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Question· writtenPQ 42asked

157 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the funding he has made available for the upgrading of the Limerick Ballybrophy line; the reason the upgrade of the line is not included under the Transport 21 programme; the funding invested in the Limerick to Ballybrophy line since 2000; and his plans to upgrade this line in the near future. [6548/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

157 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the funding he has made available for the upgrading of the Limerick Ballybrophy line; the reason the upgrade of the line is not included under the Transport 21 programme; the funding invested in the Limerick to Ballybrophy line since 2000; and his plans to upgrade this line in the near future. [6548/07]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

98 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if the Government has plans to allocate funds to upgrade and modernise the track and signalling on the Limerick to Ballybrophy line; the funding that his Department will make available; and when the line will be upgraded. [6640/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

98 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if the Government has plans to allocate funds to upgrade and modernise the track and signalling on the Limerick to Ballybrophy line; the funding that his Department will make available; and when the line will be upgraded. [6640/07]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

97 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport when he will act on his commitment given during the passing of the Road Traffic Act, 2006, to bring forward a further Road Traffic Bill by the end of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6561/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

97 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport when he will act on his commitment given during the passing of the Road Traffic Act, 2006, to bring forward a further Road Traffic Bill by the end of 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6561/07]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

96 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to the proposal to extend the Rural Transport Initiative to provide transport services during the night-time hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6592/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

96 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to the proposal to extend the Rural Transport Initiative to provide transport services during the night-time hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6592/07]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

128 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received proposals from the Taxi Commission in relation to the introduction of financial assistance to incentivise the provision of more wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on these proposals; when he will act upon them; and the amount of funding set aside in 2007 for the envisaged scheme. [6572/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

128 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received proposals from the Taxi Commission in relation to the introduction of financial assistance to incentivise the provision of more wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on these proposals; when he will act upon them; and the amount of funding set aside in 2007 for the envisaged scheme. [6572/07]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

95 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from the Taxi Regulator to provide a subsidy to wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6629/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

95 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from the Taxi Regulator to provide a subsidy to wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6629/07]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

93 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the new and additional transport infrastructure projects announced in the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6574/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

93 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the new and additional transport infrastructure projects announced in the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6574/07]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

92 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if it is envisioned that following the implementation of the Kildare route project all commuter services on the Kildare line will be electrified and made compatible for use along the proposed interconnector; the impact the four tracking of the Kildare line between Heuston and Hazelhatch will have on the frequency of service to Sallins, Newbridge and Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6664/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

92 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if it is envisioned that following the implementation of the Kildare route project all commuter services on the Kildare line will be electrified and made compatible for use along the proposed interconnector; the impact the four tracking of the Kildare line between Heuston and Hazelhatch will have on the frequency of service to Sallins, Newbridge and Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6664/07]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

122 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will bring the results of the negotiations between the National Toll Roads and the National Roads Authority before the Cabinet; the proposed operational features for the new barrier free tolls being proposed for the West Link bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6634/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

122 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will bring the results of the negotiations between the National Toll Roads and the National Roads Authority before the Cabinet; the proposed operational features for the new barrier free tolls being proposed for the West Link bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6634/07]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

90 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the proposals contained in the new National Development Plan in relation to the development of the sea port sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6621/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

90 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the proposals contained in the new National Development Plan in relation to the development of the sea port sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6621/07]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

89 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the final cost of completing the five major interurban routes; if he is satisfied that these projects have provided good value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6593/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

89 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the final cost of completing the five major interurban routes; if he is satisfied that these projects have provided good value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6593/07]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

112 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport when he expects mutual recognition of penalty points to be introduced on both sides of the border with Northern Ireland; and the other areas of cooperation his Department is working on at present. [6551/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

112 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport when he expects mutual recognition of penalty points to be introduced on both sides of the border with Northern Ireland; and the other areas of cooperation his Department is working on at present. [6551/07]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

88 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport his views on ensuring that any driving ban enforced on motorists in either the Republic or Northern Ireland should be effective on both sides of the border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6586/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

88 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport his views on ensuring that any driving ban enforced on motorists in either the Republic or Northern Ireland should be effective on both sides of the border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6586/07]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

84 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the business plans from each of the State airports; if not, the reason he has not; if he is satisfied with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6617/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

84 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the business plans from each of the State airports; if not, the reason he has not; if he is satisfied with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6617/07]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

134 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department will take to reduce the level of environmentally damaging emissions from the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6578/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

134 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department will take to reduce the level of environmentally damaging emissions from the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6578/07]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

120 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to reduce the increasing greenhouse gas emissions from the Irish transport sector; and his views on whether the rate of 8% annual increase in emissions will make it difficult for Ireland to comply with the stated European Union target of at least a 20% cut in emissions from 1990 base levels by 2020. [6641/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

120 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to reduce the increasing greenhouse gas emissions from the Irish transport sector; and his views on whether the rate of 8% annual increase in emissions will make it difficult for Ireland to comply with the stated European Union target of at least a 20% cut in emissions from 1990 base levels by 2020. [6641/07]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

79 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport given that the State is one of the major shareholders in Aer Lingus, his views on the recent industrial relations impasse at the airline and the possibility of an upcoming strike; if he has had discussions on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6869/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

