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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
366 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the date and projected cost for the completion of the phase 2 feasibility study for the Dunboyne-Navan section of the Navan-Clonsilla railway line. [4175/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
355 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans for the reinstatement of the Dublin-Navan rail line; and if resources will be made available to ensure that this project is expedited. [3833/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
354 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the facilities which are in place for the physical application of penalty points on current driving licences; the degree of co-operation between the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Garda Síochána PULSE system concerning same; the number of people who are disqualified from driving due to having 12 penalty points; if there are motorists who have 12 penalty points but are not disqualified; and if so, the reasons therefor. [3819/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
353 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when his Department first received representations from an association (details supplied) for the provision of the mandatory fitting of so-called cyclops mirrors as part of his Department’s test on commercial vehicles; his response to same; and the action he intends taking to provide for such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4303/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
352 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 314 of 15 November 2005, the position in relation to providing proper facilities for the Doolin coast guard and rescue service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4019/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
202 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason transport is not being provided to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to attend an outpatient’s appointment in Galway, especially as transport was provided to this person in the past. [3834/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006
199 Mr. Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the transport services which are available from the Health Service Executive to bring people to ophthalmic appointments, especially people living alone. [3818/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
204 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Longford is provided with transport to their school; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this problem has been going on for approximately three years or more; the further steps she will take to have the matter resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3675/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
139 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, further to his announcement on 27 January 2006 on the introduction of barrier-free tolling on the M50, the outcome of recent talks between the National Roads Authority and the National Toll Roads on barrier-free tolling; his plans in respect of the existing licensing agreement with the National Toll Roads and the financial consideration involved; the rationale for extending the tolling regime to the entire M50; the projected revenue which same will generate; his views on the likelihood of such a regime leading to traffic diverting from the M50 and rat-running through adjoining residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3799/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
138 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions on which he has sought advice from public relations consultancy firms or individuals, media advisers or other non-established civil servants in the past three years; if such advisers are retained on a permanent or per diem basis or otherwise; if such persons have had previous experience with Departments or subsidiary bodies; the rate and basis of remuneration in each case; the departmental headings from which payments were made; the extent to which payments were made under the heading miscellaneous; if reference will be made to same in the case of each Minister of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3783/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
137 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalty point categories that will not yet incur points after the extension of the penalty points system in April 2006. [3775/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
136 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of provisional licences issued by each local authority in each of the past three years with a further breakdown by postal district in respect of the Dublin local authorities. [3773/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
135 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the air traffic safety restrictions which will be enforced at Weston Aerodrome during the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3717/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
134 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend beyond the Chicago Convention regulations pertaining to non-commercial air traffic for code 1A aerodromes in congested areas such as is the case in the UK in view of the increased level of air traffic in this sector here and the need for further regulation to ensure public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3716/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
133 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to date in 2006 with regard to decentralisation for Mitchelstown, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3638/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
86 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person undergoing a knee operation under the National Treatment Purchase Fund in a hospital in Galway is entitled to transport or a transport allowance while travelling to and from their home in County Carlow. [3692/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 February 2006
64 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the fact that the prisoner transport escort corps have been operating out of Cloverhill Prison’s educational facility thereby preventing the facilities used by prisoners; and the discussions he has had with the prison service on the matter. [3526/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
265 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of the review of the national car test. [3394/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
312 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans for the provision of school bus shelters in Rathmullan and Ramelton, County Donegal where there are approximately 50-60 students at each stop; and the timeframe in place for the completion of work. [3424/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
283 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the public relations contracts continuing, completed and initiated during 2005; the project involved in each of these contracts; the name and address of the company involved; and the value of these contracts. [3591/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
282 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the timetables for the upgrading of the Newbridge, Sallins, Hazelhatch commuter rail services; if same falls entirely within Transport 21 or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3549/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
281 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the further scope which exists to increase the daily throughput of commuters from such rail stations as Enfield, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey having particular regard to the need to encourage and cater for greater numbers wishing to use rail transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
279 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the anticipated revenue from toll roads, bridges including the M50 for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3545/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
276 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the full extent of motoring offences to be covered by his proposed extension of the penalty points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3541/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
275 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in regard to the banning of access for super-trucks to the port tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3540/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
274 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the development of air transport, both internationally and here; his anticipated role for Aer Lingus and the various airports in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3539/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
273 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the port tunnel to be fully drained, sealed and ready for operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3538/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
272 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) in County Sligo has not been called for their driving test; when same will be scheduled as it is required for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3486/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
271 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers carried, the fare revenue and the value of the Exchequer subvention in respect of mainline rail, suburban rail, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Luas for the years 1998, 2002 and the latest estimate for 2005. [3484/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
270 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to extend the Belfast-Derry rail line to Letterkenny and other parts of County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3441/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
269 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the driving test centres in Clare he intends to close; if there are proposed new centres in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3433/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
268 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce the number of driving test centres from the current number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3432/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
267 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his plans to find a permanent base for Kilrush driving test centre; the length of time it is intended to operate the leasing arrangement with Kilrush Golf Club; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3431/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
266 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce legislation that would allow the Garda Síochána to impound the cars of uninsured foreign drivers in view of the fact that the Garda Commissioner has stated to the Joint Committee on Transport that he is powerless to tackle this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3395/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
263 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the loophole in law which prohibits the Garda Síochána from impounding imported vehicles will end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3385/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
212 Mr. Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if funding is available to a person, who, due to the unavailability of an ambulance service, must use alternative transport to attend hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3547/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
208 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport his input regarding the implementation of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3315/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
199 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the recent resolution of the industrial dispute at Irish Ferries; the progress which has been made at EU level by the Government on advancing the EU ferries directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3131/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
198 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in commencing section 36 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3117/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
197 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if he has received communication from CIE-Iarnród Éireann regarding the possible refurbishment of Kent Station, Cork; if so, the position regarding the contents of the communication; the action he will take as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3312/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
194 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in reaching an agreement on the mutual recognition of driver disqualification with authorities in Northern Ireland; and if he will announce such an agreement at the ministerial transport council meeting this month. [3111/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
192 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent survey by Dublin Bus where it was found that traffic congestion is costing the company €49 million per year and that average speed had decreased to 12.7 kilometres per hour; the way in which he intends to assist Dublin Bus deal with this problem in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3124/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
191 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in bringing forward amendments to the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill to provide for a road safety authority and the funding that has been provided in the 2006 Estimates for the authority. [3106/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
189 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the development of park and ride facilities nationwide in 2006; the financial supports which will be available to develop such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3341/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
188 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking in conjunction with the MBRS, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Síochána to improve the detection of drug-driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3126/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
187 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the role his Department has with regard to the enforcement of the 31 new penalty points offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3290/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
186 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the driving instructor sector to inform them of his plans for the regulation of that sector. [3118/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
185 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in meeting the commitment in the road safety strategy to set a target for the reduction in serious injuries from road traffic accidents; and when same will be ready. [3113/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
184 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if all the necessary resources are in place to allow the targets set out in the national road safety strategy to be met before its end in December 2006; if not, the measures he intends to enact to meet such targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3338/06]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006
182 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to requiring pedestrians to wear reflective armbands after dusk, in his efforts to cut down on road fatalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3316/06]