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Question· writtenPQ 227asked

225 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the range of duties proposed as part of the responsibilities undertaken by the Driver Testing and Standards Authority will be expanded; the consideration he has given to the recommendation that he should establish a road safety authority instead of the proposed structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16105/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

225 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the range of duties proposed as part of the responsibilities undertaken by the Driver Testing and Standards Authority will be expanded; the consideration he has given to the recommendation that he should establish a road safety authority instead of the proposed structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16105/05]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

224 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the existing information technology systems used by the driving testing system will be overhauled; if so, the total cost he envisages for this project; when he anticipates this upgrade will be on-stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16104/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

224 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the existing information technology systems used by the driving testing system will be overhauled; if so, the total cost he envisages for this project; when he anticipates this upgrade will be on-stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16104/05]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

222 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, further to the publication of the Travers report, if his Department has carried out a review of the legal basis for all charges and fees levied by his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of any such review; if any charges have been identified which do not have an adequate legal basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16007/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

222 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, further to the publication of the Travers report, if his Department has carried out a review of the legal basis for all charges and fees levied by his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of any such review; if any charges have been identified which do not have an adequate legal basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16007/05]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

221 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 233 of 5 May 2005, if the data of 117 kilometres of quality bus corridors mentioned includes all of the corridors with some bus corridor, such as that on Clontarf Road; if not, the number of kilometres of route not included in that reply; and if they are fully operational. [15957/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

221 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 233 of 5 May 2005, if the data of 117 kilometres of quality bus corridors mentioned includes all of the corridors with some bus corridor, such as that on Clontarf Road; if not, the number of kilometres of route not included in that reply; and if they are fully operational. [15957/05]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

223 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport, further to his recent announcement regarding the employment of driver testers, the way in which this person (details supplied) will apply for such positions; the criteria applied; the mechanism for recruitment; the number of positions being filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16103/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

223 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport, further to his recent announcement regarding the employment of driver testers, the way in which this person (details supplied) will apply for such positions; the criteria applied; the mechanism for recruitment; the number of positions being filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16103/05]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

218 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if there are a number of vacancies within the driver testing section of his Department; if so, the number of such vacancies; the length of time these vacancies have existed; if these vacancies have been advertised; if so, when and the way and areas in which they have been advertised; the lost through-put of driver tests due to these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16015/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

218 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if there are a number of vacancies within the driver testing section of his Department; if so, the number of such vacancies; the length of time these vacancies have existed; if these vacancies have been advertised; if so, when and the way and areas in which they have been advertised; the lost through-put of driver tests due to these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16015/05]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

89 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the proposals of the sub-committee on radiotherapy for the provision of designated transport arrangements for the south east; when these proposals will be available; if designated funding will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15955/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

89 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the proposals of the sub-committee on radiotherapy for the provision of designated transport arrangements for the south east; when these proposals will be available; if designated funding will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15955/05]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made on the application for school transport for children residing in the Barracore and Doninga areas of County Kilkenny. [15849/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

209 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made on the application for school transport for children residing in the Barracore and Doninga areas of County Kilkenny. [15849/05]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to lowering the floor level of the Dublin Port tunnel in order to accommodate all modern makes of truck, including supertrucks; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a proposal meets safety guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15875/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

147 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to lowering the floor level of the Dublin Port tunnel in order to accommodate all modern makes of truck, including supertrucks; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a proposal meets safety guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15875/05]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

145 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the capacity of the railway stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Celbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15871/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

145 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the capacity of the railway stations at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Celbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15871/05]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

144 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the quality and frequency of rail services with a view to alleviating traffic congestion on the roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

144 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the quality and frequency of rail services with a view to alleviating traffic congestion on the roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15870/05]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

143 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received requests for the provision of feeder bus services to facilitate commuters using railway stations in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15868/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

143 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received requests for the provision of feeder bus services to facilitate commuters using railway stations in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15868/05]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

135 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the NCT centres were closed from lunchtime on 29 April until 3 May 2005, although they are usually open all day Friday, Saturday and Monday; if any person who had 30 days for a reinspection will not be forced to have a total retest due to this unannounced closure; and if arrangements will be made for a reinspection in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [15754/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

135 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the NCT centres were closed from lunchtime on 29 April until 3 May 2005, although they are usually open all day Friday, Saturday and Monday; if any person who had 30 days for a reinspection will not be forced to have a total retest due to this unannounced closure; and if arrangements will be made for a reinspection in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [15754/05]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

134 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if any of the future scenarios for exercises under the national emergency plan will involve an incident at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter [12394/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

134 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if any of the future scenarios for exercises under the national emergency plan will involve an incident at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter [12394/05]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

