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Question· writtenPQ 52asked

193 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when his ten-year transport infrastructure plan will be announced; the reason for the undue delay in its publication; the criteria being used by him and his officials to determine the specific projects to proceed with under this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21509/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

193 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when his ten-year transport infrastructure plan will be announced; the reason for the undue delay in its publication; the criteria being used by him and his officials to determine the specific projects to proceed with under this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21509/05]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

79 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in the publication of his ten-year transport strategy; if this strategy has been considered by Cabinet; when he will announce this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21221/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

79 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in the publication of his ten-year transport strategy; if this strategy has been considered by Cabinet; when he will announce this strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21221/05]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

75 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to finalise and announce the ten-year transport package. [21230/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

75 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to finalise and announce the ten-year transport package. [21230/05]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall transport budget he expects to be able to allocate in the new ten-year transport investment plan. [21103/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

49 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall transport budget he expects to be able to allocate in the new ten-year transport investment plan. [21103/05]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if increased attention will be paid to enhancing the rail and road infrastructure in the Shannon and Kerry regions to ensure visitors can move around quickly and easily, for example by facilitating the western rail link, and giving consideration to extending it to Kerry. [20570/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

48 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if increased attention will be paid to enhancing the rail and road infrastructure in the Shannon and Kerry regions to ensure visitors can move around quickly and easily, for example by facilitating the western rail link, and giving consideration to extending it to Kerry. [20570/05]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

68 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce any new regulations for children’s safety on school buses in view of the recent bus crash tragedy in Meath; if he has received the report from the Health and Safety Authority into the crash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21213/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

68 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce any new regulations for children’s safety on school buses in view of the recent bus crash tragedy in Meath; if he has received the report from the Health and Safety Authority into the crash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21213/05]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to proceed with the European Union proposals to require safety belts to be fitted to all seats in all new vehicles except for buses used on stage stop routes as approved in May 2005 by the European Parliament, ahead of directives legally requiring the State to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21241/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

46 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to proceed with the European Union proposals to require safety belts to be fitted to all seats in all new vehicles except for buses used on stage stop routes as approved in May 2005 by the European Parliament, ahead of directives legally requiring the State to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21241/05]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport when he will announce adjustments to the current NCT arrangements following the recent review. [21243/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

45 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport when he will announce adjustments to the current NCT arrangements following the recent review. [21243/05]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding negotiations between Ireland and the US with respect to the changes to the existing bilateral agreement between both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21178/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

44 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding negotiations between Ireland and the US with respect to the changes to the existing bilateral agreement between both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21178/05]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

192 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to his Department’s guidelines for the appraisal and management of capital expenditure proposals in the public sector, he is satisfied that these guidelines have been adhered to in respect of the proposal to develop a new runway at Dublin Airport; if he will provide details of the alternatives, such as a new airport which have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21486/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

192 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to his Department’s guidelines for the appraisal and management of capital expenditure proposals in the public sector, he is satisfied that these guidelines have been adhered to in respect of the proposal to develop a new runway at Dublin Airport; if he will provide details of the alternatives, such as a new airport which have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21486/05]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

105 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if he will take into account the need for regional balance and the national spatial strategy in any future decision with regard to the development of a new runway at Dublin Airport. [21107/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

105 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if he will take into account the need for regional balance and the national spatial strategy in any future decision with regard to the development of a new runway at Dublin Airport. [21107/05]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

65 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will commission an independent study, including a cost benefit analysis, with regard to the provision of a second greater Dublin-Leinster-midlands airport as an alternative to the proposed second northern parallel runway at Dublin Airport; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the chief executive of the DAA has stated that he would not be opposed to such a study although such a decision would have to be made by the Department of Transport. [21252/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

65 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will commission an independent study, including a cost benefit analysis, with regard to the provision of a second greater Dublin-Leinster-midlands airport as an alternative to the proposed second northern parallel runway at Dublin Airport; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the chief executive of the DAA has stated that he would not be opposed to such a study although such a decision would have to be made by the Department of Transport. [21252/05]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

43 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he will commission a study to examine the case for a second airport in the greater Dublin-Leinster area in view of the concerns regarding traffic congestion and noise disturbance which will result from the proposed development of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21245/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

43 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he will commission a study to examine the case for a second airport in the greater Dublin-Leinster area in view of the concerns regarding traffic congestion and noise disturbance which will result from the proposed development of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21245/05]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

