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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990
7 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he has considered the possibility of an employee share option plan as a possible way of assisting in the future development of Aer Lingus.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990
6 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the level of financial subsidy from the Exchequer for the Dublin city bus service; the proportion of revenue for the Dublin city bus service which is provided from (a) fares and (b) Government subsidy; the way in which this subsidy compares with subsidies provided for public transport systems in other major European cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990
5 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will co-operate with the Standing Conference for Regional Policy of South Wales in their efforts to upgrade the service from Swansea to continental destinations, as this proposal may benefit the access of Irish producers to European markets.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990
4 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he is satisfied that all tour operators sending holiday makers abroad are operating on a sound financial basis and capable of honouring all commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990
2 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the progress which he has made to date in advancing Irish tourism needs during European Year of Tourism.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990
3 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport when his attention was drawn to the reported discrepancy of £10 million in the accounts of an Aer Lingus subsidiary; the action which he has taken as a result; if he is satisfied that the moneys have now been accounted for; if, in light of this discrepancy, he intends to request Aer Lingus to review its procedures for supervising the activities of subsidiary companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 1990
1 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if his share-holding in Aer Lingus plc has in any way diminished by reports of unreported losses of an Aer Lingus subsidiary and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
68 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport, in respect of the direct rail commuter services outlined for west Dublin and Clondalkin, Dublin 22, in the 1989 National Development Plan, if he will give the timetable for the commencement of this service including (i) provision for necessary track-laying or renovation, (ii) station improvement, (iii) provision of rolling stock and (iv) the proposed starting date.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
22 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concern among the shooting fraternity due to the uncontrolled shooting of migratory birds and other species by foreign tourists; and if he will take the necessary steps to prevent such occurrences.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
21 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if consideration has been given by his Department to the tourism potential of attracting to Ireland major European and world sporting events, such as the European Cup, the World Cup, the Olympic Games and any other such events; and if any consideration has been researched in detail.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
20 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the amount of EC grants which were made available by the EC but which were not utilised and subsequently surrendered to the EC.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
19 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the European Court of Auditors have stated in their recent annual report that their inquiry showed no demonstrable link between the receipt of EC funds and higher spending on transport infrastructure in Ireland; whether he accepts these findings; and if he is adopting any measures to deal with the situation in light of these allegations.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
17 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the steps, if any, he will make to allow for a greater rôle by local authorities in tourist development under the National Development Programme; if local authorities are expected to match Government money made available under the programme as a pre-condition for involvement in development schemes under the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
14 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if Irish airlines are to be asked to implement the recommendations of the British Civil Aviation Authority, arising from the Manchester Airport disaster in 1985, that aisles through bulkhead or partition openings be widened to improve escape routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
13 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being caused to Ireland's exports by road to the United Kingdom arising from the failure of the United Kingdom to provide a good road link between port of entry for most of Ireland's exports by road to the United Kingdom motorway network, as strongly recommended by the EC road infrastructure requirements; if he will use his position in the course of his Presidency of the EC Council of Ministers to ensure that this position is remedied; the steps he has taken in this regard; the steps he proposes to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
12 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he intends to liberalise both passenger and freight road transport; and if he intends to introduce legislation for such measures.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
11 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he has received a proposal from Aer Lingus for the establishment of a joint airline with Aeroflot; if he intends to approve the proposal; the present stage of such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
9 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline details of the grant aid scheme available in respect of sporting developments to assist the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
16 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will make a statement on the policy regarding the transportation of dangerous substances; and if he is satisfied that the transport by rail of anhydrous ammonia from Arklow, County Wicklow does not constitute a danger to other rail users or to people living along the Dublin-Arklow railway line.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
8 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will give details of the special plan prepared to deal with any major accident that could result from the carriage of dangerous substances by rail; and whether he is satisfied that the plan will ensure that all necessary action is taken in the event of an emergency arising.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
15 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the number of tourists who made complaints to his Department or Bord Fáilte regarding incidents of crime in Dublin during 1989; if any estimate has been made of the total number of tourists who have been victims of crime during 1989; if, in view of the potential damage such incidents can cause our tourist industry, he intends to take any steps to alert tourists to the crime problem in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
7 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if his attention has been drawn to the damage being done to the image of Irish tourism, arising from the frequency of attacks on visitors to Ireland in the Dublin area; and, if so, the proposals, if any, he has, in consultation with the Minister for Justice, to provide greater protection for these visitors.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
68 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport, in respect of the direct rail commuter services outlined for west Dublin and Clondalkin, Dublin 22, in the 1989 National Development Plan, if he will give the timetable for the commencement of this service including (i) provision for necessary track-laying or renovation, (ii) station improvement, (iii) provision of rolling stock and (iv) the proposed starting date.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
