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Question· writtenPQ 56asked

78 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the additional buses he has agreed to grant to Dublin Bus in view of the company’s expansion plans contained in its recent network review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21940/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

78 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the additional buses he has agreed to grant to Dublin Bus in view of the company’s expansion plans contained in its recent network review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21940/06]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

77 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport his views on the correspondence received by him from the Competition Authority in relation to the National Car Test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21936/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

77 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport his views on the correspondence received by him from the Competition Authority in relation to the National Car Test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21936/06]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

162 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his proposals in relation to a zero alcohol limit for learner drivers; when such a measure will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21939/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

162 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his proposals in relation to a zero alcohol limit for learner drivers; when such a measure will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21939/06]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

74 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposal by the public against road carnage campaign that all drivers involved in road traffic accidents should be automatically breathalysed, or have their blood or urine alcohol levels determined immediately after road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21886/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

74 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposal by the public against road carnage campaign that all drivers involved in road traffic accidents should be automatically breathalysed, or have their blood or urine alcohol levels determined immediately after road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21886/06]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

73 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding provided for quality bus corridors in 2006; the information available to his Department on the way in which this is spent; the amount and percentage of such funding drawn down in each of the past five years; the information available to his Department on the total number of bus lane kilometres in greater Dublin; the information available to his Department on the different splits between different QBCs and the number of pinch points for buses on each route; the total percentage of each route where a bus lane exists; if he is satisfied with the level of QBC provision in greater Dublin; and the legislative measures he proposes to speed up bus priority measures. [21968/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

73 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding provided for quality bus corridors in 2006; the information available to his Department on the way in which this is spent; the amount and percentage of such funding drawn down in each of the past five years; the information available to his Department on the total number of bus lane kilometres in greater Dublin; the information available to his Department on the different splits between different QBCs and the number of pinch points for buses on each route; the total percentage of each route where a bus lane exists; if he is satisfied with the level of QBC provision in greater Dublin; and the legislative measures he proposes to speed up bus priority measures. [21968/06]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

161 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in the event of the part privatisation of Aer Lingus, the commitment by Government to employees seconded to FLS and then Team Aer Lingus will be carried by both the State and those purchasing the balance; if so, the estimated liability for the earnings and pension shortfall; the way in which it is intended to enforce the workers rights in view of the fact that the Governments share is intended to be a minority shareholding; if Government advisors have addressed this issue in the context of the potential sale of a portion of the company; if so, the advice in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20551/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

161 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in the event of the part privatisation of Aer Lingus, the commitment by Government to employees seconded to FLS and then Team Aer Lingus will be carried by both the State and those purchasing the balance; if so, the estimated liability for the earnings and pension shortfall; the way in which it is intended to enforce the workers rights in view of the fact that the Governments share is intended to be a minority shareholding; if Government advisors have addressed this issue in the context of the potential sale of a portion of the company; if so, the advice in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20551/06]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

72 Ms C. Murphy 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. [21852/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

72 Ms C. Murphy 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. [21852/06]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

71 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there have been impediments to the introduction of the new 30 km/h speed limits in designated areas here; and if his attention has been drawn to the application of this speed limit in any local authority area to date. [21890/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

71 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there have been impediments to the introduction of the new 30 km/h speed limits in designated areas here; and if his attention has been drawn to the application of this speed limit in any local authority area to date. [21890/06]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

70 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport the proposals to reform the existing driving test and the driver licensing system; when such reforms will come into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21929/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

70 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport the proposals to reform the existing driving test and the driver licensing system; when such reforms will come into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21929/06]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

68 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he has had recent discussions with the coach tourism representatives regarding the impact of the new drivers hours rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21063/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

68 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he has had recent discussions with the coach tourism representatives regarding the impact of the new drivers hours rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21063/06]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

67 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to parliamentary questions, if he has received the railway order application in respect of the railway line between Glounthaune and Midleton; if construction is still expected to begin on this project in 2006; and if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21903/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

67 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to parliamentary questions, if he has received the railway order application in respect of the railway line between Glounthaune and Midleton; if construction is still expected to begin on this project in 2006; and if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21903/06]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

130 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when a final offer to trade union parties in the Aer Lingus flotation negotiations will be made; if a provision for compulsory redundancies will be included therein; and the deadline which will be set for the acceptance or rejection of same. [21895/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

130 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when a final offer to trade union parties in the Aer Lingus flotation negotiations will be made; if a provision for compulsory redundancies will be included therein; and the deadline which will be set for the acceptance or rejection of same. [21895/06]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

116 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the progress made by Aer Lingus management regarding the mandate to negotiate with the trade unions on a package of measures with the view to resolving issues of concern identified by the unions in relation to the proposed IPO of shares in Aer Lingus; the process in place to allow staff concerns to be addressed; the number of meetings that have taken place; the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21854/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

116 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the progress made by Aer Lingus management regarding the mandate to negotiate with the trade unions on a package of measures with the view to resolving issues of concern identified by the unions in relation to the proposed IPO of shares in Aer Lingus; the process in place to allow staff concerns to be addressed; the number of meetings that have taken place; the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21854/06]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

