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Question· oralPQ 24asked

35 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific interventions and initiatives he has planned to maximise not only Ireland’s representation at the London Olympics 2012, but also the number of medals we win. [13701/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

35 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific interventions and initiatives he has planned to maximise not only Ireland’s representation at the London Olympics 2012, but also the number of medals we win. [13701/11]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

34 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the relatively low number of women participating in sport; his plans to improve this level of participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13699/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

34 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the relatively low number of women participating in sport; his plans to improve this level of participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13699/11]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

33 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council to ensure that the process is not only efficient and effective but also prompt; if he will commit to work with the relevant agencies and Departments to reduce the turnaround time of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13700/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

33 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council to ensure that the process is not only efficient and effective but also prompt; if he will commit to work with the relevant agencies and Departments to reduce the turnaround time of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13700/11]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

31 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the decision of Fáilte Ireland to reduce funding to the Derry visitors and convention bureau in view of the facility’s strategic importance in marketing the north west, particularly the Inishowen Peninsula; his plans to direct additional funding into the region; his further plans to maximise visitor numbers to the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13695/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

31 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the decision of Fáilte Ireland to reduce funding to the Derry visitors and convention bureau in view of the facility’s strategic importance in marketing the north west, particularly the Inishowen Peninsula; his plans to direct additional funding into the region; his further plans to maximise visitor numbers to the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13695/11]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

30 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a transfer of ownership of a building (details supplied) from the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for use by the council as a new library headquarters. [13715/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

30 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a transfer of ownership of a building (details supplied) from the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for use by the council as a new library headquarters. [13715/11]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

29 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to maximise the tourist dividend from the Titanic anniversary in 2012; the budget available to promote the anniversary; the scope for cooperation with his counterpart in Northern Ireland and with stakeholders, including those in Cobh and in Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13744/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

29 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to maximise the tourist dividend from the Titanic anniversary in 2012; the budget available to promote the anniversary; the scope for cooperation with his counterpart in Northern Ireland and with stakeholders, including those in Cobh and in Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13744/11]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

28 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of the €75 million provided for transport projects under the jobs initiative that was reallocated from existing funds within his budget; and the schemes or projects that will be affected by this reallocation of funds. [13862/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

28 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of the €75 million provided for transport projects under the jobs initiative that was reallocated from existing funds within his budget; and the schemes or projects that will be affected by this reallocation of funds. [13862/11]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

27 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop Dún Laoghaire harbour as a vital public amenity for the people of Dún Laoghaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13743/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

27 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop Dún Laoghaire harbour as a vital public amenity for the people of Dún Laoghaire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13743/11]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

26 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made in the process to decide on which of the three major capital projects BXD, metro north or DART underground, under his portfolio that he will proceed with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13741/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

26 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made in the process to decide on which of the three major capital projects BXD, metro north or DART underground, under his portfolio that he will proceed with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13741/11]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

25 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline in further detail the proposal in the jobs initiative that the Dublin Airport Authority will rebate substantial levels of airport charges to airlines in return for additional passengers. [13861/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2011

25 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline in further detail the proposal in the jobs initiative that the Dublin Airport Authority will rebate substantial levels of airport charges to airlines in return for additional passengers. [13861/11]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

380 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the €15 million allocated in the jobs initiative May 2011 for local sustainable transport projects is to be used to finance the pre-existing smarter travel project or if it is for new projects and when the announcement of the next phase of smarter travel will be made. [13512/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

380 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the €15 million allocated in the jobs initiative May 2011 for local sustainable transport projects is to be used to finance the pre-existing smarter travel project or if it is for new projects and when the announcement of the next phase of smarter travel will be made. [13512/11]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

379 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider his decision on the RNLI man overboard guardian system and assist vessels and individual crew members to receive alerts. [12609/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

379 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider his decision on the RNLI man overboard guardian system and assist vessels and individual crew members to receive alerts. [12609/11]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

