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Question· writtenPQ 122asked

120 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers who were carried on the red and green Luas lines in February 2005; and the number which were carried on all DART suburban rail services for the same period. [9863/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

120 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers who were carried on the red and green Luas lines in February 2005; and the number which were carried on all DART suburban rail services for the same period. [9863/05]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport his views on the new EU rules obliging airlines to offer compensation for delays, cancellations and overbooking; when the Government will establish the independent body to deal with passengers’ complaints against airlines, in line with European Commission instructions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9695/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport his views on the new EU rules obliging airlines to offer compensation for delays, cancellations and overbooking; when the Government will establish the independent body to deal with passengers’ complaints against airlines, in line with European Commission instructions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9695/05]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

118 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to seek a site assessment study to ensure the selection of an optimum site for a second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9798/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

118 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to seek a site assessment study to ensure the selection of an optimum site for a second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9798/05]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

57 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport when a decision on a second terminal for Dublin Airport will be taken; his views on the idea of this terminal being built and operated by the Dublin Airport Authority; his further views on the proposed development of the pier D project by the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9708/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

57 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport when a decision on a second terminal for Dublin Airport will be taken; his views on the idea of this terminal being built and operated by the Dublin Airport Authority; his further views on the proposed development of the pier D project by the Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9708/05]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

55 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; if proposals have been brought to Cabinet on this issue; the consultations which have taken place with unions and other stakeholders to date; when a final decision will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9696/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

55 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; if proposals have been brought to Cabinet on this issue; the consultations which have taken place with unions and other stakeholders to date; when a final decision will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9696/05]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

53 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with Iarnród Éireann regarding its plans to introduce fees for parking at a number of DART and suburban rail stations in Dublin and beyond; if his attention has been drawn to the Iarnród Éireann review under way into such charges; his views on whether these charges are a fair imposition on commuters who are being encouraged to use public transport rather than private vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9691/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

53 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with Iarnród Éireann regarding its plans to introduce fees for parking at a number of DART and suburban rail stations in Dublin and beyond; if his attention has been drawn to the Iarnród Éireann review under way into such charges; his views on whether these charges are a fair imposition on commuters who are being encouraged to use public transport rather than private vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9691/05]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

52 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has secured approval from the Department of Finance to hire additional driving testers to reduce the large backlog in the numbers awaiting a driving test; if not, the reason for the difficulty in increasing the number of testers; if he has alternative proposals to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9710/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

52 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has secured approval from the Department of Finance to hire additional driving testers to reduce the large backlog in the numbers awaiting a driving test; if not, the reason for the difficulty in increasing the number of testers; if he has alternative proposals to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9710/05]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

51 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent EuroRAP report on the state of roads here; his further views on whether poor road conditions are a contributory factor to the deaths of many persons in car accidents; the efforts he will make to improve the particular stretches of road that have been highlighted in this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9684/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

51 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent EuroRAP report on the state of roads here; his further views on whether poor road conditions are a contributory factor to the deaths of many persons in car accidents; the efforts he will make to improve the particular stretches of road that have been highlighted in this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9684/05]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

50 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities have yet to receive guidelines for introduction of the new 30 km/h speed limit from his Department; the reasons for the delay; if he will expedite this matter as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9718/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

50 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that local authorities have yet to receive guidelines for introduction of the new 30 km/h speed limit from his Department; the reasons for the delay; if he will expedite this matter as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9718/05]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

49 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport when new regulations on customer service and safety standards in the taxi industry will be implemented; the precise areas that these regulations will focus on; the number of submissions from the public he has received in this respect following the public consultation phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9682/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

49 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport when new regulations on customer service and safety standards in the taxi industry will be implemented; the precise areas that these regulations will focus on; the number of submissions from the public he has received in this respect following the public consultation phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9682/05]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

45 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the details of the new legislation that is being prepared to counter the use of mobile phones by drivers; the efforts he is making to ensure that this new legislation will not be challenged in the courts; when this new legislation will be published; the exact provisions of the new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9675/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

45 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the details of the new legislation that is being prepared to counter the use of mobile phones by drivers; the efforts he is making to ensure that this new legislation will not be challenged in the courts; when this new legislation will be published; the exact provisions of the new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9675/05]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

44 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his recent meeting with RASA; the main issues discussed and the steps he will take to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9670/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