66 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he shares the view, expressed on 31 May 2006 by an Aer Lingus spokesperson, that a final deal with the trade unions on the flotation of Aer Lingus, will be reached by 10 June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21944/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

66 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he shares the view, expressed on 31 May 2006 by an Aer Lingus spokesperson, that a final deal with the trade unions on the flotation of Aer Lingus, will be reached by 10 June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21944/06]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

63 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the conditions which prevail on many commuter trains; if he has requested Irish Rail to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21953/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

63 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the conditions which prevail on many commuter trains; if he has requested Irish Rail to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21953/06]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

282 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he has applied for structural or cohesion funds for phase one of the Western Rail Corridor project; the funding which is available for projects of this kind; if he has not applied for funding when he expects to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21754/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

282 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he has applied for structural or cohesion funds for phase one of the Western Rail Corridor project; the funding which is available for projects of this kind; if he has not applied for funding when he expects to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21754/06]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

277 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if an application has been made to the European Union for EU funding for the re-opening of the western rail corridor; and if such an application has been made, the decision which has been forthcoming in respect of same. [21584/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

277 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if an application has been made to the European Union for EU funding for the re-opening of the western rail corridor; and if such an application has been made, the decision which has been forthcoming in respect of same. [21584/06]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

111 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to bring forward the completion date of the western rail corridor; if he has had meetings in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21905/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

111 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to bring forward the completion date of the western rail corridor; if he has had meetings in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21905/06]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

62 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport when he will make a decision to commence work on the western rail corridor; if he remains confident that phase one of this project will be opened by 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21945/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

62 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport when he will make a decision to commence work on the western rail corridor; if he remains confident that phase one of this project will be opened by 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21945/06]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

60 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the terms of the new deal to allow the outsourcing of the driving testing service; when this scheme will commence; the impact it will have on the waiting times and numbers awaiting a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21915/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

60 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the terms of the new deal to allow the outsourcing of the driving testing service; when this scheme will commence; the impact it will have on the waiting times and numbers awaiting a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21915/06]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

168 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to when the new terminal at Cork Airport will be fully operational; if he is satisfied regarding its delayed opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21923/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

168 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to when the new terminal at Cork Airport will be fully operational; if he is satisfied regarding its delayed opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21923/06]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

58 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has insisted on the privatisation of Aer Lingus without adequate and satisfactory consultation with the unions and without agreement from the majority of the national airline’s employees; and if, in view of such opposition, he will reverse his decision. [21882/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

58 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason he has insisted on the privatisation of Aer Lingus without adequate and satisfactory consultation with the unions and without agreement from the majority of the national airline’s employees; and if, in view of such opposition, he will reverse his decision. [21882/06]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

57 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress made to date in establishing the Dublin transport authority since its announcement in 2005; the work carried out by the informal authority to date; when the enabling legislation will be published to allow for its formal establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21901/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

57 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress made to date in establishing the Dublin transport authority since its announcement in 2005; the work carried out by the informal authority to date; when the enabling legislation will be published to allow for its formal establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21901/06]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

56 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to establish the proposed new Dublin transport authority; the powers the authority will have to direct other local authorities and transport bodies; and the changes that will be required to the regulation of other agencies as a result of the introduction of the new authority. [21898/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

56 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to establish the proposed new Dublin transport authority; the powers the authority will have to direct other local authorities and transport bodies; and the changes that will be required to the regulation of other agencies as a result of the introduction of the new authority. [21898/06]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

54 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if it is the Government’s long-term intention to retain a minimum share of at least 25.1% in the State airline Aer Lingus; if so, the means by which it is intended to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21900/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

54 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if it is the Government’s long-term intention to retain a minimum share of at least 25.1% in the State airline Aer Lingus; if so, the means by which it is intended to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21900/06]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

199 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if the 20 custom built school buses ordered by Bus Éireann are fully operational within the school bus fleet; if not, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21384/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2006

199 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if the 20 custom built school buses ordered by Bus Éireann are fully operational within the school bus fleet; if not, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21384/06]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a committee (details supplied) in the Inishowen area of County Donegal which is lobbying to make it compulsory for Gardaí to breathalyse all drivers involved in road traffic accidents or to obtain a blood or urine sample for testing for alcohol levels; if he has looked at or intends to consider implementing their proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21537/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2006

152 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a committee (details supplied) in the Inishowen area of County Donegal which is lobbying to make it compulsory for Gardaí to breathalyse all drivers involved in road traffic accidents or to obtain a blood or urine sample for testing for alcohol levels; if he has looked at or intends to consider implementing their proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21537/06]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of appeals that were made in each of the past three years for which figures are available against the result of a driving test; the percentage this number represents of the number of driving tests that year; and the number of appeals that were successful. [21479/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2006

148 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of appeals that were made in each of the past three years for which figures are available against the result of a driving test; the percentage this number represents of the number of driving tests that year; and the number of appeals that were successful. [21479/06]

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