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Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Transport Authority with regard to bus rapid transit proposals is ignoring the expert advice published in October 2012 in the bus rapid transit in Dublin report, which concludes that demand on Swords to city section greatly exceeds the capacity that can be provided by a BRT system. [11204/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2014

273. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Transport Authority with regard to bus rapid transit proposals is ignoring the expert advice published in October 2012 in the bus rapid transit in Dublin report, which concludes that demand on Swords to city section greatly exceeds the capacity that can be provided by a BRT system. [11204/14]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will approve a plan to tarmac a 10 km stretch of the old railway line from the Limerick border to Listowel, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11197/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2014

272. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will approve a plan to tarmac a 10 km stretch of the old railway line from the Limerick border to Listowel, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11197/14]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the oldest historical and heritage sites in this country are promoted internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11474/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2014

271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the oldest historical and heritage sites in this country are promoted internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11474/14]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when new schemes will be introduced to replace the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11221/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2014

210. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when new schemes will be introduced to replace the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11221/14]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form, the total expenditure by his Department on external consultancy advice services, including legal services, in 2011, 2012 and 2013; if this spend is in line with the overall value for money objective of his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11190/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

201. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form, the total expenditure by his Department on external consultancy advice services, including legal services, in 2011, 2012 and 2013; if this spend is in line with the overall value for money objective of his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11190/14]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the possibility of the Phoenix Park tunnel line opening to provide rail services between Heuston and Connolly Stations; the number of stops he envisages will be included in the plan for the north inner city area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11188/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

200. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the possibility of the Phoenix Park tunnel line opening to provide rail services between Heuston and Connolly Stations; the number of stops he envisages will be included in the plan for the north inner city area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11188/14]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when local authorities will be briefed on the local area hackney licence; if there will be a template for the needs analysis provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11073/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

198. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when local authorities will be briefed on the local area hackney licence; if there will be a template for the needs analysis provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11073/14]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of his Department's expenditure in translating and printing Irish language publications, documents, advertisements, notices and bilingual signage in each of the past three years. [11056/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

197. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of his Department's expenditure in translating and printing Irish language publications, documents, advertisements, notices and bilingual signage in each of the past three years. [11056/14]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to revoke lapsed taxi plates; if there will be provision for drivers to maintain lapsed plates following examination of their individual circumstances. [11033/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

196. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to revoke lapsed taxi plates; if there will be provision for drivers to maintain lapsed plates following examination of their individual circumstances. [11033/14]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of additional vehicles in the fleet of An Garda Síochána fitted with automatic number plate recognition in the years 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [11165/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

152. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of additional vehicles in the fleet of An Garda Síochána fitted with automatic number plate recognition in the years 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014. [11165/14]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the conclusion of the Bus Éireann investigation of itself in relation to the affidavits sent from his Department to Bus Éireann regarding irregularities in school transport. [11172/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2014

76. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the conclusion of the Bus Éireann investigation of itself in relation to the affidavits sent from his Department to Bus Éireann regarding irregularities in school transport. [11172/14]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

531. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the significant year on year reduction in the regional and local road grant allocation; if he will consider flexibility regarding the specific improvement grant and the area that fall under this scheme. [10983/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

531. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the significant year on year reduction in the regional and local road grant allocation; if he will consider flexibility regarding the specific improvement grant and the area that fall under this scheme. [10983/14]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

530. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there was a significant decrease in the regional and road grant allowance for 2014 to Longford County Council and the reason there is no flexibility with the specific improvement grant as it is specific to bridges and the grant has been significantly reduced compared to previous years and if same will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10976/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

530. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there was a significant decrease in the regional and road grant allowance for 2014 to Longford County Council and the reason there is no flexibility with the specific improvement grant as it is specific to bridges and the grant has been significantly reduced compared to previous years and if same will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10976/14]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown into categories of the number of crimes such as theft, anti-social behaviour and assaults, which occurred on the Luas Red and Green Lines in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10952/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

529. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown into categories of the number of crimes such as theft, anti-social behaviour and assaults, which occurred on the Luas Red and Green Lines in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10952/14]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

528. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further Parliamentary Question No. 1605 of 18 September 2013, if he will ask the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail to provide an update on the establishment of a ticket machine at Kilcoole train station in County Wicklow that is scheduled to take place by May 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10945/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

528. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further Parliamentary Question No. 1605 of 18 September 2013, if he will ask the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail to provide an update on the establishment of a ticket machine at Kilcoole train station in County Wicklow that is scheduled to take place by May 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10945/14]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposed route that is envisaged for the proposed extension of the Luas Green Line to Bray, County Wicklow; if the proposed route includes reopening the closed Brides Glen Viaduct on the old Harcourt Street railway line; the State entity that will be responsible for the potential Luas extension following the abolition of the Railway Procurement Agency as per the Roads Bill 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10944/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

527. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposed route that is envisaged for the proposed extension of the Luas Green Line to Bray, County Wicklow; if the proposed route includes reopening the closed Brides Glen Viaduct on the old Harcourt Street railway line; the State entity that will be responsible for the potential Luas extension following the abolition of the Railway Procurement Agency as per the Roads Bill 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10944/14]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority will improve the quality of lighting at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10933/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

526. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority will improve the quality of lighting at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10933/14]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implications for agencies funded by his Department that fail to comply with consolidated public sector pay scales by continuing to make top-up payments to staff; when he expects this issue to be definitively resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10923/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

525. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implications for agencies funded by his Department that fail to comply with consolidated public sector pay scales by continuing to make top-up payments to staff; when he expects this issue to be definitively resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10923/14]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

524. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 243 of 123 February 2014, in respect of weight restrictions for agriculture tractor and trailers, if he will accept submissions before the statutory instrument is signed into legislation; and if he will give due consideration to the fact that both tractors and trailers are ever increasing in size and weight and the consequent reduction in the pay load as a result of a cap on the gross weight. [10878/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

524. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 243 of 123 February 2014, in respect of weight restrictions for agriculture tractor and trailers, if he will accept submissions before the statutory instrument is signed into legislation; and if he will give due consideration to the fact that both tractors and trailers are ever increasing in size and weight and the consequent reduction in the pay load as a result of a cap on the gross weight. [10878/14]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

523. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the appointment system for booking NCT tests will be reviewed in view of the fact that the current system does not allow customers to book appointments more than six weeks in advance, operating more according to staffing schedules rather than the needs of the customer. [10870/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

523. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the appointment system for booking NCT tests will be reviewed in view of the fact that the current system does not allow customers to book appointments more than six weeks in advance, operating more according to staffing schedules rather than the needs of the customer. [10870/14]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

522. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with Irish Rail regarding the disruption of services on the rail line between Carrick-on-Shannon and Longford; if there has been any discussions on possible capital works on the line to ensure that the line is protected from flooding during future wet winters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10832/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

522. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with Irish Rail regarding the disruption of services on the rail line between Carrick-on-Shannon and Longford; if there has been any discussions on possible capital works on the line to ensure that the line is protected from flooding during future wet winters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10832/14]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation his Department has had with Dublin City Council and with the National Transport Authority in respect of a traffic management plan for Ratoath Road in Cabra when construction work is completed on the new level crossing at Reilly's Bridge. [10824/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

521. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation his Department has had with Dublin City Council and with the National Transport Authority in respect of a traffic management plan for Ratoath Road in Cabra when construction work is completed on the new level crossing at Reilly's Bridge. [10824/14]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of requests his Department has received from civilian aircraft carrying munitions to land at Shannon Airport or pass through Irish airspace in 2013; the number of permits issued for both the use of Irish airspace and Shannon Airport to land; the reasons for rejecting the requests for which permits were not granted; and the breakdown of countries from which the requests were made and the permits were granted. [10811/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

520. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of requests his Department has received from civilian aircraft carrying munitions to land at Shannon Airport or pass through Irish airspace in 2013; the number of permits issued for both the use of Irish airspace and Shannon Airport to land; the reasons for rejecting the requests for which permits were not granted; and the breakdown of countries from which the requests were made and the permits were granted. [10811/14]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 246 of 20 February 2014, (details supplied) if he has available to him and his Department the amounts that were paid to Dublin Port for each year of their partnership with National Toll Roads and Dublin Corporation-Dublin City Council regarding the East Link bridge; if will provide these figures in tabular form for each year since the bridge was opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10762/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

519. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 246 of 20 February 2014, (details supplied) if he has available to him and his Department the amounts that were paid to Dublin Port for each year of their partnership with National Toll Roads and Dublin Corporation-Dublin City Council regarding the East Link bridge; if will provide these figures in tabular form for each year since the bridge was opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10762/14]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the subsidised bus service by a company (details supplied) in County Cavan servicing Cavan to Longford is being cancelled; if he will review this decision considering the huge social contribution it makes to the local community. [10758/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

518. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the subsidised bus service by a company (details supplied) in County Cavan servicing Cavan to Longford is being cancelled; if he will review this decision considering the huge social contribution it makes to the local community. [10758/14]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application for a parking disc in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10688/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

517. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding an application for a parking disc in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10688/14]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

516. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 18 February 2014, if he will confirm that his Department will be taking the lead on the work of the penalty points working group; if he will provide details of the further issues to be examined by the group in the next phase of its work; when the next phase of the group's work is due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10664/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

516. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 18 February 2014, if he will confirm that his Department will be taking the lead on the work of the penalty points working group; if he will provide details of the further issues to be examined by the group in the next phase of its work; when the next phase of the group's work is due to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10664/14]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

515. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Tourism Ireland will promote tourism here in major tourism billboard campaigns in major airports, bus stations, train stations and so on in the US; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10596/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

515. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Tourism Ireland will promote tourism here in major tourism billboard campaigns in major airports, bus stations, train stations and so on in the US; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10596/14]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed bilateral agreement between Ireland and Canada in relation to recognition of driving licences in both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10576/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

514. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed bilateral agreement between Ireland and Canada in relation to recognition of driving licences in both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10576/14]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

513. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with representatives of the retired aviation staff association as a matter of urgency, to discuss the IASS pension scheme and the fact that these pensioners are being faced with a reduction in their benefits. [10545/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

513. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with representatives of the retired aviation staff association as a matter of urgency, to discuss the IASS pension scheme and the fact that these pensioners are being faced with a reduction in their benefits. [10545/14]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

512. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will implement changes to the leap card system in order that those who lose or damage a leap card can get a replacement; if he will amend the online system so that credit purchased online is immediately credited to the customers account rather than the present system of 24 hour delay. [10544/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

512. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will implement changes to the leap card system in order that those who lose or damage a leap card can get a replacement; if he will amend the online system so that credit purchased online is immediately credited to the customers account rather than the present system of 24 hour delay. [10544/14]

Question· writtenPQ 511asked

511. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the current directors of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company; the date their appointment commenced; the period of time each director has been appointed to serve as per each warrant of appointments approved by him; and if he will set out the remuneration package in each case. [10535/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

511. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the current directors of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company; the date their appointment commenced; the period of time each director has been appointed to serve as per each warrant of appointments approved by him; and if he will set out the remuneration package in each case. [10535/14]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

510. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the postal service was not developed as the provider of the drivers licence service in view of their excellent record on the passport service. [10511/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

510. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the postal service was not developed as the provider of the drivers licence service in view of their excellent record on the passport service. [10511/14]

Question· writtenPQ 509asked

509. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will change the regulations requiring the testing of trucks and trailers that are currently off the road and have been certified as being off the road for road tax purposes, resulting in an increasing the financial burden on already hard pressed hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10506/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

509. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will change the regulations requiring the testing of trucks and trailers that are currently off the road and have been certified as being off the road for road tax purposes, resulting in an increasing the financial burden on already hard pressed hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10506/14]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

508. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will launch a new local authority swimming pool programme; when he will announce details of same; the bodies that will be in a position to apply for such funding; the format the programme is expected to take; if there will be an opportunity for towns such as Carrickmacross, County Monaghan to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10430/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

508. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will launch a new local authority swimming pool programme; when he will announce details of same; the bodies that will be in a position to apply for such funding; the format the programme is expected to take; if there will be an opportunity for towns such as Carrickmacross, County Monaghan to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10430/14]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

507. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the current situation whereby a taxi cannot act as a taxi if the vehicle is older than 15 years, while no such rule exists for buses or other public services vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this causes huge financial hardship for taxi drivers who own safe and roadworthy vehicles as it is an unfair and discriminatory ruling which has driven full time taxi drivers out of their own taxis and into the unregulated rented market, or even worse, into unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10400/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

507. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the current situation whereby a taxi cannot act as a taxi if the vehicle is older than 15 years, while no such rule exists for buses or other public services vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this causes huge financial hardship for taxi drivers who own safe and roadworthy vehicles as it is an unfair and discriminatory ruling which has driven full time taxi drivers out of their own taxis and into the unregulated rented market, or even worse, into unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10400/14]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

506. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that the lowest Dublin Bus fare has gone up by around 56% from 2011 over the past three years; the way this will encourage an increase in public transport use and help with traffic congestion which is chronic in Dublin city centre; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the increasing bus fares is causing a financial burden on bus users; his policy on improving Dublin's public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10335/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

506. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that the lowest Dublin Bus fare has gone up by around 56% from 2011 over the past three years; the way this will encourage an increase in public transport use and help with traffic congestion which is chronic in Dublin city centre; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the increasing bus fares is causing a financial burden on bus users; his policy on improving Dublin's public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10335/14]

Question· writtenPQ 505asked

505. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing delays for driving licence applicants; and the action he is taking to remove such delays. [10334/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

505. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing delays for driving licence applicants; and the action he is taking to remove such delays. [10334/14]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met the CIÉ board, the Dublin Bus board, the Iarnród Éireann board and the Bus Éireann board this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10206/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

504. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met the CIÉ board, the Dublin Bus board, the Iarnród Éireann board and the Bus Éireann board this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10206/14]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

503. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any recent contact with his Northern Ireland counterpart on the matter of upgrading the Dublin/Belfast railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10205/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

503. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any recent contact with his Northern Ireland counterpart on the matter of upgrading the Dublin/Belfast railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10205/14]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

502. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the maintenance costs associated with the motorway system in 2013; the total revenue raised from tolls on our motorways for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10204/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

502. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the maintenance costs associated with the motorway system in 2013; the total revenue raised from tolls on our motorways for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10204/14]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

501. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress being made in making provision of a third lane on the M7 motorway from M7 Naas North Junction 9 to M7/M9 merge Junction 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10203/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

501. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress being made in making provision of a third lane on the M7 motorway from M7 Naas North Junction 9 to M7/M9 merge Junction 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10203/14]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

500. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide additional capacity or alternative means of joining the N11/M50 for the commuters from Wicklow to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10202/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

500. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide additional capacity or alternative means of joining the N11/M50 for the commuters from Wicklow to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10202/14]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Office of Public Works will complete their review of the feasibility study in respect of the proposed swimming pool to be constructed in County Offaly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10940/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

498. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Office of Public Works will complete their review of the feasibility study in respect of the proposed swimming pool to be constructed in County Offaly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10940/14]

Question· oralPQ 497asked

497. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures his Department are taking regarding the IASS superannuation pension scheme deficit issue; if his Department are working on measures to ensure deferred members can be included in the ongoing negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10800/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

497. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures his Department are taking regarding the IASS superannuation pension scheme deficit issue; if his Department are working on measures to ensure deferred members can be included in the ongoing negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10800/14]

Question· oralPQ 496asked

496. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is in receipt of a report from Offaly County Council outlining the damage to regional, county and local roads resulting from recent severe weather; if funding will be provided to address the necessary repairs; his views based on the fact that up to 40% of County Offaly roads are built on peat foundation, that a special programme with adequate funding should be put in place to alleviate such damage in the future, considering the vulnerability of County Offaly roads. [10726/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2014

496. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is in receipt of a report from Offaly County Council outlining the damage to regional, county and local roads resulting from recent severe weather; if funding will be provided to address the necessary repairs; his views based on the fact that up to 40% of County Offaly roads are built on peat foundation, that a special programme with adequate funding should be put in place to alleviate such damage in the future, considering the vulnerability of County Offaly roads. [10726/14]

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