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Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses fully equipped with seat belts in all seats; the likely cost of providing seat belts in all passenger seats in school buses without them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13805/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

232 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses fully equipped with seat belts in all seats; the likely cost of providing seat belts in all passenger seats in school buses without them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13805/05]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the replacement of EU Regulation 3820/85 in order to introduce new EU tachograph regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13736/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

173 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the replacement of EU Regulation 3820/85 in order to introduce new EU tachograph regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13736/05]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if the new centre median safety barriers being installed on existing dual carriageways have been proved to be the last option for motor cyclists and their pillion passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13778/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

170 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if the new centre median safety barriers being installed on existing dual carriageways have been proved to be the last option for motor cyclists and their pillion passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13778/05]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether airport security in this State should be under the overall control of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13749/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

169 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether airport security in this State should be under the overall control of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13749/05]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

219 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport when the guidelines for the erection of speed limits outside rural national schools will be published; if his attention has been drawn to the problems confronting the pupils, staff and parents of a school (details supplied) in County Galway, that this school is situated on the busy N63, that the school playground is situated on the opposite side of the road and that if this school is to use the school warden system, the speed limit approaching the school from both sides will have to be reduced considerably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13633/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2005

219 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport when the guidelines for the erection of speed limits outside rural national schools will be published; if his attention has been drawn to the problems confronting the pupils, staff and parents of a school (details supplied) in County Galway, that this school is situated on the busy N63, that the school playground is situated on the opposite side of the road and that if this school is to use the school warden system, the speed limit approaching the school from both sides will have to be reduced considerably; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13633/05]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

218 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 254 of 20 April 2005, the reason he did not provide details of the studies or reports which will inform his decision on the optimal location for a second terminal at Dublin Airport as requested; and if he will provide that information and make the studies available in the Oireachtas Library. [13632/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2005

218 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 254 of 20 April 2005, the reason he did not provide details of the studies or reports which will inform his decision on the optimal location for a second terminal at Dublin Airport as requested; and if he will provide that information and make the studies available in the Oireachtas Library. [13632/05]

Question· writtenPQ 452asked

494 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements which are in place to facilitate householders who do not have private transport with the disposal of or composting of garden waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12759/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

494 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the arrangements which are in place to facilitate householders who do not have private transport with the disposal of or composting of garden waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12759/05]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

429 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals to increase the charge to parents of transporting primary and post-primary children to school; the increased proposed; when it will come into effect; the proportion of the increase which will be passed on to the private contractors who operate the routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13106/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

429 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the proposals to increase the charge to parents of transporting primary and post-primary children to school; the increased proposed; when it will come into effect; the proportion of the increase which will be passed on to the private contractors who operate the routes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13106/05]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

428 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children from the west Waterford area being transported to schools (details supplied); the cost involved in transportation; if there are plans to provide these facilities in Dungarvan, County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13105/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

428 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children from the west Waterford area being transported to schools (details supplied); the cost involved in transportation; if there are plans to provide these facilities in Dungarvan, County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13105/05]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

317 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport his policy position on the dual gateway status of Shannon Airport; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern in the mid-west region at the prospect of change; if, in negotiating any change in the position, a lengthy transition period will be allowed to Shannon Airport before services on the north Atlantic are completely liberalised; the present state of the negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13231/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

317 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport his policy position on the dual gateway status of Shannon Airport; if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern in the mid-west region at the prospect of change; if, in negotiating any change in the position, a lengthy transition period will be allowed to Shannon Airport before services on the north Atlantic are completely liberalised; the present state of the negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13231/05]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

315 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the delays being experienced by Dublin Bus commuters in the Pearse Street area; and if he has considered a contra-flow bus way for Dublin’s north and south quays as a means of reducing delays in Pearse Street and elsewhere. [13229/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

315 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the delays being experienced by Dublin Bus commuters in the Pearse Street area; and if he has considered a contra-flow bus way for Dublin’s north and south quays as a means of reducing delays in Pearse Street and elsewhere. [13229/05]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

313 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) has been on the transfer list for over six years; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13094/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

313 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) has been on the transfer list for over six years; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13094/05]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

