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Question· writtenPQ 855asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
855. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which adequate co-ordination in respect of road, rail, air and sea transport exists with a view to ensuring maximum efficiency and availability to the customer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8310/14]
Question· writtenPQ 854asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
854. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the number of jobs in the tourism sector has improved in each of the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8309/14]
Question· writtenPQ 853asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
853. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which hotel occupancy has been monitored over the past three years to date with a view to identification of growth trends and prospects; if over or under supply of accommodation has been identified; the extent of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8308/14]
Question· writtenPQ 852asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
852. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects air passenger traffic to and from this jurisdiction to expand in the coming years with particular reference to the need to stimulate the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8307/14]
Question· writtenPQ 851asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
851. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he remains in contact with the stakeholders in the hotel sector with a view to ensuring the availability of adequate working capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8306/14]
Question· oralPQ 850asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
850. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it might be possible to enhance tourism in conjunction with the Rugby World Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8305/14]
Question· writtenPQ 849asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
849. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which an overall assessment of flood storm damage has been carried out in respect all roads throughout the country with a view to putting in place a remedial programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8304/14]
Question· writtenPQ 848asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
848. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if in the context of registration in respect of the sports capital programme, any difficulties were experienced by applicants in the course of their efforts to register; if any provision is likely to be made in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8303/14]
Question· writtenPQ 847asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
847. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which major road motorway or improvement proposals shelved at the outset of the economic downturn are likely to be rejuvenated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8302/14]
Question· writtenPQ 846asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
846. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which roads carrying the heaviest volumes of traffic continue to be monitored by his Department with a view to a determination as to the extent to which capacity can be enhanced or upgraded with particular reference to the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8301/14]
Question· writtenPQ 845asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
845. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which current traffic volumes on main arterial routes continue to be measured with a view to putting in place plans to cater for any extra requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8300/14]
Question· writtenPQ 844asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
844. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which consideration is being given to using the success of The Gathering as template for expansion of the tourism industry in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8299/14]
Question· writtenPQ 843asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
843. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which consideration continues to be given to the promotion of all sporting events internationally in such a way as to make a major impact on the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8298/14]
Question· writtenPQ 842asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
842. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he intends to encourage the tourism sector to expand in the wake of or around major sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8297/14]
Question· writtenPQ 841asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
841. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it is expected to attract new tourism to this country in the current and coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8296/14]
Question· writtenPQ 840asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
840. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects the tourism industry to expand in the current year having regard to the performance in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8295/14]
Question· writtenPQ 839asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
839. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way the extra change which is supplied for Dublin Bus fares but not refunded as a receipt as the passenger has moved on is collected and used. [8271/14]
Question· writtenPQ 838asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
838. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way funds raised from unclaimed refund receipts from Dublin Bus are used. [8270/14]
Question· writtenPQ 837asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
837. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the policy of Iarnród Éireann regarding the operation of diesel trains that remain in stations in residential areas; if there is a policy of not allowing such engines to stand idle with engine running for longer than 15 minutes; if this policy is observed; the way it is monitored; if the policy allows for engines to be turned off after 15 minutes, only to be re-started again; and if Iarnród Éireann is aware that this is a particular problem in Grand Canal Dock. [8266/14]
Question· writtenPQ 836asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
836. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a section of road (details supplied) in County Kerry will be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8224/14]
Question· writtenPQ 835asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
835. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for a cycle lane at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry. [8223/14]
Question· writtenPQ 834asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
834. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reopen the rail line between Mullingar and Athlone to facilitate enterprise and passengers commuting between these two large midland towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8196/14]
Question· writtenPQ 833asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
833. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will initiate measures to manage traffic at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8192/14]
Question· writtenPQ 832asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
832. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide full details of the reason bus routes (details supplied) in County Waterford went for private tender; if he will provide the full criteria and rationale for this decision particularly in the context of developments elsewhere; if he will provide details of selected routes and assurances on protections afforded to those currently employed; his views on the impact on fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8153/14]
Question· writtenPQ 831asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
831. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to run particular advertising campaigns aimed at emerging markets such as Japan, China and Russia that may be less familiar with Irish culture and heritage and our other excellent tourist experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7719/14]
Question· writtenPQ 830asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
830. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date in reforming rural transport; the way these plans relate to the work of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in devising a rural development strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7720/14]
Question· writtenPQ 829asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
829. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce measures to regulate the use of animal-drawn vehicles and the practice of sulky racing; if he envisages that any such measures would completely ban sulky racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8134/14]
Question· writtenPQ 828asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
828. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will bring forward the State airports (Shannon group) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8122/14]
Question· writtenPQ 827asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
827. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to build on the legacy of The Gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8121/14]
Question· writtenPQ 826asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
826. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his plans for the Kerry-Dublin flight subsidy; if he will continue this vital economic lifeline for the county beyond 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8120/14]
Question· writtenPQ 825asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
825. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the height restrictions for trailers with loads of hay and straw; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8119/14]
Question· writtenPQ 824asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
824. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport will he intervene directly with the National Transport Authority in order for it to allocate funding to Bus Éireann for the provision of bus shelters in rural areas like Bansha, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7793/14]
Question· writtenPQ 823asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
823. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide on a county basis the number of clubs and organisations which have registered under the 2014 sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8102/14]
Question· writtenPQ 822asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
822. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made any representation to his counterpart in the UK concerning the implementation of the lorry road user charge being introduced on 1 April 2014 which will dramatically affect the cost base of Irish haulage operators transiting or using NI-UK roads on a daily basis; his views on the introduction of the lorry road user charge on 1 April 2014; his view on whether it will promote a dramatic migration of the Irish national fleet to alternative jurisdictions in order to remain competitive where the matter is further compounded by the antiquated commercial road tax system which is currently in place here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8065/14]
Question· writtenPQ 821asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
821. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Donegal County Council has applied for funding to replace the Mulantyboyle Bridge in Glenties, County Donegal; if he will consider making funding available to replace this important local access that has been collapsed for over three years now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8055/14]
Question· writtenPQ 820asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
820. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details to this Deputy of requests that his Department or the National Roads Authority has received from Limerick County Council to upgrade the bridge and junction at Ferry Bridge, Clarina, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8029/14]
Question· writtenPQ 819asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
819. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide this Deputy with details of correspondence that his Department has received from Limerick County Council in relation to a proposed ring-relief road in Newcastle West, County Limerick; if his Department or the National Roads Authority has been asked to provide funds for the design of any relief-ring road in the town; the date on which the council last corresponded with his Department or the NRA on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8028/14]
Question· writtenPQ 818asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
818. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for rural transport in west Cork following the completion of the tender process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8023/14]
Question· writtenPQ 817asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
817. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing an impetus or running a competition with a view to developing or creating an app for tourists along the route of the Wild Atlantic Way in west Cork on a pilot basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8022/14]
Question· writtenPQ 816asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
816. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of plans to complete the Newcastle West to Barnagh road improvement scheme on the N21 in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8013/14]
Question· writtenPQ 815asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
815. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline any proposed plans either by his Department or at a European level to introduce V2V, vehicle to vehicle technology, following the decision by the US Federal Government to introduce this on all new vehicles by 2016 to improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7982/14]
Question· writtenPQ 814asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
814. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to exempt pre-1980 vintage veteran vehicles from roadworthiness testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7970/14]
Question· writtenPQ 813asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
813. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has completed his review of the community involvement scheme; and whether a further allocation will be made for 2014. [7957/14]
Question· writtenPQ 812asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
812. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to get an exclusion from the new load height restrictions for trailers transporting agricultural fodder. [7956/14]
Question· writtenPQ 811asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
811. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list any new organisations-agencies established in his Department since 9 March 2011; the role and functions and the annual operating budget for these organisations-agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7952/14]
Question· writtenPQ 810asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
810. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update regarding any pending improvements planned for regional road No. 586 located at Dunmanway, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7914/14]
Question· writtenPQ 809asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
809. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review and comment on the quantity of signage for the town of Dunmanway off the N71 at west Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7913/14]
Question· writtenPQ 808asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
808. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the road construction projects that will be completed in 2014; the road construction projects that will commence in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7905/14]
Question· writtenPQ 807asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
807. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria hotels must be in possession of in order to be permitted to pick up guests at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7904/14]
Question· writtenPQ 806asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2014
806. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any of his departmental or ministerial offices have been swept for electronic or any other type of surveillance or bugging equipment since coming to office in March 2011; the reasons for this check; the results of this check; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7901/14]
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