87 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will enter into discussions with the HSE regarding the provision of a helicopter service to transport very ill cancer patients requiring radiotherapy treatment either for therapy or palliative care and living outside Dublin, Cork and Galway, for that treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15797/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

87 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will enter into discussions with the HSE regarding the provision of a helicopter service to transport very ill cancer patients requiring radiotherapy treatment either for therapy or palliative care and living outside Dublin, Cork and Galway, for that treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15797/05]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

86 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will enter into discussions with the Department of Defence in regard to the use of military helicopters to transport very ill cancer patients requiring radiotherapy treatment either for therapy or palliative care and living outside Dublin, Cork or Galway, for that treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15796/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

86 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will enter into discussions with the Department of Defence in regard to the use of military helicopters to transport very ill cancer patients requiring radiotherapy treatment either for therapy or palliative care and living outside Dublin, Cork or Galway, for that treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15796/05]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

78 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of US troops that have passed through Shannon Airport in 2005; if this figure represents an increase in the total for the same period in 2004; the type of facilities that are made available to these troops when passing through Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12348/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

78 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of US troops that have passed through Shannon Airport in 2005; if this figure represents an increase in the total for the same period in 2004; the type of facilities that are made available to these troops when passing through Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12348/05]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

76 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in the decentralisation of State agencies to Mitchelstown; the number of posts to be decentralised to this location; the number of personnel identified and willing to move to Mitchelstown; if he has secured suitable accommodation in this location for decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13423/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

76 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in the decentralisation of State agencies to Mitchelstown; the number of posts to be decentralised to this location; the number of personnel identified and willing to move to Mitchelstown; if he has secured suitable accommodation in this location for decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13423/05]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

75 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce legislative measures to counter the use of mobile phones by drivers in view of the clear safety implications of this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15576/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

75 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce legislative measures to counter the use of mobile phones by drivers in view of the clear safety implications of this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15576/05]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

74 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of the inspectorate of the road haulage section of his Department, he will report on the number of drivers found to be driving without an appropriate licence; the number of drivers found to have committed tachograph offences in each of the past five years; and the penalties imposed in each case. [15667/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

74 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of the inspectorate of the road haulage section of his Department, he will report on the number of drivers found to be driving without an appropriate licence; the number of drivers found to have committed tachograph offences in each of the past five years; and the penalties imposed in each case. [15667/05]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

71 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received information on the proposed traffic management measures due to be put in place during the first phase of the upgrade of the M50; and if the road works will have an adverse effect on congestion during that period. [15660/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

71 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received information on the proposed traffic management measures due to be put in place during the first phase of the upgrade of the M50; and if the road works will have an adverse effect on congestion during that period. [15660/05]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

70 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the use of digital imagery in speed cameras under the terms of road traffic legislation; if it is necessary to introduce additional road traffic legislation in order to allow digital imagery to be used in the prosecution of offences resulting from speeding offences under road traffic legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15493/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

70 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the use of digital imagery in speed cameras under the terms of road traffic legislation; if it is necessary to introduce additional road traffic legislation in order to allow digital imagery to be used in the prosecution of offences resulting from speeding offences under road traffic legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15493/05]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

69 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the budget that will be provided in 2005 for the purchase of new buses by Dublin Bus; if there is a standard frequency of service required on new quality bus corridors; and if the rollout of quality bus corridors in Dublin is being restricted by the lack of new buses to provide such levels of service. [15654/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

69 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the budget that will be provided in 2005 for the purchase of new buses by Dublin Bus; if there is a standard frequency of service required on new quality bus corridors; and if the rollout of quality bus corridors in Dublin is being restricted by the lack of new buses to provide such levels of service. [15654/05]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

68 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the procedures in place to ensure value for money in respect of public private partnership road contracts; the information available to him in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15671/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

68 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the procedures in place to ensure value for money in respect of public private partnership road contracts; the information available to him in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15671/05]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

67 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for licences of new public transport routes which are being considered by his Department; the locations to which these licences refer; the date on which the applications were made; and the providers who made the application. [15485/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

67 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for licences of new public transport routes which are being considered by his Department; the locations to which these licences refer; the date on which the applications were made; and the providers who made the application. [15485/05]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

66 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the situation with regard to plans to introduce open tolling on national motorways; the discussions he has had with the NRA and NTR in this regard; when the necessary legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15569/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

66 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the situation with regard to plans to introduce open tolling on national motorways; the discussions he has had with the NRA and NTR in this regard; when the necessary legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15569/05]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

64 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when new regulations on customer service and safety standards in the taxi industry will be implemented; the precise areas that these regulations focus on; the number of submissions from the public he has received in this respect following the public consultation phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15567/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

64 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when new regulations on customer service and safety standards in the taxi industry will be implemented; the precise areas that these regulations focus on; the number of submissions from the public he has received in this respect following the public consultation phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15567/05]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

