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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
340 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport if, in regard to a driving licence, a person over 70 years of age can have a three, five or ten year approval [9055/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
339 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus has acquired new aircraft for its European short haul fleet since 2003; the number, type and cost of this acquisition; if the new aircraft are now on stream; the progress that has been made on upgrading and expanding the long haul fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9015/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
338 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the Department of Finance wrote to his departmental officials in March 2004 urging them to ensure that his Department had in place a contract of employment with the chief executive officer of Aer Lingus; his Department’s response to this request; the measures taken by his officials to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9004/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
337 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to circulate the guidelines on special speed limits to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8980/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
335 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Transport the process and steps involved in changing the classification of a national road now bypassed to a regional road; and the procedures for implementing the consequential changes in the speed limits. [8959/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
334 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide him with copies of any correspondence between his Department and the director of the National Museum and the chief State archaeologist since 1 January 2005 regarding the proposal to build the M3 in the vicinity of the Hill of Tara in County Meath. [8956/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
333 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport what documentation is in his possession regarding the proposal to build the M3 in the vicinity of the Hill of Tara in County Meath. [8955/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
332 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in relation to completing an open skies aviation deal between Ireland and the US; his views on whether Ireland can negotiate an open skies agreement with the US independently of the EU, in the light of the rejection by the EU Council of Ministers of the first phase of the EU-US Agreement as negotiated by the European Commission and in view of the EU Regulation (EC) No. 847/2004; if such a bilateral agreement between the US and Ireland would have to gain the approval of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8916/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
331 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport further to correspondence (details supplied), if his Department will co-fund a feasibility study in relation to the reopening of Killucan railway station, due to the significant increase in the commuter population in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8890/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
330 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the current estimated total cost of the construction of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; when he will announce the Government’s decision on the company that will construct and run this terminal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8880/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
329 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed construction of Pier D at Dublin Airport by the Dublin Airport Authority; if these represent a change of position from his predecessor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8873/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
328 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the total or expected total cost to his Department in relation to the publication, through the media, of a notice under section 13 of the Official Languages Act 2003, inviting representations in relation to the preparation of the draft scheme under section 11 of the Act from any interested parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8836/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
326 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he envisages the introduction of additional legislation to legitimise the outsourcing of speed cameras. [8810/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
341 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to meet the Aer Lingus and the Aer Rianta pensioners’ claim for restructuring of the airlines pension fund to include the consumer price index and salary related indexation. [9075/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
336 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has recently had a meeting with the Retired Aviation Staff Association concerning the long standing claim of Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta pensioners for restructuring of the airline’s pension fund to include CPI and salary related indexation; the action he intends to take to resolve this issue; and when he expects to take action. [8971/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
327 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the pension concerns of the members of the Retired Aviation Staff Association; his views on whether the concerns raised by the group are bona fide; if he will address these concerns; if so, the proposals that are being advanced by his Department to resolve the grievances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8827/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
325 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the steps that have been taken to restructure the airlines pension to include inflation and salary related indexation; the way in which requests of Retired Aviation Staff Association are being addressed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8798/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
324 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport the role played by his Department when Bus Éireann decides to extend a local bus service to a new route; if Bus Éireann is required to notify his Department if it decides to amend or reschedule such routes; if his Department is required to approve the changes proposed before the new routes are established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8782/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
323 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the discussions between the OPW and the Department of Finance on securing off road compounds for driving test centres for heavy goods vehicles; when a decision on the location of these centres will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8781/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
322 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport what negotiations have taken place with the CIE unions and the social partners since the Government took office in 2002 with regard to the reform of the Transport Act 1932 and the break-up of CIE; when such discussions last took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8744/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
321 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a regulation to require trucks, HGVs, buses and coaches to carry a decal showing the statutory speed limits for such classes of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8743/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
320 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided to the BMW south and east regions, respectively, for road building and public transport projects each year under the National Development Plan to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
319 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport the names of farmers and landowners who own land around a portion of old disused railway line situated between St. Johnston and Carrigans in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8732/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
318 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received representations from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in respect of the height of the port tunnel; and if he is considering a change of mind following such representations. [8727/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
317 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a person who wishes to tax a motor vehicle but is unable to do so due to the fact that the vehicle must be subject to an annual national car test; if the vehicle is required for the conduct of such a person’s business, if he or she can still continue to use same without being subject to a penalty or prosecution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8725/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
316 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has received notification for the new 40 bus route, sent to his Department from Dublin Bus on 7 February 2005; and when his Department will make contact with Dublin Bus regarding same. [8713/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
315 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is a case of either one or the other proposal being approved in relation to the separate proposals before his Department, namely the RPA’s proposal for a metro system running from Dublin’s city centre to the airport and Iarnród Éireann’s proposal for an interconnector tunnel; if he is committed to the delivery of both projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
314 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the waiting time for driving tests in all the centres in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8622/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
313 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport the number of letters his Department has received regarding the west on track campaign; if he has responded to this correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8610/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
312 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the progress to date with the implementation of integrated ticketing on the public transport systems; when full integrated ticketing will take effect on all forms of public transport in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8600/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
311 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport 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. [8593/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
343 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position of his Department, and the reasons therefore, in respect of the European Parliament’s efforts to introduce an aviation fuel tax in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9085/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
310 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his views on alteration of the tax system to encourage travellers to use eco-friendly modes of transport, that is, a carbon levy on air travel journeys and aviation fuel tax. [8575/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
304 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Social and Family 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. [9362/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
289 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the regulations were changed whereby applicants for unemployment assistance have to sign on at their local Garda station; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of this change, some applicants will have to make a 20 to 30-mile round trip, which in the absence of their own transport, or public transport necessitates the expenditure of moneys on taxis and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8886/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
274 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs 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. [8592/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
271 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment 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. [9361/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
253 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment 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. [8591/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
242 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism 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. [9360/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
226 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism 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. [8590/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
224 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Foreign 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. [9359/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
216 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs 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. [8589/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
194 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources 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. [8588/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
169 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if tax relief for the purchase of travel tickets is available to commuters who use non State-owned forms of public transport, such as private bus operators; if he will consider extending this relief to cover such commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8915/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
172 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Finance 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. [8939/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
163 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance 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. [8587/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
162 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the contact his Department has had with the Departments of Transport and Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue of an EU-wide aviation fuel tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8580/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
143 Mr. Cuffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children 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. [9357/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
96 Ms McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the sub-committee on radiotherapy continues to deliberate on, and the reason there is a delay for, providing resources for transport measures for patients outside centralised locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9009/05]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2005
41 Mr. Cuffe asked the Taoiseach 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. [9356/05]