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Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to meet residents groups in the Marino, Fairview and Santry areas regarding super-cube trucks and the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4393/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

162 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to meet residents groups in the Marino, Fairview and Santry areas regarding super-cube trucks and the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4393/04]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications waiting for driving tests in the centres at Shannon, Kilrush and Ennis; the average length of time applicants are waiting for their driving tests in each of these centres; the success rate in 2002 and 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4386/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

161 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications waiting for driving tests in the centres at Shannon, Kilrush and Ennis; the average length of time applicants are waiting for their driving tests in each of these centres; the success rate in 2002 and 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4386/04]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

270 Ms F. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is acceptable that public Irish airports charge for providing facilities for wheelchair users through their busy terminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4374/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

270 Ms F. O'Malley asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is acceptable that public Irish airports charge for providing facilities for wheelchair users through their busy terminals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4374/04]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

268 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if the quality bus corridors will be included in the Critical Infrastructure Bill; if his attention has been drawn to their clear importance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4237/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

268 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if the quality bus corridors will be included in the Critical Infrastructure Bill; if his attention has been drawn to their clear importance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4237/04]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

267 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for, and construction costs associated with, the complete redesign of the Lehaunstown interchange one mile south of the Carrickmines junction on the proposed south eastern motorway in Dublin. [2966/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

267 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the reasons for, and construction costs associated with, the complete redesign of the Lehaunstown interchange one mile south of the Carrickmines junction on the proposed south eastern motorway in Dublin. [2966/04]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

265 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the costs to date, and proposed future costs, of the archaeological works in the vicinity of Carrickmines Castle and elsewhere along the route of the proposed south eastern motorway in Dublin. [2964/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

265 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the costs to date, and proposed future costs, of the archaeological works in the vicinity of Carrickmines Castle and elsewhere along the route of the proposed south eastern motorway in Dublin. [2964/04]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

264 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a person being considered as a driving tester for the Department of Transport and the qualifications required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4097/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2004

264 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a person being considered as a driving tester for the Department of Transport and the qualifications required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4097/04]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

397 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the amount which was spent in his Department from January 2002 to December 2003 for media purposes and advertising; the areas in which the money was spent, that is, national papers, provincial papers, RTE radio, local radio stations and so on; the amounts spent on a year to year basis; and the amount of money which was spent on videos, whether for promotional, educational or advertising purposes. [4067/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

397 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the amount which was spent in his Department from January 2002 to December 2003 for media purposes and advertising; the areas in which the money was spent, that is, national papers, provincial papers, RTE radio, local radio stations and so on; the amounts spent on a year to year basis; and the amount of money which was spent on videos, whether for promotional, educational or advertising purposes. [4067/04]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

396 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if the contractors involved in Luas works on Davitt Road, Dublin 12, will reinstate the Grand Canal banks along the stretch of road to a condition acceptable to the local community which has patiently awaited completion of these disruptive works. [3981/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

396 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if the contractors involved in Luas works on Davitt Road, Dublin 12, will reinstate the Grand Canal banks along the stretch of road to a condition acceptable to the local community which has patiently awaited completion of these disruptive works. [3981/04]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

394 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if the Luas works on Davitt Road, Dublin 12, are over schedule and the time limits have been breached several times; and the new deadline for completion. [3979/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

394 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if the Luas works on Davitt Road, Dublin 12, are over schedule and the time limits have been breached several times; and the new deadline for completion. [3979/04]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

393 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his officials are currently engaged or propose to engage with American officials about a change in the current bilateral agreement to permit two flights into Dublin and one into Shannon Airport; if he can confirm that this is true; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3941/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

393 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his officials are currently engaged or propose to engage with American officials about a change in the current bilateral agreement to permit two flights into Dublin and one into Shannon Airport; if he can confirm that this is true; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3941/04]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

392 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the discount schemes which are in operation currently for Shannon and Dublin airports for new transatlantic routes; if he will provide a route by route and by airline breakdown for these schemes; if any route discounts are proposed for the 2004 summer schedule; the start date and end date of these schemes for both Shannon and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3940/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

392 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the discount schemes which are in operation currently for Shannon and Dublin airports for new transatlantic routes; if he will provide a route by route and by airline breakdown for these schemes; if any route discounts are proposed for the 2004 summer schedule; the start date and end date of these schemes for both Shannon and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3940/04]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

391 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funds to the National Safety Council to make drivers aware of the danger of overtaking and cutting in on HGVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3926/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

391 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funds to the National Safety Council to make drivers aware of the danger of overtaking and cutting in on HGVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3926/04]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

390 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish the reason a person (details supplied) was forced to forfeit the €34 fee in respect of the driving theory test; if he will request the company to refund the fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3925/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

390 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish the reason a person (details supplied) was forced to forfeit the €34 fee in respect of the driving theory test; if he will request the company to refund the fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3925/04]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

