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Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of his Department or its agents or agencies in the past three years; the terms of reference in each such appointment; the person to whom such persons report and from whom they receive instructions; if any such person or group had any previous contracts, commitments or employment with either of the Government parties. [5508/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

113 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number, cost and status of all public relations consultancies, contracts or procurements entered into by or on behalf of his Department or its agents or agencies in the past three years; the terms of reference in each such appointment; the person to whom such persons report and from whom they receive instructions; if any such person or group had any previous contracts, commitments or employment with either of the Government parties. [5508/05]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved and the various transactions covered by credit card payment during the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5489/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

112 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport further to the reply of 27 January 2005 in respect of the use of credit cards in his Department, the total expenditure involved and the various transactions covered by credit card payment during the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5489/05]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport if the NCT certificate of roadworthiness can be backdated to cover the period of time a car was held in a garage; the way in which a car will be certified accordingly for a period prior to testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5479/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

111 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport if the NCT certificate of roadworthiness can be backdated to cover the period of time a car was held in a garage; the way in which a car will be certified accordingly for a period prior to testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5479/05]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the details of the independent appeals system for the national car test; if this mechanism places a financial charge on motorists; if not, the body which meets the cost of this mechanism; the number of motorists who have availed of this system to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5473/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

110 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the details of the independent appeals system for the national car test; if this mechanism places a financial charge on motorists; if not, the body which meets the cost of this mechanism; the number of motorists who have availed of this system to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5473/05]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the breakdown of the weight produced by paper, glass, aluminium and steel cans, textiles, plastics, organic waste, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, hazardous waste and mixed waste respectively; the percentage of weight in each category which is recycled; and the details of any contracts his Department has for this disposal, reduction or re-use of waste. [5428/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

109 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the total weight of waste that his Department produces within its own offices in the last year for which figures are available; the breakdown of the weight produced by paper, glass, aluminium and steel cans, textiles, plastics, organic waste, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, hazardous waste and mixed waste respectively; the percentage of weight in each category which is recycled; and the details of any contracts his Department has for this disposal, reduction or re-use of waste. [5428/05]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport when revised guidelines in respect of speed limits will issue to local authorities; the reason for the delay in issuing these guidelines; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the delay is causing problems for both local authorities and communities. [5417/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

108 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport when revised guidelines in respect of speed limits will issue to local authorities; the reason for the delay in issuing these guidelines; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the delay is causing problems for both local authorities and communities. [5417/05]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 140 of 16 December 2004, if a date for a meeting has been arranged for the Irish Drivers Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5392/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

107 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 140 of 16 December 2004, if a date for a meeting has been arranged for the Irish Drivers Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5392/05]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take to ensure that vehicles which fail the national car test are obliged to undergo the test again within a reasonable time period if they continue to be used on public roads. [5467/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

106 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take to ensure that vehicles which fail the national car test are obliged to undergo the test again within a reasonable time period if they continue to be used on public roads. [5467/05]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is fair that sick and special needs groups, elderly persons in disadvantaged areas and especially those living alone, should be obliged to pay for their transport to attend outpatient services, from County Mayo to Galway city; her further views on whether this is creating considerable hardship, especially for elderly persons living alone; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the western area Health Service Executive is no longer providing transport except to those needing dialysis or with cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5355/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2005

40 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is fair that sick and special needs groups, elderly persons in disadvantaged areas and especially those living alone, should be obliged to pay for their transport to attend outpatient services, from County Mayo to Galway city; her further views on whether this is creating considerable hardship, especially for elderly persons living alone; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the western area Health Service Executive is no longer providing transport except to those needing dialysis or with cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5355/05]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

233 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which the Garda motor fleet is equipped and sufficiently available to all stations throughout the country; the number of Garda cars on stand-by in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5273/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2005

233 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which the Garda motor fleet is equipped and sufficiently available to all stations throughout the country; the number of Garda cars on stand-by in the event of an emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5273/05]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

196 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contact she has had with Greencore since the closure of the Carlow beet factory; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that farmers will have problems with beet transport; her plans for beet farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5249/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2005

196 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the contact she has had with Greencore since the closure of the Carlow beet factory; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that farmers will have problems with beet transport; her plans for beet farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5249/05]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

186 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport his views on the restoration of the western rail corridor; his further views on whether the restoration of the western rail corridor is vital as an aid to contribute towards the delivery of balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5254/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2005

