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Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the funding of Bus Éireann and Irish Rail in view of possible industrial relations disputes in both companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

55. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the funding of Bus Éireann and Irish Rail in view of possible industrial relations disputes in both companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/16]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the possibility of a national maritime and water sports centre for Dún Laoghaire harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38850/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the possibility of a national maritime and water sports centre for Dún Laoghaire harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38850/16]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding and delivery of the greenway project for Naas, Sallins, Ardclough to Dublin section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

53. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding and delivery of the greenway project for Naas, Sallins, Ardclough to Dublin section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/16]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider reviewing his Department's focus away from road infrastructure towards a more rail-centred policy approach in view of Ireland's EU 2030 emissions targets and the role of the transport sector in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38767/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

52. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider reviewing his Department's focus away from road infrastructure towards a more rail-centred policy approach in view of Ireland's EU 2030 emissions targets and the role of the transport sector in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38767/16]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and implement a solution to the mind the gap issue on trains in order to allow wheelchair users to get off and on trains at all stops throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38764/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

51. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and implement a solution to the mind the gap issue on trains in order to allow wheelchair users to get off and on trains at all stops throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38764/16]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if EU Reg 598/2014 will be transposed into law through statutory instrument, primary legislation or both; and the mechanism he proposes to honour the commitment given by him that the matters will be discussed in Dáil Éireann. [38674/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

50. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if EU Reg 598/2014 will be transposed into law through statutory instrument, primary legislation or both; and the mechanism he proposes to honour the commitment given by him that the matters will be discussed in Dáil Éireann. [38674/16]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement his Department has had on costs within the Dublin hotel sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38696/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

49. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement his Department has had on costs within the Dublin hotel sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38696/16]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will instigate a full review of public transport policy as contained in the programme for Government in view of the increasing transport congestion in Dublin; the format this review will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38697/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

48. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will instigate a full review of public transport policy as contained in the programme for Government in view of the increasing transport congestion in Dublin; the format this review will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38697/16]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, since 2 November 2016, on ongoing problems being highlighted by residents' groups regarding the lack of meaningful engagement and consultation by the DAA with local communities, particularly on the buy-out scheme and insulation programme. [38676/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

47. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, since 2 November 2016, on ongoing problems being highlighted by residents' groups regarding the lack of meaningful engagement and consultation by the DAA with local communities, particularly on the buy-out scheme and insulation programme. [38676/16]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to commission a study on the possibilities for commuter rail development in the Galway region in order to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38660/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

46. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to commission a study on the possibilities for commuter rail development in the Galway region in order to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38660/16]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rail network and the necessary funding to ensure the continued operation nationally of all existing passenger lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38840/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

45. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rail network and the necessary funding to ensure the continued operation nationally of all existing passenger lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38840/16]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made to develop Ireland’s Lakelands brand, with specific reference to the Ballina Killaloe area, as a separate proposition to sit alongside the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38656/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

44. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made to develop Ireland’s Lakelands brand, with specific reference to the Ballina Killaloe area, as a separate proposition to sit alongside the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38656/16]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current schedule for the tendering of 10% of Dublin Bus routes by the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38835/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

43. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current schedule for the tendering of 10% of Dublin Bus routes by the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38835/16]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a scheme of licensing and registration of quads before purchase can be completed; if there are further actions he could take to alleviate the problem of young unlicensed and uninsured persons driving these quads in housing estates and public parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38698/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

42. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a scheme of licensing and registration of quads before purchase can be completed; if there are further actions he could take to alleviate the problem of young unlicensed and uninsured persons driving these quads in housing estates and public parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38698/16]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the transfer of ownership of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38852/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

41. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the transfer of ownership of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38852/16]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that there are proposals in his Department to diminish Coast Guard services or reduce the number of active stations in operation; and if he will consider proposals to place the Coast Guard on a more distinct statutory footing than it currently is. [38846/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

40. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that there are proposals in his Department to diminish Coast Guard services or reduce the number of active stations in operation; and if he will consider proposals to place the Coast Guard on a more distinct statutory footing than it currently is. [38846/16]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the Government’s support for the Irish bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be held here, including the net possible cost to the exchequer, the cost benefit generally to Irish rugby, Irish sport overall and to the economy. [38658/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

39. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the Government’s support for the Irish bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be held here, including the net possible cost to the exchequer, the cost benefit generally to Irish rugby, Irish sport overall and to the economy. [38658/16]

Question· oralPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department's priorities listed which include the statement that a mid-term review of the road safety strategy has commenced; the details of this review; the achievements he envisages from the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38657/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

38. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department's priorities listed which include the statement that a mid-term review of the road safety strategy has commenced; the details of this review; the achievements he envisages from the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38657/16]

Question· oralPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of contact between his Department and Kildare County Council on the southern distributor route in Athy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38766/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

37. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of contact between his Department and Kildare County Council on the southern distributor route in Athy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38766/16]

Question· oralPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the development and facilitation of the public and private transport sectors with particular reference to strategic investment in road and rail facilitates, the extent to which he expects targets to be met and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38859/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

36. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the development and facilitation of the public and private transport sectors with particular reference to strategic investment in road and rail facilitates, the extent to which he expects targets to be met and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38859/16]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the due diligence that is being carried out in a company, details supplied, in anticipation of the transfer of ownership of the harbour and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38851/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

35. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the due diligence that is being carried out in a company, details supplied, in anticipation of the transfer of ownership of the harbour and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38851/16]

Question· oralPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals he has made to the DAA in relation to dealing with the fact that night time airport charges are reduced, effectively encouraging extra traffic at a time when it has the most impact on nearby residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38675/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

34. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals he has made to the DAA in relation to dealing with the fact that night time airport charges are reduced, effectively encouraging extra traffic at a time when it has the most impact on nearby residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38675/16]

Question· oralPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to use the medium of sport to project a positive national image, promote tourism and generate renewed economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38860/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

33. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to use the medium of sport to project a positive national image, promote tourism and generate renewed economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38860/16]

Question· oralPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work his Department has completed on promoting the brand, Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38695/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

32. Deputy Maria Bailey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work his Department has completed on promoting the brand, Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38695/16]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the current situation regarding motor insurance; the measures he has taken to address it; if he has met the Minister for Finance on the matter; the proposals his Department has on the way to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38839/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

31. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the current situation regarding motor insurance; the measures he has taken to address it; if he has met the Minister for Finance on the matter; the proposals his Department has on the way to resolve the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38839/16]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the national smarter travel policy given targets are due to be reached by 2020; the plans he is putting in place to reach them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39126/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

30. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the national smarter travel policy given targets are due to be reached by 2020; the plans he is putting in place to reach them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39126/16]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with his Northern counterparts on matters relevant to his portfolio, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and tourism, in view of Britain's intention to leave the EU in the next two years; his plans to maintain and improve current cross-Border engagement with relevant organisations; the interactions he has had with the Assembly in Northern Ireland regarding the changes that will come about when Britain leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38838/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

29. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with his Northern counterparts on matters relevant to his portfolio, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and tourism, in view of Britain's intention to leave the EU in the next two years; his plans to maintain and improve current cross-Border engagement with relevant organisations; the interactions he has had with the Assembly in Northern Ireland regarding the changes that will come about when Britain leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38838/16]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that there are proposals in his Department to diminish Irish Coast Guard services or reduce the number of active stations in operation; and if he will consider proposals to place the Irish Coast Guard on a more distinct statutory footing. [39120/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

28. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that there are proposals in his Department to diminish Irish Coast Guard services or reduce the number of active stations in operation; and if he will consider proposals to place the Irish Coast Guard on a more distinct statutory footing. [39120/16]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the future of public transport here in view of the serious issues raised by the NTA's rail review, concerns regarding the future of the Expressway bus service, ongoing industrial relations issues surrounding a number of national carriers and previous industrial action taken by Dublin Bus and Luas workers; his further views on whether he should re-evaluate his approach to public transport funding and his engagement with the sector, in view of the ongoing difficulties in the sector since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39117/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

27. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the future of public transport here in view of the serious issues raised by the NTA's rail review, concerns regarding the future of the Expressway bus service, ongoing industrial relations issues surrounding a number of national carriers and previous industrial action taken by Dublin Bus and Luas workers; his further views on whether he should re-evaluate his approach to public transport funding and his engagement with the sector, in view of the ongoing difficulties in the sector since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39117/16]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has consulted with Bus Éireann on its plans to reduce expressways services; and the measures he is taking to ensure full services are maintained on Expressway routes. [39119/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2016

26. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has consulted with Bus Éireann on its plans to reduce expressways services; and the measures he is taking to ensure full services are maintained on Expressway routes. [39119/16]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

483. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the payment to the Irish Aviation Authority by his Department to cover the costs of US military planes landing in Shannon Airport and air traffic control costs. [33824/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

483. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the payment to the Irish Aviation Authority by his Department to cover the costs of US military planes landing in Shannon Airport and air traffic control costs. [33824/16]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of permits that were issued to carry munitions of war through Ireland or Irish airspace in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33832/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

482. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of permits that were issued to carry munitions of war through Ireland or Irish airspace in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33832/16]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

481. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department approved design work (details supplied); when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38858/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

481. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department approved design work (details supplied); when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38858/16]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

480. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department approved design work (details supplied); when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38831/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

480. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department approved design work (details supplied); when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38831/16]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

479. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to ensure that Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and other such tourism organisations will provide information regarding the facilities that are in County Westmeath pertaining to developed greenways along the entire length of the Royal Canal in County Westmeath and between Mullingar and Athlone along the old rail trail, which are important tourist facilities but which are not referred to on the Discover Ireland website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38828/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

479. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to ensure that Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and other such tourism organisations will provide information regarding the facilities that are in County Westmeath pertaining to developed greenways along the entire length of the Royal Canal in County Westmeath and between Mullingar and Athlone along the old rail trail, which are important tourist facilities but which are not referred to on the Discover Ireland website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38828/16]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

478. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value of road block funding grants allocated to each county for each of the years 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016 in tabular form. [38798/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

478. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value of road block funding grants allocated to each county for each of the years 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016 in tabular form. [38798/16]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

477. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Iarnród Éireann will be removing the staff from the Sandycove and Glasthule DART station to make it an unmanned station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38752/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

477. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Iarnród Éireann will be removing the staff from the Sandycove and Glasthule DART station to make it an unmanned station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38752/16]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek assurances from the chief executive officer of Iarnród Éireann that extra security will be provided to the Howth Junction-Donaghmede DART station over the Christmas and New Year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38750/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

476. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek assurances from the chief executive officer of Iarnród Éireann that extra security will be provided to the Howth Junction-Donaghmede DART station over the Christmas and New Year period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38750/16]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects construction to begin on the national velodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38737/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

475. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects construction to begin on the national velodrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38737/16]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if persons over 70 years of age can apply to have their driving licence renewed to the NDLS by post, rather than having to attend in person; if not, the reason; and if he will consider issuing a directive to the NDLS to allow persons over 70 years of age to apply for their driving licence renewal by post in order to improve access for elderly citizens. [38733/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

474. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if persons over 70 years of age can apply to have their driving licence renewed to the NDLS by post, rather than having to attend in person; if not, the reason; and if he will consider issuing a directive to the NDLS to allow persons over 70 years of age to apply for their driving licence renewal by post in order to improve access for elderly citizens. [38733/16]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the DART expansion programme and the electrification of the Sligo line from Connolly to Maynooth, together with removal of level crossings and resignalling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38715/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

473. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the DART expansion programme and the electrification of the Sligo line from Connolly to Maynooth, together with removal of level crossings and resignalling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38715/16]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the real danger that rural bus services will disappear over the coming months leaving large swathes of rural Ireland without vital bus services if Bus Éireann moves ahead with plans to alter the terms and conditions of its Expressway staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38649/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

472. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the real danger that rural bus services will disappear over the coming months leaving large swathes of rural Ireland without vital bus services if Bus Éireann moves ahead with plans to alter the terms and conditions of its Expressway staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38649/16]

Question· writtenPQ 471asked

471. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the free travel initiative for children during the summer to all areas of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38563/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

471. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the free travel initiative for children during the summer to all areas of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38563/16]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

470. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made to develop the Ireland Lakelands brand as a separate proposition to sit alongside the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East, with specific reference to the Ballina-Killaloe area and Lough Derg to Portumna Bridge taking in villages and Nenagh along the way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38562/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

470. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made to develop the Ireland Lakelands brand as a separate proposition to sit alongside the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East, with specific reference to the Ballina-Killaloe area and Lough Derg to Portumna Bridge taking in villages and Nenagh along the way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38562/16]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

469. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate with the National Transport Authority chief executive officer (details supplied) when the agency which she heads will be in a position to identify the company that has been successful for its open tender for the provision of bus shelters across the country; when this new advertising company will be in the position to begin the planning application process with Sligo County Council for the delivery of the already identified new bus shelter at John Street, Sligo, which has been approved for development and which has had its funding announced by the NTA on 10 August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38546/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

469. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate with the National Transport Authority chief executive officer (details supplied) when the agency which she heads will be in a position to identify the company that has been successful for its open tender for the provision of bus shelters across the country; when this new advertising company will be in the position to begin the planning application process with Sligo County Council for the delivery of the already identified new bus shelter at John Street, Sligo, which has been approved for development and which has had its funding announced by the NTA on 10 August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38546/16]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

468. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of wheelchair accessible taxis by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38542/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

468. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of wheelchair accessible taxis by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38542/16]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

467. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if meetings have previously been scheduled between him and the European co-ordinator for the North Sea-Mediterranean TEN-T corridor; if he has met with the European co-ordinator; if not, the reason the meetings did not take place; and his views on whether the TEN-T corridor is vital for the further development of infrastructure within the State. [38495/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

467. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if meetings have previously been scheduled between him and the European co-ordinator for the North Sea-Mediterranean TEN-T corridor; if he has met with the European co-ordinator; if not, the reason the meetings did not take place; and his views on whether the TEN-T corridor is vital for the further development of infrastructure within the State. [38495/16]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

466. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide emergency funding to Kerry County Council to carry out works on the Dale Road, Abbeydorney Cross to Ballinclogher Cross, R551, at which urgent upgrades are necessary due to an extremely dangerous road layout resulting in seven vehicles crashing over ditches in 2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38490/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

466. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide emergency funding to Kerry County Council to carry out works on the Dale Road, Abbeydorney Cross to Ballinclogher Cross, R551, at which urgent upgrades are necessary due to an extremely dangerous road layout resulting in seven vehicles crashing over ditches in 2016 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38490/16]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

465. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if work has commenced in the early activities in the construction of the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway, as set out in decision one of his update of the project; and if this stage of the process has not commenced, when it will commence. [38446/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

465. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if work has commenced in the early activities in the construction of the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway, as set out in decision one of his update of the project; and if this stage of the process has not commenced, when it will commence. [38446/16]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

464. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a new ferry for Valentia Island (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

464. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a new ferry for Valentia Island (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38413/16]

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