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Question· writtenPQ 431asked

479 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on amending the law to allow for persons who are involved in car accidents and who feign illness or an injury to be tested for alcohol and drug levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14385/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

479 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on amending the law to allow for persons who are involved in car accidents and who feign illness or an injury to be tested for alcohol and drug levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14385/06]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

476 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure that driving tests for the Ballina area in County Mayo are continued during the current spate of roadworks; the alternatives which will be put in place by his Department to either allow extra time for each test or to allocate additional testers to ensure that the tests continue at this location rather than all tests being postponed until June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14255/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

476 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure that driving tests for the Ballina area in County Mayo are continued during the current spate of roadworks; the alternatives which will be put in place by his Department to either allow extra time for each test or to allocate additional testers to ensure that the tests continue at this location rather than all tests being postponed until June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14255/06]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

475 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on setting up a driving test centre in Belmullet, County Mayo, on a temporary basis while the tests for the Ballina test centre are postponed due to road works in Ballina; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14254/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

475 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on setting up a driving test centre in Belmullet, County Mayo, on a temporary basis while the tests for the Ballina test centre are postponed due to road works in Ballina; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14254/06]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

473 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time at each driving test centre throughout the country; the number of testers employed at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15185/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

473 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting time at each driving test centre throughout the country; the number of testers employed at each centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15185/06]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

472 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to establish in law any of the recommendations outlined in the Final Report of the Action Group on Small Powered Recreational Craft (including Personal Watercraft); and if a deadline will be set for the introduction of these recommendations. [15096/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

472 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to establish in law any of the recommendations outlined in the Final Report of the Action Group on Small Powered Recreational Craft (including Personal Watercraft); and if a deadline will be set for the introduction of these recommendations. [15096/06]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

471 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport where Ballinasloe, County Galway, stands concerning the proposed decentralisation plan; the action taken to acquire a site and other relevant matters; the number of applicants who have applied for a transfer to Ballinasloe; when the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14746/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

471 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport where Ballinasloe, County Galway, stands concerning the proposed decentralisation plan; the action taken to acquire a site and other relevant matters; the number of applicants who have applied for a transfer to Ballinasloe; when the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14746/06]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

470 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to instances whereby licensing authorities are refusing applications for provisional licences by EU nationals due to failure on the part of the applicant to provide a passport despite the provision of other documents of identification listed in official documentation as sufficient; the level of discretion afforded to licensing authorities with respect to the granting or refusal of provisional licences in such circumstances; the policy in place with regard to the required documentation for provisional licence applications by EU nationals and non-EU nationals; if such a policy is notified on the application documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14553/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

470 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to instances whereby licensing authorities are refusing applications for provisional licences by EU nationals due to failure on the part of the applicant to provide a passport despite the provision of other documents of identification listed in official documentation as sufficient; the level of discretion afforded to licensing authorities with respect to the granting or refusal of provisional licences in such circumstances; the policy in place with regard to the required documentation for provisional licence applications by EU nationals and non-EU nationals; if such a policy is notified on the application documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14553/06]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

116 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the financial assistance available to a person (details supplied) with multiple sclerosis to continue payments on a car which is needed for transport to Cork on a regular basis for treatment; and if the benefit can be increased. [15217/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

116 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the financial assistance available to a person (details supplied) with multiple sclerosis to continue payments on a car which is needed for transport to Cork on a regular basis for treatment; and if the benefit can be increased. [15217/06]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

69 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the input that his Department will have in the implementation of Transport 21, especially in reespect of vital tourist routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15153/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

69 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the input that his Department will have in the implementation of Transport 21, especially in reespect of vital tourist routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15153/06]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

403 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if, until she introduces an appropriate school bus service for the transport of all special needs children, she will immediately introduce an escort, qualified and trained to work with special needs children, to accompany children whose school transport has been contracted out to taxi and hackney drivers at all times during their journey to and from school. [14206/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

403 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if, until she introduces an appropriate school bus service for the transport of all special needs children, she will immediately introduce an escort, qualified and trained to work with special needs children, to accompany children whose school transport has been contracted out to taxi and hackney drivers at all times during their journey to and from school. [14206/06]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

402 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will abolish the practice of Bus Éireann handing over responsibility of school transport to taxi drivers or hackney drivers and introduce instead an appropriate bus service. [14205/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

402 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will abolish the practice of Bus Éireann handing over responsibility of school transport to taxi drivers or hackney drivers and introduce instead an appropriate bus service. [14205/06]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

401 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if, given that her Department is ultimately responsible for school transport and contracts out the provision of school transport to Bus Éireann, she will take immediate action to guarantee heath and safety and child protection standards for children with special needs in cases where Bus Éireann contracts out its school transport to taxi drivers. [14204/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

