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

354 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the contents of the heads of agreement and the letters of comfort issued to Aer Lingus staff involved in the transfer to TEAM Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25034/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

354 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the contents of the heads of agreement and the letters of comfort issued to Aer Lingus staff involved in the transfer to TEAM Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25034/06]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

353 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability by his Department; if the 3 per cent target be surpassed or is his Department restricted to this percentage; the percentage of people with a disability employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24824/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

353 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability by his Department; if the 3 per cent target be surpassed or is his Department restricted to this percentage; the percentage of people with a disability employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24824/06]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

352 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, before further public money is spent on the provision of cycle paths, he will request that the review promised in 2002 of the existing guidance available from the DTO on the best practice in the design and construction of new cycle paths and road schemes be published and made available to all local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24732/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

352 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, before further public money is spent on the provision of cycle paths, he will request that the review promised in 2002 of the existing guidance available from the DTO on the best practice in the design and construction of new cycle paths and road schemes be published and made available to all local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24732/06]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

351 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the details of subsidies received by State public transport providers, specifically Irish Rail, Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and the RPA in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; the average cost per journey resulting from these subsidies in each of the years stated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24693/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

351 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the details of subsidies received by State public transport providers, specifically Irish Rail, Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and the RPA in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; the average cost per journey resulting from these subsidies in each of the years stated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24693/06]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

350 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the number of persons waiting for a driving test at each test centre nationally; the average and longest waiting time at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24692/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

350 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the number of persons waiting for a driving test at each test centre nationally; the average and longest waiting time at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24692/06]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

349 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the renegotiation of the bilateral agreement between Ireland and the US on transatlantic air traffic; the plans in place to support the Shannon region should the negotiations result in a reduced commitment to flights in and out of Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24565/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

349 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the renegotiation of the bilateral agreement between Ireland and the US on transatlantic air traffic; the plans in place to support the Shannon region should the negotiations result in a reduced commitment to flights in and out of Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24565/06]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

348 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow limousine mourning cars to drive in bus lanes when engaged in official duties without the funeral cortege; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24540/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

348 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow limousine mourning cars to drive in bus lanes when engaged in official duties without the funeral cortege; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24540/06]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

347 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on the delivery of quality bus corridors in the greater Dublin area since their inception; the breakdown of allocations to QBCs each year to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24510/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

347 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on the delivery of quality bus corridors in the greater Dublin area since their inception; the breakdown of allocations to QBCs each year to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24510/06]

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