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Question· writtenPQ 48asked

82 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has received representations in relation to a link-up or merger of Dublin Port Company and Drogheda Port Company leading to a joint development for large scale port traffic at Bremore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

82 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has received representations in relation to a link-up or merger of Dublin Port Company and Drogheda Port Company leading to a joint development for large scale port traffic at Bremore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/08]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

81 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport if he is reviewing the governance arrangements in place for Dublin Port; his views on the position of members of the board of the Port of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46368/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

81 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport if he is reviewing the governance arrangements in place for Dublin Port; his views on the position of members of the board of the Port of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46368/08]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

80 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport if he will reinstate the public transport fuel rebate; his views on measures to replace the public transport fuel rebate which includes school transport services and public and private transport operators in view of the difficulties that the transport and tourism sectors are experiencing at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46352/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

80 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport if he will reinstate the public transport fuel rebate; his views on measures to replace the public transport fuel rebate which includes school transport services and public and private transport operators in view of the difficulties that the transport and tourism sectors are experiencing at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46352/08]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

79 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the reason eight staff vacancies in his Department’s information and communications technology unit remain unfilled for two years thus affecting the capacity of his Department to plan and deliver the ICT service that his Department needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46464/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

79 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the reason eight staff vacancies in his Department’s information and communications technology unit remain unfilled for two years thus affecting the capacity of his Department to plan and deliver the ICT service that his Department needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46464/08]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

120 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the commencement and completion dates for each public transport infrastructure project in Transport 21; if he will list each project that has been delayed or deferred indefinitely and provide a reason for each delay; if Transport 21 will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46347/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

120 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the commencement and completion dates for each public transport infrastructure project in Transport 21; if he will list each project that has been delayed or deferred indefinitely and provide a reason for each delay; if Transport 21 will be fully implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46347/08]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

88 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which the original objectives set out in Transport 21 remain achievable in full within the projected timeframe; if the progress to date is in accord with projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46396/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

88 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which the original objectives set out in Transport 21 remain achievable in full within the projected timeframe; if the progress to date is in accord with projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46396/08]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

83 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the way the 7% cut in the public transport investment programme will affect the roll out of public transport infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46375/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

83 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the way the 7% cut in the public transport investment programme will affect the roll out of public transport infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46375/08]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

77 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport his views on the planning of a post Transport 21 programme in view of projected population increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46449/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

77 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport his views on the planning of a post Transport 21 programme in view of projected population increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46449/08]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

76 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the report on CIÉ (details supplied); if legislation will be necessary arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46350/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

76 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the report on CIÉ (details supplied); if legislation will be necessary arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46350/08]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

75 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the National Cycling Strategy; the reason the deadline for the publication of this strategy by the second quarter of 2008 has been missed; the measures that will be contained in the cycling strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46355/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

75 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the National Cycling Strategy; the reason the deadline for the publication of this strategy by the second quarter of 2008 has been missed; the measures that will be contained in the cycling strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46355/08]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

74 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department lacks the capacity to plan and deliver the information and communication technology service that his Department needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46458/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

74 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department lacks the capacity to plan and deliver the information and communication technology service that his Department needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46458/08]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

72 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of public transport buses in County Cork which are wheelchair accessible; the number of wheelchair buses being used for County Cork public bus services; his plans to support the expansion of wheelchair accessible buses in town and rural services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46402/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

72 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of public transport buses in County Cork which are wheelchair accessible; the number of wheelchair buses being used for County Cork public bus services; his plans to support the expansion of wheelchair accessible buses in town and rural services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46402/08]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

121 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce measures to facilitate the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in serious road collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46361/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

121 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce measures to facilitate the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in serious road collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46361/08]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

71 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Transport when compulsory testing of alcohol testing will be introduced for all those involved in road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46492/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

71 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Transport when compulsory testing of alcohol testing will be introduced for all those involved in road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46492/08]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

70 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department has not published its findings from customer surveys; if he will provide these findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46462/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

70 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department has not published its findings from customer surveys; if he will provide these findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46462/08]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

69 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to improve the accommodation within his Department in view of the significant level of dissatisfaction with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46453/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

69 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to improve the accommodation within his Department in view of the significant level of dissatisfaction with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46453/08]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

117 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the reason structured meetings with board and senior management of all agencies under his Department’s aegis are not held regularly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46468/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

117 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the reason structured meetings with board and senior management of all agencies under his Department’s aegis are not held regularly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46468/08]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

73 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Transport if he has met the board and senior management of all 37 agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46470/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

