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Question· writtenPQ 370asked

420 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to whether a standardised sized road sign is used for each speed limit category in each local authority area; the size of sign which applies to each speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20429/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

420 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to whether a standardised sized road sign is used for each speed limit category in each local authority area; the size of sign which applies to each speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20429/06]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

412 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that it is the practice amongst all local authorities to use a standardised size of road sign for each speed limit category; the size of each sign which applies to each speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20430/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

412 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that it is the practice amongst all local authorities to use a standardised size of road sign for each speed limit category; the size of each sign which applies to each speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20430/06]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

264 Mr. McHugh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will liaise with the Health Service Executive west region to ensure that the free transport facility which was heretofore available to dialysis patients be maintained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21096/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

264 Mr. McHugh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will liaise with the Health Service Executive west region to ensure that the free transport facility which was heretofore available to dialysis patients be maintained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21096/06]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

289 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department have discovered any deficiencies in respect of safety of the school transport fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20215/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

289 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department have discovered any deficiencies in respect of safety of the school transport fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20215/06]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

285 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she proposes to inquire into the safety of the school transport service with a view to meeting optimum safety standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20211/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

285 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she proposes to inquire into the safety of the school transport service with a view to meeting optimum safety standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20211/06]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

199 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in relation to the decentralisation of Government Departments and associated agencies to Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20438/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

199 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in relation to the decentralisation of Government Departments and associated agencies to Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20438/06]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

198 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who have been assigned to each of the decentralised locations; the number of those who are new recruits; and the number moving on promotion. [20364/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

198 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who have been assigned to each of the decentralised locations; the number of those who are new recruits; and the number moving on promotion. [20364/06]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

197 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the posts of specialist skill which are planned for removal under the decentralisation move; and the number of those who have indicated a willingness to move their posts within units of and agencies under his Department. [20342/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

197 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the posts of specialist skill which are planned for removal under the decentralisation move; and the number of those who have indicated a willingness to move their posts within units of and agencies under his Department. [20342/06]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

194 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff currently employed in processing driving test applications; the typical throughput per week; and the operational capacity for processing driving test applications. [20266/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

194 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff currently employed in processing driving test applications; the typical throughput per week; and the operational capacity for processing driving test applications. [20266/06]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

193 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the funding available in 2006 for the upgrade of the driving test application software in Ballina; and the way in which this compares with the expected cost of the full upgrade. [20265/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

193 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the funding available in 2006 for the upgrade of the driving test application software in Ballina; and the way in which this compares with the expected cost of the full upgrade. [20265/06]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

192 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which driver retraining or rehabilitation may be applied by the courts as an alternative penalty for road traffic violations; and his policy in increasing the options open to the courts in respect of such offenders. [20264/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

192 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which driver retraining or rehabilitation may be applied by the courts as an alternative penalty for road traffic violations; and his policy in increasing the options open to the courts in respect of such offenders. [20264/06]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

191 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the data available to him on the profile of provisional licence holders in respect of proximity to test centre choices, sex, age and other categories; and the details of same in respect of those currently waiting. [20263/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

191 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the data available to him on the profile of provisional licence holders in respect of proximity to test centre choices, sex, age and other categories; and the details of same in respect of those currently waiting. [20263/06]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

190 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the data available to him on the profile of driving test applicants in respect of proximity to test centre choices, sex, age and other categories; and the details of same in respect of those currently waiting. [20262/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

190 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the data available to him on the profile of driving test applicants in respect of proximity to test centre choices, sex, age and other categories; and the details of same in respect of those currently waiting. [20262/06]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

188 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has reviewed the operation of the national car test; the redress available to members of the public who disagree with decisions of the national car test; the further functions the national car test have been given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20189/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

188 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has reviewed the operation of the national car test; the redress available to members of the public who disagree with decisions of the national car test; the further functions the national car test have been given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20189/06]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

186 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the number of statutory instruments made in 2005; and his views regarding the number and cost in the context of the Government White Paper Regulating Better. [20151/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

186 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the number of statutory instruments made in 2005; and his views regarding the number and cost in the context of the Government White Paper Regulating Better. [20151/06]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