401 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if, given that her Department is ultimately responsible for school transport and contracts out the provision of school transport to Bus Éireann, she will take immediate action to guarantee heath and safety and child protection standards for children with special needs in cases where Bus Éireann contracts out its school transport to taxi drivers. [14204/06]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

356 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if, given that her Department is ultimately responsible for the welfare and protection of children, she will take immediate action to guarantee health and safety and child protection standards for children with special needs in cases where Bus Éireann contracts out its school transport to taxi drivers. [14199/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

356 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if, given that her Department is ultimately responsible for the welfare and protection of children, she will take immediate action to guarantee health and safety and child protection standards for children with special needs in cases where Bus Éireann contracts out its school transport to taxi drivers. [14199/06]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

276 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if discussions have taken place between him or his officials and the Commission or Council, in the context of the revision of the 1991 driving licence directive — 91/439/EEC — regarding the compatibility with Community law of the issue by Ireland of provisional driving licences that authorise the driving of vehicles on public roads by unaccompanied persons who have not yet attempted the national driving test or have attempted but failed that test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14131/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

276 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if discussions have taken place between him or his officials and the Commission or Council, in the context of the revision of the 1991 driving licence directive — 91/439/EEC — regarding the compatibility with Community law of the issue by Ireland of provisional driving licences that authorise the driving of vehicles on public roads by unaccompanied persons who have not yet attempted the national driving test or have attempted but failed that test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14131/06]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

274 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which open top tour buses are regulated and licensed in terms of road traffic requirements; the statutory instruments that apply; the charges that apply; if a register is kept and if so by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14113/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

274 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which open top tour buses are regulated and licensed in terms of road traffic requirements; the statutory instruments that apply; the charges that apply; if a register is kept and if so by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14113/06]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

273 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which vehicles whose sole purpose is on-road advertising are regulated and licensed in terms of road traffic requirements; the statutory instruments that apply; the charges that apply; if a register is kept and if so by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14112/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

273 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which vehicles whose sole purpose is on-road advertising are regulated and licensed in terms of road traffic requirements; the statutory instruments that apply; the charges that apply; if a register is kept and if so by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14112/06]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

272 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which private ambulances are regulated and licensed in terms of road traffic requirements; the statutory instruments that apply; if a register is kept; if so, by whom and the access gardaí have to such a register. [14111/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

272 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which private ambulances are regulated and licensed in terms of road traffic requirements; the statutory instruments that apply; if a register is kept; if so, by whom and the access gardaí have to such a register. [14111/06]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

271 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of current provisional licences; and if he will provide a breakdown of these into the various categories of licences by first, second, third licence and so on. [14110/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

271 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of current provisional licences; and if he will provide a breakdown of these into the various categories of licences by first, second, third licence and so on. [14110/06]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

270 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers on a full driving licence; the number on a provisional licence broken down by first, second, third and fourth provisional licences and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14109/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

270 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers on a full driving licence; the number on a provisional licence broken down by first, second, third and fourth provisional licences and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14109/06]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

268 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of the number of bus licences issued by his Department by each category of licence in the last year for which figures are available; and the price of the licence in each category. [14107/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

268 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of the number of bus licences issued by his Department by each category of licence in the last year for which figures are available; and the price of the licence in each category. [14107/06]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

267 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the basis for his conclusion that the existing number of driver testers plus ten new recruits is sufficient to meet the underlying demand for driving tests, in view of the fact that 130,000 people are on the waiting list and a further 270,000 people hold provisional licences. [14105/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

267 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the basis for his conclusion that the existing number of driver testers plus ten new recruits is sufficient to meet the underlying demand for driving tests, in view of the fact that 130,000 people are on the waiting list and a further 270,000 people hold provisional licences. [14105/06]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

265 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the findings of the Dublin Bus network review, funding will be made available for the purchase of 200 new buses to meet the demand for bus services in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14087/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

265 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the findings of the Dublin Bus network review, funding will be made available for the purchase of 200 new buses to meet the demand for bus services in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14087/06]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

263 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to make a decision on funding additional buses for Dublin Bus following the submission of its network review; and the constraints which are on him due to the Government partner’s views on privatisation of bus routes. [14041/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

263 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to make a decision on funding additional buses for Dublin Bus following the submission of its network review; and the constraints which are on him due to the Government partner’s views on privatisation of bus routes. [14041/06]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

262 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he received the inspector’s report on the public inquiry into the Kildare route project; and the estimated timeframe before he will either confirm or reject the railway order. [14038/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

262 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he received the inspector’s report on the public inquiry into the Kildare route project; and the estimated timeframe before he will either confirm or reject the railway order. [14038/06]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed new rail station at Spencer Dock will cater for commuter trains from Newbridge, Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey, having particular regard for the urgent commuter needs of the area and in accordance with indications given to the Joint Committee on Transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13999/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed new rail station at Spencer Dock will cater for commuter trains from Newbridge, Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey, having particular regard for the urgent commuter needs of the area and in accordance with indications given to the Joint Committee on Transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13999/06]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

