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Question· writtenPQ 24asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
24. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his plans to privatise a percentage of the public transport bus routes currently operated by CIÉ companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46389/14]
Question· writtenPQ 23asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
23. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected to complete the Final Stages of the Roads Bill 2014; if he will include provision in the Bill to allow the National Roads Authority to engage in preplanning consultations with An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/14]
Question· writtenPQ 22asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
22. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure that the national car test takes due regard of medical adaptations to vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/14]
Question· writtenPQ 21asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
21. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the status of the N59 - Galway to Clifden, N6 - Galway to M6 and M17-18 - Gort to Tuam road projects in County Galway. [46323/14]
Question· writtenPQ 20asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
20. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has or is aware of in terms of maintaining Dun Laoghaire Harbour, County Dublin, as a functioning transport harbour considering the Stena Line has once again been pulled out of Dun Laoghaire for the winter months; if he will report on the arrangements for the transition period between now and when the harbour is brought under the control of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46343/14]
Question· writtenPQ 19asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
19. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that all members of the IASS pension fund are being treated fairly in view of the current recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46388/14]
Question· writtenPQ 18asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
18. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he proposes to continue to upgrade the national road network with particular reference to identifying areas such as the M50 or other similar routes that are currently experiencing traffic congestion; the extent to which it may be expected to address such issues in the short, medium and long term; his plans for the continuation of the motorway network to parts of the country not currently served by motorways; his priorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46325/14]
Question· writtenPQ 17asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
17. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Galway city outer bypass and if he will reaffirm the commitment and support for this vital project. [46326/14]
Question· writtenPQ 16asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
16. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the review of the business case for DART underground by the National Transport Authority is complete; if so, if he will share the findings of the report; the timeframe now envisaged for the project; if it is still the intention to move forward under the existing railway order; if compulsory purchases necessary to the project are envisaged; if so, will the notices to treat process be concluded by September 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46014/14]
Question· writtenPQ 15asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
15. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason he signed the ministerial order to enable the IAS scheme trustees to amend the terms of the scheme, despite the fact that many of the groups directly impacted by the changes had not agreed and were dissatisfied by the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46312/14]
Question· writtenPQ 14asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
14. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to work with Dublin City Council to expand the Dublin bike scheme into areas of Dublin 4 and Dublin 8; his views that there has been a delay in expansion of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46332/14]
Question· writtenPQ 13asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
13. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that the recent prices increases in the cost of public transport will be reconciled with the need to encourage greater use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46344/14]
Question· writtenPQ 12asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
12. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any communications with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the tourist experience in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46387/14]
Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
11. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide additional funding for infrastructure deficits along the Wild Atlantic Way, such as bridges, to assist the continued accessibility and integrity of the route that will ensure the many attractions along the route will continue to be accessible and improve the visitor experience of the way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46341/14]
Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
10. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the A5 and on his recent engagement with his Northern Ireland counterparts in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46302/14]
Question· oralPQ 9asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
9. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the recent fare increases by Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Luas and Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46330/14]
Question· oralPQ 8asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
8. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update regarding proposed changes to the knowledge test for rural hackney licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46016/14]
Question· oralPQ 7asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
7. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will bring the regulations governing the vessels used in the wind work boat industry into line with the European regulations to ensure Irish boat yards may avail of opportunities to supply vessels to Irish offshore wind energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46339/14]
Question· oralPQ 6asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
6. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of subvention that will be provided for the private operators that will be the successful tenderers for the 10% of Bus Éireann routes that will be privatised [46342/14]
Question· oralPQ 5asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
5. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his and his officials' efforts to explore options with their UK and Northern Ireland colleagues to mitigate the effect of the road user levy on Irish hauliers; his plans to introduce a similar road levy charge here; the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46301/14]
Question· oralPQ 4asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
4. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital grants criteria for sports centres; the criteria for the transfer of capital allocations from one sporting organisation to another; the criteria for the way in which those sporting organisations spend those grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46393/14]
Question· oralPQ 3asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
3. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in conjunction with the offshore renewable energy development plan, he will sign up to the equal recognition of mariner certification and training, or design a course that will provide equivalence, to enable Irish fishermen to avail of work opportunities in the offshore renewable energy sector and help develop a service industry for which fishermen are exceptionally qualified, which will ensure that Irish mariners may avail of opportunities in Irish offshore renewable energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46391/14]
Question· oralPQ 2asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
2. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek a meeting with the Department of Social Protection with representatives of the deferred members of the Irish aviation superannuation scheme in order to plan for a resolution to avoid the large cuts these members are being asked to take in their pensions. [46498/14]