62 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in regard to the routing of the planned M3 motorway, particularly in regard to the Tara-Skryne valley; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15566/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

62 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in regard to the routing of the planned M3 motorway, particularly in regard to the Tara-Skryne valley; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15566/05]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

60 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the number of public meetings held to date under the consultation process on the performance of the national car test; the average numbers attending at each such meeting; the expected total cost of this process; when it is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15563/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

60 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the number of public meetings held to date under the consultation process on the performance of the national car test; the average numbers attending at each such meeting; the expected total cost of this process; when it is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15563/05]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

59 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent report from the British Vehicle and Operator Services Agency that found that a high proportion of Irish registered lorries travelling to Britain failed roadside mechanical or driver tests when checked during 2003 and 2004; his views on the findings; if he has satisfied himself with safety standards of Irish vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15560/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

59 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent report from the British Vehicle and Operator Services Agency that found that a high proportion of Irish registered lorries travelling to Britain failed roadside mechanical or driver tests when checked during 2003 and 2004; his views on the findings; if he has satisfied himself with safety standards of Irish vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15560/05]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

146 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to create extra parking facilities in the vicinity of all railway stations with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15872/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

146 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to create extra parking facilities in the vicinity of all railway stations with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15872/05]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

58 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when the new park and ride facilities in the Dublin area, recently announced, will be operational; the number and location of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15565/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

58 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when the new park and ride facilities in the Dublin area, recently announced, will be operational; the number and location of such sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15565/05]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

54 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether development of the Dublin Port tunnel will solve an infrastructure problem or will create the need for further investment in the transport infrastructure system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15496/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

54 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether development of the Dublin Port tunnel will solve an infrastructure problem or will create the need for further investment in the transport infrastructure system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15496/05]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

53 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet in each year from 2001; the number of additional buses that will be acquired during 2005; when he intends to provide the funding promised to acquire 150 extra buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15577/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

53 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet in each year from 2001; the number of additional buses that will be acquired during 2005; when he intends to provide the funding promised to acquire 150 extra buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15577/05]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

52 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if a heavy goods vehicle that recently overturned at a junction on the M50, causing massive traffic disruption, was unlicensed; if he has satisfied that the current level of supervision and checking of such vehicles is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15561/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

52 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if a heavy goods vehicle that recently overturned at a junction on the M50, causing massive traffic disruption, was unlicensed; if he has satisfied that the current level of supervision and checking of such vehicles is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15561/05]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the need to contribute to an all-Ireland strategy on aviation in view of the ongoing strategic reviews of the running of airports and the ownership and funding of Aer Lingus; if he has had meetings or communications with either airport authorities or airlines in the Six Counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15587/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

49 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the need to contribute to an all-Ireland strategy on aviation in view of the ongoing strategic reviews of the running of airports and the ownership and funding of Aer Lingus; if he has had meetings or communications with either airport authorities or airlines in the Six Counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15587/05]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

47 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received from the RPA the business plans which examine the extension of the Luas to Cherrywood and the Dublin Docklands; if he will report on the recommendations contained in these business plans; if these business plans will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15487/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

47 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received from the RPA the business plans which examine the extension of the Luas to Cherrywood and the Dublin Docklands; if he will report on the recommendations contained in these business plans; if these business plans will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15487/05]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

46 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the communications he has had with National Toll Roads since taking office; the meetings he has had with board members or representatives of this company; if written communication has passed between his Department and this company since his taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15583/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

46 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the communications he has had with National Toll Roads since taking office; the meetings he has had with board members or representatives of this company; if written communication has passed between his Department and this company since his taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15583/05]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

45 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the promised review of the level of fines for breaches of disabled persons’ parking restrictions; the arrangements for consultation with disability groups and the timescale proposed for completion of this review. [15666/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

45 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the promised review of the level of fines for breaches of disabled persons’ parking restrictions; the arrangements for consultation with disability groups and the timescale proposed for completion of this review. [15666/05]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

43 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the requests he has received from the board of Shannon Airport and local representatives regarding the upgrading of transport infrastructure in the Shannon region in order to secure a viable future for Shannon Airport; if he is in a position to ensure that such infrastructure will be upgraded in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15492/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

43 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the requests he has received from the board of Shannon Airport and local representatives regarding the upgrading of transport infrastructure in the Shannon region in order to secure a viable future for Shannon Airport; if he is in a position to ensure that such infrastructure will be upgraded in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15492/05]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

42 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to reduce the dangers to pedestrians and cyclists from heavy goods vehicles; if he will require all such vehicles to be fitted with blind spot mirrors to improve visibility for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15559/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2005

42 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to reduce the dangers to pedestrians and cyclists from heavy goods vehicles; if he will require all such vehicles to be fitted with blind spot mirrors to improve visibility for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15559/05]

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