41 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin Bus will reach its target of having 60% of its fleet fully accessible to those with disabilities by 2006; if Irish Rail will meet its target of 50% full accessibility by 2007; if not, in either case, when these targets will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21202/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

41 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin Bus will reach its target of having 60% of its fleet fully accessible to those with disabilities by 2006; if Irish Rail will meet its target of 50% full accessibility by 2007; if not, in either case, when these targets will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21202/05]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

47 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent National Safety Council survey that found that almost 40% of drivers admit to drink-driving; when he will introduce the legislation for random breath-testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21215/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

47 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent National Safety Council survey that found that almost 40% of drivers admit to drink-driving; when he will introduce the legislation for random breath-testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21215/05]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

40 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if it remains his intention to legislate for random breath-testing of motorists; when such legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21226/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

40 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if it remains his intention to legislate for random breath-testing of motorists; when such legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21226/05]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

109 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the decision of Aer Lingus to end its service to Orlando; if Aer Lingus’s service to Los Angeles is secure in the longer term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21161/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

109 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the decision of Aer Lingus to end its service to Orlando; if Aer Lingus’s service to Los Angeles is secure in the longer term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21161/05]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

39 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with Aer Lingus representatives to discuss the scrapping of the airline’s routes to Orlando and Washington in the United States; the efforts he will make to ensure that other routes to the US are maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21208/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

39 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with Aer Lingus representatives to discuss the scrapping of the airline’s routes to Orlando and Washington in the United States; the efforts he will make to ensure that other routes to the US are maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21208/05]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

38 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department favours the introduction of contra-flow cycle lanes on one-way roads, which have proved highly successful in other European cities in improving conditions for cyclists. [21101/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

38 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department favours the introduction of contra-flow cycle lanes on one-way roads, which have proved highly successful in other European cities in improving conditions for cyclists. [21101/05]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

37 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to plans to change legislation to provide for the use of speed cameras to detect motor insurance and tax offences; if he has had any further discussions with the Data Protection Commissioner on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21250/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

37 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to plans to change legislation to provide for the use of speed cameras to detect motor insurance and tax offences; if he has had any further discussions with the Data Protection Commissioner on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21250/05]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

107 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he has been informed by the NRA on its talks with the NTR; if he has received a report from the NRA on these talks; the central issues which are on the agenda during these talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21227/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

107 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he has been informed by the NRA on its talks with the NTR; if he has received a report from the NRA on these talks; the central issues which are on the agenda during these talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21227/05]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

85 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if the NRA has yet reported to him on the outcome of his engagement with NTR in relation to the current contract for the M50 toll bridge; if so, the details of its report and the action he is taking on foot of it; and if not, when he expects the NRA to report to him on the matter. [21242/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

85 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if the NRA has yet reported to him on the outcome of his engagement with NTR in relation to the current contract for the M50 toll bridge; if so, the details of its report and the action he is taking on foot of it; and if not, when he expects the NRA to report to him on the matter. [21242/05]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

36 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to any negotiations currently taking place relating to a proposal for the State to buy out the West Link toll bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21172/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

36 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to any negotiations currently taking place relating to a proposal for the State to buy out the West Link toll bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21172/05]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

35 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce a new complaints procedure to address abuse or overcharging by taxi drivers; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the National Taxi Drivers Union claims it has received far more complaints than the official 425 claimed for 2004 by the Garda Carriage Office; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that procedural difficulties in lodging a complaint with the Garda is a deterrent for many persons who wish to make complaints regarding taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21209/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

35 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce a new complaints procedure to address abuse or overcharging by taxi drivers; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the National Taxi Drivers Union claims it has received far more complaints than the official 425 claimed for 2004 by the Garda Carriage Office; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that procedural difficulties in lodging a complaint with the Garda is a deterrent for many persons who wish to make complaints regarding taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21209/05]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

77 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the seat subvention on a flight on each of the internal schedules air services to Galway, Kerry, Sligo, Donegal, Knock and the city of Derry airport which are to be supported by new public service obligation contracts, which come into effect in July 2005. [21104/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

77 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the seat subvention on a flight on each of the internal schedules air services to Galway, Kerry, Sligo, Donegal, Knock and the city of Derry airport which are to be supported by new public service obligation contracts, which come into effect in July 2005. [21104/05]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