186 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport his views on the restoration of the western rail corridor; his further views on whether the restoration of the western rail corridor is vital as an aid to contribute towards the delivery of balanced regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5254/05]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

185 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the timescale envisaged for the implementation of the Air Navigation and Transport (Cape Town Convention) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5213/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2005

185 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the timescale envisaged for the implementation of the Air Navigation and Transport (Cape Town Convention) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5213/05]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

183 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his negotiations with Luas and Dublin Bus to create an integrated ticket system; the merits of such a development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5136/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2005

183 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his negotiations with Luas and Dublin Bus to create an integrated ticket system; the merits of such a development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5136/05]

Question· writtenPQ 454asked

509 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the number of times that each Member of the Cabinet has used the Government jet since June 2002; the nature of each trip; the respective destination; the persons who accompanied them and the cost of each trip. [4605/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

509 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the number of times that each Member of the Cabinet has used the Government jet since June 2002; the nature of each trip; the respective destination; the persons who accompanied them and the cost of each trip. [4605/05]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

464 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport can be supplied to persons (details attached) in County Mayo in view of their traditional attendance at the school in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4580/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

464 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport can be supplied to persons (details attached) in County Mayo in view of their traditional attendance at the school in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4580/05]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

363 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the advisory committee of the DTO cannot meet until such time as the Minister confirms the nominations which are now with the DTO since shortly after the local elections of June 2004; if he intends to make these appointments or if it is his intention to abolish the DTO or remove local representation. [5094/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

363 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the advisory committee of the DTO cannot meet until such time as the Minister confirms the nominations which are now with the DTO since shortly after the local elections of June 2004; if he intends to make these appointments or if it is his intention to abolish the DTO or remove local representation. [5094/05]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

361 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the passenger carrying capacity of trains from Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch to Dublin and vice versa can be increased to facilitate the increased demands; and if he will address the potential health and safety risks arising from large numbers of passengers remaining standing on such journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5070/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

361 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the passenger carrying capacity of trains from Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch to Dublin and vice versa can be increased to facilitate the increased demands; and if he will address the potential health and safety risks arising from large numbers of passengers remaining standing on such journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5070/05]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

359 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the frequency of trains serving commuters in Celbridge and Sallins, County Kildare, can be increased, mornings and evenings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5068/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

359 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the frequency of trains serving commuters in Celbridge and Sallins, County Kildare, can be increased, mornings and evenings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5068/05]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

358 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the action taken to address safety issues at bus stops with particular reference for the health and safety needs of passengers; if bus shelters are required arising any such evaluations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5066/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

358 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the action taken to address safety issues at bus stops with particular reference for the health and safety needs of passengers; if bus shelters are required arising any such evaluations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5066/05]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

355 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure that the port tunnel is capable of meeting the requirements of the modern transport fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5061/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

355 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to ensure that the port tunnel is capable of meeting the requirements of the modern transport fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5061/05]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

353 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a company (details supplied) submitted a hitherto undisclosed report relating to public safety zones at Cork and Shannon airports to his Department in April 2002; if so, the reason such report was not made available subsequently as part of the public consultation process in relation to such public safety zones; if in relation to such secretion of public information he has plans to rectify this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5033/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

353 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a company (details supplied) submitted a hitherto undisclosed report relating to public safety zones at Cork and Shannon airports to his Department in April 2002; if so, the reason such report was not made available subsequently as part of the public consultation process in relation to such public safety zones; if in relation to such secretion of public information he has plans to rectify this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5033/05]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

352 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a company (details supplied) submitted a hitherto undisclosed report relating to public safety zones at Dublin Airport to his Department in July 2001; if so, the reason such report was not made available subsequently as part of the public consultation process in relation to such public safety zones; and if, in relation to such secretion of public information, he has plans to rectify this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5032/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

352 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a company (details supplied) submitted a hitherto undisclosed report relating to public safety zones at Dublin Airport to his Department in July 2001; if so, the reason such report was not made available subsequently as part of the public consultation process in relation to such public safety zones; and if, in relation to such secretion of public information, he has plans to rectify this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5032/05]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

351 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport , further to Question No. 264 of 28 October 2004, relating to the airport development plan of March 1968 for Dublin Airport inclusive of developmental restrictions associated with both proposed runways and runway extensions, if a similar plan was prepared at or around the same time for Shannon Airport; if such plan outlined appropriate restrictions on runways 06/24, 13/31, 05/23 and 18/36 in addition to catering for extensions to runways 06/24 and 13/31; the details of such extensions; if such plan was conveyed by his Department to Clare County Council; if the council subsequently designated red zones in its county development plan based on the restrictions outlined in the departmental plan. [5031/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

