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Question· writtenPQ 269asked

324 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the changes that will occur in terms of the investigation and research into the causes of road accidents under the proposed new Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18382/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

324 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the changes that will occur in terms of the investigation and research into the causes of road accidents under the proposed new Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18382/06]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

323 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the advantages, in terms of road safety, of the registration requirement for imported cars other than the VAT receipts to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18331/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

323 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the advantages, in terms of road safety, of the registration requirement for imported cars other than the VAT receipts to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18331/06]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

322 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the information he has received to date from the National Roads Authority or Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council regarding the potential for the location of an archaeological heritage park at the Carrickmines Castle site in south Dublin; and the potential suitability of the retention of the eighteenth century farmhouse at that site for use as an interpretative centre or as part of an archaeological heritage facility. [18314/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

322 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the information he has received to date from the National Roads Authority or Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council regarding the potential for the location of an archaeological heritage park at the Carrickmines Castle site in south Dublin; and the potential suitability of the retention of the eighteenth century farmhouse at that site for use as an interpretative centre or as part of an archaeological heritage facility. [18314/06]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

321 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport, his views on allowing cyclists to travel on that portion of the Luas track between Heuston Station and Connolly Station in view of the dangers faced by cyclists on the quays of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18313/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

321 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport, his views on allowing cyclists to travel on that portion of the Luas track between Heuston Station and Connolly Station in view of the dangers faced by cyclists on the quays of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18313/06]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

320 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when he transposed Directive 2003/20/EC into Irish law; the categories of vehicles for which Ireland was granted exemptions from the directive; the reason an exemption was sought in each case; when these derogations were applied for by Ireland; when he expects these categories to be included in law here; if a publicity or information campaign has been organised by his Department to inform passengers and transport providers of the new requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18312/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

320 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when he transposed Directive 2003/20/EC into Irish law; the categories of vehicles for which Ireland was granted exemptions from the directive; the reason an exemption was sought in each case; when these derogations were applied for by Ireland; when he expects these categories to be included in law here; if a publicity or information campaign has been organised by his Department to inform passengers and transport providers of the new requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18312/06]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

316 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving tests that were cancelled by applicants for which no alternative applicant could be found in time for a test to be carried out in each of the years this century; the number of test hours lost in each of these years; the cost to his Department in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17975/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

316 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving tests that were cancelled by applicants for which no alternative applicant could be found in time for a test to be carried out in each of the years this century; the number of test hours lost in each of these years; the cost to his Department in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17975/06]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

315 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the Great Southern Hotel group employees regarding possible redundancies and diminution of employment conditions following the privatisation of the chain; if he has met or will meet with employees to discuss these concerns; if he will reconsider the sell-off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17962/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

315 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the Great Southern Hotel group employees regarding possible redundancies and diminution of employment conditions following the privatisation of the chain; if he has met or will meet with employees to discuss these concerns; if he will reconsider the sell-off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17962/06]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

313 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Rail facility at North Esk will be included in the re-signalling works to be completed by the company in preparation of its re-opening of the Midleton rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17934/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

313 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Rail facility at North Esk will be included in the re-signalling works to be completed by the company in preparation of its re-opening of the Midleton rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17934/06]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

312 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to meet the increasing demand for public transport on the route between Tallaght, Walkinstown and the city centre; if he proposes to increase the number of buses servicing this route at peak commuter times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17898/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

312 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to meet the increasing demand for public transport on the route between Tallaght, Walkinstown and the city centre; if he proposes to increase the number of buses servicing this route at peak commuter times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17898/06]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

311 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the driver education programme, driver for life programme, which is currently being piloted in County Carlow; his views on this programme; his further views on whether it should be expanded nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17868/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

311 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the driver education programme, driver for life programme, which is currently being piloted in County Carlow; his views on this programme; his further views on whether it should be expanded nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17868/06]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

310 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the procedures which are in place to ensure that taxi drivers do not abuse the taxi licensing system; if his attention has been drawn to the number of taxi drivers convicted of abuses of the licensing system since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17859/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

310 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the procedures which are in place to ensure that taxi drivers do not abuse the taxi licensing system; if his attention has been drawn to the number of taxi drivers convicted of abuses of the licensing system since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17859/06]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

309 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the system introduced on 3 April 2006 by the Garda which resulted in all offences being dealt with under the fixed charge processing system includes provision for offences under by-laws introduced by local authorities and includes all non penalty points road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18422/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

309 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the system introduced on 3 April 2006 by the Garda which resulted in all offences being dealt with under the fixed charge processing system includes provision for offences under by-laws introduced by local authorities and includes all non penalty points road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18422/06]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

308 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the information he has received regarding the recent passage of Irish aircraft into the no fly exclusion zone surrounding the Sellafield plant and the consequent interception by Royal Air Force planes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18079/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

308 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the information he has received regarding the recent passage of Irish aircraft into the no fly exclusion zone surrounding the Sellafield plant and the consequent interception by Royal Air Force planes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18079/06]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