389 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if the 50-50 share of transatlantic landings between Dublin and Shannon as enshrined in the bilateral agreement between the Irish and US Governments will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3829/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

389 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if the 50-50 share of transatlantic landings between Dublin and Shannon as enshrined in the bilateral agreement between the Irish and US Governments will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3829/04]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

388 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the matters raised in a report to Dublin City Council on the impact of the Dublin Port tunnel on traffic flows in the areas surrounding the tunnel portals and to the concerns that traffic congestion should be avoided in the tunnel itself; if he has satisfied himself that the ventilation system within the tunnel is adequate to deal with emergencies which may arise within it; his views on the proposal to charge motorists for the use of the tunnel as a disincentive to its use by motorists; his further views on whether the expected number of HGVs using the port tunnel will have a positive impact on traffic flows in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3828/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

388 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the matters raised in a report to Dublin City Council on the impact of the Dublin Port tunnel on traffic flows in the areas surrounding the tunnel portals and to the concerns that traffic congestion should be avoided in the tunnel itself; if he has satisfied himself that the ventilation system within the tunnel is adequate to deal with emergencies which may arise within it; his views on the proposal to charge motorists for the use of the tunnel as a disincentive to its use by motorists; his further views on whether the expected number of HGVs using the port tunnel will have a positive impact on traffic flows in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3828/04]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

387 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the person who set out the eligibility criteria for the taxi hardship payment scheme; the reason the minimum loan outstanding at the date of deregulation was set at €40,000 under category five; if this regulation will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3761/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

387 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the person who set out the eligibility criteria for the taxi hardship payment scheme; the reason the minimum loan outstanding at the date of deregulation was set at €40,000 under category five; if this regulation will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3761/04]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

386 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the suggestion that his Department's driver test centre at Finglas, Dublin 11, has a higher failure rate than any other in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3760/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

386 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the suggestion that his Department's driver test centre at Finglas, Dublin 11, has a higher failure rate than any other in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3760/04]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

384 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been made on the possibility of providing a Luas line to Dublin Airport via Glasnevin and Ballymun; if so, the outcome of this assessment; if an assessment is being made of the feasibility of building a spur to the airport off the DART line serving the north side of Dublin city; if this examination includes a cost comparison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3693/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

384 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if an assessment has been made on the possibility of providing a Luas line to Dublin Airport via Glasnevin and Ballymun; if so, the outcome of this assessment; if an assessment is being made of the feasibility of building a spur to the airport off the DART line serving the north side of Dublin city; if this examination includes a cost comparison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3693/04]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

383 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if, in the context of the start up of Luas services in 2004, consideration has been given to including these services on the integrated transport tickets which many members of the public purchase in April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3632/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

383 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if, in the context of the start up of Luas services in 2004, consideration has been given to including these services on the integrated transport tickets which many members of the public purchase in April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3632/04]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

382 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the staff of the National Roads Authority regarding decentralisation; if a staff survey of those wishing to transfer has been completed; the results of such survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

382 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the staff of the National Roads Authority regarding decentralisation; if a staff survey of those wishing to transfer has been completed; the results of such survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/04]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

381 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, despite the many millions of euros invested in the rail network, thousands of tonnes of untreated raw sewage is continually dumped on the nation's railways and their environs annually as a result of no sewage treatment or holding facilities on many of Iarnród Éireann's inter-city rolling stock; his views on whether, in view of the fact that nearly 500,000 people used the train between Sligo and Dublin in 2003, this practice is a health hazard to employees, local communities and to drinking water, particularly in places at which wells are in use; the action he intends to take to safeguard the environment and to have this practice discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3601/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

381 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, despite the many millions of euros invested in the rail network, thousands of tonnes of untreated raw sewage is continually dumped on the nation's railways and their environs annually as a result of no sewage treatment or holding facilities on many of Iarnród Éireann's inter-city rolling stock; his views on whether, in view of the fact that nearly 500,000 people used the train between Sligo and Dublin in 2003, this practice is a health hazard to employees, local communities and to drinking water, particularly in places at which wells are in use; the action he intends to take to safeguard the environment and to have this practice discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3601/04]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

380 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to allocate additional funding to the rural transport initiative to expand the programme to include other rural and isolated areas; if he considers the RTI value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3600/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

380 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to allocate additional funding to the rural transport initiative to expand the programme to include other rural and isolated areas; if he considers the RTI value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3600/04]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

379 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties applied in respect of HGVs over 12,000kg or buses over 10,000kg which are found to have a speed limitation device that is not functioning properly; the penalties applied when it is discovered that a cut off switch for the speed limiter may be operated by the driver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3586/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

379 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties applied in respect of HGVs over 12,000kg or buses over 10,000kg which are found to have a speed limitation device that is not functioning properly; the penalties applied when it is discovered that a cut off switch for the speed limiter may be operated by the driver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3586/04]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

