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Question· oralPQ 28asked

72 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the implications of the proposed Luas crossing at the Red Cow roundabout; the reason a new bridge was not included in the original plans; the consideration which he has given to providing alternative arrangements in order to avoid severe congestion and delay; and the action he now proposes to take. [16984/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2003

72 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the implications of the proposed Luas crossing at the Red Cow roundabout; the reason a new bridge was not included in the original plans; the consideration which he has given to providing alternative arrangements in order to avoid severe congestion and delay; and the action he now proposes to take. [16984/03]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

4 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the findings of the tourism policy review group report published recently, especially in relation to inflation, insurance costs, access transport, road access and signposting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16248/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2003

4 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the findings of the tourism policy review group report published recently, especially in relation to inflation, insurance costs, access transport, road access and signposting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16248/03]

Question· oralPQ 161asked

161 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his views on the findings of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament calling on the Government to provide compensation for families who lost out as a result of the manner of the deregulation of the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13693/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

161 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his views on the findings of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament calling on the Government to provide compensation for families who lost out as a result of the manner of the deregulation of the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13693/03]

Question· oralPQ 157asked

157 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for dealing with the issue of cross-subsidisation of bus routes in the context of his plans to franchise out 25% of Dublin Bus services; the way in which he intends to proceed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/03

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

157 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for dealing with the issue of cross-subsidisation of bus routes in the context of his plans to franchise out 25% of Dublin Bus services; the way in which he intends to proceed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/03

Question· oralPQ 136asked

136 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if the opening up of 25% of the Dublin bus market to private operators will involve the exclusive use of individual bus garages and depots to service these selected routes; and the way in which the current arrangement where buses from other garages can be drafted in to provide additional short-term capacity on routes not served by that garage will be continued. [13655/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

136 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if the opening up of 25% of the Dublin bus market to private operators will involve the exclusive use of individual bus garages and depots to service these selected routes; and the way in which the current arrangement where buses from other garages can be drafted in to provide additional short-term capacity on routes not served by that garage will be continued. [13655/03]

Question· oralPQ 124asked

124 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to meet with the FAIR group in view of the undertaking he gave to the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13668/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

124 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to meet with the FAIR group in view of the undertaking he gave to the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13668/03]

Question· oralPQ 93asked

93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to transfer Dublin Bus workers to the private companies in regard to his proposal to franchise up to a quarter of bus routes in Dublin; if an estimate has been made of the potential costs involved in such a transfer, having regard to the current employment status of these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to transfer Dublin Bus workers to the private companies in regard to his proposal to franchise up to a quarter of bus routes in Dublin; if an estimate has been made of the potential costs involved in such a transfer, having regard to the current employment status of these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/03]

Question· oralPQ 84asked

84 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will have final plans for the introduction of private operators into the Dublin bus market; if it is proposed to offer access to routes via a public tender process; if such a tendering process will allow for the winning tender to have exclusive rights to the provision of services on such routes; and, if so, the way in which he envisages that such an arrangement will allow a comparison of the service provided by different bus companies. [13654/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

84 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will have final plans for the introduction of private operators into the Dublin bus market; if it is proposed to offer access to routes via a public tender process; if such a tendering process will allow for the winning tender to have exclusive rights to the provision of services on such routes; and, if so, the way in which he envisages that such an arrangement will allow a comparison of the service provided by different bus companies. [13654/03]

Question· oralPQ 82asked

82 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13680/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

82 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13680/03]

Question· oralPQ 81asked

81 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Shannon Airport and its hinterland will be protected in discussions on an EU open skies policy; and if he will use his veto in discussions regarding proposed changes to the current bilateral agreement. [13882/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

81 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Shannon Airport and its hinterland will be protected in discussions on an EU open skies policy; and if he will use his veto in discussions regarding proposed changes to the current bilateral agreement. [13882/03]

Question· oralPQ 80asked

80 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Cabinet to make a decision on the business case proposal for the first phase of a Dublin metro as presented to him six months ago by the Railway Procurement Agency. [13883/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

80 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Cabinet to make a decision on the business case proposal for the first phase of a Dublin metro as presented to him six months ago by the Railway Procurement Agency. [13883/03]

Question· oralPQ 79asked

79 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his discussions with the CIE group of trade unions regarding the future of CIE; when the last meeting was held; when the next meeting is planned; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by the General Secretary of ICTU that this could destroy the recently agreed national pay deal; the steps he intends to take to avert an industrial dispute by transport workers, having regard to the overwhelming vote by members of the NBRU to strike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13673/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

79 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his discussions with the CIE group of trade unions regarding the future of CIE; when the last meeting was held; when the next meeting is planned; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by the General Secretary of ICTU that this could destroy the recently agreed national pay deal; the steps he intends to take to avert an industrial dispute by transport workers, having regard to the overwhelming vote by members of the NBRU to strike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13673/03]

Question· oralPQ 33asked

161 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his views on the findings of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament calling on the Government to provide compensation for families who lost out as a result of the manner of the deregulation of the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13693/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

161 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport his views on the findings of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament calling on the Government to provide compensation for families who lost out as a result of the manner of the deregulation of the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13693/03]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

124 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to meet with the FAIR group in view of the undertaking he gave to the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13668/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

124 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to meet with the FAIR group in view of the undertaking he gave to the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13668/03]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

157 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for dealing with the issue of cross-subsidisation of bus routes in the context of his plans to franchise out 25% of Dublin Bus services; the way in which he intends to proceed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/03

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

157 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for dealing with the issue of cross-subsidisation of bus routes in the context of his plans to franchise out 25% of Dublin Bus services; the way in which he intends to proceed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/03

