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Question· oralPQ 13asked

11 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that his Department’s road safety strategy is operating successfully; if not, if he is considering introducing additional measures in view of the increase in the number of road deaths in 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9709/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

11 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that his Department’s road safety strategy is operating successfully; if not, if he is considering introducing additional measures in view of the increase in the number of road deaths in 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9709/05]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

125 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the future of Aer Lingus; if recent arrangements have been entered into in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9924/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

125 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the future of Aer Lingus; if recent arrangements have been entered into in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9924/05]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

29 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport when a decision on the future funding options for Aer Lingus is expected; his views on whether the delay in taking this decision is having a negative impact on the future financial viability of the airline; the outcome of his recent discussions with Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9705/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

29 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport when a decision on the future funding options for Aer Lingus is expected; his views on whether the delay in taking this decision is having a negative impact on the future financial viability of the airline; the outcome of his recent discussions with Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9705/05]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport when the 120 new rail carriages that have been ordered by Iarnród Éireann will be operating on the rail system; the precise routes these carriages will serve; when the new hourly services between Dublin and Cork and Dublin and Limerick will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9681/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

9 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport when the 120 new rail carriages that have been ordered by Iarnród Éireann will be operating on the rail system; the precise routes these carriages will serve; when the new hourly services between Dublin and Cork and Dublin and Limerick will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9681/05]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the new technical checks that have been introduced as part of the driving test; the reason these technical checks were introduced; if he plans to introduce further reforms of the driving test procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9683/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

8 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the new technical checks that have been introduced as part of the driving test; the reason these technical checks were introduced; if he plans to introduce further reforms of the driving test procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9683/05]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on the decision by the European Commission to send letters to those member states which have air service agreements with the United States; the action he will take following the European Commission’s statement that Ireland’s agreement with the United States in this regard is a flagrant breach of European law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

7 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his views on the decision by the European Commission to send letters to those member states which have air service agreements with the United States; the action he will take following the European Commission’s statement that Ireland’s agreement with the United States in this regard is a flagrant breach of European law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/05]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the work which has been undertaken or is planned by him and his officials to advance a rail connection from Navan to Dublin city centre, via Dunboyne; when this project will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9714/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

6 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the work which has been undertaken or is planned by him and his officials to advance a rail connection from Navan to Dublin city centre, via Dunboyne; when this project will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9714/05]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he is committed to open road tolling; the steps he has taken to expedite this matter; when the necessary legislation will be published; the cost of its introduction at the West Link toll bridge; and the timescale proposed for the new system to be in place. [9823/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

5 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he is committed to open road tolling; the steps he has taken to expedite this matter; when the necessary legislation will be published; the cost of its introduction at the West Link toll bridge; and the timescale proposed for the new system to be in place. [9823/05]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the negotiations between Irish and US officials on completing a new bilateral aviation agreement or amending the existing agreement between Ireland and the US; the proposed details of this agreement, particularly on the status of the Shannon gateway; when these negotiations will reach completion; his views on the European Commission’s perspective on such negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

4 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the negotiations between Irish and US officials on completing a new bilateral aviation agreement or amending the existing agreement between Ireland and the US; the proposed details of this agreement, particularly on the status of the Shannon gateway; when these negotiations will reach completion; his views on the European Commission’s perspective on such negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/05]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if funding has been set aside by his Department for the development of the western rail corridor; if so, the level of this allocation; when the report commissioned to investigate the re-opening of the corridor will be available; if he has set out a timetable for its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9800/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2005

1 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if funding has been set aside by his Department for the development of the western rail corridor; if so, the level of this allocation; when the report commissioned to investigate the re-opening of the corridor will be available; if he has set out a timetable for its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9800/05]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has carried out a feasibility study regarding the reopening of the railway line between Mullingar, Moate and Athlone; if, in view of the fact that two of these are important gateway towns under the national spatial plan, steps will be taken immediately to have the reopening of this line progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9653/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

208 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has carried out a feasibility study regarding the reopening of the railway line between Mullingar, Moate and Athlone; if, in view of the fact that two of these are important gateway towns under the national spatial plan, steps will be taken immediately to have the reopening of this line progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9653/05]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the cost of public transport is overpriced, is acting as a disincentive to persons using public transport and thereby reducing the use of private cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9652/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

207 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the cost of public transport is overpriced, is acting as a disincentive to persons using public transport and thereby reducing the use of private cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9652/05]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

205 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the maximum current capacity in terms of daily passenger throughput of each of the commuter rail stations in County Kildare; if he can identify the means whereby daily use can be increased with particular reference to parking facilities, increased frequency, extra carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9581/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

205 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the maximum current capacity in terms of daily passenger throughput of each of the commuter rail stations in County Kildare; if he can identify the means whereby daily use can be increased with particular reference to parking facilities, increased frequency, extra carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9581/05]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

204 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if an express consent was given to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, pursuant to section 38(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1968, for the supply by same of an apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol in the breath as opposed to the consent prescribing the form of statements produced by the apparatus which was given to the Minister of State. [9624/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

204 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport if an express consent was given to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, pursuant to section 38(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1968, for the supply by same of an apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol in the breath as opposed to the consent prescribing the form of statements produced by the apparatus which was given to the Minister of State. [9624/05]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

203 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which are in place to ensure proper control of traffic signs while road works are being carried out by contractors; the persons who monitor roadwork traffic signs; if he will make the traffic signs manual available to public libraries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9623/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

203 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the regulations which are in place to ensure proper control of traffic signs while road works are being carried out by contractors; the persons who monitor roadwork traffic signs; if he will make the traffic signs manual available to public libraries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9623/05]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

