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Question· writtenPQ 319asked

421 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the information which was given regarding the reasons for the failure of a driving test by a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5792/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

421 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the information which was given regarding the reasons for the failure of a driving test by a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5792/04]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

419 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to reduce the number of motorcyclists driving on provisional licences; the number of full motorcycle licence holders in the State; the number of provisional motorcycle licence holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5765/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

419 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to reduce the number of motorcyclists driving on provisional licences; the number of full motorcycle licence holders in the State; the number of provisional motorcycle licence holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5765/04]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

417 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport if US planes with air marshals are using Irish airspace and landing in Dublin, Cork or Limerick; if so, the number of such planes in 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5716/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

417 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport if US planes with air marshals are using Irish airspace and landing in Dublin, Cork or Limerick; if so, the number of such planes in 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5716/04]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

416 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his Department intends to negotiate on the bilateral transatlantic agreement with the US authorities outside of the current EU-US process; if the negotiations have commenced; the minimum position of the Government for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5671/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

416 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his Department intends to negotiate on the bilateral transatlantic agreement with the US authorities outside of the current EU-US process; if the negotiations have commenced; the minimum position of the Government for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5671/04]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

415 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 392 of 10 February 2004, the transatlantic services out of both Dublin and Shannon which are supported under the Aer Rianta route support scheme in view of his efforts and responsibilities to develop transatlantic services to and from Ireland, and in view of the fact that the Aer Rianta website does not give a route by route analysis as previously requested; the stage they are at under the current scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5670/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

415 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 392 of 10 February 2004, the transatlantic services out of both Dublin and Shannon which are supported under the Aer Rianta route support scheme in view of his efforts and responsibilities to develop transatlantic services to and from Ireland, and in view of the fact that the Aer Rianta website does not give a route by route analysis as previously requested; the stage they are at under the current scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5670/04]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

413 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport his practical proposals for the DART in 2004 to improve travelling conditions for commuters especially those using the Harmonstown, Killester and Clontarf DART Stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5607/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

413 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport his practical proposals for the DART in 2004 to improve travelling conditions for commuters especially those using the Harmonstown, Killester and Clontarf DART Stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5607/04]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

412 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will take measures to ensure that motorists are notified within two weeks of the awarding against them of penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5991/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

412 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will take measures to ensure that motorists are notified within two weeks of the awarding against them of penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5991/04]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

411 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay between motorists being observed breaking the speed limit and the awarding against them of penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5990/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

411 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay between motorists being observed breaking the speed limit and the awarding against them of penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5990/04]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

301 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department is carrying out a review of bus routes and changing school catchment areas for secondary schools in the County Clare area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5925/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

301 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department is carrying out a review of bus routes and changing school catchment areas for secondary schools in the County Clare area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5925/04]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

287 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport can be provided on a route to serve pupils who reside in Kilkea, Ballyroe and Levitstown, County Kildare who travel to Castledermot post-primary school, Castledermot, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5763/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

287 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport can be provided on a route to serve pupils who reside in Kilkea, Ballyroe and Levitstown, County Kildare who travel to Castledermot post-primary school, Castledermot, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5763/04]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

264 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application for a school bus service to a national school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5591/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

264 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application for a school bus service to a national school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5591/04]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

206 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the privatisation of the north west search and rescue service, the same medical helicopter emergency transport service and mercy missions will be available to the Mayo and other off-shore islands by the new contractors as was provided previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5808/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2004

206 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the privatisation of the north west search and rescue service, the same medical helicopter emergency transport service and mercy missions will be available to the Mayo and other off-shore islands by the new contractors as was provided previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5808/04]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department on legal advice and lawyers in each of past three years; and the amount paid out in settlement of legal proceedings against his Department, including cases settled prior to coming to court in each of the past three years, omitting expenses relating to tribunals of inquiry. [5472/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

193 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department on legal advice and lawyers in each of past three years; and the amount paid out in settlement of legal proceedings against his Department, including cases settled prior to coming to court in each of the past three years, omitting expenses relating to tribunals of inquiry. [5472/04]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the medical circumstances of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9, the penalty points assigned to them can be deleted, particularly in view of the fact that this was done on two previous occasions prior to the introduction of penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5440/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

191 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the medical circumstances of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9, the penalty points assigned to them can be deleted, particularly in view of the fact that this was done on two previous occasions prior to the introduction of penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5440/04]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his views on cycle lanes on the N18 road from Dromoland Road to Ballycasey, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare; the criteria for cycle lanes for roads with no speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5386/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