378 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of funding estimated by the National Roads Authority and the local authorities as being required to keep the national, regional and local roads in a reasonable state of repair, following the previous two severe winters; the amount that will be provided by him; the amount available from their own resources; the way the shortfall will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13597/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

378 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of funding estimated by the National Roads Authority and the local authorities as being required to keep the national, regional and local roads in a reasonable state of repair, following the previous two severe winters; the amount that will be provided by him; the amount available from their own resources; the way the shortfall will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13597/11]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

377 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to invite new applications under the capital grant programme; if so, when this might occur; the amount of funding likely to be available in 2011; the value of schemes which have commenced and are likely to draw down funding in 2011; if this source of funding is ring-fenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10611/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

377 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to invite new applications under the capital grant programme; if so, when this might occur; the amount of funding likely to be available in 2011; the value of schemes which have commenced and are likely to draw down funding in 2011; if this source of funding is ring-fenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10611/11]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

374 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on the waiting list for skills courses with Fáilte Ireland in each training centre in Dublin; and the average waiting time for each list. [13601/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

374 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on the waiting list for skills courses with Fáilte Ireland in each training centre in Dublin; and the average waiting time for each list. [13601/11]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

373 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of private cars that used toll roads on the national roads network in 2010; and the way the number compares with the previous three years. [13600/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

373 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of private cars that used toll roads on the national roads network in 2010; and the way the number compares with the previous three years. [13600/11]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

372 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the successful local sports partnerships; his views that they and other current spending options should be prioritised to increase participation in sport and physical activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13566/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

372 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the successful local sports partnerships; his views that they and other current spending options should be prioritised to increase participation in sport and physical activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13566/11]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

371 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the concerns regarding increased obesity rates in young persons in particular, his plans to increase participation in sport and physical activity over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13565/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

371 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the concerns regarding increased obesity rates in young persons in particular, his plans to increase participation in sport and physical activity over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13565/11]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

370 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of the special advisers appointed to his office since 9 March 2011; their specific role; and the level of salary they will be earning. [13396/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

370 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of the special advisers appointed to his office since 9 March 2011; their specific role; and the level of salary they will be earning. [13396/11]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

369 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether a breach of contract occurred during Easter week 2011, when the National Transport Authority allowed Dublin Bus to raise its passenger fares with four days’ notice when the contract with CIE states that five days’ notice should be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13376/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

369 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether a breach of contract occurred during Easter week 2011, when the National Transport Authority allowed Dublin Bus to raise its passenger fares with four days’ notice when the contract with CIE states that five days’ notice should be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13376/11]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

368 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend regulation of the national car test and the regulation of the taxi industry in view of the recent programme on RTÉ television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13306/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

368 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend regulation of the national car test and the regulation of the taxi industry in view of the recent programme on RTÉ television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13306/11]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

367 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if gardaí have the power to issue on-the-spot penalties for breaches of the taxi regulations under section 49 of the 2003 Taxi Regulation Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13260/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

367 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if gardaí have the power to issue on-the-spot penalties for breaches of the taxi regulations under section 49 of the 2003 Taxi Regulation Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13260/11]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

365 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide an emergency tow vessel in the south east to ensure the environment can be protected in case of accident at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13313/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

365 Deputy Liam Twomey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide an emergency tow vessel in the south east to ensure the environment can be protected in case of accident at sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13313/11]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

260 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda vehicles that are allocated to each Garda station in the Dublin region; and the number of Garda vans allocated. [13603/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

260 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda vehicles that are allocated to each Garda station in the Dublin region; and the number of Garda vans allocated. [13603/11]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

155 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse the decision to increase the number of children needed in a distinct locality on a particular bus route from seven to ten to retain transport to the local primary school; his plans to determine the number of children that will not be able to attend school without the school transport scheme, as mentioned in the value for money review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13652/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

155 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse the decision to increase the number of children needed in a distinct locality on a particular bus route from seven to ten to retain transport to the local primary school; his plans to determine the number of children that will not be able to attend school without the school transport scheme, as mentioned in the value for money review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13652/11]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

