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Question· writtenPQ 142asked

171 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the parents of a 16 month old ill child (details supplied) in County Mayo had to wait for two hours for transport to arrive to bring their ill child to hospital on 13 February 2006; if the non availability of an ambulance on that date was due to the failure of Health Service Executive west region to provide a 24-hour, full-time ambulance station service in the Erris region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8792/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

171 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the parents of a 16 month old ill child (details supplied) in County Mayo had to wait for two hours for transport to arrive to bring their ill child to hospital on 13 February 2006; if the non availability of an ambulance on that date was due to the failure of Health Service Executive west region to provide a 24-hour, full-time ambulance station service in the Erris region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8792/06]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

157 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the action he intends taking to transpose directive 2000/79/EC into Irish law in view of the recent European Court of Justice ruling; the reason for the delay in its transposition; and the action he is taking to address all remaining untransposed directives. [9188/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

157 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the action he intends taking to transpose directive 2000/79/EC into Irish law in view of the recent European Court of Justice ruling; the reason for the delay in its transposition; and the action he is taking to address all remaining untransposed directives. [9188/06]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

153 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the degree of contact and co-operation between his Department and the Courts Service on road traffic case law; if he is satisfied with the exchange and flow of statistics and information between the two bodies; and the steps he is taking to improve matters. [9196/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

153 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the degree of contact and co-operation between his Department and the Courts Service on road traffic case law; if he is satisfied with the exchange and flow of statistics and information between the two bodies; and the steps he is taking to improve matters. [9196/06]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

152 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it will be necessary within the near future to introduce demand management measures on the M50 as was suggested by An Bord Pleanála, Arup Consulting Engineers, the Dublin Transportation Office and the National Roads Authority at the oral hearing to examine the proposed widening and upgrade of the M50; the road tolling contracts which have been signed over the past year; the additional road tolling contracts awaiting his approval; when he expects such contracts to be agreed; and if he will postpone any finalisation of such agreements pending agreement between the Government and the National Roads Authority on the nature of future tolling arrangements on the M50 motorway. [9208/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

152 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it will be necessary within the near future to introduce demand management measures on the M50 as was suggested by An Bord Pleanála, Arup Consulting Engineers, the Dublin Transportation Office and the National Roads Authority at the oral hearing to examine the proposed widening and upgrade of the M50; the road tolling contracts which have been signed over the past year; the additional road tolling contracts awaiting his approval; when he expects such contracts to be agreed; and if he will postpone any finalisation of such agreements pending agreement between the Government and the National Roads Authority on the nature of future tolling arrangements on the M50 motorway. [9208/06]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

360 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to address the pension fund deficit of more than €330 million at Aer Lingus before the planned sale of the company in six months' time. [9214/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

360 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to address the pension fund deficit of more than €330 million at Aer Lingus before the planned sale of the company in six months' time. [9214/06]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

149 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if work has begun on the construction of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; when this development will be completed; the final cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9101/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

149 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if work has begun on the construction of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; when this development will be completed; the final cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9101/06]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

148 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the precise details of the extent of the existing quality bus corridors in the Dublin area; the length of actual bus-priority provision in each quality bus corridor; the quality bus corridors which have been fully completed; and if he will make a statement on his policy in this area. [9056/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

148 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the precise details of the extent of the existing quality bus corridors in the Dublin area; the length of actual bus-priority provision in each quality bus corridor; the quality bus corridors which have been fully completed; and if he will make a statement on his policy in this area. [9056/06]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

147 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there have been North-South meetings or discussions involving him and his northern counterpart or his Department officials regarding harmonising road safety guidelines and particularly for outside of schools. [9161/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

147 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there have been North-South meetings or discussions involving him and his northern counterpart or his Department officials regarding harmonising road safety guidelines and particularly for outside of schools. [9161/06]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

146 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress in introducing quality standards into the taxi industry; and when he envisages the commencement and full operation of section 36 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. [9179/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

146 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress in introducing quality standards into the taxi industry; and when he envisages the commencement and full operation of section 36 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. [9179/06]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

145 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent study by Irish railway news which showed that 26 rail freight flows have been lost to road since 1994 with at least ten lost during the past two years; his reaction to these findings; his proposals to halt the decline in rail freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

145 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent study by Irish railway news which showed that 26 rail freight flows have been lost to road since 1994 with at least ten lost during the past two years; his reaction to these findings; his proposals to halt the decline in rail freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/06]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

