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Question· writtenPQ 61asked

280 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if the shock absorbent blocks under the Luas rail link have been incorrectly fitted or if the blocks themselves were faulty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

280 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if the shock absorbent blocks under the Luas rail link have been incorrectly fitted or if the blocks themselves were faulty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/06]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

190 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Railway Procurement Agency regarding the large number of faults found in the foundation of the Luas line; the anticipated disruption to services as a result of the repair of these foundations; the contingency plans he is preparing to offset the anticipated disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3121/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

190 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Railway Procurement Agency regarding the large number of faults found in the foundation of the Luas line; the anticipated disruption to services as a result of the repair of these foundations; the contingency plans he is preparing to offset the anticipated disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3121/06]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

129 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the likely level of disruption on Luas services due to repair work on the bonding material applied on a certain section of the track; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3308/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

129 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the likely level of disruption on Luas services due to repair work on the bonding material applied on a certain section of the track; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3308/06]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

128 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made in relation to the decentralisation of staff in the transport sector; the number from each agency allocated to each town; the number from each agency which have expressed an interest in decentralising; the measures which will be pursued in the event that all proposed decentralising staff choose not to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3355/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

128 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made in relation to the decentralisation of staff in the transport sector; the number from each agency allocated to each town; the number from each agency which have expressed an interest in decentralising; the measures which will be pursued in the event that all proposed decentralising staff choose not to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3355/06]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

170 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the situation whereby the Dublin Port tunnel is significantly delayed and over cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3333/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

170 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the situation whereby the Dublin Port tunnel is significantly delayed and over cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3333/06]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

127 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the National Roads Authority regarding the serious flooding in the port tunnel; if he can give an assurance that the tunnel will be safe from flooding when opened; the projected cost of the tunnel; and when the project will be completed and operational. [3122/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

127 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the National Roads Authority regarding the serious flooding in the port tunnel; if he can give an assurance that the tunnel will be safe from flooding when opened; the projected cost of the tunnel; and when the project will be completed and operational. [3122/06]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

125 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to reduce the level of variation in relation to the level of pass and fail rates nationally among drivers sitting the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3349/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

125 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to reduce the level of variation in relation to the level of pass and fail rates nationally among drivers sitting the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3349/06]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

150 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the cost to develop pier D at Dublin Airport; if the authority has sought an increase over that which has been sanctioned for this project; his views on the need for this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3336/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

150 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the cost to develop pier D at Dublin Airport; if the authority has sought an increase over that which has been sanctioned for this project; his views on the need for this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3336/06]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

124 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in 2006 in the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; if this project can be operational by 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3337/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

124 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in 2006 in the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; if this project can be operational by 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3337/06]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

123 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the level of availability of wheelchair accessible taxis within the main cities; and the proposed measures and timetable to increase such accessibility. [3291/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

123 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the level of availability of wheelchair accessible taxis within the main cities; and the proposed measures and timetable to increase such accessibility. [3291/06]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

264 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in regard to the establishment of a Dublin transport authority; his views on whether this authority will be established during 2006; if he will oversee the delivery of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3568/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

264 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in regard to the establishment of a Dublin transport authority; his views on whether this authority will be established during 2006; if he will oversee the delivery of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3568/06]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

183 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made with regard to the establishment of the Dublin transport authority; if this authority will be fully operational during 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3339/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

183 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the progress being made with regard to the establishment of the Dublin transport authority; if this authority will be fully operational during 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3339/06]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

151 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport the members of the establishment team tasked with the delivery of Transport 21; if he has received the report of this group; the recommendations contained therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3343/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

151 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport the members of the establishment team tasked with the delivery of Transport 21; if he has received the report of this group; the recommendations contained therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3343/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

122 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the key proposals contained in the legislation to create a public transport commission; the functions of this body; the way in which this body will interact with the proposed Dublin transport authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3345/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

122 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the key proposals contained in the legislation to create a public transport commission; the functions of this body; the way in which this body will interact with the proposed Dublin transport authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3345/06]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