73 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Minister for Transport if he has met the board and senior management of all 37 agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46470/08]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

66 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on the issue of driving under the influence of drugs; and the measures, in conjunction with other Departments, he will take in this regard. [40849/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

66 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on the issue of driving under the influence of drugs; and the measures, in conjunction with other Departments, he will take in this regard. [40849/08]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

65 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the reason half the number of business customers who, as reported in the organisation review programme carried out on his Department, made a complaint to his Department in late 2005 and early 2006 have not had their complaint resolved; the nature of those complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46472/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

65 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the reason half the number of business customers who, as reported in the organisation review programme carried out on his Department, made a complaint to his Department in late 2005 and early 2006 have not had their complaint resolved; the nature of those complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46472/08]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

63 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the funding he has provided to local authorities for the provision of gritting; if he has been in contact with local authorities in 2008 regarding gritting; if so, when; if he is satisfied that all the stakeholders who are responsible for ensuring safe driving conditions during the winter months have acted appropriately; if he has communicated warnings to any of the stakeholders in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46633/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

63 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the funding he has provided to local authorities for the provision of gritting; if he has been in contact with local authorities in 2008 regarding gritting; if so, when; if he is satisfied that all the stakeholders who are responsible for ensuring safe driving conditions during the winter months have acted appropriately; if he has communicated warnings to any of the stakeholders in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46633/08]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

62 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the size of the subvention for CIE in 2009; if he has had contacts with the Department of Finance, Bus Éireann or Dublin Bus on the subvention and any proposed programme of cutbacks for Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus services and jobs; if his Department or the Minister for Finance have suggested any series of cutbacks for public transport companies; if he will rule out large scale cuts to critical bus and rail services provided by public transport companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

62 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the size of the subvention for CIE in 2009; if he has had contacts with the Department of Finance, Bus Éireann or Dublin Bus on the subvention and any proposed programme of cutbacks for Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus services and jobs; if his Department or the Minister for Finance have suggested any series of cutbacks for public transport companies; if he will rule out large scale cuts to critical bus and rail services provided by public transport companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/08]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

61 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he has met the board and senior management of all 37 agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46632/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

61 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he has met the board and senior management of all 37 agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46632/08]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

60 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his national aviation strategy in view of his recent comments that he will consider a takeover bid for Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied) in the context of the national aviation strategy; the directions he has given to the three Government-appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus in view of the recent €748 million proposal by the company to acquire Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

60 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his national aviation strategy in view of his recent comments that he will consider a takeover bid for Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied) in the context of the national aviation strategy; the directions he has given to the three Government-appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus in view of the recent €748 million proposal by the company to acquire Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/08]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

59 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his position on the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied); the implications that would have on aviation policy; if competition law would allow such a takeover; the communication he has had with Aer Lingus and the company’s management on the latest takeover bid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46631/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

59 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his position on the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by a company (details supplied); the implications that would have on aviation policy; if competition law would allow such a takeover; the communication he has had with Aer Lingus and the company’s management on the latest takeover bid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46631/08]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

525 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to correspondence (details supplied), he will approve school transport in view of the fact that the nearest school can not physically cater for the pupil concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46386/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

525 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to correspondence (details supplied), he will approve school transport in view of the fact that the nearest school can not physically cater for the pupil concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46386/08]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

489 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Science when and the reason the school transport scheme was introduced originally; the amount it cost the Exchequer in 2005, 2006 and 2007; his views, in view of the fact that car usage has increased since the introduction of the scheme, on whether the scheme should be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46046/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

489 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education and Science when and the reason the school transport scheme was introduced originally; the amount it cost the Exchequer in 2005, 2006 and 2007; his views, in view of the fact that car usage has increased since the introduction of the scheme, on whether the scheme should be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46046/08]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

266 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department in each year over the past five years, including 2008, on the printing and distribution of publications from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46335/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

266 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department in each year over the past five years, including 2008, on the printing and distribution of publications from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46335/08]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

265 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on a submission (details supplied); the plans he has or is proposing to address the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46327/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

265 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on a submission (details supplied); the plans he has or is proposing to address the concerns expressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46327/08]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

264 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the start dates for projects in Transport 21 that are yet to get underway; the estimated completion dates of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46323/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

264 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the start dates for projects in Transport 21 that are yet to get underway; the estimated completion dates of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46323/08]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

268 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the future operation of the three airports at Shannon, Cork and Dublin; if the break-up is being put on hold; the implications of this decision for the future financial and operational requirements of all three airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46412/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

268 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the future operation of the three airports at Shannon, Cork and Dublin; if the break-up is being put on hold; the implications of this decision for the future financial and operational requirements of all three airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46412/08]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

