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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
58 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce mandatory basic training for motorcyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41736/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
57 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his views on the recent Greater Dublin Area Transport Survey 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41671/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
85 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the development of the rail freight industry; the measures he will pursue to achieve this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41761/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
56 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the feasibility study, cost-benefit analysis, consultants report or other research he has commissioned since the publication of the strategic rail review on the possibility of a subsidy for rail freight here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41654/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
55 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport when he will act upon the proposals for reform of the regulations which apply to provisional and inexperienced drivers presented to him by the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41739/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
75 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the evaluation that has been carried out on the use of the private car as a mode of transport for commuting on a daily basis in the greater Dublin area over the past ten years and the switch from a private car to public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41529/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
54 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s policy with regard to commuters travelling into the city; the level of public transport services; the number of daily commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41530/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
53 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport if he supports the idea of a dedicated court division to deal specifically with road traffic offences; if he has had discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this issue; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41734/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
51 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Transport if he has proposals to include new projects to relieve urban congestion in Transport 21. [41677/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
52 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport the reason unspent moneys allocated to be spent on public transport projects in 2006 will now be transferred to be spent on road projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41779/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
50 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the reason for a shortfall of €101.3 million in capital spending within the 2006 transport budget; the specific projects that did not use up their spending target; when did he become aware that there would be a shortfall in spending in each case; the reason the spending was transferred to the roads budget; and when the need for such additional spending in the roads budget was made apparent. [41707/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
49 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the tolling arrangements being devised for the West Link bridge on the M50 following the possible buy-out of the tolling concession held by the existing operators and the stated aim to extend the toll to 2035 to pay for the second phase of the upgrade of the M50; the expected level of toll that will be introduced; the private sector involvement planned; and the technology that will apply for collecting the toll. [41711/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
48 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the directions he has made to the National Roads Authority under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 since coming into office. [41642/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
257 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport the works that have been identified which will be required to be carried out to the approach roads of the northern portal of the Dublin port tunnel; the schedule for such work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41855/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
146 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken directly or in assisting the National Roads Authority and the local authorities to manage the large increase in traffic on the M50 when the port tunnel opens in December 2006. [41641/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
59 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the role his Department has had in the devising of a new traffic management regime for the opening of the port tunnel; the city centre travel restrictions that will apply on trucks exiting the port; and the enforcement measures that will ensure trucks use the port tunnel rather than the existing road network to access the port. [41708/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
47 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which traffic surveys have been undertaken with a view to determination of the extent to which the port tunnel is expected to relieve or exacerbate traffic flows on the M50 or other approach roads to Dublin city from all directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41624/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
46 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport when the new road safety strategy will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41774/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
45 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the amount provided for road signage in the Book of Estimates 2007. [41647/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
140 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the reason he is considering disbanding the Rail Procurement Agency and including its role within the proposed Dublin Transport Authority; the reason he has not taken a similar position with regard to the National Roads Authority; and the terms and conditions that will apply for RPA staff who transfer to the new authority. [41704/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
135 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport if he has held discussions with both the DTO and the Railway Procurement Agency in relation to their future status and function once the Dublin Transport Authority is established; the issues which emerged from such discussions; the actions his Department intends to pursue to overcome the concerns of both bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41747/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
132 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport the role which the proposed Dublin Transport Authority will have in relation to land usage in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41775/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
116 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will reconsider the recommendation to completely disband the Dublin Transportation Office in view of its vast experience, expertise and unique skills in traffic forecasting and planning. [41784/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
100 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport if the legislation to formally establish the Dublin Transport Authority will be introduced before the Christmas 2006 recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41743/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
93 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the location from which the expertise required to perform the work undertaken by the Dublin Transportation Office will be acquired to validate the many extensive and complex transport projects planned over the next ten years. [41785/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
80 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the chairperson and board of the Dublin Transport Authority will be appointed; if he intends that they will operate in shadow format pending the passage of enabling legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41742/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
76 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be in place to ensure that land use planning will be co-ordinated with future transport plans which will be set by the Dublin Transport Authority; and the sanctions that will be available to the new authority if local authority development plans, local area plans or individual planning applications run contrary to transport planning objectives. [41709/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
67 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport the way he will absorb the Dublin Transportation Office within the new Dublin Transport Authority; the arrangements that will be made for existing staff within the Dublin Transportation Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41705/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
62 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the way he proposes to ensure that the proposed Dublin Transport Authority is fully accountable. [41664/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
61 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend the 1 December 2006 deadline for submissions on the proposed Dublin Transport Authority as requested by one of the transport unions, the NBRU. [41674/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
44 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to establish the new Dublin Transport Authority; the powers the authority will have to issue directions to CIÉ companies in relation to the public transport services they provide and the procurement measures they follow. [41703/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
43 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his strategy in relation to the commencement of section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2006; the target in the average number of weeks wait for a driving test at which point he will commence this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41650/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
42 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport when the route for Metro West will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41776/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
94 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport the specific measures being pursued by his Department to encourage commuters to adopt more sustainable means of travel and transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41760/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
66 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will initiate discussions with companies selling cars here to see if they will commit to selling at least flexfuel model in their respective line ups at a price comparable to regular petrol version as has been promised by French motor companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41789/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
41 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking through vehicle standards, road pricing, public transport provision or otherwise to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41653/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
117 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the role of his Department in relation to the setting of bus and rail fares; his strategy in relation to incentivising public transport uptake through the fare system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41622/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
102 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the application by CIÉ for a 9% increase in fares for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41661/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
40 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will accept CIÉs request for increases in fares across its train and bus network. [41672/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
39 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail will expand its use of the Phoenix Park tunnel; if he will discuss this issue with Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41767/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
38 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport if the route for the joining of the two existing Luas lines has been selected; if this project will begin and be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41746/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
37 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure that the taxpayer receives value for money in relation to the construction and acquisition costs for major roads and public transport projects. [41663/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
106 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from the Taxi Regulator to provide a subsidy to wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41771/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
36 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 463 of 21 November 2006, if he has received a proposal from the Commission for Taxi Regulation in relation to a subsidy to encourage the greater availability of wheelchair accessible taxis; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of such a subsidy; the amount of funding provided in the Estimates 2007 for such a subsidy; and his decision in relation to its introduction and financing. [41625/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
35 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the 2005 road collision fact book; and when he will lay it before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [41629/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
108 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the reason for his failure to sign the Kildare rail order; when this will happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41766/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
34 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in signing the railway order for the Kildare route project. [41644/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
33 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport his views on the application by CIE for a 9% increase in fares for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41996/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
32 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that public expenditure on rail upgrades, improvements and infrastructure since 2002 is delivering the maximum value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41999/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006
31 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to address the transport infrastructure deficit in the Border, midlands and western region in view of the transport underspend in the national development plan in the BMW region. [41616/06]