185 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the proposals in Transport 21 in regard to the proposed changes in the national mainline services will provide for and address the facility of the Arrow service to Athy and Carlow and improve the Dublin to Waterford service; the cost of this aspect of Transport 21 to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20150/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

185 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the proposals in Transport 21 in regard to the proposed changes in the national mainline services will provide for and address the facility of the Arrow service to Athy and Carlow and improve the Dublin to Waterford service; the cost of this aspect of Transport 21 to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20150/06]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

184 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to Iarnród Éireann’s review of ticketing and rail practices as stated in Parliamentary Question No. 488 of 21 March 2006; if the review is in progress or if it has been completed; the present stage of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20149/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

184 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to Iarnród Éireann’s review of ticketing and rail practices as stated in Parliamentary Question No. 488 of 21 March 2006; if the review is in progress or if it has been completed; the present stage of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20149/06]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

183 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the position of the proposed upgrading of the Dublin to Kildare rail line; the funding his Department has allocated or ring-fenced for this project; if changes have been made in regard to the original plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20148/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

183 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the position of the proposed upgrading of the Dublin to Kildare rail line; the funding his Department has allocated or ring-fenced for this project; if changes have been made in regard to the original plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20148/06]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

180 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if he expects to receive a report on the causes of the rail stoppage which occurred on 15 and 16 May 2006; if he has arranged for, or asked for, an independent investigation to be carried out into the causes of the dispute and stoppage; [20119/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

180 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if he expects to receive a report on the causes of the rail stoppage which occurred on 15 and 16 May 2006; if he has arranged for, or asked for, an independent investigation to be carried out into the causes of the dispute and stoppage; [20119/06]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

16 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm whether a school bus, which caught fire recently in County Meath, and was destroyed, had a fire extinguisher on board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19836/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

16 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm whether a school bus, which caught fire recently in County Meath, and was destroyed, had a fire extinguisher on board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19836/06]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if officials in her Department have had discussions with the officials in the Department of Transport with regard to carrying out an independent audit of all public and private school buses, in view of the continuing safety concerns that exist. [19960/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

9 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if officials in her Department have had discussions with the officials in the Department of Transport with regard to carrying out an independent audit of all public and private school buses, in view of the continuing safety concerns that exist. [19960/06]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will introduce driver education into the school curriculum and make it widely available to young people; if she will have discussions with the Department of Transport to devise specific measures to educate young people regarding safe behaviour on the road; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20109/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 May 2006

5 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will introduce driver education into the school curriculum and make it widely available to young people; if she will have discussions with the Department of Transport to devise specific measures to educate young people regarding safe behaviour on the road; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20109/06]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

277 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that school bus transport is provided for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason the service was discontinued in each case; if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19987/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

277 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that school bus transport is provided for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason the service was discontinued in each case; if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19987/06]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

243 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications which his Department has received from drivers seeking the removal of penalty points from their licence in situations whereby an application is made by a Chief Superintendent to have the points removed; if all such applications were granted; if not, the reason therefor; the main categories or circumstances of errors for which the points have been removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20069/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

243 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications which his Department has received from drivers seeking the removal of penalty points from their licence in situations whereby an application is made by a Chief Superintendent to have the points removed; if all such applications were granted; if not, the reason therefor; the main categories or circumstances of errors for which the points have been removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20069/06]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

242 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the public service vehicle standards that currently apply to the school bus fleet; if those standards are deemed adequate; the means by which they are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20067/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

242 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the public service vehicle standards that currently apply to the school bus fleet; if those standards are deemed adequate; the means by which they are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20067/06]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

241 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Rail freight facility at North Esk remain connected to the rail system after development works related to the reopening of the Midleton line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

241 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Rail freight facility at North Esk remain connected to the rail system after development works related to the reopening of the Midleton line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/06]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

240 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the additional funding spent in the targeted areas of disadvantage in the State under the RAPID programme on projects not outlined in the National Development Plan by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19922/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

240 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the additional funding spent in the targeted areas of disadvantage in the State under the RAPID programme on projects not outlined in the National Development Plan by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19922/06]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

238 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he received a report from Irish Rail on the western rail corridor; when he will reach a decision in relation to this project; the amount of funding he will allocate to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19788/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