378 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the projected cost of delays arising from the High Court decision in the Carrickmines Castle case on 29 January 2004 and the cost of re-aligning the motorway in a manner that will not interfere with the site of the castle. [3646/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

378 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the projected cost of delays arising from the High Court decision in the Carrickmines Castle case on 29 January 2004 and the cost of re-aligning the motorway in a manner that will not interfere with the site of the castle. [3646/04]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

377 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the schedule proposed to implement regulation of motoring schools here and the introduction of a compulsory driving instructors register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3629/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

377 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the schedule proposed to implement regulation of motoring schools here and the introduction of a compulsory driving instructors register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3629/04]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

358 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Health and Children the details of the guidelines issued by his Department, effective from 1 July 2002, for persons claiming both the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant; the purpose of the motorised transport grant as referred to in those guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3825/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

358 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Health and Children the details of the guidelines issued by his Department, effective from 1 July 2002, for persons claiming both the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant; the purpose of the motorised transport grant as referred to in those guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3825/04]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

228 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will continue to contribute to the cost of transport to and from St. Patrick's special school, Kells Road, Kilkenny, for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason it was discontinued from December 2003; and if he will expedite a decision in the case. [3913/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2004

228 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will continue to contribute to the cost of transport to and from St. Patrick's special school, Kells Road, Kilkenny, for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason it was discontinued from December 2003; and if he will expedite a decision in the case. [3913/04]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Transport if the proposal to provide a rail service to Kingscourt, County Cavan will be given detailed consideration as this proposal was not considered by the strategic rail review consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3551/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

120 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Transport if the proposal to provide a rail service to Kingscourt, County Cavan will be given detailed consideration as this proposal was not considered by the strategic rail review consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3551/04]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposal to extend rail passenger services to Navan, County Meath; if further consideration will be given to the provision of such a service to Kingscourt, County Cavan as there is an existing rail line that was upgraded and used for freight purposes until a few years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3550/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

119 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposal to extend rail passenger services to Navan, County Meath; if further consideration will be given to the provision of such a service to Kingscourt, County Cavan as there is an existing rail line that was upgraded and used for freight purposes until a few years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3550/04]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport further to the 2002 annual report by the North-South Ministerial Council, the progress to date on the seven areas under discussion in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3504/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

117 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport further to the 2002 annual report by the North-South Ministerial Council, the progress to date on the seven areas under discussion in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3504/04]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the details of the allocation to Longford Community Resources Limited for the rural transport initiative for 2003 and the proposed funding for 2004; if his attention has been drawn to fact that the cost of providing the service in 2003 amounted to €95,000 but that the 2004 allocation has been reduced to €55,000; the reason the higher sum will not be paid by the Department in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3497/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

116 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the details of the allocation to Longford Community Resources Limited for the rural transport initiative for 2003 and the proposed funding for 2004; if his attention has been drawn to fact that the cost of providing the service in 2003 amounted to €95,000 but that the 2004 allocation has been reduced to €55,000; the reason the higher sum will not be paid by the Department in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3497/04]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made in respect of an application for a haulage licence for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a decision on the matter. [3470/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

115 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made in respect of an application for a haulage licence for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a decision on the matter. [3470/04]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider allocating funding towards a 625 meter airstrip, hangar and reception centre in Stevenson's Field, Dromore, County Donegal for the benefit of business and tourism in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3438/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

114 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider allocating funding towards a 625 meter airstrip, hangar and reception centre in Stevenson's Field, Dromore, County Donegal for the benefit of business and tourism in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3438/04]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

38 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of official trips undertaken to date by the new Bombardier Learjet 45; the destinations in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3292/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

38 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Defence the number of official trips undertaken to date by the new Bombardier Learjet 45; the destinations in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3292/04]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

14 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the amount of occasions the Government jet has been used since its delivery to the Government in December 2003; the purposes for which the Government jet was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3375/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2004

14 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the amount of occasions the Government jet has been used since its delivery to the Government in December 2003; the purposes for which the Government jet was used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3375/04]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

297 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time for a driving test in Waterford City and Dungarvan, County Waterford from the time an application is received in his Department to the date of the test; the plans he has to improve the situation whereby many people are waiting 12 months from the date of application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3430/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

297 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time for a driving test in Waterford City and Dungarvan, County Waterford from the time an application is received in his Department to the date of the test; the plans he has to improve the situation whereby many people are waiting 12 months from the date of application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3430/04]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

296 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a company (details supplied) has applied to his Department for a licence to operate a daily coach service from Galway to Shannon; the status of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3429/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

296 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a company (details supplied) has applied to his Department for a licence to operate a daily coach service from Galway to Shannon; the status of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3429/04]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

290 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the funds provided by the Exchequer to a company (details supplied); when these funds were allocated and the purpose; the funds which have been returned to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3342/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2004

290 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the funds provided by the Exchequer to a company (details supplied); when these funds were allocated and the purpose; the funds which have been returned to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3342/04]

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