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Question· writtenPQ 161asked

163 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Questions Nos. 439 and 440 of 23 November 2005, if he will set out the agenda, minutes and agreed actions reached at the December 2000 ministerial meeting and the agenda for the February 2006 meeting; if he will further set out the agenda and minutes and agreed actions reached for the six BIC transport group meetings since 2000; and if he will further set out the programme, agenda and agreed actions at the workshop on 8 March 2004. [37423/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

163 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Questions Nos. 439 and 440 of 23 November 2005, if he will set out the agenda, minutes and agreed actions reached at the December 2000 ministerial meeting and the agenda for the February 2006 meeting; if he will further set out the agenda and minutes and agreed actions reached for the six BIC transport group meetings since 2000; and if he will further set out the programme, agenda and agreed actions at the workshop on 8 March 2004. [37423/05]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

162 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 824 of 28 September 2005, the outcome of the review of the special permit scheme; when he intends to streamline the current permit system for the movement of large equipment and to require the application of uniform practices by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37422/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

162 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 824 of 28 September 2005, the outcome of the review of the special permit scheme; when he intends to streamline the current permit system for the movement of large equipment and to require the application of uniform practices by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37422/05]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

158 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the specific statutory instrument that requires a local authority or contractor to apply the National Roads Authority’s manual of contract documents for road works, the National Roads Authority’s design manual for roads and bridges, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s surface dressing manual and traffic signs manual or other such National Roads Authority or Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government road work standards. [37417/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

158 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the specific statutory instrument that requires a local authority or contractor to apply the National Roads Authority’s manual of contract documents for road works, the National Roads Authority’s design manual for roads and bridges, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s surface dressing manual and traffic signs manual or other such National Roads Authority or Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government road work standards. [37417/05]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

157 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 437 of 22 November 2005, the indicatory cost of the western rail corridor project under the Transport 21 plan, in view of the fact that the overall cost of the plan will be €34.4 billion; the envisaged upper limit cost of the western rail corridor project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37339/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2005

157 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 437 of 22 November 2005, the indicatory cost of the western rail corridor project under the Transport 21 plan, in view of the fact that the overall cost of the plan will be €34.4 billion; the envisaged upper limit cost of the western rail corridor project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37339/05]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

278 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the introduction of a labelling system for vehicles by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the use of labelling for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37183/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

278 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the introduction of a labelling system for vehicles by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the use of labelling for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37183/05]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

235 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if patrol cars are fitted with the vehicle recognition system; when the system will be rolled out here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37033/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

235 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if patrol cars are fitted with the vehicle recognition system; when the system will be rolled out here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37033/05]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

208 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if the target estimates for the transport sector under the national climate change strategy have been adjusted according to the CO2 savings made to date in 2005, as was specified would be the case under the strategy; the adjustments which have been made to date in 2005; the resultant new targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37188/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

208 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if the target estimates for the transport sector under the national climate change strategy have been adjusted according to the CO2 savings made to date in 2005, as was specified would be the case under the strategy; the adjustments which have been made to date in 2005; the resultant new targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37188/05]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

207 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the overall target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the new car fleet by 2012; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the new car fleet for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37187/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

207 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the overall target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the new car fleet by 2012; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the new car fleet for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37187/05]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

206 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the freight sector by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the freight sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37186/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

206 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the freight sector by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the freight sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37186/05]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

205 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by traffic management measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to traffic management measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37185/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

205 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by traffic management measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to traffic management measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37185/05]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

204 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of public transport measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the public transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37184/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

204 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of public transport measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the public transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37184/05]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

203 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of fuel measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37182/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

203 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of fuel measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37182/05]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

202 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by means of vehicle efficiency improvements by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these means for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

202 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by means of vehicle efficiency improvements by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these means for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/05]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

201 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 2010; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37180/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

201 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 2010; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37180/05]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

200 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport, in view of the high number of road traffic accidents, his views on whether a greater than recognised number of road traffic accidents are due to road conditions; the steps he is taking to ensure that public safety is protected through proper observance of recommendations that already exist and may not be complied with or may not be enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37039/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

200 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport, in view of the high number of road traffic accidents, his views on whether a greater than recognised number of road traffic accidents are due to road conditions; the steps he is taking to ensure that public safety is protected through proper observance of recommendations that already exist and may not be complied with or may not be enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37039/05]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

199 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if he will instigate a full economic impact study on the western region as a result of the new changed circumstances at Shannon Airport; if his attention has been drawn to the despondency and anger that is shown by community leaders in the mid-west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37038/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

199 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if he will instigate a full economic impact study on the western region as a result of the new changed circumstances at Shannon Airport; if his attention has been drawn to the despondency and anger that is shown by community leaders in the mid-west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37038/05]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

96 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the recent closure of the only petrol station on Inis Mór, he would consider the introduction of a public bus service for the inhabitants. [36764/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

96 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of the recent closure of the only petrol station on Inis Mór, he would consider the introduction of a public bus service for the inhabitants. [36764/05]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

