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Question· writtenPQ 343asked

357 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when his Department commissioned the new study into the Dublin Bus market; the terms of reference for this study; when he hopes to be in possession of the study; if the review of the 1932 Act is dependent on the outcome of the study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14613/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

357 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when his Department commissioned the new study into the Dublin Bus market; the terms of reference for this study; when he hopes to be in possession of the study; if the review of the 1932 Act is dependent on the outcome of the study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14613/04]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the agreements that have been made between the Luas and Dublin Bus operators to ensure Dublin Bus feeder services to Luas; and the ticketing arrangements that will be available to passengers. [14583/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the agreements that have been made between the Luas and Dublin Bus operators to ensure Dublin Bus feeder services to Luas; and the ticketing arrangements that will be available to passengers. [14583/04]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

354 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 420 of 30 March 2004, if he will report on the eligibility of persons with free travel passes to use their passes on Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14406/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

354 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 420 of 30 March 2004, if he will report on the eligibility of persons with free travel passes to use their passes on Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14406/04]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

353 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points one receives if they do not carry their driving licence; the number of points allocated under this heading to date; his views on whether such an offence necessitates such a penalty; the plans he has to amend the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14313/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

353 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points one receives if they do not carry their driving licence; the number of points allocated under this heading to date; his views on whether such an offence necessitates such a penalty; the plans he has to amend the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14313/04]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

352 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the penalty points system; the range of offences for which penalty points are imposed; the level of implementation of the scheme; if he has satisfied himself that it is being implemented effectively; if it is proposed to coalesce the penalty points systems in the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14238/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

352 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the penalty points system; the range of offences for which penalty points are imposed; the level of implementation of the scheme; if he has satisfied himself that it is being implemented effectively; if it is proposed to coalesce the penalty points systems in the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14238/04]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

350 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of air bus vehicles that are adapted for persons with disabilities; and if inspections are carried out to ensure that the amount of time bus drivers spend driving is in line with legislation. [14117/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

350 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of air bus vehicles that are adapted for persons with disabilities; and if inspections are carried out to ensure that the amount of time bus drivers spend driving is in line with legislation. [14117/04]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

285 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a motorised transport grant will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of their medical circumstances and the urgency of the case. [14092/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

285 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a motorised transport grant will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of their medical circumstances and the urgency of the case. [14092/04]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

192 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to supervision being provided on a school bus for special needs children (details supplied) in County Galway travelling to St Joseph’s special school, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14320/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

192 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to supervision being provided on a school bus for special needs children (details supplied) in County Galway travelling to St Joseph’s special school, Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14320/04]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

191 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary, post-primary and special needs pupils availing of the school transport service in each year from and including 1996/97 to date for each group; the cost of the service in each year; the parental contribution in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14319/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

191 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary, post-primary and special needs pupils availing of the school transport service in each year from and including 1996/97 to date for each group; the cost of the service in each year; the parental contribution in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14319/04]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

174 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport was not provided for persons attending Urlingford national school even though it was promised to families after Clomantagh and Graine schools closed (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14126/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

174 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport was not provided for persons attending Urlingford national school even though it was promised to families after Clomantagh and Graine schools closed (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14126/04]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

108 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to introduce school transport charges for pupils attending primary schools; his plans to increase the charges already levied on post-primary pupils; the charges he is planning to introduce; if there will be a cap on the charges; the persons who will have to pay the charges and those who will be exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14349/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

108 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to introduce school transport charges for pupils attending primary schools; his plans to increase the charges already levied on post-primary pupils; the charges he is planning to introduce; if there will be a cap on the charges; the persons who will have to pay the charges and those who will be exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14349/04]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

43 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the numbers using school transport for each year since 1997; the amount spent on the school transport system since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14271/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

43 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the numbers using school transport for each year since 1997; the amount spent on the school transport system since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14271/04]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the 11 month waiting period for a driving test in Killarney, County Kerry; and how he proposes to deal with the backlog. [13984/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2004

157 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the 11 month waiting period for a driving test in Killarney, County Kerry; and how he proposes to deal with the backlog. [13984/04]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if applications were made for an operating licence for a Newry, Dundalk, Dublin bus route in 2003; the number of applications that were made for the route; when his Department received applications; and the details of applicants. [13980/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2004