190 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his views on cycle lanes on the N18 road from Dromoland Road to Ballycasey, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare; the criteria for cycle lanes for roads with no speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5386/04]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

63 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Education and Science report on school transport; the reason for the delay in considering these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5122/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2004

63 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Education and Science report on school transport; the reason for the delay in considering these recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5122/04]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

265 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the future of the CIE pension fund in the context of his plans to break up CIE; the person he proposes as guarantor of this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5358/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2004

265 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the future of the CIE pension fund in the context of his plans to break up CIE; the person he proposes as guarantor of this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5358/04]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

264 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will be introducing legislation to facilitate the provision of an outer orbital road route around Dublin; and if he will introduce legislation to make special arrangements for accountability to Dáil Éireann for the strategic thinking with regard to, and spatial planning implications of the decision to have such a route. [5187/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2004

264 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will be introducing legislation to facilitate the provision of an outer orbital road route around Dublin; and if he will introduce legislation to make special arrangements for accountability to Dáil Éireann for the strategic thinking with regard to, and spatial planning implications of the decision to have such a route. [5187/04]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

263 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the procedure for a person who due to a medical condition cannot wear a seat belt and is medically certified as being unable to wear a seat belt; if such individuals are liable to receive penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5151/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2004

263 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the procedure for a person who due to a medical condition cannot wear a seat belt and is medically certified as being unable to wear a seat belt; if such individuals are liable to receive penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5151/04]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

443 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, further to correspondence (details supplied), if he will outline the Irish negotiating position on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5046/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

443 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, further to correspondence (details supplied), if he will outline the Irish negotiating position on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5046/04]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

441 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the funds that have been allocated by his Department under the accessible transport scheme in 2002, 2003 and 2004 to allow subsidised accessible transport agencies to operate throughout the country to facilitate the elderly and those living in rural areas not serviced by public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter regarding the continuation of the funds provided. [5035/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

441 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the funds that have been allocated by his Department under the accessible transport scheme in 2002, 2003 and 2004 to allow subsidised accessible transport agencies to operate throughout the country to facilitate the elderly and those living in rural areas not serviced by public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter regarding the continuation of the funds provided. [5035/04]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

440 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a safeguarding map has been prepared in respect of every runway at each of the State airports; if all such safeguarding maps have been formally submitted to the respective planning authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4974/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

440 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a safeguarding map has been prepared in respect of every runway at each of the State airports; if all such safeguarding maps have been formally submitted to the respective planning authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4974/04]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

439 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport , further to Question No. 343 of 18 November 2003 relating to the three runways at Dublin Airport, the respective sizes of the first section of the obstacle surface on the approach to each of the runways at Cork and Shannon Airports with particular reference to inner and outer widths, slope, divergence and length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4973/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

439 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport , further to Question No. 343 of 18 November 2003 relating to the three runways at Dublin Airport, the respective sizes of the first section of the obstacle surface on the approach to each of the runways at Cork and Shannon Airports with particular reference to inner and outer widths, slope, divergence and length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4973/04]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

438 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 480 of 16 December 2003, the precise period or periods that red zones have respectively operated as three-dimensional surfaces in the sky and as two-dimensional surfaces on the ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4972/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

438 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 480 of 16 December 2003, the precise period or periods that red zones have respectively operated as three-dimensional surfaces in the sky and as two-dimensional surfaces on the ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4972/04]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

437 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that current proposals to designate further massive public safety zones at Irish airports, as exemplified by proposed inner and outer zones with respective lengths of 3,155 and 11,455 metres on main runway 10/28 at Dublin Airport, would be a suitable and appropriate scheme for the piloting of a regulatory impact analysis, RIA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4971/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

437 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that current proposals to designate further massive public safety zones at Irish airports, as exemplified by proposed inner and outer zones with respective lengths of 3,155 and 11,455 metres on main runway 10/28 at Dublin Airport, would be a suitable and appropriate scheme for the piloting of a regulatory impact analysis, RIA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4971/04]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

436 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the historic designation of massive red zones at Irish Airports, as exemplified by lengths of 3,048 metres at either end of Dublin's main runway 10/28, is a classic example of regulatory capture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4970/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

436 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the historic designation of massive red zones at Irish Airports, as exemplified by lengths of 3,048 metres at either end of Dublin's main runway 10/28, is a classic example of regulatory capture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4970/04]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