143 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if he, or his Department has made representations to Dublin City Council with regard to the proposed new heavy goods vehicles management strategy which is due to be introduced following the opening of the Dublin Port tunnel; and his views on the contention of the consultants hired by Dublin City Council that following the opening of the tunnel there should not be the provision for free access to and from the port from the south side of the river due to the continued problems that such provision would create for the residential areas on any such port access route. [9206/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

143 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if he, or his Department has made representations to Dublin City Council with regard to the proposed new heavy goods vehicles management strategy which is due to be introduced following the opening of the Dublin Port tunnel; and his views on the contention of the consultants hired by Dublin City Council that following the opening of the tunnel there should not be the provision for free access to and from the port from the south side of the river due to the continued problems that such provision would create for the residential areas on any such port access route. [9206/06]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

141 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with Departments regarding the possible change of use of existing lands under control of Dublin Port to promote new residential development; if his Department has commissioned analysis or entered into discussions with the Port Company or Dublin City Council on the proposed development of the south docks as a residential area as has been suggested by Dublin City Council. [9204/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

141 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with Departments regarding the possible change of use of existing lands under control of Dublin Port to promote new residential development; if his Department has commissioned analysis or entered into discussions with the Port Company or Dublin City Council on the proposed development of the south docks as a residential area as has been suggested by Dublin City Council. [9204/06]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

140 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the information which will be supplied to the public on the introduction of additional penalty points on 1 April 2006; when this will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

140 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the information which will be supplied to the public on the introduction of additional penalty points on 1 April 2006; when this will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/06]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

139 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport when the recommendations-initiatives proposed by the Clare Street initiative will be published; when the group last met and will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9098/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

139 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport when the recommendations-initiatives proposed by the Clare Street initiative will be published; when the group last met and will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9098/06]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

138 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his response to the suggestion that a confidential reporting system for pilots be introduced here to facilitate the reporting of unsafe practices by airlines; his intention to facilitate this by the introduction of whistleblower legislation in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9194/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

138 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport his response to the suggestion that a confidential reporting system for pilots be introduced here to facilitate the reporting of unsafe practices by airlines; his intention to facilitate this by the introduction of whistleblower legislation in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9194/06]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

137 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his proposals or the initiatives he proposes to take in the area in view of the unacceptably high road deaths on the Inishowen peninsula, County Donegal. [9165/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

137 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his proposals or the initiatives he proposes to take in the area in view of the unacceptably high road deaths on the Inishowen peninsula, County Donegal. [9165/06]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

378 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to encourage the use of buses; if it is intended to take particular initiatives to make travel by bus more attractive, such as more conveniently located bus stops, bus shelters, increased frequency of services and other means to encourage passengers towards the use of this particular mode of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9443/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

378 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to encourage the use of buses; if it is intended to take particular initiatives to make travel by bus more attractive, such as more conveniently located bus stops, bus shelters, increased frequency of services and other means to encourage passengers towards the use of this particular mode of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9443/06]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

129 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when the Dublin Port tunnel will be open to the public; the cost of the project, including extra costs sought by the building contractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9096/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

129 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when the Dublin Port tunnel will be open to the public; the cost of the project, including extra costs sought by the building contractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9096/06]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

126 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his views on a current Health and Safety Authority survey, which identified defects relating to the condition of roads here as a factor in compromising road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9075/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

126 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport his views on a current Health and Safety Authority survey, which identified defects relating to the condition of roads here as a factor in compromising road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9075/06]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

121 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some Dublin Bus drivers are claiming that they are pressurised to work six hours straight, which is in direct contravention to the law that stipulates that they should work no longer than four and a half hours; and if he will make inquiries on the matter. [9164/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

121 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some Dublin Bus drivers are claiming that they are pressurised to work six hours straight, which is in direct contravention to the law that stipulates that they should work no longer than four and a half hours; and if he will make inquiries on the matter. [9164/06]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

120 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the regulatory regime that exists for compliance with National Roads Authority roadworks specifications; if he will take the opportunity of his proposed Road Traffic Bill to introduce statutory minimum standards of compliance with roadworks specification; if he will use the opportunity to introduce sanctions where local authorities fail to comply with guidelines-standards; and if he will introduce a statutory checking system to National Roads Authority procedures in order that roads are completed in compliance before funding is handed over to the local authority. [9172/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

120 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the regulatory regime that exists for compliance with National Roads Authority roadworks specifications; if he will take the opportunity of his proposed Road Traffic Bill to introduce statutory minimum standards of compliance with roadworks specification; if he will use the opportunity to introduce sanctions where local authorities fail to comply with guidelines-standards; and if he will introduce a statutory checking system to National Roads Authority procedures in order that roads are completed in compliance before funding is handed over to the local authority. [9172/06]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

