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Question· writtenPQ 102asked

215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to encourage the use of public transport in view of the seriously overcrowded roads in towns, cities and villages, as well as in the capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to encourage the use of public transport in view of the seriously overcrowded roads in towns, cities and villages, as well as in the capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/05]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the continued delay in introducing heavier fines for illegal parking in disabled parking bays; if the consultation process has been completed; and when he expects to introduce the new fines. [21236/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

100 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the continued delay in introducing heavier fines for illegal parking in disabled parking bays; if the consultation process has been completed; and when he expects to introduce the new fines. [21236/05]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

97 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if and when he intends to proceed with legislation to allow for barrier free tolling at the West Link toll bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21171/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

97 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if and when he intends to proceed with legislation to allow for barrier free tolling at the West Link toll bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21171/05]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

96 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if the review of its services has been completed by Dublin Bus; the recommendations arising from this review; if it has not been completed, when this will occur; when its findings will be published and enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

96 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if the review of its services has been completed by Dublin Bus; the recommendations arising from this review; if it has not been completed, when this will occur; when its findings will be published and enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/05]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

95 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 76 of 12 May 2005, if any staff of Bus Éireann have indicated that they are willing to move to Mitchelstown as part of the decentralisation programme; if there has been any suitable accommodation located in Mitchelstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

95 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 76 of 12 May 2005, if any staff of Bus Éireann have indicated that they are willing to move to Mitchelstown as part of the decentralisation programme; if there has been any suitable accommodation located in Mitchelstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/05]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

93 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the most recent figures available for the percentage of freight traffic in this country being carried by rail and by road; the relevant statistics for five, ten and 20 years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21099/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

93 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the most recent figures available for the percentage of freight traffic in this country being carried by rail and by road; the relevant statistics for five, ten and 20 years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21099/05]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

91 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the pilot use of hard shoulders for public buses; the results from the pilot project to date; if it is intended to extend this concept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21174/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

91 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the pilot use of hard shoulders for public buses; the results from the pilot project to date; if it is intended to extend this concept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21174/05]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

89 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if a memorandum of understanding has been finalised between his Department and Irish Rail; the main terms of this memorandum; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21162/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

89 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if a memorandum of understanding has been finalised between his Department and Irish Rail; the main terms of this memorandum; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21162/05]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

88 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the action he intends to take to assist hauliers here who may be put at a competitive disadvantage as a result of UK proposals to impose a new toll scheme with compensation for fuel costs designed to be cost neutral to British drivers; if his attention has been drawn to research which indicates that the new regime will cost businesses here €60 million annually; if he raised this issue at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21244/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

88 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the action he intends to take to assist hauliers here who may be put at a competitive disadvantage as a result of UK proposals to impose a new toll scheme with compensation for fuel costs designed to be cost neutral to British drivers; if his attention has been drawn to research which indicates that the new regime will cost businesses here €60 million annually; if he raised this issue at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21244/05]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

87 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the practice whereby dangerous drivers who accrue penalty points trade these points with other drivers; if he considers the penalties for such an offence offer a sufficient deterrent; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the practice of speed cameras photographing car licence plates is flawed in that it identifies only the car and not the actual driver of the speeding vehicle; his plans to address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21212/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

87 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the practice whereby dangerous drivers who accrue penalty points trade these points with other drivers; if he considers the penalties for such an offence offer a sufficient deterrent; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the practice of speed cameras photographing car licence plates is flawed in that it identifies only the car and not the actual driver of the speeding vehicle; his plans to address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21212/05]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

86 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the quality bus corridors which will be developed in 2005; the location of and investment envisaged in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21160/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

86 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the quality bus corridors which will be developed in 2005; the location of and investment envisaged in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21160/05]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

84 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the budget in 2005 for the safe routes to school programme; the number of schools that are involved; his plans to extend the programme; and the way in which he intends to proceed in that regard. [21097/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

84 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the budget in 2005 for the safe routes to school programme; the number of schools that are involved; his plans to extend the programme; and the way in which he intends to proceed in that regard. [21097/05]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

117 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered allowing private sector operators to tender for the delivery of container rail freight services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21222/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

117 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered allowing private sector operators to tender for the delivery of container rail freight services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21222/05]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

