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Question· writtenPQ 34asked

61 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the reason a ban on using a mobile phone when driving, as recommended in the national road safety strategy, has not been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

61 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the reason a ban on using a mobile phone when driving, as recommended in the national road safety strategy, has not been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9095/06]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

60 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the new Bus Átha Cliath timetable which proposes to trim routes to west Tallaght supposedly due to the roll-out of Luas which in reality is an optional service that does not run near these areas. [9200/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

60 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the new Bus Átha Cliath timetable which proposes to trim routes to west Tallaght supposedly due to the roll-out of Luas which in reality is an optional service that does not run near these areas. [9200/06]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

386 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to outstanding debt at any of the airports here; the extent to which the revised plans for the future of Aer Lingus has affected such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9453/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

386 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to outstanding debt at any of the airports here; the extent to which the revised plans for the future of Aer Lingus has affected such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9453/06]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

97 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the arbitrator appointed to mediate between Cork and Dublin Airport Authorities on the projected €200 million debt arising from the construction of a new terminal at Cork Airport is truly independent of both parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9185/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

97 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that the arbitrator appointed to mediate between Cork and Dublin Airport Authorities on the projected €200 million debt arising from the construction of a new terminal at Cork Airport is truly independent of both parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9185/06]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

57 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with the Cork Deputies to discuss the possible debt of €200 million being incurred by Cork Airport Authority arising from the construction of a new terminal at Cork Airport. [9125/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

57 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with the Cork Deputies to discuss the possible debt of €200 million being incurred by Cork Airport Authority arising from the construction of a new terminal at Cork Airport. [9125/06]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

56 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport when his proposals to deal with untaxed and uninsured cars, both Irish and international, will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9078/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

56 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport when his proposals to deal with untaxed and uninsured cars, both Irish and international, will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9078/06]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

160 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if and the way in which he intends introducing new private bus operators into the Dublin Bus market; and the progress he has made in negotiations with transport unions in this regard. [9203/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

160 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if and the way in which he intends introducing new private bus operators into the Dublin Bus market; and the progress he has made in negotiations with transport unions in this regard. [9203/06]

Question· oralPQ 26asked

156 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport when legislation to establish a new public transport commission will be published; the powers and functions of this commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9108/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

156 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport when legislation to establish a new public transport commission will be published; the powers and functions of this commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9108/06]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

122 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from Bus Éireann to expand its fleet; the details of this proposal; his response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9107/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

122 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from Bus Éireann to expand its fleet; the details of this proposal; his response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9107/06]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

115 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made on the application for funding made by Dublin Bus for the purchase of 200 new vehicles to serve the new bus corridors; when such buses would be delivered; and the multiannual funding support package available from the Government to support the purchase of new buses by Dublin Bus. [9210/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

115 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made on the application for funding made by Dublin Bus for the purchase of 200 new vehicles to serve the new bus corridors; when such buses would be delivered; and the multiannual funding support package available from the Government to support the purchase of new buses by Dublin Bus. [9210/06]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

88 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish the network service review carried out by Dublin Bus; the way in which he intends to proceed in relation to the recommendations of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9118/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

88 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish the network service review carried out by Dublin Bus; the way in which he intends to proceed in relation to the recommendations of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9118/06]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

118 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have had meetings with his European counterparts on different laws regarding road safety and mutual recognition vis-à-vis penalty points and driver disqualification. [9163/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

118 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have had meetings with his European counterparts on different laws regarding road safety and mutual recognition vis-à-vis penalty points and driver disqualification. [9163/06]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

67 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport when the mutual recognition of driver disqualification and penalty points between Ireland and the UK will be implemented on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9080/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

67 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport when the mutual recognition of driver disqualification and penalty points between Ireland and the UK will be implemented on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9080/06]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

54 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason there is no mutual recognition of penalty points between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland despite more than five years of British-Irish Council meetings on road safety; the steps he is taking to improve progress in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9174/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

54 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason there is no mutual recognition of penalty points between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland despite more than five years of British-Irish Council meetings on road safety; the steps he is taking to improve progress in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9174/06]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

52 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the delay in the break-up of Aer Rianta; his views on whether this delay is hampering the development of the three State airports; if he will involve himself in the process to dispel the uncertainty with regard to the future financial position of these airports, particularly Cork and Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9569/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

52 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the delay in the break-up of Aer Rianta; his views on whether this delay is hampering the development of the three State airports; if he will involve himself in the process to dispel the uncertainty with regard to the future financial position of these airports, particularly Cork and Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9569/06]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

51 Mr. Eamon Ryan 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 not 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. [9520/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

51 Mr. Eamon Ryan 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 not 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. [9520/06]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