Question· oralPQ 1asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
1. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the serious funding shortfall at Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46392/14]
Question· writtenPQ 136asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
136. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting lists for national car testing centres in Ballina, Westport, Sligo, Clifden and Galway; the steps he has taken to reduce these lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46492/14]
Question· writtenPQ 135asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
135. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct the National Roads Authority to carry out consultations with the interested parties before a decision is taken for the new junction in Ballymahon town, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46480/14]
Question· writtenPQ 134asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
134. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the necessary funding for the new Flancare link road connecting the N6 to N63 in Longford Town. [46477/14]
Question· writtenPQ 133asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
133. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the necessary funding to Longford County Council for a new gym for Longford town. [46476/14]
Question· writtenPQ 132asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
132. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the case being taken by taxi drivers regarding the deregulation of the taxi industry a number of years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46445/14]
Question· writtenPQ 131asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
131. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the Irish airlines superannuation scheme, if he will confirm if the expert panel specifically considered the interests of deferred members, both shorter-service and long-service members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46432/14]
Question· writtenPQ 130asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
130. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to plans to erect noise reduction barriers along the M9 close to towns such as Kilcullen, County Kildare, in view of the increased volumes on the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46420/14]
Question· writtenPQ 129asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
129. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports grant application in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Meath which applied for funding to upgrade the changing rooms. [46415/14]
Question· writtenPQ 128asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
128. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be made available for the N7 upgrade, Osberstown interchange and Sallins bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46399/14]
Question· writtenPQ 103asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
103. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding spent in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 on school transport arrangements for children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46404/14]
Question· writtenPQ 99asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2014
99. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding approved by her Department for expenditure on the provision of escorts for children with special needs whilst being transported to school; if she will provide a breakdown of the escort cost for each individual school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46403/14]
Question· writtenPQ 613asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
613. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he will take to address the significant increase in cyclist injuries on our roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/14]
Question· writtenPQ 612asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
612. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the plans to electrify the national rail network in order to help meet our carbon emissions targets and increase energy efficiencies. [46362/14]
Question· writtenPQ 611asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
611. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to create on-street ticket vending machines at high-use bus stops throughout Dublin and Cork cities in order to decrease the volume of cash payments as they can adversely affect scheduled punctuality. [46361/14]
Question· writtenPQ 610asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
610. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend car-free zones to cities across Ireland on Sunday mornings to promote cycling, walking and casual trading; his views on this year's European mobility week; his Department's expenditure on the week; his views on reverse tolling practices during the week as in Norway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46359/14]
Question· writtenPQ 609asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
609. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of serious incidents reported by the Irish Aviation Authority in 2013 and to date in 2014; if he is satisfied that the current resources allocated to the IAA are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46313/14]
Question· writtenPQ 608asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
608. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide a new driver tester centre in County Galway to cater for all vehicles and which would be more suitable for the purpose than the present centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46305/14]
Question· writtenPQ 607asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
607. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the major delay in the provision of an all-weather football pitch (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46276/14]
Question· writtenPQ 606asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
606. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the funding that has been advanced in respect of an organisation (details supplied) from 2005 to 2014, specifically if any European funding has been channelled through his Department to this body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46244/14]
Question· writtenPQ 605asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
605. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will forward a copy of a file in his possession relating to a maritime accident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46183/14]
Question· writtenPQ 604asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
604. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on recent reports of objects being thrown over motorway over-passes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46170/14]
Question· writtenPQ 603asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
603. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs involved in setting up the national driver licence service; if personal attendance is required for licence renewal in other jurisdictions; the current delays and waiting lists for services provided by the NDLS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46144/14]
Question· writtenPQ 602asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
602. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the obligations of sporting organisations in terms of insurance cover; if enforcement is applied in terms of registration and maintenance of cover; and if he is satisfied that his Department maintains a suitable review process for both. [46128/14]
Question· writtenPQ 601asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
601. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding insurance cover for races in respect of a sporting organisation (details supplied); if the competitors are covered arising from their membership of Leinster regional clubs to specifically include outdoor races; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46127/14]
Question· writtenPQ 600asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
600. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46119/14]
Question· writtenPQ 599asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2014
599. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a date has been agreed on when the next sports capital programme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46115/14]