44 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his recent meeting with RASA; the main issues discussed and the steps he will take to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9670/05]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

43 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to address the frequency of road deaths caused by cars and lorries turning off main roads into housing developments; if a disproportionate number of road deaths are caused in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9685/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

43 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he has any plans to address the frequency of road deaths caused by cars and lorries turning off main roads into housing developments; if a disproportionate number of road deaths are caused in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9685/05]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

42 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the study on public safety zones which was commissioned by his Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; the implications of this study for a second runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9674/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

42 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the study on public safety zones which was commissioned by his Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government; the implications of this study for a second runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9674/05]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

40 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to update the official rules of the road handbook, in view of the fact that a new version of the book has not been issued in a decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9697/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

40 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to update the official rules of the road handbook, in view of the fact that a new version of the book has not been issued in a decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9697/05]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

39 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether measures contained in the Road Traffic Act 2004 have clarified all the areas in which prosecutions are sought with regard to speeding offences; his further views on whether no further loopholes will be exposed, such as the ruling that convictions sought on the basis of the use of a laser gun are not valid as it does not produce a written or other permanent record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

39 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether measures contained in the Road Traffic Act 2004 have clarified all the areas in which prosecutions are sought with regard to speeding offences; his further views on whether no further loopholes will be exposed, such as the ruling that convictions sought on the basis of the use of a laser gun are not valid as it does not produce a written or other permanent record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/05]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

38 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the six-month delay in the NRA publishing the Road Collision Facts report for 2003; the action he will take to ensure that the data for this report are provided in a more timely manner in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9672/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

38 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the six-month delay in the NRA publishing the Road Collision Facts report for 2003; the action he will take to ensure that the data for this report are provided in a more timely manner in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9672/05]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

37 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he has made with regard to clamping down on the number of uninsured drivers on roads here; if his attention has been drawn to the Irish Insurance Federation figures showing that uninsured drivers cost insured motorists an extra €45 per year on their policies; if the new traffic corps will target uninsured drivers; the efforts he is making to reduce the cost of car insurance in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9677/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

37 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he has made with regard to clamping down on the number of uninsured drivers on roads here; if his attention has been drawn to the Irish Insurance Federation figures showing that uninsured drivers cost insured motorists an extra €45 per year on their policies; if the new traffic corps will target uninsured drivers; the efforts he is making to reduce the cost of car insurance in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9677/05]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

36 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the analysis which has been carried out in his Department of the transport implications of the projected increase in port traffic in Dublin Port as outlined in the latest national ports policy statement of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources; if his Department has made any comments or submissions on the possible conversion of the south docks area to a new residential area as proposed by Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9747/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

36 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the analysis which has been carried out in his Department of the transport implications of the projected increase in port traffic in Dublin Port as outlined in the latest national ports policy statement of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources; if his Department has made any comments or submissions on the possible conversion of the south docks area to a new residential area as proposed by Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9747/05]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

35 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the height of the Dublin Port tunnel; if he has plans to re-examine the height limits of the tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9686/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

35 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the height of the Dublin Port tunnel; if he has plans to re-examine the height limits of the tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9686/05]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

124 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons penalised under the penalty points system; the number that have exceeded the various categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9922/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

124 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons penalised under the penalty points system; the number that have exceeded the various categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9922/05]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

32 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he will list each of the road traffic offences to which penalty points apply and the number of penalty points in each case; his proposals and the timescale for the inclusion of all other offences which are due to be included in the penalty points scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9679/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

32 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he will list each of the road traffic offences to which penalty points apply and the number of penalty points in each case; his proposals and the timescale for the inclusion of all other offences which are due to be included in the penalty points scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9679/05]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

31 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the projected ratio for 2005 between capital expenditure on roads and on public transport projects, excluding the annual operating subvention to CIE; and the main areas of that public transport investment. [9746/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

31 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the projected ratio for 2005 between capital expenditure on roads and on public transport projects, excluding the annual operating subvention to CIE; and the main areas of that public transport investment. [9746/05]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

26 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the incentives he has in mind to facilitate car commuters who wish to use rail, bus or the Luas; if feeder-bus or parking facilities are anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9723/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

26 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the incentives he has in mind to facilitate car commuters who wish to use rail, bus or the Luas; if feeder-bus or parking facilities are anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9723/05]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

25 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his views on the quality of signposting in the State; his plans to encourage and support an improvement in signposting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

