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Question· writtenPQ 83asked

191 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the number of payments made to date by the Taxi Hardship Panel and the average amount paid out; the number of outstanding claims before the Panel; when he expects that these will be disposed of; his plans to provide for a compassionate payments scheme for those who do not fit into any of the existing categories but who have clearly suffered hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

191 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the number of payments made to date by the Taxi Hardship Panel and the average amount paid out; the number of outstanding claims before the Panel; when he expects that these will be disposed of; his plans to provide for a compassionate payments scheme for those who do not fit into any of the existing categories but who have clearly suffered hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/04]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

189 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the operation to date of the penalty points system; the number of drivers who have received penalty points to date; if there have been any disqualifications to date based on the number of points received; and the timetable for the extension of the system to other road offences [2139/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

189 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the operation to date of the penalty points system; the number of drivers who have received penalty points to date; if there have been any disqualifications to date based on the number of points received; and the timetable for the extension of the system to other road offences [2139/04]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

193 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the progress the Government is making on the commitment given at the deregulation of the Dublin taxi market that, by the end of 2003, we would begin the process of making all taxis wheelchair accessible; the talks that have taken place with interested parties in this area; the current status of the proposed Taxi Advisory Council and the taxi regulator; who will be ultimately responsible for deciding the means to be used to achieve this Government's commitment on taxi accessibility; and the projected timetable for such a decision to be taken. [2159/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

193 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the progress the Government is making on the commitment given at the deregulation of the Dublin taxi market that, by the end of 2003, we would begin the process of making all taxis wheelchair accessible; the talks that have taken place with interested parties in this area; the current status of the proposed Taxi Advisory Council and the taxi regulator; who will be ultimately responsible for deciding the means to be used to achieve this Government's commitment on taxi accessibility; and the projected timetable for such a decision to be taken. [2159/04]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

186 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce the promised tougher criteria for qualification for a taxi drivers licence in view of concerns that an increasing number of people with serious criminal convictions have received licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2118/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

186 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce the promised tougher criteria for qualification for a taxi drivers licence in view of concerns that an increasing number of people with serious criminal convictions have received licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2118/04]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

185 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if, in regard to his statement of 20 October, 2003, he will outline his plans to make the sale of end of use cars to minors a criminal offence in view of the number of accidents and deaths caused by these vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2129/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

185 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if, in regard to his statement of 20 October, 2003, he will outline his plans to make the sale of end of use cars to minors a criminal offence in view of the number of accidents and deaths caused by these vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2129/04]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

184 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce the promised legislation to licence and regulate driving instructors, especially in view of concerns that not all instructors have the required level of skill and expertise to successfully instruct new drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

184 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce the promised legislation to licence and regulate driving instructors, especially in view of concerns that not all instructors have the required level of skill and expertise to successfully instruct new drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/04]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

183 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the allocation to Seirbhís Iompair Tuaithe Teoranta for 2003 and the proposed funding for 2004; the reasons this has been reduced so drastically in the current year, in view of the success of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2145/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

183 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the allocation to Seirbhís Iompair Tuaithe Teoranta for 2003 and the proposed funding for 2004; the reasons this has been reduced so drastically in the current year, in view of the success of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2145/04]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

175 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport his plans to publish the draft regulations regarding the maximum height of commercial vehicles which he told the House on 20 November 2003 would be published within the next few weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2135/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

175 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport his plans to publish the draft regulations regarding the maximum height of commercial vehicles which he told the House on 20 November 2003 would be published within the next few weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2135/04]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

174 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to review the regulations governing the design and use of cycle lanes; and if he will consider amending the regulations designating the mandatory use of certain cycle lanes given the criticism by cycling campaign groups that such a restriction may in certain circumstances restrict a cyclist from taking the safest manoeuvring action on the road. [2157/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

174 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to review the regulations governing the design and use of cycle lanes; and if he will consider amending the regulations designating the mandatory use of certain cycle lanes given the criticism by cycling campaign groups that such a restriction may in certain circumstances restrict a cyclist from taking the safest manoeuvring action on the road. [2157/04]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

172 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if his Department held discussions with Iarnród Éireann on the proposed interconnector tunnel between Heuston Station and Spencer Dock; if he intends asking for a full cost benefit analysis to be carried out on such a proposal as was included in the Dublin Transportation Office platform for change plan; and his views on whether we will have to choose between investing in the interconnector proposal and investing in upgrading the Phoenix Park tunnel. [2164/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

172 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if his Department held discussions with Iarnród Éireann on the proposed interconnector tunnel between Heuston Station and Spencer Dock; if he intends asking for a full cost benefit analysis to be carried out on such a proposal as was included in the Dublin Transportation Office platform for change plan; and his views on whether we will have to choose between investing in the interconnector proposal and investing in upgrading the Phoenix Park tunnel. [2164/04]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

