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Question· writtenPQ 136asked

167 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Mayo who must attend appointments for the treatment of breast cancer and for prostate problems have to fight for transport to get to their appointments which are on-going; her views on whether it is fair that elderly people have this additional stress on them when trying to cope with their medical conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23433/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

167 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Mayo who must attend appointments for the treatment of breast cancer and for prostate problems have to fight for transport to get to their appointments which are on-going; her views on whether it is fair that elderly people have this additional stress on them when trying to cope with their medical conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23433/06]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

138 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare cannot receive financial assistance for transport costs for their child’s hospital appointments in view of the fact that there is no ambulance services provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23710/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

138 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare cannot receive financial assistance for transport costs for their child’s hospital appointments in view of the fact that there is no ambulance services provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23710/06]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the training centres he has approved to allow for the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of large vehicles in compliance with Annex I of Directive 2003/59/EC; the criteria he is applying in assessing the respective standards of driver instructors, taught material, centre facilities, training vehicles and so on; the locations where this criteria is published; and the number of written applications he has received from prospective training providers. [23243/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

45 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the training centres he has approved to allow for the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of large vehicles in compliance with Annex I of Directive 2003/59/EC; the criteria he is applying in assessing the respective standards of driver instructors, taught material, centre facilities, training vehicles and so on; the locations where this criteria is published; and the number of written applications he has received from prospective training providers. [23243/06]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated and drawn down to date on preparing for the full implementation of Directive 2003/59/EC; and the measures on which this funding has been spent. [23242/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

44 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated and drawn down to date on preparing for the full implementation of Directive 2003/59/EC; and the measures on which this funding has been spent. [23242/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties applying to commercial drivers of large vehicles for driving without a licence; the statutory basis for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23241/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

43 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties applying to commercial drivers of large vehicles for driving without a licence; the statutory basis for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23241/06]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all current driving test centres; the plans for additional test centres; his views on the recommendations in the FGS report that the number of centres should be reduced in order to minimise the travel time of testers and to reduce the cost of travel and subsistence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23188/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 June 2006

42 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all current driving test centres; the plans for additional test centres; his views on the recommendations in the FGS report that the number of centres should be reduced in order to minimise the travel time of testers and to reduce the cost of travel and subsistence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23188/06]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

213 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science when the school transport service will be made available to students who were denied access to the bus since 24 April 2006 at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22877/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

213 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science when the school transport service will be made available to students who were denied access to the bus since 24 April 2006 at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22877/06]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

161 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport his views on a scheme to allow old age pensioners to have their cars tested at no cost or half cost through the national car test system; if funding and legislation will be considered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22919/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

161 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport his views on a scheme to allow old age pensioners to have their cars tested at no cost or half cost through the national car test system; if funding and legislation will be considered in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22919/06]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

118 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the outcome from the sub-committee established four years ago to deliver and to arrange transport for cancer patients; when she expects to have this arrangement available to cancer patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22971/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2006

118 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the outcome from the sub-committee established four years ago to deliver and to arrange transport for cancer patients; when she expects to have this arrangement available to cancer patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22971/06]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

302 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22837/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

302 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22837/06]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

301 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will guarantee that the terms of any partial sale of the State airline, Aer Lingus will be discussed and voted on by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22716/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

301 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will guarantee that the terms of any partial sale of the State airline, Aer Lingus will be discussed and voted on by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22716/06]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

298 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he will release such funding to Galway City Council as would enable the carrying out of a feasibility study on the provision of light rail commuter services for Galway City. [22712/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

298 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he will release such funding to Galway City Council as would enable the carrying out of a feasibility study on the provision of light rail commuter services for Galway City. [22712/06]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

297 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to a commuter rail link from Galway City to Athenry and Ballinasloe, including a new rail station in Oranmore as submitted by Galway City Council. [22711/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

297 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to a commuter rail link from Galway City to Athenry and Ballinasloe, including a new rail station in Oranmore as submitted by Galway City Council. [22711/06]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