25 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his views on the quality of signposting in the State; his plans to encourage and support an improvement in signposting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9540/05]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

23 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the new measures he will introduce to reverse the continuing decrease in the number of persons cycling in Dublin, as witnessed by a further reduction in the number of cyclists recorded in Dublin City Council's latest annual canal cordon traffic count; his views on whether the transport environment in the city may be described as one that is safe for cycling; if his attention has been drawn to the criticisms that have been raised regarding the design quality of many of the cycling facilities that have been introduced in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9745/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

23 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the new measures he will introduce to reverse the continuing decrease in the number of persons cycling in Dublin, as witnessed by a further reduction in the number of cyclists recorded in Dublin City Council's latest annual canal cordon traffic count; his views on whether the transport environment in the city may be described as one that is safe for cycling; if his attention has been drawn to the criticisms that have been raised regarding the design quality of many of the cycling facilities that have been introduced in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9745/05]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

33 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering the introduction of public service obligation levies for certain routes between Shannon Airport and the United States; his views on the effect these levies may have on the competitiveness of routes to the United States from Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9700/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

33 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering the introduction of public service obligation levies for certain routes between Shannon Airport and the United States; his views on the effect these levies may have on the competitiveness of routes to the United States from Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9700/05]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

30 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the situation with regard to the proposed break-up of Aer Rianta; if a decision has been made on the future of Aer Rianta assets, such as the Great Southern Hotel Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9688/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

30 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the situation with regard to the proposed break-up of Aer Rianta; if a decision has been made on the future of Aer Rianta assets, such as the Great Southern Hotel Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9688/05]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

27 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce legislation to affect the merger of the Shannon Free Airport Development Company with the recently created Shannon Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9544/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

27 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce legislation to affect the merger of the Shannon Free Airport Development Company with the recently created Shannon Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9544/05]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

22 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a draft copy of the Shannon Airport business plan has been discussed with officials of his Department; if so, if he will provide details of these discussions; if not, when the business plan will be finalised and agreed with the unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9706/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

22 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a draft copy of the Shannon Airport business plan has been discussed with officials of his Department; if so, if he will provide details of these discussions; if not, when the business plan will be finalised and agreed with the unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9706/05]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

21 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport if the contract for the operation of integrated ticketing on public transport has been awarded; if smart card ticketing has been introduced on Luas services; if not, the reason therefor; if smart cards will be introduced on Dublin Bus in 2005; if these smart cards tickets will be interchangeable on Luas and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9704/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

21 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport if the contract for the operation of integrated ticketing on public transport has been awarded; if smart card ticketing has been introduced on Luas services; if not, the reason therefor; if smart cards will be introduced on Dublin Bus in 2005; if these smart cards tickets will be interchangeable on Luas and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9704/05]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

46 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to provide the funding for the 150 promised extra buses for Dublin Bus under the national development plan; the reason he has failed to provide the promised extra buses to date; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet has remained static since 2001; his views on whether the provision of more buses will encourage more persons to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

46 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to provide the funding for the 150 promised extra buses for Dublin Bus under the national development plan; the reason he has failed to provide the promised extra buses to date; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet has remained static since 2001; his views on whether the provision of more buses will encourage more persons to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9676/05]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

20 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport when the expected review of Dublin Bus services will be completed; if this review will not lead to a reduction in services; if the money for additional buses for Dublin Bus is available; if so, the reason this money has not been allocated to Dublin Bus; when this will happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9711/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

20 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport when the expected review of Dublin Bus services will be completed; if this review will not lead to a reduction in services; if the money for additional buses for Dublin Bus is available; if so, the reason this money has not been allocated to Dublin Bus; when this will happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9711/05]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

19 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out an analysis of the benefits that may accrue from the introduction of car sharing clubs; if he will consider allocating a number of car parking spaces available to his Department for the use of such car club vehicles, both for official travel uses during the week and personal use at the weekend. [9742/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

19 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out an analysis of the benefits that may accrue from the introduction of car sharing clubs; if he will consider allocating a number of car parking spaces available to his Department for the use of such car club vehicles, both for official travel uses during the week and personal use at the weekend. [9742/05]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

18 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his policy in respect of airport capacity on the east coast; the consideration which he has given to a second airport on the southside of Dublin or its hinterland; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns of residents in the Portmarnock area due to the implications for them of the proposed second runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9673/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