238 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he received a report from Irish Rail on the western rail corridor; when he will reach a decision in relation to this project; the amount of funding he will allocate to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19788/06]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

237 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consent to the Shannon Foynes Port Authority for the sale of a portion of Limerick docks; if he will provide assurances that Limerick docks will remain operational and that a viable service will be provided to existing port users; the reason a tunnel rather than a bridge is being constructed downstream from the docks if the dockland is to be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19930/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

237 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consent to the Shannon Foynes Port Authority for the sale of a portion of Limerick docks; if he will provide assurances that Limerick docks will remain operational and that a viable service will be provided to existing port users; the reason a tunnel rather than a bridge is being constructed downstream from the docks if the dockland is to be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19930/06]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

506 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason assistance is not being provided towards the cost of transport to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will consider approving assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19693/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

506 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason assistance is not being provided towards the cost of transport to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will consider approving assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19693/06]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

500 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of concessionary tickets which have been and will be withdrawn nationally as a result of the decision to allow one child per seat with seatbelts; the action she intends to take to provide alternative transport for these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19634/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

500 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of concessionary tickets which have been and will be withdrawn nationally as a result of the decision to allow one child per seat with seatbelts; the action she intends to take to provide alternative transport for these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19634/06]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

471 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 30 March 2006 and in view of a recent meeting (details supplied) to ask her to make a comment on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19313/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

471 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 30 March 2006 and in view of a recent meeting (details supplied) to ask her to make a comment on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19313/06]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

455 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s policy on seatbelts for school buses; if seatbelts are required for the top floor of a double-decker school bus; and if so, if they are required to be retrofitted. [19147/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

455 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s policy on seatbelts for school buses; if seatbelts are required for the top floor of a double-decker school bus; and if so, if they are required to be retrofitted. [19147/06]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

406 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of squad cars operating from Irishtown Garda Station; if he intends to increase the number of squad cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19194/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

406 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of squad cars operating from Irishtown Garda Station; if he intends to increase the number of squad cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19194/06]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

362 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the nature of the independent review of the maintenance and testing of the school bus fleet to be undertaken on behalf of Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19755/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

362 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the nature of the independent review of the maintenance and testing of the school bus fleet to be undertaken on behalf of Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19755/06]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

361 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended that routes in the Dublin Bus network will be put to out tender; and when this approach was first adopted as a target for Government policy. [19630/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

361 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended that routes in the Dublin Bus network will be put to out tender; and when this approach was first adopted as a target for Government policy. [19630/06]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

360 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 226 and 227 of 17 May 2006, the timetable for the proposed upgrade of the driving test application software with a breakdown for when the analysis of needs will take place; when the design of the system will take place; when the review of the design will take place; when the implementation of that design will take place; and when the roll-out to his Department will take place. [19625/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

360 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 226 and 227 of 17 May 2006, the timetable for the proposed upgrade of the driving test application software with a breakdown for when the analysis of needs will take place; when the design of the system will take place; when the review of the design will take place; when the implementation of that design will take place; and when the roll-out to his Department will take place. [19625/06]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

358 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 3 May 2006 and the unsatisfactory response of the British authorities to the safety of passengers in the two recent bomb hoax incidents, he has raised the issue of the need for an agreed common EU approach in line with accepted international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19519/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

358 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 3 May 2006 and the unsatisfactory response of the British authorities to the safety of passengers in the two recent bomb hoax incidents, he has raised the issue of the need for an agreed common EU approach in line with accepted international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19519/06]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

357 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he received the report on the Dublin Transport Authority; if legislation will be required to establish this authority; when such will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19518/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

357 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he received the report on the Dublin Transport Authority; if legislation will be required to establish this authority; when such will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19518/06]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

356 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a full listing of the contents of his Department’s wine cellar giving the vintages, quantity of bottles, dates acquired, prices paid and supplier; and if he will make a statement on the Department’s policy in this regard. [19360/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

356 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a full listing of the contents of his Department’s wine cellar giving the vintages, quantity of bottles, dates acquired, prices paid and supplier; and if he will make a statement on the Department’s policy in this regard. [19360/06]

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