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Question· writtenPQ 112asked

106 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of students who have used the school transport service provided by, or grant aided by, his Department for each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11039/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 2004

106 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of students who have used the school transport service provided by, or grant aided by, his Department for each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11039/04]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

330 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to parliamentary Question No. 430 of 17 February 2004, the outcome of the discussions between his Department and the Society of the Irish Motor Industry in relation to the proposed changeover to metric values for speed measurement by 31 December 2004; and the proposals he has as a result of these discussions. [10761/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

330 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to parliamentary Question No. 430 of 17 February 2004, the outcome of the discussions between his Department and the Society of the Irish Motor Industry in relation to the proposed changeover to metric values for speed measurement by 31 December 2004; and the proposals he has as a result of these discussions. [10761/04]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

328 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he has for making the wearing of bicycle safety helmets, for children and adults, a legal requirement and put on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

328 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the proposals he has for making the wearing of bicycle safety helmets, for children and adults, a legal requirement and put on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/04]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

327 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he has completed his funding review of the South Westmeath Rural Transport Association; the additional funding provided to the association to reinstate the service to south Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10671/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

327 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he has completed his funding review of the South Westmeath Rural Transport Association; the additional funding provided to the association to reinstate the service to south Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10671/04]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

326 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in his discussions with the trade unions in Aer Rianta regarding the protection of the tenure and conditions of employment of its workers in the context of the three new independent airport authorities which he proposes; and if his commitment deals with the contingency that one of the airports might experience poorer trading conditions than he envisages. [10610/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

326 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in his discussions with the trade unions in Aer Rianta regarding the protection of the tenure and conditions of employment of its workers in the context of the three new independent airport authorities which he proposes; and if his commitment deals with the contingency that one of the airports might experience poorer trading conditions than he envisages. [10610/04]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

325 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to impose restrictions on heavy goods vehicles going through residential areas at night due to the high noise levels; if legislation can be used by local authorities to restrict such movements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10449/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

325 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to impose restrictions on heavy goods vehicles going through residential areas at night due to the high noise levels; if legislation can be used by local authorities to restrict such movements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10449/04]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

257 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will provide school transport for persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim on the new route proposed by Bus Éireann to his Department four months ago. [10900/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

257 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will provide school transport for persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim on the new route proposed by Bus Éireann to his Department four months ago. [10900/04]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

237 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary, post primary and special needs pupils availing of the school transport service in each year from and including 1996 to 1997 for each group; the cost of the service in each year; the parental contribution in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10669/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

237 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary, post primary and special needs pupils availing of the school transport service in each year from and including 1996 to 1997 for each group; the cost of the service in each year; the parental contribution in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10669/04]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

230 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if a remote area boarding grant for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare wishing to attend a school (details supplied), will be approved in view of the fact that this person cannot readily access a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, due to the fact that their home is 20 miles away and not on a direct bus route. [10580/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

230 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if a remote area boarding grant for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare wishing to attend a school (details supplied), will be approved in view of the fact that this person cannot readily access a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, due to the fact that their home is 20 miles away and not on a direct bus route. [10580/04]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

224 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport or grants towards the cost of school transport will be arranged as a matter of urgency in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who are attending a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a response will be given in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case. [10515/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

224 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport or grants towards the cost of school transport will be arranged as a matter of urgency in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who are attending a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a response will be given in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case. [10515/04]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

217 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the school transport problem affecting many of the students attending a school (details supplied) in County Cork, has not been resolved; the further reason the solution of a common catchment area, which was proposed some years ago, has not been adopted; and if his attention has been drawn to the huge continuing hardship to a large number of parents and students arising from the failure to resolve the problem. [10485/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2004

217 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the school transport problem affecting many of the students attending a school (details supplied) in County Cork, has not been resolved; the further reason the solution of a common catchment area, which was proposed some years ago, has not been adopted; and if his attention has been drawn to the huge continuing hardship to a large number of parents and students arising from the failure to resolve the problem. [10485/04]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if an application for a driving competency test made by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10438/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004

131 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if an application for a driving competency test made by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10438/04]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the reason the average waiting time for a driving test here is 40 weeks while the waiting time in Northern Ireland is a month to six weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10373/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004

130 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the reason the average waiting time for a driving test here is 40 weeks while the waiting time in Northern Ireland is a month to six weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10373/04]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if, further to Question No. 122 of 25 March 2004, the reason Waterford has the second longest waiting time for a driving test in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10372/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004

