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Question· oralPQ 6asked

30 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the strategy for the management of heavy traffic volumes on the M50 and particularly on the West-Link toll bridge after the opening of the Dublin Port tunnel. [41994/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006

30 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the strategy for the management of heavy traffic volumes on the M50 and particularly on the West-Link toll bridge after the opening of the Dublin Port tunnel. [41994/06]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

29 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the role in the management of traffic he envisages for the proposed Dublin transport authority, particularly in the locations most affected by the development of projects under Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41998/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2006

29 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the role in the management of traffic he envisages for the proposed Dublin transport authority, particularly in the locations most affected by the development of projects under Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41998/06]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

523 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by the national parks and wildlife service for the purchase of vehicles (details supplied) in each of the past three years; the number of vehicles purchased; and the number of rangers employed in that time frame, on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41211/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

523 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by the national parks and wildlife service for the purchase of vehicles (details supplied) in each of the past three years; the number of vehicles purchased; and the number of rangers employed in that time frame, on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41211/06]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

521 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by his Department and by the national parks and wildlife service in hiring helicopters in each of the past three years; and the breakdown of the yearly amount paid for this service. [41201/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

521 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount spent by his Department and by the national parks and wildlife service in hiring helicopters in each of the past three years; and the breakdown of the yearly amount paid for this service. [41201/06]

Question· writtenPQ 436asked

463 Ms Hoctor asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the arrangements for transport to school for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41190/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

463 Ms Hoctor asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the arrangements for transport to school for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41190/06]

Question· writtenPQ 434asked

461 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has requested an extension of the school bus service in their area. [41169/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

461 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who has requested an extension of the school bus service in their area. [41169/06]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

436 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the cost to her Department for the use or hire of helicopters for each of the past three years; and the breakdown of the yearly amount paid for this service. [41200/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

436 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the cost to her Department for the use or hire of helicopters for each of the past three years; and the breakdown of the yearly amount paid for this service. [41200/06]

Question· writtenPQ 398asked

426 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if an upper age limit applies regarding membership of State boards under his aegis; if so, the reason for the age limit; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

426 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if an upper age limit applies regarding membership of State boards under his aegis; if so, the reason for the age limit; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42086/06]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

425 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the recent approval of funding for Knock Airport, he has considered the recent British and Irish Government study on the all island economy which proposes an integrated strategy for airport development on the island; if his Department has had discussions with interested parties on the need to ensure a long-term development strategy for rural airports on an island basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37067/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

425 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the recent approval of funding for Knock Airport, he has considered the recent British and Irish Government study on the all island economy which proposes an integrated strategy for airport development on the island; if his Department has had discussions with interested parties on the need to ensure a long-term development strategy for rural airports on an island basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37067/06]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

422 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; and the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future. [41729/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

422 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of expenditure on consultancy by his Department in 2003, 2004 and 2005; the number of consultants engaged by his Department in those years; and the steps which have been taken to reduce the expenditure on consultancy and the reliance on consultants by his Department in these years and for the future. [41729/06]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

420 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided in the Estimates 2007 for the updating of information technology equipment for driving test applications and the updating of IT equipment in test centres. [41591/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

420 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided in the Estimates 2007 for the updating of information technology equipment for driving test applications and the updating of IT equipment in test centres. [41591/06]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

417 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place in his Department to promote greater use of cycling as a mode of transport; the incentives in place to encourage the construction of more cycleways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41327/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

417 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place in his Department to promote greater use of cycling as a mode of transport; the incentives in place to encourage the construction of more cycleways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41327/06]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

415 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has commenced the drafting of the regulations required under the Transport Acts and related legislation to allow local authorities to permit partial footpath parking in areas where, due to the narrowness of the street, full on-street vehicular parking causes congestion and prevents the easy flow of traffic, particularly in residential areas where, due to the small size and depth or absence of front gardens, the provision of full off-street parking is not possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41278/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

415 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has commenced the drafting of the regulations required under the Transport Acts and related legislation to allow local authorities to permit partial footpath parking in areas where, due to the narrowness of the street, full on-street vehicular parking causes congestion and prevents the easy flow of traffic, particularly in residential areas where, due to the small size and depth or absence of front gardens, the provision of full off-street parking is not possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41278/06]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

414 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport his views on a change to the relevant legislation whereby the offence of breaching a three ton restricted area would in addition to a fine also incur penalty points for the driver in view of the fact that the present fine system makes no distinction between a person committing this offence for the first time and a repeat offender. [41261/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