Question· oralPQ 27asked

136 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if the opening up of 25% of the Dublin bus market to private operators will involve the exclusive use of individual bus garages and depots to service these selected routes; and the way in which the current arrangement where buses from other garages can be drafted in to provide additional short-term capacity on routes not served by that garage will be continued. [13655/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

136 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if the opening up of 25% of the Dublin bus market to private operators will involve the exclusive use of individual bus garages and depots to service these selected routes; and the way in which the current arrangement where buses from other garages can be drafted in to provide additional short-term capacity on routes not served by that garage will be continued. [13655/03]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to transfer Dublin Bus workers to the private companies in regard to his proposal to franchise up to a quarter of bus routes in Dublin; if an estimate has been made of the potential costs involved in such a transfer, having regard to the current employment status of these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

93 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to transfer Dublin Bus workers to the private companies in regard to his proposal to franchise up to a quarter of bus routes in Dublin; if an estimate has been made of the potential costs involved in such a transfer, having regard to the current employment status of these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13675/03]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

84 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will have final plans for the introduction of private operators into the Dublin bus market; if it is proposed to offer access to routes via a public tender process; if such a tendering process will allow for the winning tender to have exclusive rights to the provision of services on such routes; and, if so, the way in which he envisages that such an arrangement will allow a comparison of the service provided by different bus companies. [13654/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

84 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will have final plans for the introduction of private operators into the Dublin bus market; if it is proposed to offer access to routes via a public tender process; if such a tendering process will allow for the winning tender to have exclusive rights to the provision of services on such routes; and, if so, the way in which he envisages that such an arrangement will allow a comparison of the service provided by different bus companies. [13654/03]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

82 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13680/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

82 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13680/03]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

81 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Shannon Airport and its hinterland will be protected in discussions on an EU open skies policy; and if he will use his veto in discussions regarding proposed changes to the current bilateral agreement. [13882/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

81 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Shannon Airport and its hinterland will be protected in discussions on an EU open skies policy; and if he will use his veto in discussions regarding proposed changes to the current bilateral agreement. [13882/03]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

80 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Cabinet to make a decision on the business case proposal for the first phase of a Dublin metro as presented to him six months ago by the Railway Procurement Agency. [13883/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

80 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Cabinet to make a decision on the business case proposal for the first phase of a Dublin metro as presented to him six months ago by the Railway Procurement Agency. [13883/03]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

79 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his discussions with the CIE group of trade unions regarding the future of CIE; when the last meeting was held; when the next meeting is planned; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by the General Secretary of ICTU that this could destroy the recently agreed national pay deal; the steps he intends to take to avert an industrial dispute by transport workers, having regard to the overwhelming vote by members of the NBRU to strike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13673/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2003

79 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his discussions with the CIE group of trade unions regarding the future of CIE; when the last meeting was held; when the next meeting is planned; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by the General Secretary of ICTU that this could destroy the recently agreed national pay deal; the steps he intends to take to avert an industrial dispute by transport workers, having regard to the overwhelming vote by members of the NBRU to strike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13673/03]

Question· oralPQ 85asked

85 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if vouchers will be issued to the holders of the free travel pass from her Department to those who live in remote rural areas with no public transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13607/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2003

85 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if vouchers will be issued to the holders of the free travel pass from her Department to those who live in remote rural areas with no public transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13607/03]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

85 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if vouchers will be issued to the holders of the free travel pass from her Department to those who live in remote rural areas with no public transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13607/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2003

85 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if vouchers will be issued to the holders of the free travel pass from her Department to those who live in remote rural areas with no public transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13607/03]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the way in which he can justify replacing the Government jet with two jets, in view of the fact that aviation experts agree that the G4 ought to have, under normal circumstances, many more years of productive life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13293/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2003

3 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the way in which he can justify replacing the Government jet with two jets, in view of the fact that aviation experts agree that the G4 ought to have, under normal circumstances, many more years of productive life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13293/03]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the procedures in place in his office for sanctioning requests by Ministers or others for the use of Air Corps aircraft that constitute the ministerial air transport service; the criteria used in determining whether to sanction such a request; his plans to review the criteria used for the use of Air Corps aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2003

1 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach the procedures in place in his office for sanctioning requests by Ministers or others for the use of Air Corps aircraft that constitute the ministerial air transport service; the criteria used in determining whether to sanction such a request; his plans to review the criteria used for the use of Air Corps aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8766/03]

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Question· oralPQ 57asked

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

59 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the Government's plans to purchase a new Government jet; if a leasing arrangement is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9040/03]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2003

57 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence the Government's plans to acquire new aircraft for the ministerial air transport service; the number and specification of the aircraft being sought; if they will be purchased or leased; the estimated cost of the planned acquisition; the proportion this represents of the total budget for the acquisition of new aircraft for the Air Corps in 2003; when it is expected that the new aircraft will be in service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/03]

Bill· Public2003/16defeated

National Transport Authority Bill 2003

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2003

Bill entitled an Act to broaden the focus of transportation planning and provision of infrastructure by amalgamating the National Roads Authority and the National Rail Procurement Agency

Question· oralPQ 154asked

154 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received proposals from the trade unions on the restructuring proposals in regard to his proposal to break up the CIE Group and to abolish the CIE holding company; if he plans further meetings with the trade unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7099/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2003

154 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received proposals from the trade unions on the restructuring proposals in regard to his proposal to break up the CIE Group and to abolish the CIE holding company; if he plans further meetings with the trade unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7099/03]

Question· oralPQ 143asked

143 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7104/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2003

143 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the proposals contained in his statement to the public transport forum on 7 November 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7104/03]

Question· oralPQ 135asked

135 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date by the implementation group on the restructuring of CIE; the membership of the group; if it includes representatives of the company or the management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7100/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2003

135 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date by the implementation group on the restructuring of CIE; the membership of the group; if it includes representatives of the company or the management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7100/03]

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