129 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if, further to Question No. 122 of 25 March 2004, the reason Waterford has the second longest waiting time for a driving test in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10372/04]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport , further to Question No. 122 of 25 March 2004, the reason Dungarvan has the longest waiting time for a driving test in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10371/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004

128 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport , further to Question No. 122 of 25 March 2004, the reason Dungarvan has the longest waiting time for a driving test in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10371/04]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department has not replied to ongoing correspondence, with regard to a request by persons in Annascaul, County Kerry, regarding the provision of school transport for their children to attend an English speaking school in Tralee, County Kerry; if he will meet with these persons to discuss the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10348/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2004

74 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department has not replied to ongoing correspondence, with regard to a request by persons in Annascaul, County Kerry, regarding the provision of school transport for their children to attend an English speaking school in Tralee, County Kerry; if he will meet with these persons to discuss the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10348/04]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consideration to measures to promote the wider use of LPG and to encourage the conversion of vehicles to LPG in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10313/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

201 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consideration to measures to promote the wider use of LPG and to encourage the conversion of vehicles to LPG in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10313/04]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify his Department’s guidelines in relation to proper vehicular access to a primary school (details supplied), particularly in relation to emergency vehicles; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many primary schools do not have vehicular access to their yards. [10249/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2004

159 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify his Department’s guidelines in relation to proper vehicular access to a primary school (details supplied), particularly in relation to emergency vehicles; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many primary schools do not have vehicular access to their yards. [10249/04]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

476 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the local authorities adequately consult the transport providers in Dublin city and county when they are drawing up their plans for land use. [9812/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

476 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the local authorities adequately consult the transport providers in Dublin city and county when they are drawing up their plans for land use. [9812/04]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

425 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that concerns have been raised on a number of occasions with the Garda and with the company carrying out the Luas works about the Luas works on the Davitt and Naas roads and at the junction of both roads; and the actions that have been taken to rectify the problems raised. [10046/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

425 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that concerns have been raised on a number of occasions with the Garda and with the company carrying out the Luas works about the Luas works on the Davitt and Naas roads and at the junction of both roads; and the actions that have been taken to rectify the problems raised. [10046/04]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

424 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if there is a compensation scheme in place for road users, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are injured in road accidents caused by Luas works and the condition the adjacent roads are in as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10045/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

424 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if there is a compensation scheme in place for road users, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are injured in road accidents caused by Luas works and the condition the adjacent roads are in as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10045/04]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

423 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent fatal accidents related to Luas works along Davitt Road, Dublin; and the steps he has taken to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, in particular while the Luas works continue on this road. [10043/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

423 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the recent fatal accidents related to Luas works along Davitt Road, Dublin; and the steps he has taken to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, in particular while the Luas works continue on this road. [10043/04]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

422 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the dangerous condition of the Naas Road where it passes the Davitt Road; the date by which the road will be rebuilt; and the date by which the Luas works on the road will be completed. [10041/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

422 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the dangerous condition of the Naas Road where it passes the Davitt Road; the date by which the road will be rebuilt; and the date by which the Luas works on the road will be completed. [10041/04]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

420 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 12 February 2004 he will give the position on the fare structure of the Luas; and if he will comment on the eligibility of free travel holders to use their passes on Luas services. [9881/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

420 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 12 February 2004 he will give the position on the fare structure of the Luas; and if he will comment on the eligibility of free travel holders to use their passes on Luas services. [9881/04]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

419 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the safety standards he will impose on prospective private operations in view of his proposals to being competition into the bus market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9815/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

419 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the safety standards he will impose on prospective private operations in view of his proposals to being competition into the bus market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9815/04]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

418 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if the responsibility for determining the suitability and safety of bus stops and termini locations lies with Dublin Bus or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9814/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

418 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if the responsibility for determining the suitability and safety of bus stops and termini locations lies with Dublin Bus or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9814/04]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

417 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the criteria used in the relocation of space for stops and termini from Dublin Bus to Luas; if the passenger load of both systems was taken into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9813/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

417 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the criteria used in the relocation of space for stops and termini from Dublin Bus to Luas; if the passenger load of both systems was taken into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9813/04]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

416 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if there is a satisfactory partnership between the local authorities, the health and safety authorities and the transport providers to ensure the safety to public transport users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9812/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

416 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if there is a satisfactory partnership between the local authorities, the health and safety authorities and the transport providers to ensure the safety to public transport users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9812/04]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