156 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if applications were made for an operating licence for a Newry, Dundalk, Dublin bus route in 2003; the number of applications that were made for the route; when his Department received applications; and the details of applicants. [13980/04]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received by his Department in respect of new bus routes in the greater Dublin area; the areas they apply to; when his Department first reviewed each application; and the reason he has failed to make a decision on them. [13943/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2004

155 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received by his Department in respect of new bus routes in the greater Dublin area; the areas they apply to; when his Department first reviewed each application; and the reason he has failed to make a decision on them. [13943/04]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

170 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the rural transport initiative in County Sligo for Dromore West, Gurteen Ballymoate Banada, Tourlestrane and Tubbercurry is now operating at full capacity having delivered a worthwhile scheduled service to over 5,800 passengers in 2003 and 800 per month in 2004; if he will give a firm commitment that the necessary funding of €36,000 will be given to the west Sligo rural transport initiative to ensure that it can carry the project to the end of December 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13927/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

170 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the rural transport initiative in County Sligo for Dromore West, Gurteen Ballymoate Banada, Tourlestrane and Tubbercurry is now operating at full capacity having delivered a worthwhile scheduled service to over 5,800 passengers in 2003 and 800 per month in 2004; if he will give a firm commitment that the necessary funding of €36,000 will be given to the west Sligo rural transport initiative to ensure that it can carry the project to the end of December 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13927/04]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

169 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce the reduced speed limits outside schools; the type of reduction envisaged outside schools at which the national speed limit applies; if there is to be a differential at these schools between national routes and county roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13791/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

169 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce the reduced speed limits outside schools; the type of reduction envisaged outside schools at which the national speed limit applies; if there is to be a differential at these schools between national routes and county roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13791/04]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

168 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when the general review of speed limits as directed by him to the local authority managers will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13781/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

168 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when the general review of speed limits as directed by him to the local authority managers will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13781/04]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

167 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the speed limit at the 43 locations around the country listed in correspondence to local authority managers as part of a review of speed limits; the specific locations involved; when he hopes that this specific review is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13780/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

167 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the speed limit at the 43 locations around the country listed in correspondence to local authority managers as part of a review of speed limits; the specific locations involved; when he hopes that this specific review is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13780/04]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

166 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the number of licences which have had penalty points attached to them due to breaking the speed limit at the 43 locations around the country listed in correspondence to local authority managers as part of a review of speed limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13779/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

166 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the number of licences which have had penalty points attached to them due to breaking the speed limit at the 43 locations around the country listed in correspondence to local authority managers as part of a review of speed limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13779/04]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

165 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport the number of licences granted to date to private bus operators in the State; the individual cost of these licences; and the procedures in place to ensure that the conditions of the licences are monitored and complied with. [13747/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

165 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport the number of licences granted to date to private bus operators in the State; the individual cost of these licences; and the procedures in place to ensure that the conditions of the licences are monitored and complied with. [13747/04]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

164 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the reason no measures are being planned within his Department to encourage petrol vehicle users to convert their vehicles to run on LPG fuel; and if he has current environmental and comparative cost data, outlining the advantages versus disadvantages in addressing the cost of conversion, maintenance, servicing and upkeep and cost of fuel which support his Department’s reluctance to promote LPG vehicle conversion at present. [13736/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

164 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the reason no measures are being planned within his Department to encourage petrol vehicle users to convert their vehicles to run on LPG fuel; and if he has current environmental and comparative cost data, outlining the advantages versus disadvantages in addressing the cost of conversion, maintenance, servicing and upkeep and cost of fuel which support his Department’s reluctance to promote LPG vehicle conversion at present. [13736/04]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

163 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the reason he is reluctant to promote the wider use of a low emission fuel such as LPG as a cheaper, cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to petrol in view of Ireland’s obligations to reduce carbon emissions as set out in the Kyoto Protocol; and the details of emissions and by-products, both in production and consumption of different fuels, which support his Department’s stance on the issue. [13735/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2004

163 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the reason he is reluctant to promote the wider use of a low emission fuel such as LPG as a cheaper, cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to petrol in view of Ireland’s obligations to reduce carbon emissions as set out in the Kyoto Protocol; and the details of emissions and by-products, both in production and consumption of different fuels, which support his Department’s stance on the issue. [13735/04]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

320 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made regarding the preparation of legislation to establish the driver testing and standards authority; and when he expects that this legislation will come before Dáil Éireann. [13725/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