218 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance if the results of his request to the Office of Public Works confirmed that Dublin Bus can use the route between the Phoenix Park and the Blanchardstown area and therefore facilitate public transport travellers to Huntstown, Hartstown, Inglewood, Clonsilla and Ongar and reduce journey time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17918/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

218 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance if the results of his request to the Office of Public Works confirmed that Dublin Bus can use the route between the Phoenix Park and the Blanchardstown area and therefore facilitate public transport travellers to Huntstown, Hartstown, Inglewood, Clonsilla and Ongar and reduce journey time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17918/06]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take in a matter (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the withdrawal of concessionary bus transport to a primary school; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this transport was withdrawn without most parents of pupils receiving notification of same. [17797/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2006

191 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take in a matter (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the withdrawal of concessionary bus transport to a primary school; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this transport was withdrawn without most parents of pupils receiving notification of same. [17797/06]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the inspector's report in relation to the public inquiry into the Kildare route project; and when he is likely to either confirm or reject the Railway Order. [17776/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 May 2006

136 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the inspector's report in relation to the public inquiry into the Kildare route project; and when he is likely to either confirm or reject the Railway Order. [17776/06]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils who have been deemed ineligible for transport due to lack of seats and safety belts on schools buses for the current school year following a review of the school transport system; the arrangements that have been made in such cases for the Easter to summer transport requirement period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17657/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

102 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils who have been deemed ineligible for transport due to lack of seats and safety belts on schools buses for the current school year following a review of the school transport system; the arrangements that have been made in such cases for the Easter to summer transport requirement period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17657/06]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Transport the grants which are available from his Department towards the provision of a driving school or classroom centre which would be beneficial to young learner drivers; and his views on making funds available for this type of project. [17659/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

56 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Transport the grants which are available from his Department towards the provision of a driving school or classroom centre which would be beneficial to young learner drivers; and his views on making funds available for this type of project. [17659/06]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 3 May 2006, if he will address the question raised in relation to use of the right-hand lane of the Dublin Port Tunnels by heavy goods vehicles; and if he will provide a detailed reply. [17635/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

55 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 3 May 2006, if he will address the question raised in relation to use of the right-hand lane of the Dublin Port Tunnels by heavy goods vehicles; and if he will provide a detailed reply. [17635/06]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure of Aer Lingus to abide by the voluntary airline passenger service commitment by requiring passengers with specific disabilities to submit a medical certificate signed by a doctor before they are allowed to travel; if he will undertake to use his position as the sole shareholder in Aer Lingus to ensure that the voluntary airline passenger services commitment is fully implemented prior to privatisation; if he will ensure the establishment of a system for ongoing consultation with people who are disabled and people who have impaired mobility; if he will assure people that the requirement for persons who are disabled to make medical declarations as a condition of travel will be removed; and if he will ensure that Aer Lingus publish a written policy for passengers who are disabled in accessible formats. [17609/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

54 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the failure of Aer Lingus to abide by the voluntary airline passenger service commitment by requiring passengers with specific disabilities to submit a medical certificate signed by a doctor before they are allowed to travel; if he will undertake to use his position as the sole shareholder in Aer Lingus to ensure that the voluntary airline passenger services commitment is fully implemented prior to privatisation; if he will ensure the establishment of a system for ongoing consultation with people who are disabled and people who have impaired mobility; if he will assure people that the requirement for persons who are disabled to make medical declarations as a condition of travel will be removed; and if he will ensure that Aer Lingus publish a written policy for passengers who are disabled in accessible formats. [17609/06]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport his view on the fact that when a mini-bus owner is registering with the Carriage Office there is no specific recognition in law to the provision where a mini-bus is adapted for wheelchair accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17535/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

53 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport his view on the fact that when a mini-bus owner is registering with the Carriage Office there is no specific recognition in law to the provision where a mini-bus is adapted for wheelchair accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17535/06]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 3 May 2006, the EU Directive or other legislative measure that prevents him from requiring the retrofitting of blind-spot mirrors to heavy goods vehicles in advance of an EU Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17534/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

52 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 3 May 2006, the EU Directive or other legislative measure that prevents him from requiring the retrofitting of blind-spot mirrors to heavy goods vehicles in advance of an EU Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17534/06]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 320 of 9 November 2005, the definition of heavy goods vehicles in terms of weight, used to arrive at his estimate that an extra 2200 heavy goods vehicles will use the M50 and west-link bridge daily following the opening of the Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17533/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

51 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 320 of 9 November 2005, the definition of heavy goods vehicles in terms of weight, used to arrive at his estimate that an extra 2200 heavy goods vehicles will use the M50 and west-link bridge daily following the opening of the Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17533/06]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if legislation exists that allows him, his Department, the National Roads Authority or any other authority to ban cars from the Dublin Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17532/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

50 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if legislation exists that allows him, his Department, the National Roads Authority or any other authority to ban cars from the Dublin Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17532/06]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

439 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she intends to take to resolve the school bus crisis in Kilcredan in east Cork which has seen school children as young as seven years of age removed from overcrowded school buses. [17205/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