312 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his plans on foot of discussions at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport on 13 April 2005 for the Great Southern Hotels Group; the position regarding the many members of staff employed in this group; and the plans he has to secure and safeguard a secure future for this hotel group and its staff. [13082/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

312 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his plans on foot of discussions at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport on 13 April 2005 for the Great Southern Hotels Group; the position regarding the many members of staff employed in this group; and the plans he has to secure and safeguard a secure future for this hotel group and its staff. [13082/05]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

310 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the nature of the advice offered to him by way of the Atkins report with particular reference to the need to increase the height of the port tunnel; if he proposes to follow the advice given in the report in this regard; if not, the reason therefor; if he has studied any alternative proposals to meet the extra height requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12807/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

310 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the nature of the advice offered to him by way of the Atkins report with particular reference to the need to increase the height of the port tunnel; if he proposes to follow the advice given in the report in this regard; if not, the reason therefor; if he has studied any alternative proposals to meet the extra height requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12807/05]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

309 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the locations for the off-road driver training and testing centres for HGVs; if Kilkenny is being considered as a location; the list of sites already agreed and those being considered; his policy in this area and the related costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12779/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

309 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the locations for the off-road driver training and testing centres for HGVs; if Kilkenny is being considered as a location; the list of sites already agreed and those being considered; his policy in this area and the related costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12779/05]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

318 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann provides, as promised, a direct Portlaoise-Mallow train service to midland beet growers; and if the service will be provided off peak or at night. [13239/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

318 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann provides, as promised, a direct Portlaoise-Mallow train service to midland beet growers; and if the service will be provided off peak or at night. [13239/05]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

308 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he will take action to try to bring about a positive outcome to discussions held between Iarnród Éireann and farmers in the Laois, Offaly and Kildare areas to facilitate the transport of beet by rail from Portlaoise to Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13608/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

308 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he will take action to try to bring about a positive outcome to discussions held between Iarnród Éireann and farmers in the Laois, Offaly and Kildare areas to facilitate the transport of beet by rail from Portlaoise to Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13608/05]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

307 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to negotiations between Iarnród Éireann and beet farmers in the Laois, Offaly and Kildare areas for the provision of a secondary depot at Portlaoise to facilitate the transfer of beet to Mallow by rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13607/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

307 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to negotiations between Iarnród Éireann and beet farmers in the Laois, Offaly and Kildare areas for the provision of a secondary depot at Portlaoise to facilitate the transfer of beet to Mallow by rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13607/05]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

306 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be excused from the written theory phase of the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13208/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

306 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be excused from the written theory phase of the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13208/05]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

101 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to publish the review of the school transport scheme; if the review recommends that parents of primary pupils will have to pay charges of up to €150 per year; if she intends to accept this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13007/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 April 2005

101 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to publish the review of the school transport scheme; if the review recommends that parents of primary pupils will have to pay charges of up to €150 per year; if she intends to accept this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13007/05]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

166 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a broad description of each capital project considered by his Department over the past five years; when each project was first considered; when each project will be procured; when each will be completed; if each project will be part-financed by user charges; the number of public servants employed in the delivery of each project; the names of the consultants and advisers used to date in respect of each project; the titles of the consultancy reports carried out or in progress; the expenditure to date on each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12905/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

166 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a broad description of each capital project considered by his Department over the past five years; when each project was first considered; when each project will be procured; when each will be completed; if each project will be part-financed by user charges; the number of public servants employed in the delivery of each project; the names of the consultants and advisers used to date in respect of each project; the titles of the consultancy reports carried out or in progress; the expenditure to date on each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12905/05]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

165 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fact that the public capital programme is equivalent to 7.5% of GNP or some 21% of total Government spending, he is satisfied that enough public servants in his Department are working in a full-time capacity on infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12891/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

165 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fact that the public capital programme is equivalent to 7.5% of GNP or some 21% of total Government spending, he is satisfied that enough public servants in his Department are working in a full-time capacity on infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12891/05]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

164 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the Government considered redeploying public servants to assist with the procurement and project management of infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12879/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

164 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the Government considered redeploying public servants to assist with the procurement and project management of infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12879/05]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

163 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of public servants in his Department who are employed full-time on the assessment, procurement, project management and delivery of infrastructure projects covered by the public capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12867/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

