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Question· writtenPQ 209asked

269 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the validity of the registered driving instructor status within the driver testing and standards authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3106/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

269 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the validity of the registered driving instructor status within the driver testing and standards authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3106/05]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

268 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take following correspondence sent to his Department from an organisation (details supplied) in County Wexford concerning the renewal of a route licence within the New Ross district area. [3071/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

268 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take following correspondence sent to his Department from an organisation (details supplied) in County Wexford concerning the renewal of a route licence within the New Ross district area. [3071/05]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

267 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the negotiations which have taken place with Iarnród Éireann and Greencore in regard to infrastructural changes in the Carlow and Bagnelstown area to facilitate a terminal or depot for the transporting of beet to the Mallow factory; the timescale of such infrastructural changes; the cost of such changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3070/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

267 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the negotiations which have taken place with Iarnród Éireann and Greencore in regard to infrastructural changes in the Carlow and Bagnelstown area to facilitate a terminal or depot for the transporting of beet to the Mallow factory; the timescale of such infrastructural changes; the cost of such changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3070/05]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

266 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the contracts entered into by Iarnród Éireann to provide additional wagons and carriages to cater for proposed changes in the sugar beet industry that will necessitate sugar beet being transported from the Carlow area to Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3069/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

266 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the contracts entered into by Iarnród Éireann to provide additional wagons and carriages to cater for proposed changes in the sugar beet industry that will necessitate sugar beet being transported from the Carlow area to Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3069/05]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

265 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the number of wagons or carriages in the ownership of Iarnród Éireann capable of transporting beet crop; the number of such carriages or wagons used in the last sugar beet campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3068/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

265 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the number of wagons or carriages in the ownership of Iarnród Éireann capable of transporting beet crop; the number of such carriages or wagons used in the last sugar beet campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3068/05]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

263 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of rural transport initiatives which operate around the country; the locations from which they operate; the number of persons employed in each; and the position they hold, either full time or part time.. [3067/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

263 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of rural transport initiatives which operate around the country; the locations from which they operate; the number of persons employed in each; and the position they hold, either full time or part time.. [3067/05]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

262 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of rural transport projects that operate within any town or service any town; the towns that are serviced; if his Department has refused applications for rural transport initiatives to service any town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3065/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

262 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of rural transport projects that operate within any town or service any town; the towns that are serviced; if his Department has refused applications for rural transport initiatives to service any town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3065/05]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

203 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is fair or reasonable that sick and special needs groups, elderly persons in disadvantaged areas especially those living alone, should be obliged to pay for their own transport to attend out-patient services; 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. [2932/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

203 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is fair or reasonable that sick and special needs groups, elderly persons in disadvantaged areas especially those living alone, should be obliged to pay for their own transport to attend out-patient services; 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. [2932/05]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

152 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy with regard to the use of Shannon Airport by the US military for the transport of al-Qaeda suspects and prisoners; if his attention has been drawn to media reports that a US jet used to abduct and transport such suspects landed in Shannon Airport three times in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2767/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2005

152 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy with regard to the use of Shannon Airport by the US military for the transport of al-Qaeda suspects and prisoners; if his attention has been drawn to media reports that a US jet used to abduct and transport such suspects landed in Shannon Airport three times in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2767/05]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

323 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 230 of 6 October 2004 and 513 of 19 October 2004, the position in regard to an appeal from persons (details supplied); if, in view of the circumstances of this case, these persons will be facilitated on the bus; if this decision will be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2867/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2005

323 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 230 of 6 October 2004 and 513 of 19 October 2004, the position in regard to an appeal from persons (details supplied); if, in view of the circumstances of this case, these persons will be facilitated on the bus; if this decision will be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2867/05]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

307 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will take action in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if she will explore arranging transport to cater for this person on an individual basis; and when this person’s attendance at school will be resumed. [2367/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2005

307 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will take action in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if she will explore arranging transport to cater for this person on an individual basis; and when this person’s attendance at school will be resumed. [2367/05]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to driving tests in cases in which a temporary insurance certificate is displayed on the vehicle of the person being tested as in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [2873/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2005

211 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to driving tests in cases in which a temporary insurance certificate is displayed on the vehicle of the person being tested as in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [2873/05]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of public appointments made in his Department since August 2004; the name of each appointee involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2741/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2005

210 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the number of public appointments made in his Department since August 2004; the name of each appointee involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2741/05]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to address the concerns of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council regarding the new maximum speed limits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2435/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2005

209 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to address the concerns of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council regarding the new maximum speed limits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2435/05]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent which he expects public expenditure to be affected by the increased dependency on tolls in respect of delivering on the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2858/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2005