439 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she intends to take to resolve the school bus crisis in Kilcredan in east Cork which has seen school children as young as seven years of age removed from overcrowded school buses. [17205/06]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

433 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses over the age of 10 years, 15 years and 20 years; if she has satisfied herself with the condition and road worthiness of these buses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17062/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

433 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses over the age of 10 years, 15 years and 20 years; if she has satisfied herself with the condition and road worthiness of these buses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17062/06]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

373 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she is putting in place to ensure the continuation of school transport for concessionary paying students after the elimination of the three students per two seat rule; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16856/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

373 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she is putting in place to ensure the continuation of school transport for concessionary paying students after the elimination of the three students per two seat rule; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16856/06]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

372 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she is putting in place to ensure continuation of school transport for 52 pupils who have been removed from the current school transport (details supplied) due to the introduction of a one child per seat policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16855/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

372 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures she is putting in place to ensure continuation of school transport for 52 pupils who have been removed from the current school transport (details supplied) due to the introduction of a one child per seat policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16855/06]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

371 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that a directive issued by the transport section of her Department is implemented as agreed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16854/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

371 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that a directive issued by the transport section of her Department is implemented as agreed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16854/06]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

283 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if negotiations with the authorities in Northern Ireland in relation to the harmonisation of penalty points have taken place; the progress made in such negotiations; if a timescale is envisaged for penalty points harmonisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17441/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

283 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if negotiations with the authorities in Northern Ireland in relation to the harmonisation of penalty points have taken place; the progress made in such negotiations; if a timescale is envisaged for penalty points harmonisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17441/06]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

281 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if a precedent exists whereby a State agency, not being a local authority with decision making powers on planning, will seek submissions as part of a public consultation process into the development of an airport and adjudicate on same, while at the same time being a member of the group which formulated the original proposal; his views on the fact that the Irish Aviation Authority website makes it clear that the Irish Aviation Authority acted in concert with Weston Aerodrome to formulate the proposal which they are seeking submissions from the public on and which they purport to adjudicate upon; if this scenario would be open to legal challenge; if he has sought legal advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17432/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

281 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if a precedent exists whereby a State agency, not being a local authority with decision making powers on planning, will seek submissions as part of a public consultation process into the development of an airport and adjudicate on same, while at the same time being a member of the group which formulated the original proposal; his views on the fact that the Irish Aviation Authority website makes it clear that the Irish Aviation Authority acted in concert with Weston Aerodrome to formulate the proposal which they are seeking submissions from the public on and which they purport to adjudicate upon; if this scenario would be open to legal challenge; if he has sought legal advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17432/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

280 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his views on transferring the responsibility for the public consultation process on Weston Aerodrome from the Irish Aviation Authority to another independent body in order to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the final adjudication. [17431/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

280 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his views on transferring the responsibility for the public consultation process on Weston Aerodrome from the Irish Aviation Authority to another independent body in order to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the final adjudication. [17431/06]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

279 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the different means of communication used by his Department to notify the general public, especially those in ownership of vehicles, of the new points offences under the Road Traffic Act 2004; if he has satisfied himself in view of the high number of new offences, that the general public are fully aware and informed of the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17395/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

279 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the different means of communication used by his Department to notify the general public, especially those in ownership of vehicles, of the new points offences under the Road Traffic Act 2004; if he has satisfied himself in view of the high number of new offences, that the general public are fully aware and informed of the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17395/06]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

277 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of parking spaces for heavy goods vehicle in Dublin Port in each of the years this century; and his plans to expand this number in the short term. [17297/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

277 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of parking spaces for heavy goods vehicle in Dublin Port in each of the years this century; and his plans to expand this number in the short term. [17297/06]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

275 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether narrow, often pot-holed roads without footpaths should carry the same speed limit of 80 kph as that of dual carriageway arterial roads; and his plans to establish a lesser national default speed which would apply to all roads except where higher limits are permitted. [17293/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

275 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether narrow, often pot-holed roads without footpaths should carry the same speed limit of 80 kph as that of dual carriageway arterial roads; and his plans to establish a lesser national default speed which would apply to all roads except where higher limits are permitted. [17293/06]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

274 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his position regarding the way in which barrier-free tolling might be achieved on the M50 motorway; and if he has examined the system in Melbourne, Australia, which has been suggested as being one of the most efficient users of this technology. [17292/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

274 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his position regarding the way in which barrier-free tolling might be achieved on the M50 motorway; and if he has examined the system in Melbourne, Australia, which has been suggested as being one of the most efficient users of this technology. [17292/06]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

273 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of licences currently in the State for private coach operators with a breakdown by vehicle age; the number that have been tested and the results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17291/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

273 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of licences currently in the State for private coach operators with a breakdown by vehicle age; the number that have been tested and the results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17291/06]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

272 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if the UK MOT in relation to the road worthiness of a vehicle is recognised here; if the Irish VTR is recognised throughout the EU; if EU laws is harmonised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17283/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

272 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if the UK MOT in relation to the road worthiness of a vehicle is recognised here; if the Irish VTR is recognised throughout the EU; if EU laws is harmonised in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17283/06]

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