163 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of public servants in his Department who are employed full-time on the assessment, procurement, project management and delivery of infrastructure projects covered by the public capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12867/05]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

162 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks’ paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks’ paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12736/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

162 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements for maternity leave within the public bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he will consider providing an additional eight weeks’ paid leave in regard to maternity leave; the likely cost thereof; the likely cost to the Exchequer of six weeks’ paid parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12736/05]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

161 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans for the compulsory wearing of high visibility vests for cyclists and motor cyclists; his views on the need for such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

161 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans for the compulsory wearing of high visibility vests for cyclists and motor cyclists; his views on the need for such action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/05]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

160 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he considered the possibility of allowing private sector operators to run services on the mainline railway network; if so, his views on this type of PPP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12539/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

160 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he considered the possibility of allowing private sector operators to run services on the mainline railway network; if so, his views on this type of PPP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12539/05]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

159 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the names of persons in the private sector with whom he or his predecessors have met or who advised him or his predecessors over the past seven years in any capacity on infrastructure projects to be supported by public expenditure; the details of those meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12538/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

159 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the names of persons in the private sector with whom he or his predecessors have met or who advised him or his predecessors over the past seven years in any capacity on infrastructure projects to be supported by public expenditure; the details of those meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12538/05]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

158 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will include in future road traffic legislation a recommendation to require HGVs, buses and coaches to carry a decal showing the statutory speed limits for these classes of vehicles. [12576/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

158 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will include in future road traffic legislation a recommendation to require HGVs, buses and coaches to carry a decal showing the statutory speed limits for these classes of vehicles. [12576/05]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

157 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the Government’s estimate of the economic and social loss as a result of road congestion in view of the OECD estimate that this figure is around 2% per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12531/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2005

157 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the Government’s estimate of the economic and social loss as a result of road congestion in view of the OECD estimate that this figure is around 2% per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12531/05]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

256 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of each person in the employment of the ministerial office, including that of Ministers of State attached to his Department as either personal assistant, political adviser, programme manager, and press communications adviser, the cost of travel and maintenance expenses incurred individually by each person by name for the calendar year 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12378/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

256 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of each person in the employment of the ministerial office, including that of Ministers of State attached to his Department as either personal assistant, political adviser, programme manager, and press communications adviser, the cost of travel and maintenance expenses incurred individually by each person by name for the calendar year 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12378/05]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

255 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the category of ministerial staff, including those attached to Ministers of State in his Department, who not being civil servants are contracted by him as personal assistant, political adviser, programme manager and press communications advisers, the name of the person; their function; if full-time or part-time employed; the terms of the contract; the level of remuneration, either by hour if part-time or as an annual salary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12363/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

255 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the category of ministerial staff, including those attached to Ministers of State in his Department, who not being civil servants are contracted by him as personal assistant, political adviser, programme manager and press communications advisers, the name of the person; their function; if full-time or part-time employed; the terms of the contract; the level of remuneration, either by hour if part-time or as an annual salary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12363/05]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

254 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will list all the studies or reports which will inform his decision on the optional location for a second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if each of these documents will be made available in the library of Dáil Éireann. [12301/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

254 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will list all the studies or reports which will inform his decision on the optional location for a second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if each of these documents will be made available in the library of Dáil Éireann. [12301/05]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

251 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 586 of 12 April 2005, if RTI allocation for 2005 will remain at the €3.45 million he announced in January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12268/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

251 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 586 of 12 April 2005, if RTI allocation for 2005 will remain at the €3.45 million he announced in January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12268/05]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

252 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a request from Iarnród Éireann for a meeting regarding Dunboyne Rail; if he will report on progress on the issue since the January 2005 feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12269/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

252 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a request from Iarnród Éireann for a meeting regarding Dunboyne Rail; if he will report on progress on the issue since the January 2005 feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12269/05]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

111 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the recent research by the Air Transport Users’ Council regarding charges that are added on to advertised airfares; if he is planning to take action on the basis of the AUC’s findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12188/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 April 2005

111 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the recent research by the Air Transport Users’ Council regarding charges that are added on to advertised airfares; if he is planning to take action on the basis of the AUC’s findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12188/05]

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