208 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent which he expects public expenditure to be affected by the increased dependency on tolls in respect of delivering on the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2858/05]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

128 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the date on which the design of the special speed limit signs outside schools was circulated to each local authority; the details of the specifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2314/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2005

128 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the date on which the design of the special speed limit signs outside schools was circulated to each local authority; the details of the specifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2314/05]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

127 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the date on which guidelines were circulated to each local authority regarding the erection of special speed limit signs outside schools; the details of such guidelines; when he intends formally to brief local authorities on such guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2313/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2005

127 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the date on which guidelines were circulated to each local authority regarding the erection of special speed limit signs outside schools; the details of such guidelines; when he intends formally to brief local authorities on such guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2313/05]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of credit cards issued for departmental use to Ministers, Ministers of State or others; the person or persons authorised to use such cards; the circumstances in which use is permissible; the number of occasions on which they have been used in the life of the Government; the purpose of such use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2276/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2005

126 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of credit cards issued for departmental use to Ministers, Ministers of State or others; the person or persons authorised to use such cards; the circumstances in which use is permissible; the number of occasions on which they have been used in the life of the Government; the purpose of such use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2276/05]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

14 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the implications of her agreement at the December 2004 Council of Ministers to introduce regulations regarding the transport of animals over 40 miles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1790/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2005

14 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the implications of her agreement at the December 2004 Council of Ministers to introduce regulations regarding the transport of animals over 40 miles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1790/05]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she intends to take to support farmers and transporters to meet the new animal transport regulations agreed in Brussels in December 2004 that will require farmers and hauliers to have a special certificate of competence to undertake journeys with livestock of more than 65 kilometres from departure to destination; her views on whether this will have further serious implications and costs for movement of cattle for shipping, marts, factories and above all for those in the pedigree cattle business who go to sales and shows; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2131/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2005

4 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she intends to take to support farmers and transporters to meet the new animal transport regulations agreed in Brussels in December 2004 that will require farmers and hauliers to have a special certificate of competence to undertake journeys with livestock of more than 65 kilometres from departure to destination; her views on whether this will have further serious implications and costs for movement of cattle for shipping, marts, factories and above all for those in the pedigree cattle business who go to sales and shows; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2131/05]

Question· writtenPQ 735asked

799 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 7 December 2004, the reason he has failed to furnish the information sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2058/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

799 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 7 December 2004, the reason he has failed to furnish the information sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2058/05]

Question· writtenPQ 687asked

749 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to claims (details supplied) relating to a Gulfstream V jet; if his attention has further been drawn to claims that the plane has flown between Washington DC and destinations that include the Guantanamo Bay prison camp in Cuba and US overseas military bases, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan; that Shannon Airport is used as a refuelling post on such flights and that the flights are for the clandestine transport of enemy combatants to undisclosed locations for extraordinary rendition, that is, flying captured terrorist suspects and prisoners of war from one country to another for detention and interrogation; if he has investigated these claims; if the use of Shannon for such purposes has ever been sought from or notified to the authorities here by the US Government; if such use is compatible with domestic law and the State’s international legal commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1410/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

749 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to claims (details supplied) relating to a Gulfstream V jet; if his attention has further been drawn to claims that the plane has flown between Washington DC and destinations that include the Guantanamo Bay prison camp in Cuba and US overseas military bases, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan; that Shannon Airport is used as a refuelling post on such flights and that the flights are for the clandestine transport of enemy combatants to undisclosed locations for extraordinary rendition, that is, flying captured terrorist suspects and prisoners of war from one country to another for detention and interrogation; if he has investigated these claims; if the use of Shannon for such purposes has ever been sought from or notified to the authorities here by the US Government; if such use is compatible with domestic law and the State’s international legal commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1410/05]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

597 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he has proposals to allocate funding to Dublin Bus under the national development plan for additional buses to serve the Dublin 15 area, including Clonee; if his attention has been drawn to the severe deficiency of buses serving this rapidly growing area and the incapacity of Dublin Bus to provide additional services due to a lack of buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2087/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

597 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he has proposals to allocate funding to Dublin Bus under the national development plan for additional buses to serve the Dublin 15 area, including Clonee; if his attention has been drawn to the severe deficiency of buses serving this rapidly growing area and the incapacity of Dublin Bus to provide additional services due to a lack of buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2087/05]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

595 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport the position on the use of mud flaps on the wheels of HGVs; if the regulations are in force here; if so, if there are EU directives on the issue not yet being operated here; if there are statistics on accidents caused by spray from roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1988/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