53 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he proposes to end the uncertainty and speculation surrounding the future of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement regarding his intentions in respect of this company. [9566/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

53 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he proposes to end the uncertainty and speculation surrounding the future of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement regarding his intentions in respect of this company. [9566/06]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

49 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he remains confident that the penalty points system is working effectively; if he is confident that the system can cope with the addition of 31 extra offences on 1 April 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9568/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

49 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he remains confident that the penalty points system is working effectively; if he is confident that the system can cope with the addition of 31 extra offences on 1 April 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9568/06]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria he used in assessing the contract for the Poolbeg incinerator which he signed in 2006; and the transport infrastructure he envisages to cope with the predicted extra 400 trucks per day travelling to and from the proposed facility. [8637/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

244 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the criteria he used in assessing the contract for the Poolbeg incinerator which he signed in 2006; and the transport infrastructure he envisages to cope with the predicted extra 400 trucks per day travelling to and from the proposed facility. [8637/06]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the need for early traffic reduction measures to coincide with the inevitable traffic disruption of Transport 21, he will seek special tax incentives, similar to the tax saver scheme, for users of van pools. [8752/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

180 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the need for early traffic reduction measures to coincide with the inevitable traffic disruption of Transport 21, he will seek special tax incentives, similar to the tax saver scheme, for users of van pools. [8752/06]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the national car testing service is accountable to him; the monitoring arrangements that are in place to ensure that the service is operating in compliance with its contract and terms of operation; and if he has satisfied himself with the accountability of the service and the monitoring arrangements. [8750/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

179 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the national car testing service is accountable to him; the monitoring arrangements that are in place to ensure that the service is operating in compliance with its contract and terms of operation; and if he has satisfied himself with the accountability of the service and the monitoring arrangements. [8750/06]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the statutory instrument governing the use of bus lanes; the regulation regarding the use of contra-flow bus lanes by taxis; the reason taxis are permitted to use some of these but not others; his views on whether they should be allowed to use all bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8697/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

176 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the statutory instrument governing the use of bus lanes; the regulation regarding the use of contra-flow bus lanes by taxis; the reason taxis are permitted to use some of these but not others; his views on whether they should be allowed to use all bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8697/06]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if it is his intention as reported to ban heavy goods vehicles including bus-coaches from the outside lane of motorways and to make them liable for penalty points or if this ban is to apply to passenger carrying vehicles. [8687/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

175 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if it is his intention as reported to ban heavy goods vehicles including bus-coaches from the outside lane of motorways and to make them liable for penalty points or if this ban is to apply to passenger carrying vehicles. [8687/06]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of tachograph inspections or checks carried out by transport officers from his Department on heavy goods vehicles in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of such vehicles found to be in breach of the law in each year; the number of prosecutions which resulted in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8675/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

174 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of tachograph inspections or checks carried out by transport officers from his Department on heavy goods vehicles in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of such vehicles found to be in breach of the law in each year; the number of prosecutions which resulted in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8675/06]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he is proposing to include for the joint committee under Article 17 of the US-EU Air Transport Agreement a periodic review of the way in which the new open skies regime will affect Shannon Airport following the ending of the dual gateway policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8621/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

173 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he is proposing to include for the joint committee under Article 17 of the US-EU Air Transport Agreement a periodic review of the way in which the new open skies regime will affect Shannon Airport following the ending of the dual gateway policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8621/06]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the need for early traffic reduction measures to coincide with the inevitable traffic disruption of Transport 21, he will provide special tax incentives, similar to the tax saver scheme, for users of van pools. [8757/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

152 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the need for early traffic reduction measures to coincide with the inevitable traffic disruption of Transport 21, he will provide special tax incentives, similar to the tax saver scheme, for users of van pools. [8757/06]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

127 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the designated funding contained in the funding provided by her Department to the Health Service Executive in 2006 for transport for cancer patients who must travel long distances to avail of radiotherapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8712/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 March 2006

127 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the designated funding contained in the funding provided by her Department to the Health Service Executive in 2006 for transport for cancer patients who must travel long distances to avail of radiotherapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8712/06]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

230 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to run a school bus service for the children of Claregalway and Carnmore to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8434/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

230 Mr. Grealish asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to run a school bus service for the children of Claregalway and Carnmore to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8434/06]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

162 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the number of provisional licence holders that were killed on roads here as a result of a car accident; the figures for the period 2003, 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8517/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

162 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the number of provisional licence holders that were killed on roads here as a result of a car accident; the figures for the period 2003, 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8517/06]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

161 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if a bus run currently operated by a person (details supplied) in County Galway conveying elderly people in north Galway to Tuam would come under the aegis of the rural transport initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8438/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