119 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if the final deal on an open skies regime has been finalised; if not, the nature of the difficulty in completing this agreement; the options for Ireland in the event that an open skies regime between the US and the EU is not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9077/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

119 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if the final deal on an open skies regime has been finalised; if not, the nature of the difficulty in completing this agreement; the options for Ireland in the event that an open skies regime between the US and the EU is not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9077/06]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

383 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the improvement works on the Luas; if construction was originally carried out in accordance with specifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9450/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

383 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the improvement works on the Luas; if construction was originally carried out in accordance with specifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9450/06]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

117 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he has received information from the Railway Procurement Agency in relation to the cause of recent structural defects identified with the Luas tracks; if he is confident that such defects will not manifest themselves in other sections of the track; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9113/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

117 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he has received information from the Railway Procurement Agency in relation to the cause of recent structural defects identified with the Luas tracks; if he is confident that such defects will not manifest themselves in other sections of the track; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9113/06]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

111 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport the changes in law he intends making in respect of mandatory retesting for drivers convicted under a drink-driving offence; the way in which and when he proposes to legislate for same; the drink-driving offences to which the proposal will apply; the other road traffic offences to which the proposal will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9193/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

111 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport the changes in law he intends making in respect of mandatory retesting for drivers convicted under a drink-driving offence; the way in which and when he proposes to legislate for same; the drink-driving offences to which the proposal will apply; the other road traffic offences to which the proposal will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9193/06]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

110 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport his policy in pursuing a change in EU and Irish law to allow Irish courts impose a penalty of alcohol interlock devices on convicted drink drivers; if his attention has been drawn to moves in several other EU countries to provide for such devices; and the proposals he will be bringing under the proposed Road Traffic Bill to enact legislation in this regard. [9176/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

110 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport his policy in pursuing a change in EU and Irish law to allow Irish courts impose a penalty of alcohol interlock devices on convicted drink drivers; if his attention has been drawn to moves in several other EU countries to provide for such devices; and the proposals he will be bringing under the proposed Road Traffic Bill to enact legislation in this regard. [9176/06]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

108 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to a proposal from one local authority to erect road signs in languages other than Irish or English; if this requires legislative amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

108 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to a proposal from one local authority to erect road signs in languages other than Irish or English; if this requires legislative amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/06]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

159 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the way in which and when he proposes to legislate for the private operation of speed cameras; when additional cameras will be provided and the number of same; the preparation he has made to identify the locations for such speed cameras; if this legislation will be dealt with through the proposed Road Traffic Bill or under a separate Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9181/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

159 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the way in which and when he proposes to legislate for the private operation of speed cameras; when additional cameras will be provided and the number of same; the preparation he has made to identify the locations for such speed cameras; if this legislation will be dealt with through the proposed Road Traffic Bill or under a separate Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9181/06]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

107 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport when the legislation to allow for the expansion of the speed camera network will be published; when this system will be fully operational on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9116/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

107 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport when the legislation to allow for the expansion of the speed camera network will be published; when this system will be fully operational on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9116/06]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

104 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the reason a target for the reduction in serious injuries will not be set by the end of the current road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9169/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

104 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the reason a target for the reduction in serious injuries will not be set by the end of the current road safety strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9169/06]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

103 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the public consultation phase for the extension of the Luas from Connolly Station east towards the Point Depot to commence; and if his own Department favours a routing which would run along the Liffey quays or a more direct route through the International Financial Services Centre. [9205/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

103 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the public consultation phase for the extension of the Luas from Connolly Station east towards the Point Depot to commence; and if his own Department favours a routing which would run along the Liffey quays or a more direct route through the International Financial Services Centre. [9205/06]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

150 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the future role of the Dublin Transportation Office in view of the proposed establishment of the Dublin transport authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9094/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

150 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the future role of the Dublin Transportation Office in view of the proposed establishment of the Dublin transport authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9094/06]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

106 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the mechanisms in place for the assurance of quality in the national car test contract; the manner in which testing standards are supervised and monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9055/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

106 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the mechanisms in place for the assurance of quality in the national car test contract; the manner in which testing standards are supervised and monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9055/06]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

100 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in implementing the recommendations arising out of the mid-term review of the national car test; the reason for the delay in establishing a technical standards advisory forum; when both will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9109/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

100 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in implementing the recommendations arising out of the mid-term review of the national car test; the reason for the delay in establishing a technical standards advisory forum; when both will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9109/06]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

99 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of black-box technology, speed limiters and driving training simulators to enhance road safety; if his Department will finance the introduction of such technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9103/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

99 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of black-box technology, speed limiters and driving training simulators to enhance road safety; if his Department will finance the introduction of such technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9103/06]

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