82 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the estimate of the number of additional lorry journeys that will take place between Dublin and Cork each day as a result of the proposed cancellation of the thrice daily container rail freight service between the two cities; and the possibility of allowing another rail freight operator access to the use of the rail network to provide freight services in view of the continuing withdrawal by Iarnród Éireann from the rail freight business. [21100/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

82 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the estimate of the number of additional lorry journeys that will take place between Dublin and Cork each day as a result of the proposed cancellation of the thrice daily container rail freight service between the two cities; and the possibility of allowing another rail freight operator access to the use of the rail network to provide freight services in view of the continuing withdrawal by Iarnród Éireann from the rail freight business. [21100/05]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

76 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he has made to date to provide park and ride facilities adjacent to all commuter rail stations throughout the greater Dublin area; if he has had discussions with any of the service providers on this issue; the outcome of any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

76 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he has made to date to provide park and ride facilities adjacent to all commuter rail stations throughout the greater Dublin area; if he has had discussions with any of the service providers on this issue; the outcome of any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/05]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

73 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the stage of development the proposed Sutton to Sandycove coastal cycle route is at; the estimated cost, the design and timetable for the construction of the project; and the agencies responsible for its completion. [21106/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

73 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the stage of development the proposed Sutton to Sandycove coastal cycle route is at; the estimated cost, the design and timetable for the construction of the project; and the agencies responsible for its completion. [21106/05]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

70 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the position with regard to the establishment of the Garda traffic corps; if he has met with the Department for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to discuss staffing levels and the timescale proposed for full operation of the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21190/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

70 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the position with regard to the establishment of the Garda traffic corps; if he has met with the Department for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to discuss staffing levels and the timescale proposed for full operation of the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21190/05]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

113 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the cost of development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; the details of the anticipated demolition costs necessary to develop this terminal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21201/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

113 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the cost of development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; the details of the anticipated demolition costs necessary to develop this terminal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21201/05]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

99 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the details of the reasons behind the recent Government decision on the construction of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21189/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

99 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the details of the reasons behind the recent Government decision on the construction of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21189/05]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

92 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport his views on the call that there have to be changes in work practices by Dublin Airport Authority workers who are to be employed in the proposed second terminal; if such changes are being developed; his further views on whether changes in work practices at the airport are compatible with the terms of agreement signed by the Taoiseach and the trade unions as part of the mid-term review of Sustaining Progress in July 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21200/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

92 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport his views on the call that there have to be changes in work practices by Dublin Airport Authority workers who are to be employed in the proposed second terminal; if such changes are being developed; his further views on whether changes in work practices at the airport are compatible with the terms of agreement signed by the Taoiseach and the trade unions as part of the mid-term review of Sustaining Progress in July 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21200/05]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

69 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the details of a project recently decided by the Cabinet to give the go-ahead to the Dublin Airport Authority to build a second terminal at Dublin Airport; the location of the chosen site for the second terminal; when work will commence on this project; when it is expected to be fully operational; the overall cost of this project; when work on a new pier D will begin and be completed; the cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21223/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

69 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the details of a project recently decided by the Cabinet to give the go-ahead to the Dublin Airport Authority to build a second terminal at Dublin Airport; the location of the chosen site for the second terminal; when work will commence on this project; when it is expected to be fully operational; the overall cost of this project; when work on a new pier D will begin and be completed; the cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21223/05]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

64 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended to double the track between Maynooth and Kilcock in order that the frequency of train services can be improved to this rapidly developing area; if the work has been costed; his estimate of the length of time it will take to complete such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20982/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

64 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended to double the track between Maynooth and Kilcock in order that the frequency of train services can be improved to this rapidly developing area; if the work has been costed; his estimate of the length of time it will take to complete such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20982/05]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

63 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport when the Rules of the Road booklet will be updated by his Department; the expected date of publication; and will he ensure that an electronic version will be provided as part of any updated booklet. [21237/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

63 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport when the Rules of the Road booklet will be updated by his Department; the expected date of publication; and will he ensure that an electronic version will be provided as part of any updated booklet. [21237/05]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

62 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s role in the computerisation of the driver penalty points system and the action he is taking to address the continued delay introducing it. [21239/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