295 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on submitted proposals by Galway City Council in relation to investment in Galway harbour to provide significant increased capacity and completion of the Galway docklands regeneration project. [22709/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

295 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on submitted proposals by Galway City Council in relation to investment in Galway harbour to provide significant increased capacity and completion of the Galway docklands regeneration project. [22709/06]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

291 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the meetings he has facilitated through his Department regarding the roll-out of broadband, particularly in relation to ducting infrastructure for broadband being installed on all future road and rail projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22704/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

291 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the meetings he has facilitated through his Department regarding the roll-out of broadband, particularly in relation to ducting infrastructure for broadband being installed on all future road and rail projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22704/06]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

290 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the plans for the extension of the LUAS line in the Dublin areas; the discussions which have taken place; the timeframe and process intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

290 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the plans for the extension of the LUAS line in the Dublin areas; the discussions which have taken place; the timeframe and process intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/06]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

289 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the plans to extend the Luas line to Rathcoole; the discussions which have taken place; the timeframe and process intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

289 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the plans to extend the Luas line to Rathcoole; the discussions which have taken place; the timeframe and process intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/06]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

288 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow mourning coach hearse cars to drive in bus lanes when conveying bereaved family members to and from the church and to the graveyard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22596/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

288 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow mourning coach hearse cars to drive in bus lanes when conveying bereaved family members to and from the church and to the graveyard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22596/06]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

287 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when officials from the accounts branch of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castlebar will be transferred to the Road Safety Authority in Ballina; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22359/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

287 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when officials from the accounts branch of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castlebar will be transferred to the Road Safety Authority in Ballina; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22359/06]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

286 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has received an application for a licence to operate a bus service to the Ballycullen area in Dublin 24 from Dublin Bus; the date on which he received this application; when he will be in a position to respond to this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22352/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

286 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has received an application for a licence to operate a bus service to the Ballycullen area in Dublin 24 from Dublin Bus; the date on which he received this application; when he will be in a position to respond to this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22352/06]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

284 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 437 of 30 May 2006, the number of fatal and non-fatal accidents in County Clare in 2005; the number of same which occurred in areas in which the speed limit is 100 kph; the number of same which occurred at junctions and turning points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22310/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

284 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 437 of 30 May 2006, the number of fatal and non-fatal accidents in County Clare in 2005; the number of same which occurred in areas in which the speed limit is 100 kph; the number of same which occurred at junctions and turning points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22310/06]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

283 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of those who lobby on behalf of people with disabilities (details supplied) that one in three ramps on the Dublin Bus fleet are not working; if he is confident that Dublin Bus is adhering to his Department’s sectoral plan for accessible public transport; if he will extend the remit of the Public Transport Accessibility Committee to a role of monitoring and examining such concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22291/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

283 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of those who lobby on behalf of people with disabilities (details supplied) that one in three ramps on the Dublin Bus fleet are not working; if he is confident that Dublin Bus is adhering to his Department’s sectoral plan for accessible public transport; if he will extend the remit of the Public Transport Accessibility Committee to a role of monitoring and examining such concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22291/06]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

280 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to amend the present guidelines governing the issuing of disabled drivers’ car permits, to include people with other severe disabilities of the upper limbs and body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

280 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to amend the present guidelines governing the issuing of disabled drivers’ car permits, to include people with other severe disabilities of the upper limbs and body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/06]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

256 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to travellers to the USA by air transport arising from the decision of the European Court of Justice to annul the EU-US agreement on the transfer of personal data to the US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; the implications for Irish citizens travelling to the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

256 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to travellers to the USA by air transport arising from the decision of the European Court of Justice to annul the EU-US agreement on the transfer of personal data to the US Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; the implications for Irish citizens travelling to the USA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/06]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

95 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the transport sector was not included in the carbon emissions scheme since emissions in this sector have risen considerably since 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22473/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 June 2006

95 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the transport sector was not included in the carbon emissions scheme since emissions in this sector have risen considerably since 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22473/06]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science further to a meeting with persons (details supplied) in County Galway regarding the removal of the school bus service to a school the progress made in this regard; if the bus service will be resumed; if so, when this will be and if not, the reasons for this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22260/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