18 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his policy in respect of airport capacity on the east coast; the consideration which he has given to a second airport on the southside of Dublin or its hinterland; if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns of residents in the Portmarnock area due to the implications for them of the proposed second runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9673/05]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

34 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is intended to facilitate access to the Dublin Port tunnel for HGVs approaching the city from the south and west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9722/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

34 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is intended to facilitate access to the Dublin Port tunnel for HGVs approaching the city from the south and west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9722/05]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

16 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the details of the proposed new outer ring road for Dublin; the efforts which will be made to ensure that such a ring road does not contribute to further urban sprawl; the timetable for the research, planning and construction of this road; the estimated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9690/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

16 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the details of the proposed new outer ring road for Dublin; the efforts which will be made to ensure that such a ring road does not contribute to further urban sprawl; the timetable for the research, planning and construction of this road; the estimated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9690/05]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

41 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the situation with regard to plans to introduce open tolling on national motorways; the discussions he has had with the NRA and NTR in this regard; when the necessary legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9692/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

41 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the situation with regard to plans to introduce open tolling on national motorways; the discussions he has had with the NRA and NTR in this regard; when the necessary legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9692/05]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

15 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the details of the planned legislation to provide for motorists who drive through toll bridges without paying to be fined by the courts; if he has had discussions with National Toll Roads regarding the introduction of this legislation; when the legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9678/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

15 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the details of the planned legislation to provide for motorists who drive through toll bridges without paying to be fined by the courts; if he has had discussions with National Toll Roads regarding the introduction of this legislation; when the legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9678/05]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

14 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the extent and outcome of discussions he has had with all interested stakeholders in relation to the reform of the Transport Act 1932 and the issue of introducing competition in the Dublin bus market; when legislation to effect such reforms is anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9715/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

14 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the extent and outcome of discussions he has had with all interested stakeholders in relation to the reform of the Transport Act 1932 and the issue of introducing competition in the Dublin bus market; when legislation to effect such reforms is anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9715/05]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

54 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when his Department started to analyse the order of investment priorities that will be made in the proposed new ten year transport plan; when the plan will be available; the other Departments, local authorities, State agencies and consultants which have been involved in the work; and the amount spent on outside consultancies to date in this regard. [9740/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

54 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when his Department started to analyse the order of investment priorities that will be made in the proposed new ten year transport plan; when the plan will be available; the other Departments, local authorities, State agencies and consultants which have been involved in the work; and the amount spent on outside consultancies to date in this regard. [9740/05]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

28 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions on which the Cabinet sub-committee on public transport met in 2005; whether the public transport plan has been approved; when he proposes to announce this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9671/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

28 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions on which the Cabinet sub-committee on public transport met in 2005; whether the public transport plan has been approved; when he proposes to announce this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9671/05]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

13 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his officials have finalised the ten year transport infrastructure strategy; if this strategy has been approved by Cabinet; the anticipated level of funding allocated to this strategy; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9712/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

13 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his officials have finalised the ten year transport infrastructure strategy; if this strategy has been approved by Cabinet; the anticipated level of funding allocated to this strategy; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9712/05]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

48 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposals for the construction of a metro system for Dublin; if new proposals on this matter have come before Cabinet; when a final decision on the metro will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9687/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

48 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposals for the construction of a metro system for Dublin; if new proposals on this matter have come before Cabinet; when a final decision on the metro will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9687/05]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

24 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will make a decision regarding the connection of the red and green Luas lines; and if he will consider connecting the two lines by allowing the green line to connect to O’Connell Street from which it would then head to Parnell Square and Broadstone before following the disused Broadstone rail line to connect to Finglas. [9739/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

24 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he will make a decision regarding the connection of the red and green Luas lines; and if he will consider connecting the two lines by allowing the green line to connect to O’Connell Street from which it would then head to Parnell Square and Broadstone before following the disused Broadstone rail line to connect to Finglas. [9739/05]

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12 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the work which has been undertaken to advance increased suburban commuter rail services for the northside of Dublin, particularly in relation to Luas lines and a metro from the city centre to the airport; if he has taken a decision on proceeding with a metro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9713/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

12 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the work which has been undertaken to advance increased suburban commuter rail services for the northside of Dublin, particularly in relation to Luas lines and a metro from the city centre to the airport; if he has taken a decision on proceeding with a metro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9713/05]

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