414 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport his views on a change to the relevant legislation whereby the offence of breaching a three ton restricted area would in addition to a fine also incur penalty points for the driver in view of the fact that the present fine system makes no distinction between a person committing this offence for the first time and a repeat offender. [41261/06]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

413 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he will elucidate the nature of the extensive bus service he referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 429 of 14 November 2006, in particular, a comparison of the number of buses that operate daily and the frequencies between Terenure and the city centre with the number of buses operated daily and the frequencies between Terenure and the city centre five years ago and ten yeas ago. [41220/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

413 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he will elucidate the nature of the extensive bus service he referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 429 of 14 November 2006, in particular, a comparison of the number of buses that operate daily and the frequencies between Terenure and the city centre with the number of buses operated daily and the frequencies between Terenure and the city centre five years ago and ten yeas ago. [41220/06]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

412 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the sites and number at each site where the 2,700 park and ride facilities promised under the 1994 to 1999 national development plan were to be provided; the number that were provided and the final cost in the case of each site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41219/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

412 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the sites and number at each site where the 2,700 park and ride facilities promised under the 1994 to 1999 national development plan were to be provided; the number that were provided and the final cost in the case of each site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41219/06]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

411 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the eight sites and number at each site where the 3,700 park and ride facilities promised under the National Development Plan 2000 to 2006 were to be provided; the number provided to date in the case of each site; the projected cost; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41218/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

411 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the eight sites and number at each site where the 3,700 park and ride facilities promised under the National Development Plan 2000 to 2006 were to be provided; the number provided to date in the case of each site; the projected cost; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41218/06]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

410 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money allocated by his Department for the development of park and ride facilities by local authorities in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; the amount drawn down by local authorities for this purpose in each of the years mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41205/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

410 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money allocated by his Department for the development of park and ride facilities by local authorities in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; the amount drawn down by local authorities for this purpose in each of the years mentioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41205/06]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

409 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he anticipates work will begin on the Kildare rail line project; the disruption that will be encountered by commuters during the works; if his attention has been drawn to contingency plans that will be put in place by Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41157/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

409 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he anticipates work will begin on the Kildare rail line project; the disruption that will be encountered by commuters during the works; if his attention has been drawn to contingency plans that will be put in place by Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41157/06]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

408 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the projects listed in his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 16 November 2006; and the cost of the projects completed in 2002 and 2003 with their locations and the kilometres of road in each case. [41120/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

408 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the projects listed in his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 16 November 2006; and the cost of the projects completed in 2002 and 2003 with their locations and the kilometres of road in each case. [41120/06]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

406 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the legislation that exists to enable residents to exercise their right to enter and leave their own driveway without having to incur the hazard of dangerously parked vehicles on either side of the driveway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41317/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

406 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the legislation that exists to enable residents to exercise their right to enter and leave their own driveway without having to incur the hazard of dangerously parked vehicles on either side of the driveway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41317/06]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

405 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the guidelines given to local authorities in relation to the takeover of non-county roads, and if there are proposals to update these guidelines. [41151/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2006

405 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport the guidelines given to local authorities in relation to the takeover of non-county roads, and if there are proposals to update these guidelines. [41151/06]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will grant a request for school transport from Drogheda to Cootehill for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40905/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

149 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will grant a request for school transport from Drogheda to Cootehill for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40905/06]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the properties his Department or bodies in his Department has leased on long or short-term lease from a private company or person since 1 January 2003 to date in 2006; the name of each company or person; the conditions entered into in each contract; the payment entered into; the upward rental clause that has been agreed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41022/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

140 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the properties his Department or bodies in his Department has leased on long or short-term lease from a private company or person since 1 January 2003 to date in 2006; the name of each company or person; the conditions entered into in each contract; the payment entered into; the upward rental clause that has been agreed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41022/06]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if the bus regulator due to be established under the proposed new Dublin Transport Authority will have the powers to direct Dublin Bus to amend existing bus routes and service levels on such routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41006/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

139 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if the bus regulator due to be established under the proposed new Dublin Transport Authority will have the powers to direct Dublin Bus to amend existing bus routes and service levels on such routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41006/06]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money spent to date by his Department specifically on the Pace to Navan section of the proposed rail line; if he will provide a breakdown on this amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40970/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

137 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money spent to date by his Department specifically on the Pace to Navan section of the proposed rail line; if he will provide a breakdown on this amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40970/06]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport his plans to speed up the delivery of the critical rail link from Pace to Navan; if this project will be delivered sooner than 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40965/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