267 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the cost of all reports undertaken by his Department in relation to the proposed break-up of the three airports at Shannon, Cork and Dublin since the introduction of the State Airports Bill 2004, to date in 2008; if consultant reports were commissioned; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46411/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

267 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the cost of all reports undertaken by his Department in relation to the proposed break-up of the three airports at Shannon, Cork and Dublin since the introduction of the State Airports Bill 2004, to date in 2008; if consultant reports were commissioned; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46411/08]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

262 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the situation in relation to the future of Cork Airport; if the business plan which the board of Cork Airport was required to prepare and submit to him provided for the disposal of the land to the west of the airport which according to the Scott, Wilson, Kilpatrick report should be retained and protected in order that the short runway could be extended if the need arose in the future; and his views on the business plan as proposed. [46317/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

262 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the situation in relation to the future of Cork Airport; if the business plan which the board of Cork Airport was required to prepare and submit to him provided for the disposal of the land to the west of the airport which according to the Scott, Wilson, Kilpatrick report should be retained and protected in order that the short runway could be extended if the need arose in the future; and his views on the business plan as proposed. [46317/08]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

261 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if in view of the recent experience of public procurement and expenditure guideline breeches in public agencies, he has been in contact with any of his agencies to ensure compliance with Government guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46316/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

261 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if in view of the recent experience of public procurement and expenditure guideline breeches in public agencies, he has been in contact with any of his agencies to ensure compliance with Government guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46316/08]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

260 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd a sked the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence in 2008 or 2007 that raised financial concerns regarding the Dublin Port Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46315/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

260 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd a sked the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence in 2008 or 2007 that raised financial concerns regarding the Dublin Port Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46315/08]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

259 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the reason the Dublin Port Company engages in extensive advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46314/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

259 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the reason the Dublin Port Company engages in extensive advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46314/08]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

256 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the regulations for the gritting of roads here; the breakdown of financing to local authorities to fund gritting; if he has expressed concerns over the lack of gritting on primary routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46118/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

256 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the regulations for the gritting of roads here; the breakdown of financing to local authorities to fund gritting; if he has expressed concerns over the lack of gritting on primary routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46118/08]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

255 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the occasions on which his Department carried out a screening regulatory impact analysis on statutory instruments, Bills and EU directives since June 2008; if, in each instance, the decision was taken to carry out a full regulatory impact analysis subsequent to the screening regulatory impact analysis; if no such decision was taken, the reason in each case that no full regulatory impact analysis was carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46090/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

255 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the occasions on which his Department carried out a screening regulatory impact analysis on statutory instruments, Bills and EU directives since June 2008; if, in each instance, the decision was taken to carry out a full regulatory impact analysis subsequent to the screening regulatory impact analysis; if no such decision was taken, the reason in each case that no full regulatory impact analysis was carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46090/08]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

254 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the occasions on which he did not carry out any form of regulatory impact analysis on statutory instruments, Bills and EU directives for 2008 since June 2008; the reason in each case for that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46075/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

254 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the occasions on which he did not carry out any form of regulatory impact analysis on statutory instruments, Bills and EU directives for 2008 since June 2008; the reason in each case for that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46075/08]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

253 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the circumstances in which he would be prepared to seek the removal or resignation of a chairman or non-executive director of a State or semi-State company that comes within his Department’s remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46036/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

253 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the circumstances in which he would be prepared to seek the removal or resignation of a chairman or non-executive director of a State or semi-State company that comes within his Department’s remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46036/08]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

252 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether a person who, a court has noted, as a director of a limited company failed to ensure that audited accounts were prepared and filed, as required by the Companies Act 1990, is suitable to act as chairman of a State company under the auspices of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46035/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

252 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether a person who, a court has noted, as a director of a limited company failed to ensure that audited accounts were prepared and filed, as required by the Companies Act 1990, is suitable to act as chairman of a State company under the auspices of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46035/08]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

250 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff in terms of whole time equivalents who have been assigned by him to give effect to the commitment to assess, measure and then reduce by 25% administrative burdens imposed by his Department’s regulations to business; the financial resources that have been spent on such work to date in 2008; the expected expenditure for the remainder of 2008; the budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45951/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

250 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff in terms of whole time equivalents who have been assigned by him to give effect to the commitment to assess, measure and then reduce by 25% administrative burdens imposed by his Department’s regulations to business; the financial resources that have been spent on such work to date in 2008; the expected expenditure for the remainder of 2008; the budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45951/08]

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