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Question· writtenPQ 1195asked

1281 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons engaged in project management in his Department that have recognised qualifications in that area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3224/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1281 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons engaged in project management in his Department that have recognised qualifications in that area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3224/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1193asked

1279 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the consultation that will take place with the public regarding the Dublin Metro west project; the date by which the route will be decided; the parts of Metro west that will be fully segregated from the road network; the timetable for the above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3066/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1279 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the consultation that will take place with the public regarding the Dublin Metro west project; the date by which the route will be decided; the parts of Metro west that will be fully segregated from the road network; the timetable for the above; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3066/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1192asked

1278 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport further to the fact that the Kildare route project has been included in two national development plans presented by the Government, the timetable for the completion of the individual components of the project; and the amount of funding set aside in each year from his capital budget to cover that expenditure. [3011/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1278 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport further to the fact that the Kildare route project has been included in two national development plans presented by the Government, the timetable for the completion of the individual components of the project; and the amount of funding set aside in each year from his capital budget to cover that expenditure. [3011/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1190asked

1276 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he has approved the Dublin Bus proposal for a new service between Adamstown and the city centre, in view of the fact that the resolution of this matter is preventing the finalisation of the allocation of the additional 100 buses to other areas. [2999/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1276 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he has approved the Dublin Bus proposal for a new service between Adamstown and the city centre, in view of the fact that the resolution of this matter is preventing the finalisation of the allocation of the additional 100 buses to other areas. [2999/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1189asked

1275 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been brought to the fact that due to limited fleet availability Iarnród Éireann is not in a position to provide additional services from Maynooth train station, County Kildare to the new Docklands station and that the only service to operate on the western rail corridor to this new station will be from Clonsilla on 12 March 2007; his views on the fact that this new station was included in Transport 21 and that commitments were given in relation to train services from Maynooth at 15 minute intervals during peak hours; the reason carriages are not available; the action he will take in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2984/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1275 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been brought to the fact that due to limited fleet availability Iarnród Éireann is not in a position to provide additional services from Maynooth train station, County Kildare to the new Docklands station and that the only service to operate on the western rail corridor to this new station will be from Clonsilla on 12 March 2007; his views on the fact that this new station was included in Transport 21 and that commitments were given in relation to train services from Maynooth at 15 minute intervals during peak hours; the reason carriages are not available; the action he will take in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2984/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1188asked

1274 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the steps taken by the Government to ensure the speedy processing of the planning appeal in respect of Terminal 2 in view of the strategic importance of T2 to national aviation, enterprise and tourism policies. [2953/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1274 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the steps taken by the Government to ensure the speedy processing of the planning appeal in respect of Terminal 2 in view of the strategic importance of T2 to national aviation, enterprise and tourism policies. [2953/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1185asked

1270 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is appropriate to make it an offence under the Road Traffic Act carrying a substantial disqualification penalty in addition to any criminal penalties to carry illegal drugs in a mechanically propelled vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2870/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1270 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is appropriate to make it an offence under the Road Traffic Act carrying a substantial disqualification penalty in addition to any criminal penalties to carry illegal drugs in a mechanically propelled vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2870/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1184asked

1269 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements entered into between the Dublin Port Company and a group (details supplied) submitted for ministerial approval in May 2005, by letter of 18 May 2005 as detailed in the draft heads of terms enclosed with the letter. [2869/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1269 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements entered into between the Dublin Port Company and a group (details supplied) submitted for ministerial approval in May 2005, by letter of 18 May 2005 as detailed in the draft heads of terms enclosed with the letter. [2869/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1183asked

1268 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the position in relation to a recent newspaper article which stated that his Department plans to build the metro north, metro west and the Lucan LUAS using PPP deals at a combined cost of €750 million; the amount of Exchequer funding to be provided for these projects; the amount to be provided to each project individually; the amount of private sector funding which it is envisaged will be used to develop each of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2832/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1268 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the position in relation to a recent newspaper article which stated that his Department plans to build the metro north, metro west and the Lucan LUAS using PPP deals at a combined cost of €750 million; the amount of Exchequer funding to be provided for these projects; the amount to be provided to each project individually; the amount of private sector funding which it is envisaged will be used to develop each of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2832/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1181asked

1266 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the fleet size for each of the years since and including the year 2000 in relation to the public bus services serving Cork City; the average, median, lower and upper quartiles and the range of mileage of buses in this fleet; the average age of this fleet at present; and the number of buses in the fleet by age given at intervals of one year. [2708/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1266 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the fleet size for each of the years since and including the year 2000 in relation to the public bus services serving Cork City; the average, median, lower and upper quartiles and the range of mileage of buses in this fleet; the average age of this fleet at present; and the number of buses in the fleet by age given at intervals of one year. [2708/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1179asked