595 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport the position on the use of mud flaps on the wheels of HGVs; if the regulations are in force here; if so, if there are EU directives on the issue not yet being operated here; if there are statistics on accidents caused by spray from roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1988/05]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

592 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties attached to the offence of breaking vehicle turning bans such as a no right-turn ban at specified hours; and the statutory instruments under which such penalties may be enforced. [1891/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

592 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties attached to the offence of breaking vehicle turning bans such as a no right-turn ban at specified hours; and the statutory instruments under which such penalties may be enforced. [1891/05]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

590 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will approve the business case for the Kildare Arrow route project; if not, when he will respond to Irish Rail; if funding is available to proceed with the project from 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

590 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he will approve the business case for the Kildare Arrow route project; if not, when he will respond to Irish Rail; if funding is available to proceed with the project from 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/05]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

586 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the foreseeable future. [1711/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

586 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the foreseeable future. [1711/05]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

585 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if a Gulfstream-V jet (details supplied) has been granted permission to land at any airport here since 15 March 2004; if so, the dates of arrival and departure, country of origin and destination of the flights; the number of passengers and crew; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1650/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

585 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if a Gulfstream-V jet (details supplied) has been granted permission to land at any airport here since 15 March 2004; if so, the dates of arrival and departure, country of origin and destination of the flights; the number of passengers and crew; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1650/05]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

584 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has proposals to increase the passenger capacity at the various rail stations throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

584 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has proposals to increase the passenger capacity at the various rail stations throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/05]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

583 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will be investing funds to upgrade the Ennis-Athenry-Galway line in 2005 in order to link up the recently upgraded Ennis-Limerick line. [1599/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

583 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will be investing funds to upgrade the Ennis-Athenry-Galway line in 2005 in order to link up the recently upgraded Ennis-Limerick line. [1599/05]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

582 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when a reply will be issued to correspondence (details supplied) forwarded to his office; the reason for the delay in replying to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

582 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when a reply will be issued to correspondence (details supplied) forwarded to his office; the reason for the delay in replying to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/05]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

581 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport the situation regarding bilateral discussions on open skies policy between Ireland and the US; the timeframe for conclusion of these discussions; and the Government’s position with regard to dual gateway status at Shannon Airport. [1597/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

581 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport the situation regarding bilateral discussions on open skies policy between Ireland and the US; the timeframe for conclusion of these discussions; and the Government’s position with regard to dual gateway status at Shannon Airport. [1597/05]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

578 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to claims (details supplied) relating to a Gulfstream-V jet; if his attention has further been drawn to claims that the plane has flown between Washington DC and destinations that include the Guantanamo Bay prison camp in Cuba and US overseas military bases, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan; that Shannon Airport is used as a refuelling post on such flights and that the flights are for the clandestine transport of enemy combatants to undisclosed locations for extraordinary rendition, that is, flying captured terrorist suspects and prisoners of war from one country to another for detention and interrogation; if he has investigated these claims; if the use of Shannon for such purposes has ever been sought from or notified to the authorities here by the US Government; if such use is compatible with domestic law and the State’s international legal commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1411/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

578 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to claims (details supplied) relating to a Gulfstream-V jet; if his attention has further been drawn to claims that the plane has flown between Washington DC and destinations that include the Guantanamo Bay prison camp in Cuba and US overseas military bases, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan; that Shannon Airport is used as a refuelling post on such flights and that the flights are for the clandestine transport of enemy combatants to undisclosed locations for extraordinary rendition, that is, flying captured terrorist suspects and prisoners of war from one country to another for detention and interrogation; if he has investigated these claims; if the use of Shannon for such purposes has ever been sought from or notified to the authorities here by the US Government; if such use is compatible with domestic law and the State’s international legal commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1411/05]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

577 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason a vehicle (details supplied) must undergo an NCT in 2005; if he has satisfied himself that the NCT rules are being appropriately administered in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1370/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

577 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason a vehicle (details supplied) must undergo an NCT in 2005; if he has satisfied himself that the NCT rules are being appropriately administered in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1370/05]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

593 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a new hydrogen refuelling plant for buses is being built in Hornchurch, England, as part of an EU initiative for buses; if there are plans for a similar plant here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1896/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

593 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a new hydrogen refuelling plant for buses is being built in Hornchurch, England, as part of an EU initiative for buses; if there are plans for a similar plant here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1896/05]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

576 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he will encourage State companies, particularly transport companies, to use gas, biodiesel or fuel cells to reduce air pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter [1149/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2005

576 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport if he will encourage State companies, particularly transport companies, to use gas, biodiesel or fuel cells to reduce air pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter [1149/05]

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