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Question· writtenPQ 722asked

722. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way advice on stopping distances as contained in much road safety documentation has been determined; the publications or research relied upon to determine minimum stopping distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16508/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

722. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way advice on stopping distances as contained in much road safety documentation has been determined; the publications or research relied upon to determine minimum stopping distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16508/14]

Question· writtenPQ 721asked

721. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will respond to research (details supplied) and in particular to the allegation that road safety advice on stopping distances is not supported by evidence and is inadequate. [16507/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

721. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will respond to research (details supplied) and in particular to the allegation that road safety advice on stopping distances is not supported by evidence and is inadequate. [16507/14]

Question· writtenPQ 720asked

720. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Roads Authority and the Road Safety Authority to immediately investigate and improve the exit from Iveragh Park, Killorglin, County Kerry onto the Ring of Kerry road; if he will take into consideration the fact that there are a large number of residents living in this estate and the fact that sight distance is severely restricted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16477/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

720. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Roads Authority and the Road Safety Authority to immediately investigate and improve the exit from Iveragh Park, Killorglin, County Kerry onto the Ring of Kerry road; if he will take into consideration the fact that there are a large number of residents living in this estate and the fact that sight distance is severely restricted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16477/14]

Question· writtenPQ 718asked

718. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of passengers who were carried on each of the public service obligation, PSO, air services to counties Kerry and Donegal airports in 2013 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16439/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

718. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of passengers who were carried on each of the public service obligation, PSO, air services to counties Kerry and Donegal airports in 2013 or the most recent year for which data are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16439/14]

Question· writtenPQ 717asked

717. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the extension of the city bikes scheme to counties Cork, Galway and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16437/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

717. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the extension of the city bikes scheme to counties Cork, Galway and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16437/14]

Question· writtenPQ 716asked

716. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there any exemptions for hearses from parking restrictions here similar to those in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16403/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

716. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there any exemptions for hearses from parking restrictions here similar to those in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16403/14]

Question· writtenPQ 715asked

715. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the tourist potential of the Corlea archaeological settlement and biodiversity project at Keenagh, County Longford, which includes the existing facility at Corlea visitors centre that presents and interprets an iron age bog road built in the year 148 BC across the boglands to the River Shannon; as this trackway is the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe, if he will facilitate the marketing of this tourism facility in all national and international tourism brochures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16401/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

715. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the tourist potential of the Corlea archaeological settlement and biodiversity project at Keenagh, County Longford, which includes the existing facility at Corlea visitors centre that presents and interprets an iron age bog road built in the year 148 BC across the boglands to the River Shannon; as this trackway is the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe, if he will facilitate the marketing of this tourism facility in all national and international tourism brochures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16401/14]

Question· writtenPQ 714asked

714. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the most recent traffic statistics survey undertaken on the N4 route between Mullingar and Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16400/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

714. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the most recent traffic statistics survey undertaken on the N4 route between Mullingar and Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16400/14]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

712. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing a capital grant for the upgrading of the N55 route between Granard, County Longford and Ballykiernan, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16398/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

712. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing a capital grant for the upgrading of the N55 route between Granard, County Longford and Ballykiernan, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16398/14]

Question· writtenPQ 711asked

711. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the motorway from Mullingar to Rooskey in County Longford will be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16397/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

711. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the motorway from Mullingar to Rooskey in County Longford will be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16397/14]

Question· writtenPQ 710asked

710. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if every effort is being made by his Department to support Aer Lingus workers and pensioners affected by the ongoing dispute in relation to the Irish aviation superannuation scheme. [16377/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

710. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if every effort is being made by his Department to support Aer Lingus workers and pensioners affected by the ongoing dispute in relation to the Irish aviation superannuation scheme. [16377/14]

Question· writtenPQ 709asked

709. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change the current road tax system for hauliers to bring it into line with other systems across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16306/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

709. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change the current road tax system for hauliers to bring it into line with other systems across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16306/14]

Question· writtenPQ 708asked

708. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date on the Sandycove to Sutton project in County Dublin; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16301/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

708. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date on the Sandycove to Sutton project in County Dublin; when it is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16301/14]

Question· writtenPQ 707asked

707. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Roads Authority to provide funding as a matter of priority, to extend the public lighting on a section of Ireland's premier tourist route, the Ring of Kerry (details supplied); if he will request the Road Safety Authority to examine this case immediately on health and safety grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16294/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

707. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Roads Authority to provide funding as a matter of priority, to extend the public lighting on a section of Ireland's premier tourist route, the Ring of Kerry (details supplied); if he will request the Road Safety Authority to examine this case immediately on health and safety grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16294/14]

Question· writtenPQ 706asked

706. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; when the grant will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16272/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

706. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Cork; when the grant will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16272/14]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

705. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage the National Roads Authority to develop lay-bys on the M4 and other motorways for tired drivers to pull into a safe place and rest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16271/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

705. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage the National Roads Authority to develop lay-bys on the M4 and other motorways for tired drivers to pull into a safe place and rest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16271/14]

Question· writtenPQ 704asked

704. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he last met the chief executive officer and chairman of Iarnród Éireann; the issues discussed; and when he proposes to meet them next. [16260/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

704. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he last met the chief executive officer and chairman of Iarnród Éireann; the issues discussed; and when he proposes to meet them next. [16260/14]

Question· writtenPQ 703asked

703. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the numbers of applications he has received from counties Longford and Westmeath under the sports capital grant for the development of sporting or amenity projects in both counties; when an announcement will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16224/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

703. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the numbers of applications he has received from counties Longford and Westmeath under the sports capital grant for the development of sporting or amenity projects in both counties; when an announcement will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16224/14]

Question· writtenPQ 702asked

702. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for a four-month delay in processing a driver's licence from the National Driver Licence Service in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16199/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

702. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for a four-month delay in processing a driver's licence from the National Driver Licence Service in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16199/14]

Question· writtenPQ 701asked

701. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the M17 road from Tuam to Claremorris; the length of time the land in the area will be left sterilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16195/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

701. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the M17 road from Tuam to Claremorris; the length of time the land in the area will be left sterilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16195/14]

Question· writtenPQ 699asked

699. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2014 was not included in the commencement order SI 147 of 2014 recently signed by him; when he expects to be in a position to commence section 10 and the remaining sections; and the actions that need to be taken to commence the remaining provisions of the 2014 Act. [16088/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

699. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2014 was not included in the commencement order SI 147 of 2014 recently signed by him; when he expects to be in a position to commence section 10 and the remaining sections; and the actions that need to be taken to commence the remaining provisions of the 2014 Act. [16088/14]

Question· writtenPQ 698asked

698. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied there will be an appropriate level of modal choice in terms of public transport options for the public following the merger of the Railway Procurement Agency and the National Roads Authority; and the way the new merged body will continue to promote light rail projects. [16087/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

698. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied there will be an appropriate level of modal choice in terms of public transport options for the public following the merger of the Railway Procurement Agency and the National Roads Authority; and the way the new merged body will continue to promote light rail projects. [16087/14]

Question· writtenPQ 697asked

697. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the planned transport infrastructural spending by his Department for the period from 2014 to 2020 outside the greater Dublin area under the following headings: national heavy rail infrastructure; national light rail infrastructure; and national roads infrastructure. [16086/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

697. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the planned transport infrastructural spending by his Department for the period from 2014 to 2020 outside the greater Dublin area under the following headings: national heavy rail infrastructure; national light rail infrastructure; and national roads infrastructure. [16086/14]

Question· writtenPQ 696asked

696. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16052/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

696. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16052/14]

Question· writtenPQ 695asked

695. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that are not required to hold motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16036/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

695. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that are not required to hold motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16036/14]

Question· writtenPQ 694asked

694. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will take any action regarding Aer Lingus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15979/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

694. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will take any action regarding Aer Lingus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15979/14]

Question· writtenPQ 693asked

693. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding to develop an all-weather pitch in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

693. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding to develop an all-weather pitch in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/14]

Question· writtenPQ 692asked

692. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is taking to help Irish hauliers avoid the introduction of a heavy goods vehicle road user levy in the United Kingdom which will have a significant impact on Irish hauliers; particularly in Border areas; if he has spoken to his British counterpart regarding this levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15992/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

692. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is taking to help Irish hauliers avoid the introduction of a heavy goods vehicle road user levy in the United Kingdom which will have a significant impact on Irish hauliers; particularly in Border areas; if he has spoken to his British counterpart regarding this levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15992/14]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16041/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

473. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16041/14]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

447. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked Garda squad cars that are based in Balbriggan Garda station in north County Dublin; his plans for more marked squad cars to be added to the Balbriggan fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16407/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

447. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked Garda squad cars that are based in Balbriggan Garda station in north County Dublin; his plans for more marked squad cars to be added to the Balbriggan fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16407/14]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of motor vehicles in the possession of her Department or agencies of her Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of her Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of her Department in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16050/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

280. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of motor vehicles in the possession of her Department or agencies of her Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of her Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of her Department in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16050/14]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16047/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

260. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16047/14]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 208 on the 1 April 2014, if he will define what he means by the term "rebated"; and will he explain his reasons for using the word rebated. [16682/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

233. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 208 on the 1 April 2014, if he will define what he means by the term "rebated"; and will he explain his reasons for using the word rebated. [16682/14]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the current tendering process for school bus contracts in County Cork; if there is open and transparent competition; the companies and-or individuals that have lost and won contracts in County Cork in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16254/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

196. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the current tendering process for school bus contracts in County Cork; if there is open and transparent competition; the companies and-or individuals that have lost and won contracts in County Cork in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16254/14]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the number of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16042/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

183. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the number of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16042/14]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that are not required to hold motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16026/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

182. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that are not required to hold motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16026/14]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an issue in respect of bulk purchase of diesel that is of concern to transport operators; if he will consider correspondence, details supplied, and in view of the circumstances outlined if it is possible to amend the rules and offer an alternative whereby members of the transport organisation provide invoices to the Revenue Commissioners on a quarterly basis and as the 2,000 litre minimum is achieved. [16123/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

93. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an issue in respect of bulk purchase of diesel that is of concern to transport operators; if he will consider correspondence, details supplied, and in view of the circumstances outlined if it is possible to amend the rules and offer an alternative whereby members of the transport organisation provide invoices to the Revenue Commissioners on a quarterly basis and as the 2,000 litre minimum is achieved. [16123/14]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16044/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

90. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16044/14]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that are not required to hold motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16028/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

89. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Finance the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that are not required to hold motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16028/14]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if the Chief State Solicitor is aware that the EU Commission state aid investigation C31/07 was told that Bus Éireann operated the school transport scheme under contract; if this is the case if he will ask the Chief State Solicitor the reason this information was not disclosed to the Garda Síochána by virtue of the Prevention of Corruption Act and section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16165/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

54. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if the Chief State Solicitor is aware that the EU Commission state aid investigation C31/07 was told that Bus Éireann operated the school transport scheme under contract; if this is the case if he will ask the Chief State Solicitor the reason this information was not disclosed to the Garda Síochána by virtue of the Prevention of Corruption Act and section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16165/14]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money approved by his Department directly or through one of its agencies towards the development of the greenway along the route of the old Galway–Clifden railway line; when it is expected that the money will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

275. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money approved by his Department directly or through one of its agencies towards the development of the greenway along the route of the old Galway–Clifden railway line; when it is expected that the money will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/14]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation made to each mountain rescue team in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014, to cover the costs of the services that they provide on a voluntary basis to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

274. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation made to each mountain rescue team in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014, to cover the costs of the services that they provide on a voluntary basis to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/14]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to provide extra funding for mountain teams around the country in view of the growth in hill walking and mountain climbing, the importance of it to the tourist industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

273. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to provide extra funding for mountain teams around the country in view of the growth in hill walking and mountain climbing, the importance of it to the tourist industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/14]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential for the development of Irish tourism through the emergence of low-cost transatlantic flights; if he will liaise with airlines to explore ways of incentivising and enabling this prospect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15819/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

272. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential for the development of Irish tourism through the emergence of low-cost transatlantic flights; if he will liaise with airlines to explore ways of incentivising and enabling this prospect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15819/14]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the role played by Irish airlines in the development of Irish tourism; if he will continue to explore options such as the abolition of the travel tax to help these airlines to prosper and bring more people to this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15818/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

271. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the role played by Irish airlines in the development of Irish tourism; if he will continue to explore options such as the abolition of the travel tax to help these airlines to prosper and bring more people to this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15818/14]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential of the development of Shannon as a European centre for air traffic control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15812/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

270. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential of the development of Shannon as a European centre for air traffic control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15812/14]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he sees potential in the development of Foynes Port as a hub for transatlantic freight transportation, the marine equivalent of the Shannon free zone; if his Department has explored the idea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15811/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2014

269. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he sees potential in the development of Foynes Port as a hub for transatlantic freight transportation, the marine equivalent of the Shannon free zone; if his Department has explored the idea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15811/14]

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