18 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the estimated cost of the extension of the rail commuter service, earmarked for West Dublin in the 1989 National Development Plan to provide for the transport needs of Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he has ensured that land required for a rail link to Tallaght, Dublin 24, has been retained in public ownership.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
10 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if any time table has been agreed for the development of the suburban rail link in the west of Dublin; when it is likely that work will begin; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
6 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the plans, if any, he has to make the public transport system in Dublin more efficient, effective and available to meet the changing needs of commuters in Dublin.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
5 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will review the policy of giving financial aid only to hotels of 45 bedrooms or more, with a view to giving assistance to smaller hotels.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 1990
4 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will consider taking the cost of maintaining the permanent way out of CIE's overheads and funding this cost directly from the Exchequer in the same way as roads are funded.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 1990
2 Mr. Dukes asked the Taoiseach if he will explain the conflict between the recent statement to Dáil Éireann that the Department of Tourism and Transport made the leasing arrangement for the additional Government jet to be used during the EC Presidency and the public statement made by the official spokesperson at the Department of Defence the following week-end saying that that Department had hired the jet; and if he misinformed Dáil Éireann on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 February 1990
6 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the recent report of the European Court of Auditors has criticised his Department for retaining EC transport infrastructure funds instead of transferring them on a project by project basis to the authorities responsible for implementing the projects; and if he proposes to take any action or change any procedure, in light of the criticisms of the Court of Auditors in this matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 February 1990
2 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Finance, in respect of each of the last three years for which figures are available, the amount of Structural Funds received from the EC for the development of transport infrastructure on a project by project basis; the authority which was responsible for implementing each such project; the payments from the funds which were approved by his Department to each such authority on a project by project basis; the estimated figures for 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
95 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline the regulations governing the access of transatlantic charter flights into Ireland; and if he has any proposals to change the regulations.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
93 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the reason direct flights from the United States are not allowed into Connaught Regional Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
92 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will make a statement on recent newspaper reports alleging guarantees given to Limerick public representatives that there will be no change in the position of transatlantic flights being routed through Shannon Airport only; and if he has any proposals to allow direct transatlantic flights into airports other than Shannon Airport.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
63 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline Government policy towards Aer Lingus with regard to allowing the company to develop and maintain new and existing routes, having regard to his recent action of excluding Aer Lingus from routes which they had opened and developed.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
59 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline the Government's attitude to the campaign to allow transatlantic flights land at Horan International Airport, County Mayo, without the Shannon stop-over; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the campaign has the expressed support of at least one Government officeholder, namely the Minister of State at the Department of Industry and Commerce; and if the views expressed by the Minister in question are Government policy.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
56 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he has any proposals to upgrade and renew CIÉs bus fleet in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
50 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the reason for the delay in availing of the EC funds available for development of the railways north and south of the Border; if he supports such development; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
48 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport, in light of Pan AM's announcement to withdraw their service from Shannon, if he will start immediate negotiations with another major American airline so as to have it in position for the coming tourist season in order that the Government's projected tourist figures from North America are met.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
44 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the reason Government policy specifically protects Shannon Airport in the context of competition for transatlantic flights; the proposals, if any, he has to change this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
41 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline the implications for Shannon Airport of the decision of Pan AM to cease flights to Shannon; the steps which are being taken to ensure that tourist numbers do not suffer as a result of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
40 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the plans he has to improve air traffic control facilities at Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
33 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the implications, if any, which the abolition of duty free shops arising from EC tax harmonisation proposals would have on air fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
18 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will provide any short-term resolution of the transport difficulties being experienced by those who live on the Aran Islands, County Galway; and the present state of proposals to establish a roll-on roll-off ferry service to the islands.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
16 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he expects any additional routes or destinations to become available to Irish airlines as a result of deregulation; the way in which he proposes to allocate any such routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
15 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he envisages any extension of the DART system in 1990.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
14 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the vacancies existing on all State boards under the aegis of his Department; the number of women serving on such boards; and his proposals to increase the number of women on State boards under his aegis.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
48 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport, in light of Pan AM's announcement to withdraw their service from Shannon, if he will start immediate negotiations with another major American airline so as to have it in position for the coming tourist season in order that the Government's projected tourist figures from North America are met.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
41 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will outline the implications for Shannon Airport of the decision of Pan AM to cease flights to Shannon; the steps which are being taken to ensure that tourist numbers do not suffer as a result of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 1990
11 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he will make a statement regarding the decision of Pan AM to cease operations at Shannon Airport.