87 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the implications of the Government’s Transport 21 plan for road and rail infrastructure in rural Ireland; his views on whether the current transport infrastructure is insufficient to meet the needs of many in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36935/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

87 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the implications of the Government’s Transport 21 plan for road and rail infrastructure in rural Ireland; his views on whether the current transport infrastructure is insufficient to meet the needs of many in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36935/05]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the benefits the Government’s Transport 21 plan will bring to rural communities throughout Ireland; his views on whether the plan provides the necessary infrastructure to allow rural Ireland achieve its potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36934/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the benefits the Government’s Transport 21 plan will bring to rural communities throughout Ireland; his views on whether the plan provides the necessary infrastructure to allow rural Ireland achieve its potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36934/05]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

437 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the school placement of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can be urgently attended to; if steps can be taken to increase the home tuition grant; if payment can be made up to date and at the beginning of each month; if transport costs can be met in the meantime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36445/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

437 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the school placement of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can be urgently attended to; if steps can be taken to increase the home tuition grant; if payment can be made up to date and at the beginning of each month; if transport costs can be met in the meantime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36445/05]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

392 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the discussions that have taken place within her Department and between her Department and the Department of Transport regarding the possibility of including motoring skills on the secondary school system; the outcome of those discussions; the timetable for delivery of this measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36289/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

392 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the discussions that have taken place within her Department and between her Department and the Department of Transport regarding the possibility of including motoring skills on the secondary school system; the outcome of those discussions; the timetable for delivery of this measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36289/05]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

300 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the projects which have been subjected to detailed cost-benefit appraisal in the past six months; the benefit-cost ratio which emerged from this test; if he is satisfied that projects being selected not only pass this test but represent a better return than competing uses for the same limited funds; and the way in which this process influences the size of the capital envelope for different project areas. [37353/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

300 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the projects which have been subjected to detailed cost-benefit appraisal in the past six months; the benefit-cost ratio which emerged from this test; if he is satisfied that projects being selected not only pass this test but represent a better return than competing uses for the same limited funds; and the way in which this process influences the size of the capital envelope for different project areas. [37353/05]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

299 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Weston aerodrome will become classed as Dublin’s second airport; if this airfield will operate domestic and international passenger services such as those operated in Dublin Airport; the role he sees Weston aerodrome having in the development of the Irish transport infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37002/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

299 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Weston aerodrome will become classed as Dublin’s second airport; if this airfield will operate domestic and international passenger services such as those operated in Dublin Airport; the role he sees Weston aerodrome having in the development of the Irish transport infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37002/05]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

298 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to carry out a feasibility study regarding plans for a Luas line linking Templeogue to the city centre; if any views have emerged in respect of such a route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36991/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

298 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to carry out a feasibility study regarding plans for a Luas line linking Templeogue to the city centre; if any views have emerged in respect of such a route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36991/05]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

297 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if there are road safety guidelines or regulations with regard to the sale and hand-out of newspapers and other products at busy road junctions and traffic intersections; if there are licences or by-laws governing this practice and if it complies with his road safety plans. [36909/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

297 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if there are road safety guidelines or regulations with regard to the sale and hand-out of newspapers and other products at busy road junctions and traffic intersections; if there are licences or by-laws governing this practice and if it complies with his road safety plans. [36909/05]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

296 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if every action is being taken to progress plans for the proposed Luas line extension to CityWest; and the locations of proposed Luas stops in the Tallaght west estate. [36792/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

296 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if every action is being taken to progress plans for the proposed Luas line extension to CityWest; and the locations of proposed Luas stops in the Tallaght west estate. [36792/05]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

295 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the amount of public moneys spent and sanctioned in 2005 by his Department or other statutory agencies in connection with newspaper advertisements and advertorials featuring views of himself or Ministers of State at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36778/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

295 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the amount of public moneys spent and sanctioned in 2005 by his Department or other statutory agencies in connection with newspaper advertisements and advertorials featuring views of himself or Ministers of State at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36778/05]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

294 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons within each unit or State agency of his Department who have opted to move to the proposed new location for their unit; the number of other Dublin-based employees of his Department who have opted to move to one of the decentralising units within his Department; the number of persons who have to date in 2005 been assigned to each of the decentralising units; and the number of persons who have opted not to move with their decentralising unit who have been reassigned or offered an alternative posting. [36740/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

294 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons within each unit or State agency of his Department who have opted to move to the proposed new location for their unit; the number of other Dublin-based employees of his Department who have opted to move to one of the decentralising units within his Department; the number of persons who have to date in 2005 been assigned to each of the decentralising units; and the number of persons who have opted not to move with their decentralising unit who have been reassigned or offered an alternative posting. [36740/05]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

293 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his Department ever issued recommendations relating to red zones at the regional airports; if so, the details of each such red zone inclusive of overall length, inner width and outer width in respect of each regional airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36728/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

293 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his Department ever issued recommendations relating to red zones at the regional airports; if so, the details of each such red zone inclusive of overall length, inner width and outer width in respect of each regional airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36728/05]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

292 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if funds will be made available for the development of an appropriate air strip in the ownership of Kilkenny Airport Limited, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