1264 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce an initiative to make cyclists more aware of the danger of cycling on footpaths; and if he has requested reports from the Road Safety Authority on the level of accidents caused by this practice. [2701/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1264 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce an initiative to make cyclists more aware of the danger of cycling on footpaths; and if he has requested reports from the Road Safety Authority on the level of accidents caused by this practice. [2701/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1178asked

1263 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered introducing in conjunction with the Departments of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and Environment, Heritage and Local Government changes to the types of exhausts acceptable on cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2684/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1263 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered introducing in conjunction with the Departments of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and Environment, Heritage and Local Government changes to the types of exhausts acceptable on cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2684/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1177asked

1262 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department’s website information on the various driving test centres’ pass rates has not been updated since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2484/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1262 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department’s website information on the various driving test centres’ pass rates has not been updated since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2484/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1176asked

1261 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of the question of a second Dublin airport since 1995 his Department has been consulted or has considered the use of Casement Aerodrome Baldonnell as a second commercial airport for Dublin; and the conclusion reached for same. [2454/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1261 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if, in respect of the question of a second Dublin airport since 1995 his Department has been consulted or has considered the use of Casement Aerodrome Baldonnell as a second commercial airport for Dublin; and the conclusion reached for same. [2454/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1174asked

1259 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will afford Kerry Mountain Rescue volunteers the assurance that he will provide sufficient increased grant aid to mountain rescue teams for the purchase of insurance in order that the protection obtained is equivalent to the protection enjoyed by members of the Garda in the same circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2339/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1259 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will afford Kerry Mountain Rescue volunteers the assurance that he will provide sufficient increased grant aid to mountain rescue teams for the purchase of insurance in order that the protection obtained is equivalent to the protection enjoyed by members of the Garda in the same circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2339/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1173asked

1258 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that Irish Rail open up the Phoenix Park Tunnel to commuters as soon as the capacity to receive the trains is made available by the completion of the Docklands Station in March 2007. [2241/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1258 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that Irish Rail open up the Phoenix Park Tunnel to commuters as soon as the capacity to receive the trains is made available by the completion of the Docklands Station in March 2007. [2241/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1172asked

1257 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the activities licensed by his Department since the introduction of SI No. 378 of 2005 bringing the Air Navigation and Transport Act under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; and the assessments undertaken as a result of this legislation. [2130/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1257 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the activities licensed by his Department since the introduction of SI No. 378 of 2005 bringing the Air Navigation and Transport Act under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations; and the assessments undertaken as a result of this legislation. [2130/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1171asked

1256 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon regarding the date of their national car test; the reason their car is due to be tested again despite the fact that it has not been in use for the past two years; if this two year period is standard throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2023/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1256 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon regarding the date of their national car test; the reason their car is due to be tested again despite the fact that it has not been in use for the past two years; if this two year period is standard throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2023/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1169asked

1254 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 299 of 4 October 2006, if the Ireland US bilateral Air Services Agreement is not an existing bilateral agreement and hence subject to the ruling of the European Court of Justice on nationality clauses in 2002 which would preclude any amendments to the said agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1829/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1254 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 299 of 4 October 2006, if the Ireland US bilateral Air Services Agreement is not an existing bilateral agreement and hence subject to the ruling of the European Court of Justice on nationality clauses in 2002 which would preclude any amendments to the said agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1829/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1168asked

1253 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if he will assure this Deputy that Irish air passengers will not be put in jeopardy due to tarmac resurfacing works at airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1795/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1253 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if he will assure this Deputy that Irish air passengers will not be put in jeopardy due to tarmac resurfacing works at airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1795/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1165asked

1250 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration can or will be given to put in place a cycle path along the Grand and Royal Canals from Celbridge and Maynooth to the city centre for the ever growing group of people who wish to travel by bicycle as an alternative means to motorised transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1571/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1250 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration can or will be given to put in place a cycle path along the Grand and Royal Canals from Celbridge and Maynooth to the city centre for the ever growing group of people who wish to travel by bicycle as an alternative means to motorised transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1571/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1164asked

1249 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that exist on public transport to allow cyclists to bring their bicycles on such transport; the facilities which exist to ensure secure parking for bicycles at public transport stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1543/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1249 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that exist on public transport to allow cyclists to bring their bicycles on such transport; the facilities which exist to ensure secure parking for bicycles at public transport stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1543/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1163asked