161 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport if a bus run currently operated by a person (details supplied) in County Galway conveying elderly people in north Galway to Tuam would come under the aegis of the rural transport initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8438/06]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

160 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the Government will be curtailed by Article 14 of the EU draft open skies agreement with the US from implementing an emissions trading scheme; his position and that of the Government’s regarding Article 14; if the Government will be proposing amendments to Article 14 to the European Commission prior to the agreement being ratified by the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8437/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

160 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the Government will be curtailed by Article 14 of the EU draft open skies agreement with the US from implementing an emissions trading scheme; his position and that of the Government’s regarding Article 14; if the Government will be proposing amendments to Article 14 to the European Commission prior to the agreement being ratified by the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8437/06]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

159 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the discussions currently taking place between his Department officials and EU Commission aviation officials; the way in which these discussions relate to the dual gateway policy at Shannon Airport and to the EU open skies agreement with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8436/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

159 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the discussions currently taking place between his Department officials and EU Commission aviation officials; the way in which these discussions relate to the dual gateway policy at Shannon Airport and to the EU open skies agreement with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8436/06]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

157 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of Bantry Harbour; if there are proposals that the local authority would take over the harbour board; his further plans to have an amalgamation of Bantry Harbour Board with the Cork Port Authority; and if it is proposed to provide financial support to allow Bantry Harbour Board to continue as an independent board. [8399/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

157 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of Bantry Harbour; if there are proposals that the local authority would take over the harbour board; his further plans to have an amalgamation of Bantry Harbour Board with the Cork Port Authority; and if it is proposed to provide financial support to allow Bantry Harbour Board to continue as an independent board. [8399/06]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

156 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of Kinsale Harbour; if there are proposals that the local authority would take over the harbour board; his further plans to have an amalgamation of Kinsale Harbour Board with the Cork Port Authority; and if it is proposed to provide financial support to allow Kinsale Harbour Board continue as an independent board. [8398/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

156 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of Kinsale Harbour; if there are proposals that the local authority would take over the harbour board; his further plans to have an amalgamation of Kinsale Harbour Board with the Cork Port Authority; and if it is proposed to provide financial support to allow Kinsale Harbour Board continue as an independent board. [8398/06]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

155 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of Baltimore Harbour; if there are proposals that the local authority would take over the harbour board; his plans to have an amalgamation of Baltimore Harbour Board with the Cork Port Authority; and if it is proposed to provide financial support to allow Baltimore Harbour Board continue as an independent board. [8397/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

155 Mr. O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of Baltimore Harbour; if there are proposals that the local authority would take over the harbour board; his plans to have an amalgamation of Baltimore Harbour Board with the Cork Port Authority; and if it is proposed to provide financial support to allow Baltimore Harbour Board continue as an independent board. [8397/06]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

154 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if bus services to cater for the new residents of Adamstown will come on stream; the funding which has been made available to Dublin Bus in order to cater for the new inhabitants of this town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8394/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

154 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if bus services to cater for the new residents of Adamstown will come on stream; the funding which has been made available to Dublin Bus in order to cater for the new inhabitants of this town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8394/06]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

153 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the extensive development currently under way at the new town site of Adamstown and the proposed opening of a new railway station on the Dublin to Kildare line in March 2007, which is intended to service the new inhabitants of the town as well as the current users of this train line, an expansion of train services to include larger trains and more frequent services is planned; if so, if such an expansion of services will take place from the opening of the Adamstown train station; if not, his views on the allocation of funding to facilitate the expansion of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8393/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

153 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the extensive development currently under way at the new town site of Adamstown and the proposed opening of a new railway station on the Dublin to Kildare line in March 2007, which is intended to service the new inhabitants of the town as well as the current users of this train line, an expansion of train services to include larger trains and more frequent services is planned; if so, if such an expansion of services will take place from the opening of the Adamstown train station; if not, his views on the allocation of funding to facilitate the expansion of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8393/06]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

151 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the funding which has been allocated to date to a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the costs which have been incurred to date; the category of each cost; the person to whom this funding was paid; when this project was first announced; when it is envisaged that the project will be operational; if a feasibility study has been carried out on this proposal; if so, at what cost; if the feasibility study has been published; the findings of same; and if he will provide a copy of reports and studies carried out regarding this project. [8453/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 March 2006

151 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the funding which has been allocated to date to a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; the costs which have been incurred to date; the category of each cost; the person to whom this funding was paid; when this project was first announced; when it is envisaged that the project will be operational; if a feasibility study has been carried out on this proposal; if so, at what cost; if the feasibility study has been published; the findings of same; and if he will provide a copy of reports and studies carried out regarding this project. [8453/06]

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