351 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport , further to Question No. 264 of 28 October 2004, relating to the airport development plan of March 1968 for Dublin Airport inclusive of developmental restrictions associated with both proposed runways and runway extensions, if a similar plan was prepared at or around the same time for Shannon Airport; if such plan outlined appropriate restrictions on runways 06/24, 13/31, 05/23 and 18/36 in addition to catering for extensions to runways 06/24 and 13/31; the details of such extensions; if such plan was conveyed by his Department to Clare County Council; if the council subsequently designated red zones in its county development plan based on the restrictions outlined in the departmental plan. [5031/05]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

350 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a proposed variation to the county development plan of Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5030/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

350 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a proposed variation to the county development plan of Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5030/05]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

343 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if it is the Government’s intention to merge the recently established Shannon Airport Authority with the Shannon Free Airport Development Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4870/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

343 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if it is the Government’s intention to merge the recently established Shannon Airport Authority with the Shannon Free Airport Development Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4870/05]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

341 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to purchase more locomotives for the 2005 sugar beet season in the south east given that the number of journeys will increase to 42 per week (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4868/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

341 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to purchase more locomotives for the 2005 sugar beet season in the south east given that the number of journeys will increase to 42 per week (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4868/05]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

340 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the reason Iarnród Éireann suddenly raised its container freight charges by 25% and placed undue pressure on exporters who use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4867/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

340 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the reason Iarnród Éireann suddenly raised its container freight charges by 25% and placed undue pressure on exporters who use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4867/05]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

337 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the level of investment made in key transport infrastructure in the west (details supplied) over the past five years, particularly road and rail spend, and corresponding figures for the eastern seaboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4864/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

337 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the level of investment made in key transport infrastructure in the west (details supplied) over the past five years, particularly road and rail spend, and corresponding figures for the eastern seaboard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4864/05]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

346 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each of the country’s test centres; and the average waiting time nationally for the driving test. [4873/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

346 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each of the country’s test centres; and the average waiting time nationally for the driving test. [4873/05]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

336 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each of the country’s test centres at present; and the average waiting time nationally at present for the driving test. [4863/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

336 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each of the country’s test centres at present; and the average waiting time nationally at present for the driving test. [4863/05]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

335 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for Transport when he will receive the report on the working group on the western rail corridor; when he expects to make a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4862/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

335 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for Transport when he will receive the report on the working group on the western rail corridor; when he expects to make a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4862/05]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

339 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Greystones to Rosslare Europort line is expected to be the last for the new Iarnród Éireann mini-CTC programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

339 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Greystones to Rosslare Europort line is expected to be the last for the new Iarnród Éireann mini-CTC programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/05]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

338 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if he intends increasing the frequency of trains on the Dublin to Rosslare Europort line in line with what is expected to happen on other important railway lines in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4865/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

338 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if he intends increasing the frequency of trains on the Dublin to Rosslare Europort line in line with what is expected to happen on other important railway lines in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4865/05]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

334 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the reason recent media reports of Government orders for new railcars excluded the Dublin to Rosslare Europort route even though new carriages were expected to replace the current commuter trains on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4859/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

334 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport the reason recent media reports of Government orders for new railcars excluded the Dublin to Rosslare Europort route even though new carriages were expected to replace the current commuter trains on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4859/05]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

332 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on an Iarnród Éireann proposal to charge customers for the use of its car parks at Dublin suburban rail stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4715/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

332 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on an Iarnród Éireann proposal to charge customers for the use of its car parks at Dublin suburban rail stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4715/05]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

348 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet a delegation from the Shannon Rail Partnership to discuss a number of issues arising from the feasibility study being undertaken by Iarnród Éireann to consider the viability of the proposal to develop a Shannon rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

348 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet a delegation from the Shannon Rail Partnership to discuss a number of issues arising from the feasibility study being undertaken by Iarnród Éireann to consider the viability of the proposal to develop a Shannon rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/05]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

331 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet a deputation (details supplied) to discuss the feasibility study on the Shannon rail link; the actions which will be taken to expediently move towards having this feasibility study progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4689/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2005

331 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet a deputation (details supplied) to discuss the feasibility study on the Shannon rail link; the actions which will be taken to expediently move towards having this feasibility study progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4689/05]

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