121 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the long delay in publishing an up-to-date rules of the road booklet; when the new booklet will be published; the measures he intends taking to ensure that same is regularly updated in line with changes to road traffic legislation. [3140/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

121 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the long delay in publishing an up-to-date rules of the road booklet; when the new booklet will be published; the measures he intends taking to ensure that same is regularly updated in line with changes to road traffic legislation. [3140/06]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

278 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is expected to route the anticipated volume of heavy goods vehicles from the N11, N8, N7 and N9 through the M50 to the port tunnel without creating traffic chaos; if adequate thought was given to this part of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3544/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

278 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is expected to route the anticipated volume of heavy goods vehicles from the N11, N8, N7 and N9 through the M50 to the port tunnel without creating traffic chaos; if adequate thought was given to this part of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3544/06]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

120 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is expected to achieve a free flow of heavy goods vehicles from the N11, N7 and N9 which are likely to converge on the M50 toll plaza in the event of the opening of the port tunnel; if steps will be taken by Government in the interim which might have an alleviating impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3264/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

120 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is expected to achieve a free flow of heavy goods vehicles from the N11, N7 and N9 which are likely to converge on the M50 toll plaza in the event of the opening of the port tunnel; if steps will be taken by Government in the interim which might have an alleviating impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3264/06]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

118 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on developments on the Irish Shipping register and the Irish Maritime Development Office during 2005; the number of ships that were registered under the Irish flag in January 2005 and the number of ships registered under the Irish flag; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3133/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

118 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on developments on the Irish Shipping register and the Irish Maritime Development Office during 2005; the number of ships that were registered under the Irish flag in January 2005 and the number of ships registered under the Irish flag; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3133/06]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

175 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he has agreed to fund additional buses for Dublin’s transport services in view of commitments made in Transport 21 and the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3361/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

175 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he has agreed to fund additional buses for Dublin’s transport services in view of commitments made in Transport 21 and the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3361/06]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

117 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will introduce in 2006 to increase the number, range and frequency of bus services which will be available to Dublin commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3340/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

117 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will introduce in 2006 to increase the number, range and frequency of bus services which will be available to Dublin commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3340/06]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

142 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of the request for ministerial approval in May 2005 by a company (details supplied) of the arrangement it had entered into with a company without going through the normal tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1793/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

142 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the outcome of the request for ministerial approval in May 2005 by a company (details supplied) of the arrangement it had entered into with a company without going through the normal tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1793/06]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

116 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the proposal by a company (details supplied) to make available to a company without going through a tendering process a site in order to facilitate the development of the national conference centre, he has received the further advice from the Attorney General referred to in his Dáil reply of 12 October 2005, and the reply which was given by him to the company’s letter of 18 May 2005 requesting ministerial approval on this matter. [1794/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

116 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the proposal by a company (details supplied) to make available to a company without going through a tendering process a site in order to facilitate the development of the national conference centre, he has received the further advice from the Attorney General referred to in his Dáil reply of 12 October 2005, and the reply which was given by him to the company’s letter of 18 May 2005 requesting ministerial approval on this matter. [1794/06]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

115 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the interim measures he is taking to deal with traffic congestion in the greater Dublin area pending the full implementation of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3358/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

115 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the interim measures he is taking to deal with traffic congestion in the greater Dublin area pending the full implementation of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3358/06]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

114 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional driving testers which will be recruited in 2006; the way in which he proposes to recruit same; the provision and timescale for training such testers; and the number of tests which will be conducted in 2006. [3143/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

114 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional driving testers which will be recruited in 2006; the way in which he proposes to recruit same; the provision and timescale for training such testers; and the number of tests which will be conducted in 2006. [3143/06]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

133 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if and when he intends to begin temporary outsourcing of driving tests in order to address the issue of the driving test backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3293/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

133 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if and when he intends to begin temporary outsourcing of driving tests in order to address the issue of the driving test backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3293/06]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