415 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider giving responsibility for safety in public transport to the proposed new regulatory authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9755/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

415 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider giving responsibility for safety in public transport to the proposed new regulatory authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9755/04]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

414 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a legislative provision requiring operators of parked vehicles to turn off their engines as required under Swedish law and which in Ontario, Canada, is notified by signs at bus stops which read: “Please turn your engine off when parked”. [9727/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

414 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a legislative provision requiring operators of parked vehicles to turn off their engines as required under Swedish law and which in Ontario, Canada, is notified by signs at bus stops which read: “Please turn your engine off when parked”. [9727/04]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

413 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport about the plans he has to introduce restrictions on helicopter movements in order to reduce noise in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

413 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport about the plans he has to introduce restrictions on helicopter movements in order to reduce noise in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/04]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

331 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he intends to take to urgently settle the industrial dispute with the fishery inspectors which affects the fish processing industry by his Department’s ban on landings between midnight and 8 a.m.; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that boats are now landing outside this country and seasonal workers are thus being denied the right to work by the actions of his Department; and if the fish processing workers will be compensated for loss of earnings and the fishermen for additional transport costs. [9576/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

331 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he intends to take to urgently settle the industrial dispute with the fishery inspectors which affects the fish processing industry by his Department’s ban on landings between midnight and 8 a.m.; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that boats are now landing outside this country and seasonal workers are thus being denied the right to work by the actions of his Department; and if the fish processing workers will be compensated for loss of earnings and the fishermen for additional transport costs. [9576/04]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

244 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the fact that savings can be made in the school transport scheme with regard to the autistic sector of special education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9584/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

244 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the fact that savings can be made in the school transport scheme with regard to the autistic sector of special education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9584/04]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

188 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to safety belts for children on school transport provided by, or contracted by his Department, especially in relation to special needs children; and if there is an insistence on the provision of same. [9730/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

188 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to safety belts for children on school transport provided by, or contracted by his Department, especially in relation to special needs children; and if there is an insistence on the provision of same. [9730/04]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

146 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of the review being conducted by his Department into the cost of school transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

146 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of the review being conducted by his Department into the cost of school transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/04]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

130 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify who holds responsibility for the safety of pupils waiting for school transport, either within the school grounds or outside; if within the school grounds, whether this is the responsibility of the school and whether in fact the school management representative bodies acknowledge this; the consultations which have taken place regarding same; and the funding which has been provided to ensure this happens. [9767/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

130 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify who holds responsibility for the safety of pupils waiting for school transport, either within the school grounds or outside; if within the school grounds, whether this is the responsibility of the school and whether in fact the school management representative bodies acknowledge this; the consultations which have taken place regarding same; and the funding which has been provided to ensure this happens. [9767/04]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

124 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to implement the recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Science report on school transport; the reason for the delay in considering these recommendations and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9726/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2004

124 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to implement the recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Science report on school transport; the reason for the delay in considering these recommendations and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9726/04]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford must retake a driving test when only their licence has been lost and the licence certificate number is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2004

128 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford must retake a driving test when only their licence has been lost and the licence certificate number is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/04]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to financially support Iarnród Éireann rail freight operations because the expansion of rail freight is a core objective of the European Commission’s September 2001 White Paper on Transport (details supplied), the EU’s Marco Polo programme on intermodal freight transport and the strategic rail review; and if he has explored the EU provisions that might regulate the granting of such assistance. [9536/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2004

126 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to financially support Iarnród Éireann rail freight operations because the expansion of rail freight is a core objective of the European Commission’s September 2001 White Paper on Transport (details supplied), the EU’s Marco Polo programme on intermodal freight transport and the strategic rail review; and if he has explored the EU provisions that might regulate the granting of such assistance. [9536/04]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the death toll on roads and the serious slippage on the already terrible 2003 figures, he has plans to review the process of investigation into road deaths and serious injury to heighten public awareness of the dreadful consequences for families and communities. [9516/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2004

124 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the death toll on roads and the serious slippage on the already terrible 2003 figures, he has plans to review the process of investigation into road deaths and serious injury to heighten public awareness of the dreadful consequences for families and communities. [9516/04]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the sections of his Department that have already been relocated outside of Dublin to date; and the extent to which the workers transferred were the original workers attached to his Department. [9491/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2004

123 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the sections of his Department that have already been relocated outside of Dublin to date; and the extent to which the workers transferred were the original workers attached to his Department. [9491/04]

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