292 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if funds will be made available for the development of an appropriate air strip in the ownership of Kilkenny Airport Limited, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/05]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

290 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport the number of accidents involving trucks in 2004 and to date in 2005; the percentage of those accidents involving trucks which resulted in fatalities or injuries in 2004 and to date in 2005. [36407/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

290 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport the number of accidents involving trucks in 2004 and to date in 2005; the percentage of those accidents involving trucks which resulted in fatalities or injuries in 2004 and to date in 2005. [36407/05]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

289 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he has completed his review of the question of the hire by local authorities of tractors and trailers on minor road works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36399/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

289 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he has completed his review of the question of the hire by local authorities of tractors and trailers on minor road works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36399/05]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

288 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will make statement on the reported plans of private sector operators to enter the rail freight business; and if it is the policy of Irish Rail to disengage from the rail freight business. [36396/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

288 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will make statement on the reported plans of private sector operators to enter the rail freight business; and if it is the policy of Irish Rail to disengage from the rail freight business. [36396/05]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

291 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his plans to put on hold the Shannon bilateral agreement with the US pending an environmental impact study of the effects that this might have on the Shannon, mid-west and south-west regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

291 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his plans to put on hold the Shannon bilateral agreement with the US pending an environmental impact study of the effects that this might have on the Shannon, mid-west and south-west regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/05]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

287 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if the ending of the Shannon stopover will be postponed until such time as an economic impact report on the implications of the change has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36308/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

287 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if the ending of the Shannon stopover will be postponed until such time as an economic impact report on the implications of the change has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36308/05]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

71 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that sufficient consultancy takes place with local authorities when an application for changes to the licensing arrangements of airports, aerodromes or airfields are concerned in view of the fact that only the IAA, Department of Transport and Department of Defence are consulted at this point; if he has satisfied himself that this procedure is sufficient; the role he sees local authorities as having with regard to regulating the development of ground-based facilities which must be established in order to facilitate the non-ground based movements of aviation vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36683/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

71 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that sufficient consultancy takes place with local authorities when an application for changes to the licensing arrangements of airports, aerodromes or airfields are concerned in view of the fact that only the IAA, Department of Transport and Department of Defence are consulted at this point; if he has satisfied himself that this procedure is sufficient; the role he sees local authorities as having with regard to regulating the development of ground-based facilities which must be established in order to facilitate the non-ground based movements of aviation vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36683/05]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

502 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the practice of local authorities is that in their environment impact assessments of transport and other major projects that contributions to climate change of comparative project options are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36760/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

502 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the practice of local authorities is that in their environment impact assessments of transport and other major projects that contributions to climate change of comparative project options are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36760/05]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

57 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the practice of local authorities is that in their environment impact assessments of transport and other major projects that contributions to climate change of comparative project options is included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36679/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

57 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the practice of local authorities is that in their environment impact assessments of transport and other major projects that contributions to climate change of comparative project options is included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36679/05]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of former employees who have been brought back to work on contract, or others employed on contract to do work which has traditionally been done in-house by his Department and the agencies under his authority; and the way in which this practice fits with the intention of an embargo on recruitment. [36459/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

196 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of former employees who have been brought back to work on contract, or others employed on contract to do work which has traditionally been done in-house by his Department and the agencies under his authority; and the way in which this practice fits with the intention of an embargo on recruitment. [36459/05]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of daily commuters using the rail stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch; the extent to which this can be increased with immediate effect with a view to meeting modern commuter requirements arising from population increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36276/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

195 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of daily commuters using the rail stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch; the extent to which this can be increased with immediate effect with a view to meeting modern commuter requirements arising from population increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36276/05]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received requests for or given permission to Iarnród Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Bus Éireann for the augmentation of a dedicated shuttle bus service to rail stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge and Kildare with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion and providing an efficient and effective alternative with the objective of achieving maximum capacity at all stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36275/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

194 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received requests for or given permission to Iarnród Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Bus Éireann for the augmentation of a dedicated shuttle bus service to rail stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge and Kildare with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion and providing an efficient and effective alternative with the objective of achieving maximum capacity at all stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36275/05]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the need to address the issues of serious overcrowding on commuter trains to and from north Kildare; if he has given instructions to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36274/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

193 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the need to address the issues of serious overcrowding on commuter trains to and from north Kildare; if he has given instructions to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36274/05]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to deal with the serious overcrowding on commuter trains from Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Sallins and Hazelhatch stations enroute to and from the capital; his views on the serious disincentive this represents to encouraging passengers onto rail transport, as well as a potential health and safety risk; the steps he will take to ensure an increased capacity and frequency in respect of trains using the stations concerned with immediate effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36273/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2005

192 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to deal with the serious overcrowding on commuter trains from Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Sallins and Hazelhatch stations enroute to and from the capital; his views on the serious disincentive this represents to encouraging passengers onto rail transport, as well as a potential health and safety risk; the steps he will take to ensure an increased capacity and frequency in respect of trains using the stations concerned with immediate effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36273/05]

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