435 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the details regarding his recent announcement to sanction the reopening of the Cork to Midelton rail link; the finance that he has made available or that he intends to make available; the timescale and work that has to be undertaken before work can begin on the line; the conditions that have to be met by CIE or Iarnród Éireann and the local authorities; when he expects the rail link to re-open; if he recently received a report from Iarnród Éireann on the issue; if so, if he will make copies of this report available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4904/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

435 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the details regarding his recent announcement to sanction the reopening of the Cork to Midelton rail link; the finance that he has made available or that he intends to make available; the timescale and work that has to be undertaken before work can begin on the line; the conditions that have to be met by CIE or Iarnród Éireann and the local authorities; when he expects the rail link to re-open; if he recently received a report from Iarnród Éireann on the issue; if so, if he will make copies of this report available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4904/04]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

434 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for the Great Southern Hotel group in the context of the proposed break up of Aer Rianta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4821/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

434 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has for the Great Southern Hotel group in the context of the proposed break up of Aer Rianta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4821/04]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

433 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting times for a driving test at each of the country's test centres; the number of testers working in each of the centres at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4820/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

433 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting times for a driving test at each of the country's test centres; the number of testers working in each of the centres at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4820/04]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

432 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the prerequisite of a national car test prior to the taxing or insuring of a motor car as referred to in recent newspaper reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4810/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

432 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the prerequisite of a national car test prior to the taxing or insuring of a motor car as referred to in recent newspaper reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4810/04]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

431 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he has had or plans to have discussions with Dublin Bus regarding proposals which he may have for the introduction of electronic real time timetabling at bus stops and in buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4734/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

431 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he has had or plans to have discussions with Dublin Bus regarding proposals which he may have for the introduction of electronic real time timetabling at bus stops and in buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4734/04]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

430 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has held discussions with car importers and manufacturers with regard to the shift to metric speed signs in view of the fact that the metric symbols on vehicle speedometers are often much less clear than the traditional mileage indicators; and if he foresees difficulties in this regard. [4664/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

430 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has held discussions with car importers and manufacturers with regard to the shift to metric speed signs in view of the fact that the metric symbols on vehicle speedometers are often much less clear than the traditional mileage indicators; and if he foresees difficulties in this regard. [4664/04]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

429 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether some pedestrians wander across busy streets often disregarding nearby pedestrian facilities; and if he will intensify information and safety campaigns in this regard. [4663/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

429 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether some pedestrians wander across busy streets often disregarding nearby pedestrian facilities; and if he will intensify information and safety campaigns in this regard. [4663/04]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

428 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether some cyclists, especially at night, disregard the rules of the road; and if he will launch a public information and safety campaign in this regard. [4662/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

428 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether some cyclists, especially at night, disregard the rules of the road; and if he will launch a public information and safety campaign in this regard. [4662/04]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

427 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he received the report of the taxi hardship panel; and the reason for the delay in issuing payments in respect of the recommendations of this panel which have been accepted by Government. [4570/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

427 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he received the report of the taxi hardship panel; and the reason for the delay in issuing payments in respect of the recommendations of this panel which have been accepted by Government. [4570/04]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

425 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4564/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

425 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number and nature of the reports, consultancies or other advisory or PR commissions awarded by his Department in the past five years to those other than established civil servants; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4564/04]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

424 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4549/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

424 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of contracts or procurements funded directly or indirectly by his Department during the past seven years in respect of which cost overruns have occurred; the full extent of such overruns; the cause or causes of same; the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4549/04]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total accruing to the Exchequer under all taxation headings, including VAT, VRT and excise duties from the public transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5069/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2004

251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total accruing to the Exchequer under all taxation headings, including VAT, VRT and excise duties from the public transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5069/04]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the proposed fare structure on the Luas; and his views on a competitive pricing structure necessary to reward passengers for using public transport. [4492/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

167 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the proposed fare structure on the Luas; and his views on a competitive pricing structure necessary to reward passengers for using public transport. [4492/04]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he will consult the Railway Procurement Agency on the need to redesign one part of the works associated with the Luas project as it is causing widespread local concern (details supplied). [4491/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

166 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he will consult the Railway Procurement Agency on the need to redesign one part of the works associated with the Luas project as it is causing widespread local concern (details supplied). [4491/04]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the process for reissuing a full licence when it has been lost and the local authority has no record of issuing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4467/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

165 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the process for reissuing a full licence when it has been lost and the local authority has no record of issuing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4467/04]

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