136 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport his plans to speed up the delivery of the critical rail link from Pace to Navan; if this project will be delivered sooner than 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40965/06]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy in regard to gas, electricity, diesel and petrol prices here, in view of the fact that the Government is a beneficiary in terms of VAT from the higher prices; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of such a policy on transport, manufacturing and domestic costs; his proposals to encourage the production of alternative energy by way of alleviation of such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41039/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2006

100 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy in regard to gas, electricity, diesel and petrol prices here, in view of the fact that the Government is a beneficiary in terms of VAT from the higher prices; if his attention has been drawn to the impact of such a policy on transport, manufacturing and domestic costs; his proposals to encourage the production of alternative energy by way of alleviation of such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41039/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

241 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the school bus servicing a school in County Kilkenny does not collect children (details supplied); if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40748/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

241 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the school bus servicing a school in County Kilkenny does not collect children (details supplied); if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40748/06]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

235 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria for establishing free school transport in the CLÁR areas; her plans to reduce the number of pupils required as part of the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40691/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

235 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria for establishing free school transport in the CLÁR areas; her plans to reduce the number of pupils required as part of the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40691/06]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

194 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will make representations at EU level pointing out the competitive disadvantage imposed on Ireland by prohibiting a bilateral agreement pending the completion of the stalled EU wide open skies deal with the US in view of the fact that other EU countries already have bilateral open skies agreements with the EU. [40869/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2006

194 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will make representations at EU level pointing out the competitive disadvantage imposed on Ireland by prohibiting a bilateral agreement pending the completion of the stalled EU wide open skies deal with the US in view of the fact that other EU countries already have bilateral open skies agreements with the EU. [40869/06]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

460 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction a change to the school transport service in respect of a location (details supplied), whereby the students will be able to avail of a better service to second level schools in Kilkenny City. [40409/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

460 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction a change to the school transport service in respect of a location (details supplied), whereby the students will be able to avail of a better service to second level schools in Kilkenny City. [40409/06]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

435 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if the school transport arrangement for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow will be investigated with a view to providing a more efficient service; if the school authorities will be consulted as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40086/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

435 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if the school transport arrangement for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow will be investigated with a view to providing a more efficient service; if the school authorities will be consulted as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40086/06]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

362 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the Dublin Bus fleet that is disability accessible; and his plans including the timeframe for all buses to be made disability accessible. [40541/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

362 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the Dublin Bus fleet that is disability accessible; and his plans including the timeframe for all buses to be made disability accessible. [40541/06]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

361 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if all the disability ramps are working on a bus route (details supplied); if not, the number that are not working; the steps he will take to ensure that all disability ramps are fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40540/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

361 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if all the disability ramps are working on a bus route (details supplied); if not, the number that are not working; the steps he will take to ensure that all disability ramps are fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40540/06]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

360 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if construction work has begun on the new rail depot in Portlaoise as outlined in Transport 21; when this project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40405/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

360 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if construction work has begun on the new rail depot in Portlaoise as outlined in Transport 21; when this project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40405/06]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

359 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can expect a detailed reply from the Secretary General of his Department, acknowledging that an initial response was sent on 3 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40404/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

359 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can expect a detailed reply from the Secretary General of his Department, acknowledging that an initial response was sent on 3 October 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40404/06]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

358 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if and when Ministerial approval will be granted to Dublin Bus for the amalgamation of the 102 and 103 bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40368/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

358 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if and when Ministerial approval will be granted to Dublin Bus for the amalgamation of the 102 and 103 bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40368/06]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

357 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the implementation of the sectoral plans in his Department as part of the Disability Act 2005; if he envisages delays in the roll-out of the timetable set out in his announcement in July 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40096/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

357 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the implementation of the sectoral plans in his Department as part of the Disability Act 2005; if he envisages delays in the roll-out of the timetable set out in his announcement in July 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40096/06]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of new trains and carriages respectively which will be introduced by Irish Rail on its routes nationwide in 2007; the routes which will be serviced by such new equipment; the cost of such equipment; if this investment has been funded out of the expenditure committed to Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40080/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

356 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of new trains and carriages respectively which will be introduced by Irish Rail on its routes nationwide in 2007; the routes which will be serviced by such new equipment; the cost of such equipment; if this investment has been funded out of the expenditure committed to Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40080/06]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

355 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the level of subvention per passenger granted to Irish Rail; the level of such subvention granted in relation to the Dublin Cork and the Dublin Belfast lines; the number of passengers carried on these routes respectively each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40079/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

355 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the level of subvention per passenger granted to Irish Rail; the level of such subvention granted in relation to the Dublin Cork and the Dublin Belfast lines; the number of passengers carried on these routes respectively each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40079/06]

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