259 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a situation in Ballina, County Mayo where driving tests, which are only held every second week due to a lack of testers, have been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to the installation of the sewerage scheme; the alternatives which are available to the people of Ballina and surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13950/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

259 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a situation in Ballina, County Mayo where driving tests, which are only held every second week due to a lack of testers, have been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to the installation of the sewerage scheme; the alternatives which are available to the people of Ballina and surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13950/06]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

213 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the initiatives Irish Rail has taken to expand and increase the level of rail freight business it operates in view of the company’s commitment to develop its rail freight business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

213 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the initiatives Irish Rail has taken to expand and increase the level of rail freight business it operates in view of the company’s commitment to develop its rail freight business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/06]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

212 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the number of applicants awaiting a driving test in each test centre; the corresponding waiting time and pass rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13722/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

212 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the number of applicants awaiting a driving test in each test centre; the corresponding waiting time and pass rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13722/06]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

211 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 296 of 28 March 2006, if he will clarify the position with regard to public parks which local authorities understand are excluded from the definition of a public place; his views on a redefinition of public place to include public parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13786/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

211 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 296 of 28 March 2006, if he will clarify the position with regard to public parks which local authorities understand are excluded from the definition of a public place; his views on a redefinition of public place to include public parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13786/06]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport to make a full statement on yesterday’s bus crash and, specifically, the issue of privately contracted school buses; and to convey our sympathies to the White family and the children who were directly involved in the accident.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport to make a full statement on yesterday’s bus crash and, specifically, the issue of privately contracted school buses; and to convey our sympathies to the White family and the children who were directly involved in the accident.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the actions he plans to take, in view of yesterday’s tragic school bus accident, to ensure the improvement of road safety in respect of school buses.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the actions he plans to take, in view of yesterday’s tragic school bus accident, to ensure the improvement of road safety in respect of school buses.

Question· oralPQ 30asked

Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a full statement on the tragic bus accident in County Offaly yesterday; the measures which are being taken to investigate the full circumstances surrounding this accident; the actions which are being taken and progress made in improving bus safety for all schoolgoing children; and if safety standards on buses operating outside the school transport scheme but which carry children to school will be enhanced.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a full statement on the tragic bus accident in County Offaly yesterday; the measures which are being taken to investigate the full circumstances surrounding this accident; the actions which are being taken and progress made in improving bus safety for all schoolgoing children; and if safety standards on buses operating outside the school transport scheme but which carry children to school will be enhanced.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the standards required of privately hired school buses; if he will ensure a full investigation into the cause of Tuesday’s accident; and if he will publish the details of such investigations, acknowledging the fact that reports into the recent school bus crash in Navan in May 2005 have not been published.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the standards required of privately hired school buses; if he will ensure a full investigation into the cause of Tuesday’s accident; and if he will publish the details of such investigations, acknowledging the fact that reports into the recent school bus crash in Navan in May 2005 have not been published.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements which have been put in place to improve passenger safety on school bus services in view of the incident in May 2005 and a further fatal crash yesterday involving a school bus.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements which have been put in place to improve passenger safety on school bus services in view of the incident in May 2005 and a further fatal crash yesterday involving a school bus.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the investigation which is planned into the circumstances of a crash yesterday involving a school bus near Clara, County Offaly, in which one boy died and many others were injured; if a review of safety standards on school buses is planned in view of this crash; when it will be expected that all school buses will be equipped with seat belts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the investigation which is planned into the circumstances of a crash yesterday involving a school bus near Clara, County Offaly, in which one boy died and many others were injured; if a review of safety standards on school buses is planned in view of this crash; when it will be expected that all school buses will be equipped with seat belts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the latest information regarding the circumstances of a crash yesterday involving a school bus near Clara, County Offaly, in which one boy died and many others were injured; the investigation which will be held into the circumstances of the crash; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2006

Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the latest information regarding the circumstances of a crash yesterday involving a school bus near Clara, County Offaly, in which one boy died and many others were injured; the investigation which will be held into the circumstances of the crash; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

526 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will furnish a reply to correspondence (details supplied); if she is satisfied that the service is complying with the terms of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13406/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

526 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will furnish a reply to correspondence (details supplied); if she is satisfied that the service is complying with the terms of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13406/06]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

364 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions since 1 January 2001 registered aircraft (details supplied) have landed at airports here; and their origin and destination in each case. [13563/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

364 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions since 1 January 2001 registered aircraft (details supplied) have landed at airports here; and their origin and destination in each case. [13563/06]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

363 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions since 1 January 2001 registered aircraft (details supplied) have landed at airports here; and their origin and destination in each case. [13562/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

363 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions since 1 January 2001 registered aircraft (details supplied) have landed at airports here; and their origin and destination in each case. [13562/06]

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