34 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the new contracts for the latest round of the State-subsidised public service obligation air routes to six regional airports; to state the price difference between the various bids for the routes; if he is satisfied with the level of transparency in the allocation of public service aviation routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21204/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

34 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the new contracts for the latest round of the State-subsidised public service obligation air routes to six regional airports; to state the price difference between the various bids for the routes; if he is satisfied with the level of transparency in the allocation of public service aviation routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21204/05]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

223 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he can expect an increase throughput in respect of driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21543/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

223 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he can expect an increase throughput in respect of driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21543/05]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

54 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will expand on his recent comments that younger drivers can look forward to lower insurance premiums under the Government’s reform of the driver testing system; the precise steps he will take to reform the testing system; the way in which this will lower insurance costs for younger drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21191/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

54 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will expand on his recent comments that younger drivers can look forward to lower insurance premiums under the Government’s reform of the driver testing system; the precise steps he will take to reform the testing system; the way in which this will lower insurance costs for younger drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21191/05]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

33 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the introduction of his driving test reforms; when the current backlog of driving test applicants will be clear; his plans to increase the number of driving testers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21248/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

33 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the introduction of his driving test reforms; when the current backlog of driving test applicants will be clear; his plans to increase the number of driving testers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21248/05]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

102 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if he will carry out any investigation into the dangers of temporary road surfaces in view of the recent Meath school bus crash tragedy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21214/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

102 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if he will carry out any investigation into the dangers of temporary road surfaces in view of the recent Meath school bus crash tragedy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21214/05]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

32 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fatal road accident and the death of a person (details supplied) he will take steps to ensure that the existing regulations are imposed such that safe practices are implemented by those carrying out road reconstruction and road works; if he will conduct an investigation of all fatal and serious road traffic accidents to assess the effect that road conditions and road works have in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21086/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

32 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fatal road accident and the death of a person (details supplied) he will take steps to ensure that the existing regulations are imposed such that safe practices are implemented by those carrying out road reconstruction and road works; if he will conduct an investigation of all fatal and serious road traffic accidents to assess the effect that road conditions and road works have in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21086/05]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

57 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a new report calling for the reopening of the western rail corridor on a phased basis; the estimated cost of the reopening of the line; the proposed timetable for the reopening of the full line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21210/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

57 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a new report calling for the reopening of the western rail corridor on a phased basis; the estimated cost of the reopening of the line; the proposed timetable for the reopening of the full line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21210/05]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

31 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport his views on the findings of the recent report on the western rail corridor; the way in which the Government now intends to proceed with this project; if he will provide firm deadlines regarding the development and completion of some or all of the corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21164/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

31 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport his views on the findings of the recent report on the western rail corridor; the way in which the Government now intends to proceed with this project; if he will provide firm deadlines regarding the development and completion of some or all of the corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21164/05]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

30 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when regulations on customer service and standards in the taxi industry will be enacted; if he will report on the main aspects of these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21216/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

30 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when regulations on customer service and standards in the taxi industry will be enacted; if he will report on the main aspects of these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21216/05]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

42 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport when the national transport regulatory office will be established; the role he expects such an office to fulfil; the geographical area it will have responsibility for; the transport modes and services he expects it to have remit over; and the legislative changes required to facilitate its introduction. [21102/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

42 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport when the national transport regulatory office will be established; the role he expects such an office to fulfil; the geographical area it will have responsibility for; the transport modes and services he expects it to have remit over; and the legislative changes required to facilitate its introduction. [21102/05]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

29 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the significant delay in the bus licensing unit within his Department; the reason for the lengthy delay in securing a decision regarding a passenger licence faced by service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21218/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

29 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the significant delay in the bus licensing unit within his Department; the reason for the lengthy delay in securing a decision regarding a passenger licence faced by service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21218/05]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

28 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress made to date in the decentralisation of State agencies under his control; his views on the number of posts to be decentralised in each location; the number of personnel identified and willing to move to these locations; the work which is under way to ensure full-take up of this scheme to fill the specified number of posts in each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21220/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

28 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress made to date in the decentralisation of State agencies under his control; his views on the number of posts to be decentralised in each location; the number of personnel identified and willing to move to these locations; the work which is under way to ensure full-take up of this scheme to fill the specified number of posts in each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21220/05]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