1248 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in relation to the development of road safety action plans to be piloted in 10 local authority areas; if these plans are currently operational and the anticipated outcomes of these projects; if these projects will now be mainstreamed; if the assessment of the role of local authority road safety officers has now been concluded; the outcome of this assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1472/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1248 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in relation to the development of road safety action plans to be piloted in 10 local authority areas; if these plans are currently operational and the anticipated outcomes of these projects; if these projects will now be mainstreamed; if the assessment of the role of local authority road safety officers has now been concluded; the outcome of this assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1472/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1162asked

1247 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when officials from the accounts branch of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castlebar will be transferred to the Road Safety Authority in Ballina; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1394/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1247 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when officials from the accounts branch of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castlebar will be transferred to the Road Safety Authority in Ballina; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1394/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1161asked

1246 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to outstanding claims by all contractors involved in the development and construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel; the amount of moneys involved and being sought or owed to whom; when these claims will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1384/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1246 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to outstanding claims by all contractors involved in the development and construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel; the amount of moneys involved and being sought or owed to whom; when these claims will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1384/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1157asked

1241 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the number of people that have been asked if they had confirmation of NCT test before they could tax their car; if this practice of seeking this confirmation has now been stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1324/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1241 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the number of people that have been asked if they had confirmation of NCT test before they could tax their car; if this practice of seeking this confirmation has now been stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1324/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1156asked

1240 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the investigations, audits, studies, reports and other analysis which were undertaken in the aftermath of the school bus accident in Kentstown, County Meath; the changes that have resulted from such analysis; if all investigations are now completed; if these reports have all been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1318/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1240 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the investigations, audits, studies, reports and other analysis which were undertaken in the aftermath of the school bus accident in Kentstown, County Meath; the changes that have resulted from such analysis; if all investigations are now completed; if these reports have all been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1318/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1155asked

1239 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of road transport licences in use for the Galway to Dublin Airport route by private bus operators; when these licences were issued; the average length of time for processing these licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1239 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of road transport licences in use for the Galway to Dublin Airport route by private bus operators; when these licences were issued; the average length of time for processing these licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1315/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1154asked

1238 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if an application was made for a road transport licence by Bus Éireann to operate a half hourly service from Galway to Dublin Airport; when this application was received by his Department; when it will be processed; the reason there is such a delay in granting this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1314/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1238 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if an application was made for a road transport licence by Bus Éireann to operate a half hourly service from Galway to Dublin Airport; when this application was received by his Department; when it will be processed; the reason there is such a delay in granting this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1314/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1152asked

1236 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 6 December 2006, if the statutory directions given to the road authorities obliges the authorities to provide bi-lingual placename signs in all cases. [1312/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1236 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 6 December 2006, if the statutory directions given to the road authorities obliges the authorities to provide bi-lingual placename signs in all cases. [1312/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1151asked

1235 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the recent three day delay to US bound passengers due to the unavailability of a functioning aircraft he will report on the efforts being made to attract long haul airlines with the capacity to serve the growing commercial and social needs of the population. [1311/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1235 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the recent three day delay to US bound passengers due to the unavailability of a functioning aircraft he will report on the efforts being made to attract long haul airlines with the capacity to serve the growing commercial and social needs of the population. [1311/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1149asked

1233 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the steps proposed to actively persuade the EU Commission that prohibiting a new Ireland-US bilateral agreement is disadvantaging Ireland and is anti competitive. [1309/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1233 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the steps proposed to actively persuade the EU Commission that prohibiting a new Ireland-US bilateral agreement is disadvantaging Ireland and is anti competitive. [1309/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1148asked

1232 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the policy of his Department in relation to encouraging public transport vehicles to run on biofuels and flexi-fuels in view of the progress being made in this regard in other jurisdictions. [1304/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1232 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the policy of his Department in relation to encouraging public transport vehicles to run on biofuels and flexi-fuels in view of the progress being made in this regard in other jurisdictions. [1304/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1147asked

1231 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the changing dynamics within the air transport sector, he will publish a white paper on the aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1169/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1231 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the changing dynamics within the air transport sector, he will publish a white paper on the aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1169/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1146asked

1230 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he must give his consent to fare increases on the LUAS; if so did he consent to the recent increase on this service; if his consent is not required, the reason therefor; if he supports the recent increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1122/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1230 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he must give his consent to fare increases on the LUAS; if so did he consent to the recent increase on this service; if his consent is not required, the reason therefor; if he supports the recent increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1122/07]

Question· writtenPQ 1145asked

1229 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport the Government’s plans to upgrade the N5 to dual carriageway or motorway in the context of the forthcoming National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1117/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2007

1229 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport the Government’s plans to upgrade the N5 to dual carriageway or motorway in the context of the forthcoming National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1117/07]

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