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Question· writtenPQ 191asked

249 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the conditions attached to local government fund payments for the provision of road gritting; if figures are available for the amount paid to each road authority for the provision of gritting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46117/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

249 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the conditions attached to local government fund payments for the provision of road gritting; if figures are available for the amount paid to each road authority for the provision of gritting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46117/08]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding all contracts for the years 2007 and 2008 with consultants in relating to the preparation of reports of any kind; the name of the consultants; the cost for each report; and if he will provide this information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45857/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

151 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding all contracts for the years 2007 and 2008 with consultants in relating to the preparation of reports of any kind; the name of the consultants; the cost for each report; and if he will provide this information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45857/08]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of an airport for the midlands regions and in particular the extension of an airstrip at Abbeyshrule Aerodrome, Abbeyshrule, County Longford to facilitate improved accessibility to the midlands to promote investment, employment opportunities and growth in tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45809/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

150 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of an airport for the midlands regions and in particular the extension of an airstrip at Abbeyshrule Aerodrome, Abbeyshrule, County Longford to facilitate improved accessibility to the midlands to promote investment, employment opportunities and growth in tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45809/08]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the reason he signed on 14 September 2008, Statutory Instrument No. 366 of 2008, in view of the potentially disastrous effect this could have for business here in the distribution of goods throughout the island of Ireland; the number of other EU countries which have such severe restrictions on distribution vehicles within their respective jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

149 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the reason he signed on 14 September 2008, Statutory Instrument No. 366 of 2008, in view of the potentially disastrous effect this could have for business here in the distribution of goods throughout the island of Ireland; the number of other EU countries which have such severe restrictions on distribution vehicles within their respective jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/08]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff in terms of whole time equivalents he has allocated within his Department to support the Better Regulation Group’s work; the financial resources that have been spent in support of such work to date in 2008; the expected expenditure for the remainder of 2008; the budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45706/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

148 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff in terms of whole time equivalents he has allocated within his Department to support the Better Regulation Group’s work; the financial resources that have been spent in support of such work to date in 2008; the expected expenditure for the remainder of 2008; the budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45706/08]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on a fairer scheme (details supplied) whereby the economic value of all airports is recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45685/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

147 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport his views on a fairer scheme (details supplied) whereby the economic value of all airports is recognised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45685/08]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if, in line with the improved standards for value for money, he will approve an independent cost benefit analysis of Dublin Airport’s proposed parallel runway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45673/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

146 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if, in line with the improved standards for value for money, he will approve an independent cost benefit analysis of Dublin Airport’s proposed parallel runway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45673/08]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

45 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the €10 departure tax on the outcome of tourism policy here in view of the fact that it will increase the costs on tourists visiting; the discussions that he has had with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism and the Department of Transport on the impact of a departure tax in terms of the effect that it will have on the numbers of tourists that will visit here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41831/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

45 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the €10 departure tax on the outcome of tourism policy here in view of the fact that it will increase the costs on tourists visiting; the discussions that he has had with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism and the Department of Transport on the impact of a departure tax in terms of the effect that it will have on the numbers of tourists that will visit here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41831/08]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

206 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on alternative assistance to school bus operators in view of the ending of the derogation of the excise tax on diesel for buses. [45445/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2008

206 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on alternative assistance to school bus operators in view of the ending of the derogation of the excise tax on diesel for buses. [45445/08]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

159 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of office accommodation rented or leased in Galway city by his Department or any agency or non-governmental organisation under the auspices of his Department or funded by his Department including square area and the amount of rent paid in 2007. [45530/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2008

159 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of office accommodation rented or leased in Galway city by his Department or any agency or non-governmental organisation under the auspices of his Department or funded by his Department including square area and the amount of rent paid in 2007. [45530/08]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

158 Deputy James McDaid asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed road traffic Bill to provide for the lowering of the blood alcohol level limit to 50 milligrams and for compulsory breath-testing at road traffic accidents; when this Bill is estimated to be before Dáil and Seanad Éireann; and if there are constitutional issues being encountered with the new legislation. [45448/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2008

158 Deputy James McDaid asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed road traffic Bill to provide for the lowering of the blood alcohol level limit to 50 milligrams and for compulsory breath-testing at road traffic accidents; when this Bill is estimated to be before Dáil and Seanad Éireann; and if there are constitutional issues being encountered with the new legislation. [45448/08]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

425 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the review of the school transport scheme, including catchment boundaries provided for in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44837/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

425 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the review of the school transport scheme, including catchment boundaries provided for in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44837/08]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

424 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines laid down by her Department regarding the length of time primary school children are allowed to spend travelling on school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44835/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

424 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines laid down by her Department regarding the length of time primary school children are allowed to spend travelling on school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44835/08]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

265 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an exemption for the owners of eight to 16 seater school buses from the €2,000 charge for tachographs; if he accepts that some Irish school buses have fewer than 18 seats; his views on whether the charge is unfair to school transport providers with several fewer-than-18 seater buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45269/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

265 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an exemption for the owners of eight to 16 seater school buses from the €2,000 charge for tachographs; if he accepts that some Irish school buses have fewer than 18 seats; his views on whether the charge is unfair to school transport providers with several fewer-than-18 seater buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45269/08]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

264 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when he will initiate the promised review of the Transport 21 programme for investment; the way the review will take place and the persons who will be involved in this review; if, in the context of this review, he will ensure that same is properly focused in order to include important projects from a cost benefit perspective such as the reopening of the Mullingar to Athlone railway line which is an asset since the 40 km of railway track is in place, and the reopening of Killucan railway station, which has already been subject to a feasibility study which proved its viability from a commercial, social and environmental view point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45247/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