239 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science further to a meeting with persons (details supplied) in County Galway regarding the removal of the school bus service to a school the progress made in this regard; if the bus service will be resumed; if so, when this will be and if not, the reasons for this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22260/06]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

152 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding persons who have a full driving licence from the USA; the reason they need to re-sit their driving tests here; if there are bilateral or international agreements on such issues; if Ireland or the EU are a signatory to such agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22267/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

152 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding persons who have a full driving licence from the USA; the reason they need to re-sit their driving tests here; if there are bilateral or international agreements on such issues; if Ireland or the EU are a signatory to such agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22267/06]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

151 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of countries which have used Shannon for transporting military equipment in each of the past 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22189/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

151 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of countries which have used Shannon for transporting military equipment in each of the past 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22189/06]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

150 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of US soldiers who have stopped off at Shannon en route to Afghanistan or Iraq for each year since the US conflict began with these countries; the number who have stopped off at Shannon returning to the USA for each year since the conflict began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22188/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

150 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the number of US soldiers who have stopped off at Shannon en route to Afghanistan or Iraq for each year since the US conflict began with these countries; the number who have stopped off at Shannon returning to the USA for each year since the conflict began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22188/06]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

148 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the proposed date for the opening of the Dublin Port Tunnel; the estimated number of heavy goods vehicles that will use the Dublin Port Tunnel on a daily basis; the impact on the access and exit road network routes to the Dublin Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22015/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

148 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the proposed date for the opening of the Dublin Port Tunnel; the estimated number of heavy goods vehicles that will use the Dublin Port Tunnel on a daily basis; the impact on the access and exit road network routes to the Dublin Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22015/06]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

147 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the length of Luas rail line in use for public transport services; the criteria applied for the laying of the Luas track; the issues associated with safe movement of Luas on the existing track that has been brought to his attention since the Luas line has been in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22014/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

147 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the length of Luas rail line in use for public transport services; the criteria applied for the laying of the Luas track; the issues associated with safe movement of Luas on the existing track that has been brought to his attention since the Luas line has been in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22014/06]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

146 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his views on the demand from an association (details supplied) to introduce resident only parking regarding match days in Croke Park; and if so, the envisaged timescale for such legislation allowing for this to be introduced. [22013/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

146 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his views on the demand from an association (details supplied) to introduce resident only parking regarding match days in Croke Park; and if so, the envisaged timescale for such legislation allowing for this to be introduced. [22013/06]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

149 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will comment on the recent exercise Eagle at Shannon airport that took place in April 2006; if he is satisfied with the effectiveness of the emergency services to respond to a major incident such as that staged during the exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22187/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

149 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will comment on the recent exercise Eagle at Shannon airport that took place in April 2006; if he is satisfied with the effectiveness of the emergency services to respond to a major incident such as that staged during the exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22187/06]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

145 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on exercise Eagle at Shannon Airport on 25 April 2006, which tested the effectiveness of the emergency services if a passenger aircraft with a cargo of chemicals crashed at Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22012/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

145 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on exercise Eagle at Shannon Airport on 25 April 2006, which tested the effectiveness of the emergency services if a passenger aircraft with a cargo of chemicals crashed at Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22012/06]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

144 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the liability the Government will assume in the event of the sale of Aer Lingus to the workers transferred from Aer Lingus to TEAM Aer Lingus; the status of the guarantees and assurances given to the workers by the Government at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22011/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

144 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the liability the Government will assume in the event of the sale of Aer Lingus to the workers transferred from Aer Lingus to TEAM Aer Lingus; the status of the guarantees and assurances given to the workers by the Government at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22011/06]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

143 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of encroachments into airspace controlled by Dublin air traffic control in 2005; the locations where these originated from; if any were designated a near miss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22010/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

143 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of encroachments into airspace controlled by Dublin air traffic control in 2005; the locations where these originated from; if any were designated a near miss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22010/06]

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