168 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects applicants for driving tests to be able to have their tests within a reasonable time; the current backlog and waiting time; and the estimated cost to applicants in the payment of additional insurance premia pending their obtaining full licences. [2106/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

168 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects applicants for driving tests to be able to have their tests within a reasonable time; the current backlog and waiting time; and the estimated cost to applicants in the payment of additional insurance premia pending their obtaining full licences. [2106/04]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

167 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of applicants awaiting driving tests at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give the current waiting time in each test centre; if he will outline the progress made to date in discussions with the Department of Finance on a package of measures to address the backlog of driving test applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2128/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

167 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of applicants awaiting driving tests at the latest date for which figures are available; if he will give the current waiting time in each test centre; if he will outline the progress made to date in discussions with the Department of Finance on a package of measures to address the backlog of driving test applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2128/04]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

163 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the establishment of the dedicated traffic corps, promised in the programme for Government; when he expects that the corps will be established and operational; the reason for the delay, especially when the programme for Government promised that the consultation process would be completed by the end of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

163 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the establishment of the dedicated traffic corps, promised in the programme for Government; when he expects that the corps will be established and operational; the reason for the delay, especially when the programme for Government promised that the consultation process would be completed by the end of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/04]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

165 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the introduction of a separate public transport regulator for the greater Dublin area in conjunction with a separate national regulator to deal with other urban, inter-urban and rural services; and, in view of the difficulty in filling the position of taxi regulator, if he will also consider amalgamating the role of taxi regulator with public transport regulator within the one office. [2155/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

165 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the introduction of a separate public transport regulator for the greater Dublin area in conjunction with a separate national regulator to deal with other urban, inter-urban and rural services; and, in view of the difficulty in filling the position of taxi regulator, if he will also consider amalgamating the role of taxi regulator with public transport regulator within the one office. [2155/04]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

159 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the future decision-making structures for transport and traffic in the greater Dublin area; the status of the proposed greater Dublin land use and transport authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2125/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

159 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the future decision-making structures for transport and traffic in the greater Dublin area; the status of the proposed greater Dublin land use and transport authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2125/04]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

158 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the progress with regard to each of the three Luas lines; the original estimated cost in respect of each and the final anticipated cost; the original planned opening date for each and the expected operational date for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

158 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the progress with regard to each of the three Luas lines; the original estimated cost in respect of each and the final anticipated cost; the original planned opening date for each and the expected operational date for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/04]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

156 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the operation of the rural transport initiative; the areas where the scheme operates; the funding provided to each scheme for 2003 and 2004; and his plans for this scheme for the future. [2144/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

156 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the operation of the rural transport initiative; the areas where the scheme operates; the funding provided to each scheme for 2003 and 2004; and his plans for this scheme for the future. [2144/04]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

154 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has major public safety concerns for the civilian population and Army units in the Shannon Airport area while US forces are landing and passing through with weapons, lethal missiles, Mark 77 bombs and Patriot missiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29528/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

154 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has major public safety concerns for the civilian population and Army units in the Shannon Airport area while US forces are landing and passing through with weapons, lethal missiles, Mark 77 bombs and Patriot missiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29528/03]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

190 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the functions or sections of his Department, or boards or agencies operating under the aegis of his Department, it is proposed to decentralise; the proposed location in each case; the criteria used for the selection of the location in each case; the number of staff to be transferred; the discussions he has had with representatives of staff involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2141/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

190 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the functions or sections of his Department, or boards or agencies operating under the aegis of his Department, it is proposed to decentralise; the proposed location in each case; the criteria used for the selection of the location in each case; the number of staff to be transferred; the discussions he has had with representatives of staff involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2141/04]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

152 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the sections of his Department, or boards or agencies operating under the aegis of his Department, it is proposed to decentralise the number which are housed in leased office space or premises; the annual amount paid in rent in each case; when the lease runs out in each case; if there are financial penalties involved in the breaking of the lease in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2142/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

152 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the sections of his Department, or boards or agencies operating under the aegis of his Department, it is proposed to decentralise the number which are housed in leased office space or premises; the annual amount paid in rent in each case; when the lease runs out in each case; if there are financial penalties involved in the breaking of the lease in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2142/04]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

151 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his proposals for the restructuring of CIE; the discussions he has had with the trade unions representing CIE workers on these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2127/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

151 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his proposals for the restructuring of CIE; the discussions he has had with the trade unions representing CIE workers on these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2127/04]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

194 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the latest projected timetable for the completion of the motorways provided for in the national development plan; the way in which these dates compare with those in the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2113/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

194 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the latest projected timetable for the completion of the motorways provided for in the national development plan; the way in which these dates compare with those in the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2113/04]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

149 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects that repair work on the Cahir viaduct will be completed in order to allow the reopening of the Limerick Junction and Waterford line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2133/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

149 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects that repair work on the Cahir viaduct will be completed in order to allow the reopening of the Limerick Junction and Waterford line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2133/04]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