154 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to review measures taken by the last Government to charge €200 per annum for school transport to all children within a two mile radius of the school regardless of them holding a medical card; if he will review the cases of two schools (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13651/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

154 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to review measures taken by the last Government to charge €200 per annum for school transport to all children within a two mile radius of the school regardless of them holding a medical card; if he will review the cases of two schools (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13651/11]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

132 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school bus service for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13358/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

132 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school bus service for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13358/11]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

118 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views regarding a school bus service (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents in the area are willing to pay for the service if it is available to them and if the particular service can be maintained on the basis that it will have the minimum numbers required to maintain the service in 2012. [13381/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 May 2011

118 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views regarding a school bus service (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents in the area are willing to pay for the service if it is available to them and if the particular service can be maintained on the basis that it will have the minimum numbers required to maintain the service in 2012. [13381/11]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

119 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the operation of the national car testing service at a facility (details supplied) in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13150/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2011

119 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the operation of the national car testing service at a facility (details supplied) in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13150/11]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

117 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if individual taxi drivers will have an opportunity to input directly into the review he will be undertaking into the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13145/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2011

117 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if individual taxi drivers will have an opportunity to input directly into the review he will be undertaking into the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13145/11]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

115 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legal obligations of local authorities regarding road makings, signage and so on for primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13100/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2011

115 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legal obligations of local authorities regarding road makings, signage and so on for primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13100/11]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

238 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to dangerous situations and locations on local roads if it is in the interest of public safety to provide rumble strips; if he will consider changing the law with regard to the provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13015/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2011

238 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to dangerous situations and locations on local roads if it is in the interest of public safety to provide rumble strips; if he will consider changing the law with regard to the provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13015/11]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

237 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the problems the EU Cabotage Directive is causing Irish haulage businesses, working in the UK in particular; if some agreement can be made between Ireland and the UK regarding the enforcement of the rule in both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12992/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2011

237 Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the problems the EU Cabotage Directive is causing Irish haulage businesses, working in the UK in particular; if some agreement can be made between Ireland and the UK regarding the enforcement of the rule in both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12992/11]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

236 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he envisages the loss of jobs at Dundalk port, County Louth, in view of the transfer of the company to Dublin Port Company under the Harbours Act 1996; the steps he will take to protect the jobs of those employed by Dundalk port under the new arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2011

236 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he envisages the loss of jobs at Dundalk port, County Louth, in view of the transfer of the company to Dublin Port Company under the Harbours Act 1996; the steps he will take to protect the jobs of those employed by Dundalk port under the new arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12977/11]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

235 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulatory measures governing the usage of rickshaws as public service vehicles and the enforcement of said regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12902/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2011

235 Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulatory measures governing the usage of rickshaws as public service vehicles and the enforcement of said regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12902/11]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

234 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if pyrite was used in the road foundations; if so, the locations of same; if remedial action has been taken; if so, the action taken; the cost and the budget from which it was taken; if there are estimates for work yet to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2011

234 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if pyrite was used in the road foundations; if so, the locations of same; if remedial action has been taken; if so, the action taken; the cost and the budget from which it was taken; if there are estimates for work yet to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/11]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

454 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding available under the sports capital programme in 2011; if there will be a new round of the programme this year; when it will begin and when applications will be accepted. [12850/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

454 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding available under the sports capital programme in 2011; if there will be a new round of the programme this year; when it will begin and when applications will be accepted. [12850/11]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

453 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that can be taken to enforce the prominent display of identification photo and details by drivers in taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12788/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

453 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that can be taken to enforce the prominent display of identification photo and details by drivers in taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12788/11]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

452 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding for all weather facilities in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12781/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

452 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding for all weather facilities in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12781/11]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

451 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Garda or the National Transport Authority has briefed him on the number of taxi plate owners who do not have a public service vehicle driver’s licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12754/11]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2011

451 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Garda or the National Transport Authority has briefed him on the number of taxi plate owners who do not have a public service vehicle driver’s licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12754/11]

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