264 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when he will initiate the promised review of the Transport 21 programme for investment; the way the review will take place and the persons who will be involved in this review; if, in the context of this review, he will ensure that same is properly focused in order to include important projects from a cost benefit perspective such as the reopening of the Mullingar to Athlone railway line which is an asset since the 40 km of railway track is in place, and the reopening of Killucan railway station, which has already been subject to a feasibility study which proved its viability from a commercial, social and environmental view point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45247/08]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

263 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons employed in each of the Ministers of State private offices and their constituency offices; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries in regard to each such office; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45069/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

263 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons employed in each of the Ministers of State private offices and their constituency offices; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries in regard to each such office; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45069/08]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

262 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the effect that construction of the proposed metro north line will have on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1, particularly in terms of noise and access; if he will support the school’s efforts to have conditions placed on the Railway Procurement Agency’s contractors to allow the school to function during construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44882/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

262 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the effect that construction of the proposed metro north line will have on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1, particularly in terms of noise and access; if he will support the school’s efforts to have conditions placed on the Railway Procurement Agency’s contractors to allow the school to function during construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44882/08]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

260 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and all agencies under his remit are in compliance with the Department of Finance guidelines on foreign travel; and the mechanisms in place in each to ensure ongoing compliance with these guidelines. [44827/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

260 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and all agencies under his remit are in compliance with the Department of Finance guidelines on foreign travel; and the mechanisms in place in each to ensure ongoing compliance with these guidelines. [44827/08]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

258 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Transport if he made a decision on the futures of Malin Head and Valentia Coast Guard stations; the nature of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44720/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

258 Deputy Tom Sheahan asked the Minister for Transport if he made a decision on the futures of Malin Head and Valentia Coast Guard stations; the nature of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44720/08]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

255 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if he has made a decision on the futures of Malin Head and Valentia Coast Guard stations; the nature of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44717/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

255 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if he has made a decision on the futures of Malin Head and Valentia Coast Guard stations; the nature of this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44717/08]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

254 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding Malin Head Coast Guard station; if he will downgrade the Coast Guard services currently provided from the station; if he will upgrade the technology and infrastructure at the Coast Guard station; if he will build a new Coast Guard station at a new venue on the Irish coast; if he will provide Coast Guard services from the existing Coast Guard stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44693/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

254 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding Malin Head Coast Guard station; if he will downgrade the Coast Guard services currently provided from the station; if he will upgrade the technology and infrastructure at the Coast Guard station; if he will build a new Coast Guard station at a new venue on the Irish coast; if he will provide Coast Guard services from the existing Coast Guard stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44693/08]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

175 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps he has taken to alleviate the financial hardship imposed on school transport operators following the withdrawal of the fuel rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44390/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

175 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps he has taken to alleviate the financial hardship imposed on school transport operators following the withdrawal of the fuel rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44390/08]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received complaints regarding the cessation by a company (details supplied) of an hourly bus service on the Cork to Galway route; if there are competition issues involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44601/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

85 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received complaints regarding the cessation by a company (details supplied) of an hourly bus service on the Cork to Galway route; if there are competition issues involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44601/08]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 to allow for the ongoing problems being experienced in the taxi business due to the increased number of taxi licences and the economic situation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44396/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

83 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 to allow for the ongoing problems being experienced in the taxi business due to the increased number of taxi licences and the economic situation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44396/08]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing problems being experienced in the taxi business as a result of the increased number of taxi licences granted in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44395/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

82 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing problems being experienced in the taxi business as a result of the increased number of taxi licences granted in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44395/08]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a scheme (details supplied) helps subvent recipients costs of operations, which include marketing; and his views on whether this encourages recipients to be profit making. [44392/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

81 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport if a scheme (details supplied) helps subvent recipients costs of operations, which include marketing; and his views on whether this encourages recipients to be profit making. [44392/08]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

21 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if medical card holders are exempt from paying the recently increased school transport charges of €300; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

21 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if medical card holders are exempt from paying the recently increased school transport charges of €300; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/08]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

473 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if further to correspondence (details supplied) he will confirm that the rules state that eligibility is to the nearest suitable school and in view of the fact that the nearest school cannot physically cater for the pupil, this can then be determined as suitable; if he will review this decision in view of the fact that physically disabled children are not deemed ineligible if the nearest school is unable to cater for the child’s needs and a similar situation arises if the child wishes to be taught through the medium of Irish when the nearest school does not provide this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43614/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

473 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if further to correspondence (details supplied) he will confirm that the rules state that eligibility is to the nearest suitable school and in view of the fact that the nearest school cannot physically cater for the pupil, this can then be determined as suitable; if he will review this decision in view of the fact that physically disabled children are not deemed ineligible if the nearest school is unable to cater for the child’s needs and a similar situation arises if the child wishes to be taught through the medium of Irish when the nearest school does not provide this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43614/08]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

428 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals in relation to having an independent review of the post-primary school transport system; when such a review will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

428 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals in relation to having an independent review of the post-primary school transport system; when such a review will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/08]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

260 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Transport the cost incurred for pay at each coast guard station here in each of the past three years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43899/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

260 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Transport the cost incurred for pay at each coast guard station here in each of the past three years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43899/08]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

258 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on a meeting held between his Department and a community group (details supplied) in County Dublin in June 2008 regarding a public transport matter; the progress to date in addressing the matter discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43771/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

258 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on a meeting held between his Department and a community group (details supplied) in County Dublin in June 2008 regarding a public transport matter; the progress to date in addressing the matter discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43771/08]

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