62 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s role in the computerisation of the driver penalty points system and the action he is taking to address the continued delay introducing it. [21239/05]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

94 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the guarantees he will provide that the Aer Lingus landing slots at Heathrow Airport will not be sold-off once the Government completes the sale of its majority shareholding in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21187/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

94 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the guarantees he will provide that the Aer Lingus landing slots at Heathrow Airport will not be sold-off once the Government completes the sale of its majority shareholding in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21187/05]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

90 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money the Government expects to raise from the sale of its majority shareholding in Aer Lingus; the amount of this total which will be reinvested in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21188/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

90 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money the Government expects to raise from the sale of its majority shareholding in Aer Lingus; the amount of this total which will be reinvested in the national airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21188/05]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

59 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious difficulties facing airlines as a result of the ongoing increase in fuel prices; if further price increases will prompt the Government to reconsider its decision to sell a majority stake in Aer Lingus in view of the strategic importance of having such a carrier at a time when other airlines may be going out of business. [21108/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

59 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious difficulties facing airlines as a result of the ongoing increase in fuel prices; if further price increases will prompt the Government to reconsider its decision to sell a majority stake in Aer Lingus in view of the strategic importance of having such a carrier at a time when other airlines may be going out of business. [21108/05]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

74 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his views on the huge cost overrun on the Dublin Port tunnel project; the way in which he intends to ensure that the taxpayer does not end up paying for this overrun; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21181/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

74 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his views on the huge cost overrun on the Dublin Port tunnel project; the way in which he intends to ensure that the taxpayer does not end up paying for this overrun; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21181/05]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

83 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport his preferred option for the future management of the Great Southern hotels and Aer Rianta International; if a decision has been taken in relation to both these entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21225/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

83 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport his preferred option for the future management of the Great Southern hotels and Aer Rianta International; if a decision has been taken in relation to both these entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21225/05]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

71 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the proposed sale of the Great Southern Hotel chain; if he intends to pursue a part, or full sale of the group; if he has received a submission on the future of the chain from the Great Southern Hotel group board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21211/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

71 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the proposed sale of the Great Southern Hotel chain; if he intends to pursue a part, or full sale of the group; if he has received a submission on the future of the chain from the Great Southern Hotel group board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21211/05]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

67 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if the business plans of the three State airports have been finalised and received by him; when these plans will be published; the main recommendations arising from these business plans in relation to each airport; if the plans have not been published, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21194/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

67 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if the business plans of the three State airports have been finalised and received by him; when these plans will be published; the main recommendations arising from these business plans in relation to each airport; if the plans have not been published, the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21194/05]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

53 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on the final cost of the new terminal at Cork Airport; his views on the cost overruns in this project; if the cost of this terminal will be met by the Dublin Airport Authority as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21195/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

53 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on the final cost of the new terminal at Cork Airport; his views on the cost overruns in this project; if the cost of this terminal will be met by the Dublin Airport Authority as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21195/05]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

52 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the expansion of service including provision of expanded park and ride facilities, along the western suburban rail corridor in the areas of Leixlip, Louisa, Confey, Collinstown, Maynooth and Kilcock and along the southern suburban rail corridor in the area of Celbridge, Hazelhatch and Sallins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20983/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

52 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the expansion of service including provision of expanded park and ride facilities, along the western suburban rail corridor in the areas of Leixlip, Louisa, Confey, Collinstown, Maynooth and Kilcock and along the southern suburban rail corridor in the area of Celbridge, Hazelhatch and Sallins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20983/05]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

51 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the current financial position of the Aer Lingus pension scheme; the extent to which this scheme is currently in deficit; the way in which he intends to deal with this deficit in advance of any sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21163/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

51 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the current financial position of the Aer Lingus pension scheme; the extent to which this scheme is currently in deficit; the way in which he intends to deal with this deficit in advance of any sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21163/05]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

50 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a preferred route for the extension of the Luas from Connolly station to the docklands; when such a routing will be agreed; and when a railway order process will commence. [21105/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

50 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a preferred route for the extension of the Luas from Connolly station to the docklands; when such a routing will be agreed; and when a railway order process will commence. [21105/05]

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