113 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to clear the driving test backlog, in view of the fact that the number of provisional licence holders rose by almost 25,000 in 2005; his views on whether this backlog is compromising road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3311/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

113 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to clear the driving test backlog, in view of the fact that the number of provisional licence holders rose by almost 25,000 in 2005; his views on whether this backlog is compromising road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3311/06]

Question· oralPQ 27asked

126 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the projects contained in Transport 21 that will be completed in 2006; the projects that will begin construction in 2006; the details of these projects, including costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3352/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

126 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the projects contained in Transport 21 that will be completed in 2006; the projects that will begin construction in 2006; the details of these projects, including costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3352/06]

Question· oralPQ 24asked

206 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken regarding the recommendations arising from the national car test review; the main changes proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

206 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken regarding the recommendations arising from the national car test review; the main changes proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/06]

Question· oralPQ 23asked

202 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if the technical standards forum recommended under the review of the national car test has been established; the recommendations of this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3356/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

202 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if the technical standards forum recommended under the review of the national car test has been established; the recommendations of this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3356/06]

Question· oralPQ 22asked

111 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in publishing the outcome of the review of the national car test; the changes he intends making following the review; and when these changes will take effect. [3142/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

111 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in publishing the outcome of the review of the national car test; the changes he intends making following the review; and when these changes will take effect. [3142/06]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

110 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport when the coast guard will move its headquarters to Drogheda; the number of positions and staff who will transfer; the arrangements being made for the Dublin marine rescue co-ordination centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3134/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

110 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport when the coast guard will move its headquarters to Drogheda; the number of positions and staff who will transfer; the arrangements being made for the Dublin marine rescue co-ordination centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3134/06]

Question· oralPQ 20asked

109 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if an investment of €29 million, which Ireland West Airport Knock requires for the period of 2005 to 2007 to meet essential infrastructural needs which would allow it to compete realistically with other international airports, will be made; if in view of the vast potential of this airport with the third longest runway in this country, he will make this investment awarding CAT.2 navigational status to this airport to enable landing in all weathers and faster turnaround time for aircraft due to increased apron space; if he will make this €15 million realistic financial investment in Ireland West Airport Knock in light of the pivotal role it would play in balanced regional development and in further light of the €3 billion underspend in the Border, midlands and west region and gross over-congestion at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3601/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

109 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if an investment of €29 million, which Ireland West Airport Knock requires for the period of 2005 to 2007 to meet essential infrastructural needs which would allow it to compete realistically with other international airports, will be made; if in view of the vast potential of this airport with the third longest runway in this country, he will make this investment awarding CAT.2 navigational status to this airport to enable landing in all weathers and faster turnaround time for aircraft due to increased apron space; if he will make this €15 million realistic financial investment in Ireland West Airport Knock in light of the pivotal role it would play in balanced regional development and in further light of the €3 billion underspend in the Border, midlands and west region and gross over-congestion at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3601/06]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

106 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the Attorney General’s advice to the Garda Commissioner that under existing legislation the Garda Síochána has the power to set up random road checks for the purpose of detecting drink-driving, he will launch an immediate campaign to tackle drink-driving in order to reduce the number of road deaths. [3475/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

106 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the Attorney General’s advice to the Garda Commissioner that under existing legislation the Garda Síochána has the power to set up random road checks for the purpose of detecting drink-driving, he will launch an immediate campaign to tackle drink-driving in order to reduce the number of road deaths. [3475/06]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

105 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to continue to fund parts of the road construction programme through a tolling mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3566/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 February 2006

105 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to continue to fund parts of the road construction programme through a tolling mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3566/06]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

508 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the training which is given to drivers of school buses employed by the vocational educational committee and other schools privately in health and safety and first aid; and the term and conditions of employment of such drivers. [2795/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

508 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science the training which is given to drivers of school buses employed by the vocational educational committee and other schools privately in health and safety and first aid; and the term and conditions of employment of such drivers. [2795/06]

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