79 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport given that the State is one of the major shareholders in Aer Lingus, his views on the recent industrial relations impasse at the airline and the possibility of an upcoming strike; if he has had discussions on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6869/07]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

78 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is confident that the maximum return will be secured from investment in transport infrastructure over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6807/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

78 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is confident that the maximum return will be secured from investment in transport infrastructure over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6807/07]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

77 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the measure he will take to reduce the increasing greenhouse gas emissions for the transport sector here; and his views on whether the current rate of 8% annual increase in emissions will make it difficult for Ireland to comply with the stated European Union target of at least a 20% cut in emissions from 1990 base levels by 2020. [6804/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

77 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the measure he will take to reduce the increasing greenhouse gas emissions for the transport sector here; and his views on whether the current rate of 8% annual increase in emissions will make it difficult for Ireland to comply with the stated European Union target of at least a 20% cut in emissions from 1990 base levels by 2020. [6804/07]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his views on the continuing reduction in the use of rail freight and the corresponding increase in road freight here; the Government policy in respect of rail freight; the consideration which he has given to the introduction of an incentive scheme to encourage the greater use of rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6884/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2007

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his views on the continuing reduction in the use of rail freight and the corresponding increase in road freight here; the Government policy in respect of rail freight; the consideration which he has given to the introduction of an incentive scheme to encourage the greater use of rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6884/07]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

512 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of the five appeals granted by the School Transport Appeals Board in December 2006; the circumstances in the cases involved; the reasons advanced by the appeals board for overturning the decisions made previously by or on behalf of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6409/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

512 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of the five appeals granted by the School Transport Appeals Board in December 2006; the circumstances in the cases involved; the reasons advanced by the appeals board for overturning the decisions made previously by or on behalf of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6409/07]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

497 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a second bus cannot be provided at 3:35 p.m. to transport children from a school (details supplied) in County Mayo similar to the service provided in the mornings when two buses are available as this is causing major problems for the students involved. [6344/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

497 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a second bus cannot be provided at 3:35 p.m. to transport children from a school (details supplied) in County Mayo similar to the service provided in the mornings when two buses are available as this is causing major problems for the students involved. [6344/07]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

490 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made for a remote transport grant by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6115/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

490 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been made for a remote transport grant by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6115/07]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

458 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the EU Transport Regulations, which were due to come into force on the 5 January, 2007; if these regulations entered into force here; the specific requirements contained within them which relate to the transport of greyhounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6029/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

458 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the EU Transport Regulations, which were due to come into force on the 5 January, 2007; if these regulations entered into force here; the specific requirements contained within them which relate to the transport of greyhounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6029/07]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

448 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants within his Department who have transferred to offices outside Dublin under the decentralisation programme to date; the percentage of those who had a previous transfer within a two year period of the decentralisation transfer; the number of those people who transferred from a non-Dublin office to a Dublin office in the initial transfer; the average time spent in the Dublin office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6696/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

448 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants within his Department who have transferred to offices outside Dublin under the decentralisation programme to date; the percentage of those who had a previous transfer within a two year period of the decentralisation transfer; the number of those people who transferred from a non-Dublin office to a Dublin office in the initial transfer; the average time spent in the Dublin office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6696/07]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

442 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 13 February 2007, if the RPA is considering a deep bored tunnel as a design option for that portion of Metro North between Griffith Avenue and the M50; if this is not the case when and by whom the decision was taken not to give serious consideration to this option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6396/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

442 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 13 February 2007, if the RPA is considering a deep bored tunnel as a design option for that portion of Metro North between Griffith Avenue and the M50; if this is not the case when and by whom the decision was taken not to give serious consideration to this option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6396/07]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

441 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when the feasibility study on the provision of a rail link to Shannon Airport will be published; the reason it is not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6374/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

441 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when the feasibility study on the provision of a rail link to Shannon Airport will be published; the reason it is not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6374/07]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

440 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce legislation to allow local authorities introduce a formal penalty system to ensure that footpaths, carriageways and other public areas are reinstated adequately by utility companies and their contractors. [6093/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

440 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce legislation to allow local authorities introduce a formal penalty system to ensure that footpaths, carriageways and other public areas are reinstated adequately by utility companies and their contractors. [6093/07]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

439 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the recent transfer of air traffic control staff from the Irish Aviation Authority in Shannon to Dublin will affect the IAA decentralisation programme; the progress of the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6061/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

439 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the recent transfer of air traffic control staff from the Irish Aviation Authority in Shannon to Dublin will affect the IAA decentralisation programme; the progress of the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6061/07]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

395 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his initiatives to increase energy efficiency across the economy, and in particular in households, businesses, the public sector, the transport sector and the built environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6135/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

395 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his initiatives to increase energy efficiency across the economy, and in particular in households, businesses, the public sector, the transport sector and the built environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6135/07]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

394 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action that should be taken in addition to electricity generation, to develop renewable energy usage in the transport and heat sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6134/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2007

394 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action that should be taken in addition to electricity generation, to develop renewable energy usage in the transport and heat sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6134/07]

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