320 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made regarding the preparation of legislation to establish the driver testing and standards authority; and when he expects that this legislation will come before Dáil Éireann. [13725/04]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

319 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport the status of the guarantee of the CIE pension schemes; if he will allay the fears of workers in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13615/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

319 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport the status of the guarantee of the CIE pension schemes; if he will allay the fears of workers in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13615/04]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

318 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if estimates have been prepared by the public bodies funded by his Department in regard to the cost of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13585/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

318 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if estimates have been prepared by the public bodies funded by his Department in regard to the cost of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13585/04]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

317 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has prepared an estimate of the cost to his Department of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13570/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

317 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has prepared an estimate of the cost to his Department of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13570/04]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

316 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No, 50 of 4 May 2004 regarding the proposed reopening of the rail link to Midleton in East Cork, the further enhancements involved to cost €25.3 million mentioned in his reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13535/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

316 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No, 50 of 4 May 2004 regarding the proposed reopening of the rail link to Midleton in East Cork, the further enhancements involved to cost €25.3 million mentioned in his reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13535/04]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

315 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that all bus stops and bus shelters are located in accordance with best practise with particular reference to health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13515/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

315 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that all bus stops and bus shelters are located in accordance with best practise with particular reference to health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13515/04]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

314 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct a review of all bus stops in the greater Dublin area with a view to providing bus shelters, thereby enhancing commuter health and safety criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13514/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

314 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct a review of all bus stops in the greater Dublin area with a view to providing bus shelters, thereby enhancing commuter health and safety criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13514/04]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

313 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if adequate steps have been taken to ensure that bus shelters are provided at all city and provincial bus stops in order to assist in meeting health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13513/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

313 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if adequate steps have been taken to ensure that bus shelters are provided at all city and provincial bus stops in order to assist in meeting health and safety requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13513/04]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

312 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 635 of 27 April 2004, the date that the line and location of south runway 10/28 was eventually decided by the committee in question; the length of the runway proposal so decided by the said committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13438/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

312 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 635 of 27 April 2004, the date that the line and location of south runway 10/28 was eventually decided by the committee in question; the length of the runway proposal so decided by the said committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13438/04]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

311 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the introduction of public safety zones at European Union airports is one of the principal priorities of the Irish EU Presidency with regard to that part of the transport sector for which he is responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13437/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

311 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the introduction of public safety zones at European Union airports is one of the principal priorities of the Irish EU Presidency with regard to that part of the transport sector for which he is responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13437/04]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

310 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 480 of 16 December 2003, if he has been able in the interim period to ascertain the precise date that red safety areas were formally established at either end of runways 17/35 and 07/25 at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13436/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

310 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 480 of 16 December 2003, if he has been able in the interim period to ascertain the precise date that red safety areas were formally established at either end of runways 17/35 and 07/25 at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13436/04]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

309 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if the Aviation Authority will investigate the reason a helicopter is being permitted to take off and land in County Mayo (details supplied) without planning permission for a helipad, which has been deemed necessary by An Bord Pleanála; and the regulations that must be adhered to in situations such as this. [13425/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

309 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if the Aviation Authority will investigate the reason a helicopter is being permitted to take off and land in County Mayo (details supplied) without planning permission for a helipad, which has been deemed necessary by An Bord Pleanála; and the regulations that must be adhered to in situations such as this. [13425/04]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

307 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the number of requests under the Freedom of Information Act received by his Department in the first quarter of 2004; the way in which this compares with the number of freedom of information requests received in a similar period in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13321/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

307 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the number of requests under the Freedom of Information Act received by his Department in the first quarter of 2004; the way in which this compares with the number of freedom of information requests received in a similar period in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13321/04]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

306 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of requests under the Freedom of Information Act which proceed to internal appeal in his Department; the way in which that percentage compares with the percentage in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13306/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

306 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of requests under the Freedom of Information Act which proceed to internal appeal in his Department; the way in which that percentage compares with the percentage in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13306/04]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

305 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if an application for a drivers test by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be expedited in view of the urgency, details of which have been furnished to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13271/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

305 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if an application for a drivers test by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be expedited in view of the urgency, details of which have been furnished to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13271/04]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

304 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the way in which persons with disabilities can access employment in his Department; if there are special application procedures; the criteria by which it is decided that persons qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13249/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2004

304 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the way in which persons with disabilities can access employment in his Department; if there are special application procedures; the criteria by which it is decided that persons qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13249/04]

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