148 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if he accepts that we should be making the maximum use of our current and capital expenditure on all our existing operational rail lines and that there is the potential for the introduction of new commuter rail services on the Nenagh to Limerick rail line; if he accepts that the current service on the line precludes its use by commuters (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 300 new houses are now being built near Castleconnell station which could benefit from such services; and the arrangements his Department have to co-ordinate with local authorities around the country to ensure that local development plans favour such development close to public transport nodes. [2156/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

148 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if he accepts that we should be making the maximum use of our current and capital expenditure on all our existing operational rail lines and that there is the potential for the introduction of new commuter rail services on the Nenagh to Limerick rail line; if he accepts that the current service on the line precludes its use by commuters (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 300 new houses are now being built near Castleconnell station which could benefit from such services; and the arrangements his Department have to co-ordinate with local authorities around the country to ensure that local development plans favour such development close to public transport nodes. [2156/04]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

176 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the report of the high level group on a new road safety strategy for the years 2003 to 2005; when it is intended to publish the report; if proposals arising from the report have been brought to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2137/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

176 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the report of the high level group on a new road safety strategy for the years 2003 to 2005; when it is intended to publish the report; if proposals arising from the report have been brought to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2137/04]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

269 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the speed limit he is considering introducing for HGVs, trucks and vehicles with trailers as part of his conversion of speed limits to metric; and if he will consider, as part of such a review, the introduction of a regulation which would require HGVs to carry a prominent sign at the rear of their vehicle showing the maximum speed limit that applies to that class of vehicle. [2355/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

269 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the speed limit he is considering introducing for HGVs, trucks and vehicles with trailers as part of his conversion of speed limits to metric; and if he will consider, as part of such a review, the introduction of a regulation which would require HGVs to carry a prominent sign at the rear of their vehicle showing the maximum speed limit that applies to that class of vehicle. [2355/04]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

144 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the direction his Department intends to give local authorities with regard to the introduction of new 30 kph. speed zones; and whether the use of such limits will be restricted to areas close to schools or to residential areas which already have physical speed restrictions or will local authorities be able to apply the new lower speed limit on other roads or on an area wide basis which they feel is appropriate. [2162/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

144 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the direction his Department intends to give local authorities with regard to the introduction of new 30 kph. speed zones; and whether the use of such limits will be restricted to areas close to schools or to residential areas which already have physical speed restrictions or will local authorities be able to apply the new lower speed limit on other roads or on an area wide basis which they feel is appropriate. [2162/04]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

143 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering submissions for the introduction of a special leisure and commuting cycle route along the sea-front in Dublin Bay from Sandycove to Sutton; the way in which the funding for such a project could be provided; and the agency which will be responsible for its co-ordination and completion. [2158/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

143 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering submissions for the introduction of a special leisure and commuting cycle route along the sea-front in Dublin Bay from Sandycove to Sutton; the way in which the funding for such a project could be provided; and the agency which will be responsible for its co-ordination and completion. [2158/04]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

169 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to bring the business case proposals for the first Dublin metro line to Cabinet; if he will outline the revisions to the Rail Procurement Agency plan he called for late last year; and if the proposal he will present to Cabinet will include the city centre alignment with stations close to the Mater Hospital, O'Connell Street, D'Olier Street and Stephen's Green which has been reported in the papers as the preferred route. [2161/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

169 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to bring the business case proposals for the first Dublin metro line to Cabinet; if he will outline the revisions to the Rail Procurement Agency plan he called for late last year; and if the proposal he will present to Cabinet will include the city centre alignment with stations close to the Mater Hospital, O'Connell Street, D'Olier Street and Stephen's Green which has been reported in the papers as the preferred route. [2161/04]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

142 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans for the construction of a metro system in Dublin; if he will give the estimated cost; the likely time frame for construction and completion; when the route will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2120/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

142 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans for the construction of a metro system in Dublin; if he will give the estimated cost; the likely time frame for construction and completion; when the route will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2120/04]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

141 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the progress with regard to his consideration of the strategic rail review; if he accepts all the recommendations made in the report; if it is intended to implement the recommendations; the timeframe over which he believes this could be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2132/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

141 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the progress with regard to his consideration of the strategic rail review; if he accepts all the recommendations made in the report; if it is intended to implement the recommendations; the timeframe over which he believes this could be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2132/04]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

277 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the development of the Red Cow roundabout with particular reference to the converging road and rail traffic thereat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2460/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

277 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the development of the Red Cow roundabout with particular reference to the converging road and rail traffic thereat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2460/04]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

187 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the various proposals submitted to him for dealing with problems at the Red Cow roundabout, both in regard to Luas and road traffic generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

187 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the various proposals submitted to him for dealing with problems at the Red Cow roundabout, both in regard to Luas and road traffic generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/04]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

203 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the Government's plans for the future ownership structure of Aer Lingus; when a final decision will be made on this question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2114/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2004

203 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the Government's plans for the future ownership structure of Aer Lingus; when a final decision will be made on this question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2114/04]

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