27 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the research that has been carried out on the proposed new Luas Line to Rathfarnham as was recommended in the Dublin transportation platform for change transport plan 2002; if a preferred route alignment has been identified; and the estimated cost and timescale for the construction of the project. [21098/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

27 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the research that has been carried out on the proposed new Luas Line to Rathfarnham as was recommended in the Dublin transportation platform for change transport plan 2002; if a preferred route alignment has been identified; and the estimated cost and timescale for the construction of the project. [21098/05]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

26 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the best practices in terms of ensuring passenger and driver safety are being followed on public transport buses; if he has had any communications on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21477/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

26 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the best practices in terms of ensuring passenger and driver safety are being followed on public transport buses; if he has had any communications on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21477/05]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

25 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number and details of private operator bus passenger licences for new routes awarded by his Department’s licensing unit each year from 2002 to date; the number of such requests awaiting a decision; his Department’s policy toward the role of private bus operators in providing commuter services in major urban centres; the number and location of new routes commenced by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann each year from 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21508/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

25 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number and details of private operator bus passenger licences for new routes awarded by his Department’s licensing unit each year from 2002 to date; the number of such requests awaiting a decision; his Department’s policy toward the role of private bus operators in providing commuter services in major urban centres; the number and location of new routes commenced by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann each year from 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21508/05]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

24 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if he will put in place a rural transport service to cover the north-east Galway region to enable elderly persons with no transportation of their own to be provided with transport to local towns and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21489/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

24 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if he will put in place a rural transport service to cover the north-east Galway region to enable elderly persons with no transportation of their own to be provided with transport to local towns and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21489/05]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

23 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in announcing the ten-year plan for public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21561/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

23 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in announcing the ten-year plan for public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21561/05]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

22 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered allowing private sector operators to tender for container rail freight services; if so, the actions which have been taken to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21507/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 June 2005

22 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered allowing private sector operators to tender for container rail freight services; if so, the actions which have been taken to facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21507/05]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

565 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of buses deployed and funded by her Department in the school transport system; the number of these buses operated by private operators and the number operated by Bus Éireann; the number of buses serving primary schools only; the number serving second level schools only and the number serving both; the number currently fitted with seat belts; the cost of replacing the fleet with seat belt fitted vehicles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21168/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

565 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of buses deployed and funded by her Department in the school transport system; the number of these buses operated by private operators and the number operated by Bus Éireann; the number of buses serving primary schools only; the number serving second level schools only and the number serving both; the number currently fitted with seat belts; the cost of replacing the fleet with seat belt fitted vehicles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21168/05]

Question· writtenPQ 543asked

564 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has clarified if it will be appropriate to retrofit seat belts in some of the current school bus fleet; if so, the number and percentage which will be retrofitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21167/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

564 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has clarified if it will be appropriate to retrofit seat belts in some of the current school bus fleet; if so, the number and percentage which will be retrofitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21167/05]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

537 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [20823/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

537 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [20823/05]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

447 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 1 March 2005, the discussions which have taken place to date on the new animal movement regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20836/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

447 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 1 March 2005, the discussions which have taken place to date on the new animal movement regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20836/05]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

416 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport if the railway station at Avoca, County Wicklow, will be reopened in view of the growing need; the cost of extending the platform to provide a step-down service similar to that provided at Kilcoole Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21159/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

416 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport if the railway station at Avoca, County Wicklow, will be reopened in view of the growing need; the cost of extending the platform to provide a step-down service similar to that provided at Kilcoole Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21159/05]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

415 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the work which has been carried out in respect of the development of a railway station at Spencer Dock; if the site has been selected; if the design work has been completed; when the construction of the station will commence and be completed; the amount of the €5 million allocated in budget 2005 to the project which has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21132/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

415 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the work which has been carried out in respect of the development of a railway station at Spencer Dock; if the site has been selected; if the design work has been completed; when the construction of the station will commence and be completed; the amount of the €5 million allocated in budget 2005 to the project which has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21132/05]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

414 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of safe route to school initiatives which were undertaken in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the locations in which they were undertaken; the funding which has been provided in those years and in those locations; and if it is intended to expand the scheme in 2006. [20787/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

414 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of safe route to school initiatives which were undertaken in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the locations in which they were undertaken; the funding which has been provided in those years and in those locations; and if it is intended to expand the scheme in 2006. [20787/05]

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