206 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has had recent meetings with the retired aviation staff regarding deficits in their pension arrangements; if he has proposals on how this issue might be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9600/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

206 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he has had recent meetings with the retired aviation staff regarding deficits in their pension arrangements; if he has proposals on how this issue might be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9600/05]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the deficit in the pension coverage of retired aviation staff; the Government’s position in relation to any flotation of this company; and if proceeds from such a flotation could be in part contributed to make up the pension deficit. [9599/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

202 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the deficit in the pension coverage of retired aviation staff; the Government’s position in relation to any flotation of this company; and if proceeds from such a flotation could be in part contributed to make up the pension deficit. [9599/05]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

95 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will be making an announcement regarding the provision of appropriate transport arrangements for cancer patients requiring radiotherapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9433/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 March 2005

95 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will be making an announcement regarding the provision of appropriate transport arrangements for cancer patients requiring radiotherapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9433/05]

Question· writtenPQ 639asked

677 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees of his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9369/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

677 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees of his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9369/05]

Question· writtenPQ 638asked

638 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8599/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

638 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8599/05]

Question· writtenPQ 635asked

635 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9368/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

635 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9368/05]

Question· writtenPQ 626asked

626 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8598/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

626 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8598/05]

Question· writtenPQ 623asked

623 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the cost of a wheelchair accessible taxi or other transport will be provided immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9399/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

623 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason school transport has not been provided for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the cost of a wheelchair accessible taxi or other transport will be provided immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9399/05]

Question· writtenPQ 621asked

621 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount paid out, and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in her Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9367/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

621 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount paid out, and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in her Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9367/05]

Question· writtenPQ 598asked

596 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if pupils in Limerick who failed to obtain a place at a local school of their choice in the first round offer and who accepted a place at the Salesian Secondary College, Pallaskenry, which is deemed to be outside the catchment area, will be provided with subsidised school transport to Pallaskenry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9125/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

596 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if pupils in Limerick who failed to obtain a place at a local school of their choice in the first round offer and who accepted a place at the Salesian Secondary College, Pallaskenry, which is deemed to be outside the catchment area, will be provided with subsidised school transport to Pallaskenry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9125/05]

Question· writtenPQ 561asked

560 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school bus service will be provided for students to attend a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if a decision on the case will be expedited. [8860/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

560 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school bus service will be provided for students to attend a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if a decision on the case will be expedited. [8860/05]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount her Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8597/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

532 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount her Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8597/05]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

519 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount paid out, and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9366/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

519 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount paid out, and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9366/05]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8596/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

418 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount his Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8596/05]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount paid out, and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in her Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9365/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

411 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount paid out, and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in her Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9365/05]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

375 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount her Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8595/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

375 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount her Department paid in 2004 for car mileage expenses; the amount paid to cover rail and bus ticket expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8595/05]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9364/05

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

372 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9364/05

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

357 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his role in providing funding and permission for the National Roads Authority to proceed with major infrastructural projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9537/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

357 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his role in providing funding and permission for the National Roads Authority to proceed with major infrastructural projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9537/05]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the special advisers attached to his Department are part of the line management system of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9395/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the special advisers attached to his Department are part of the line management system of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9395/05]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9363/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

354 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount paid out and the total mileage registered in mileage allowances claimed by employees in his Department in the last period for which figures are available. [9363/05]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the procedures in place to ensure that wheelchair users are not denied the use of wheelchair accessible taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9344/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

353 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the procedures in place to ensure that wheelchair users are not denied the use of wheelchair accessible taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9344/05]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the roles and functions carried out by special advisers attached to his Department; if circulars or instructions have been issued within his Department concerning special advisers; if so, if he will provide a copy of any such circulars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9317/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

352 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the roles and functions carried out by special advisers attached to his Department; if circulars or instructions have been issued within his Department concerning special advisers; if so, if he will provide a copy of any such circulars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9317/05]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

349 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Transport his policy on new road tolls; if he will curtail the imposition of new tolls in view of the high costs of motoring here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9256/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

349 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Transport his policy on new road tolls; if he will curtail the imposition of new tolls in view of the high costs of motoring here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9256/05]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

348 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the RPA is undertaking a review of all aspects of the Luas project as stated by his predecessor, Deputy Brennan; when such a review will be completed; if it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9218/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

348 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the RPA is undertaking a review of all aspects of the Luas project as stated by his predecessor, Deputy Brennan; when such a review will be completed; if it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9218/05]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

350 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is responsible for the performance of the functions of his Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

350 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is responsible for the performance of the functions of his Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/05]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is responsible for the performance of the functions of his Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9217/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

347 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is responsible for the performance of the functions of his Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9217/05]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when his or his predecessor’s attention was first drawn to the inadequacy of the Dublin Port tunnel to cater for the higher HGVs on roads; if action was taken on discovery of this information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9196/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

346 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when his or his predecessor’s attention was first drawn to the inadequacy of the Dublin Port tunnel to cater for the higher HGVs on roads; if action was taken on discovery of this information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9196/05]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the procedure to be followed to obtain an up to date NCT on a vehicle that has not received an NCT in the previous two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9195/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

345 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the procedure to be followed to obtain an up to date NCT on a vehicle that has not received an NCT in the previous two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9195/05]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the number of appointments to public boards and bodies under the aegis of his Department that he has made for the past three years; if such appointments are salaried; if so, the salary details for each category of appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9109/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005

344 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the number of appointments to public boards and bodies under the aegis of his Department that he has made for the past three years; if such appointments are salaried; if so, the salary details for each category of appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9109/05]

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