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Question· writtenPQ 402asked

507 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the decision to refuse school transport to 49 children in the Blackwater area of County Wexford will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2791/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

507 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the decision to refuse school transport to 49 children in the Blackwater area of County Wexford will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2791/06]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

506 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has not replied to letters of 25 October and 7 December 2005 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2779/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

506 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason her Department has not replied to letters of 25 October and 7 December 2005 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2779/06]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

429 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the inconsistencies that exist between the different systems used by local authorities relating to the issuing of permits for the movement of large construction equipment; and if he intends to establish a more streamlined, manageable and efficient system of permits under his Department. [36645/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

429 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the inconsistencies that exist between the different systems used by local authorities relating to the issuing of permits for the movement of large construction equipment; and if he intends to establish a more streamlined, manageable and efficient system of permits under his Department. [36645/05]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

428 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on reports that some red-circle workers at Irish Ferries are being let go; his further views on whether the agreement that was reached to end the industrial dispute at Irish Ferries is being undermined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3137/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

428 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on reports that some red-circle workers at Irish Ferries are being let go; his further views on whether the agreement that was reached to end the industrial dispute at Irish Ferries is being undermined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3137/06]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

427 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take to address the legal loophole whereby the Garda cannot impound untaxed or uninsured foreign-registered cars driven by non-residents. [3286/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

427 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends to take to address the legal loophole whereby the Garda cannot impound untaxed or uninsured foreign-registered cars driven by non-residents. [3286/06]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

426 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties that apply to non-nationals where their car is seized by the Garda Síochána; if an on-the-spot fine can be applied; if penalty points can be applied if the non-national does not hold an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

426 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the penalties that apply to non-nationals where their car is seized by the Garda Síochána; if an on-the-spot fine can be applied; if penalty points can be applied if the non-national does not hold an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/06]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

425 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed extension of the Luas from Connolly Station to the docklands will terminate at the proposed new mainline station which is to be located in the docklands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3223/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

425 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed extension of the Luas from Connolly Station to the docklands will terminate at the proposed new mainline station which is to be located in the docklands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3223/06]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

424 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the amount of interest paid by his Department to contractors or to others due payments from his Department on account of late settlement of the amount due; the rate of interest applying to late payments; and if he has satisfied himself that all efforts are made to pay promptly. [3201/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

424 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the amount of interest paid by his Department to contractors or to others due payments from his Department on account of late settlement of the amount due; the rate of interest applying to late payments; and if he has satisfied himself that all efforts are made to pay promptly. [3201/06]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

423 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if a DC 9 airliner landed on Irish soil at any time in any of the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 or to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3145/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

423 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if a DC 9 airliner landed on Irish soil at any time in any of the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 or to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3145/06]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

422 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of major road accidents involving non-nationals since January 2004; the number of fatalities involved; his views regarding the level of left-hand drive cars involved in accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2962/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

422 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of major road accidents involving non-nationals since January 2004; the number of fatalities involved; his views regarding the level of left-hand drive cars involved in accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2962/06]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

421 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his view of the roadworthiness and suitability for driving conditions here of the numerous additional left-hand drive cars that have been registered by non-Irish nationals in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2961/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

421 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his view of the roadworthiness and suitability for driving conditions here of the numerous additional left-hand drive cars that have been registered by non-Irish nationals in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2961/06]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

420 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if left-hand drive cars are treated similarly to right-hand drive vehicles for the purposes of the national car test; if he has satisfied himself that left-hand drive vehicles are appropriate for driving conditions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2960/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

420 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if left-hand drive cars are treated similarly to right-hand drive vehicles for the purposes of the national car test; if he has satisfied himself that left-hand drive vehicles are appropriate for driving conditions here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2960/06]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

419 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if correspondence (details supplied) has been brought to his attention; his views on the matter; if funding will be provided to the relevant local authorities to address the matter. [2944/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

419 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if correspondence (details supplied) has been brought to his attention; his views on the matter; if funding will be provided to the relevant local authorities to address the matter. [2944/06]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

418 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that the Irish Aviation Authority has the resources to provide sufficient oversight of Irish airlines in view of the increased air traffic and of the planned future further increases, particularly in view of remarks by the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association regarding the eroding of safety margins. [2923/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

418 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that the Irish Aviation Authority has the resources to provide sufficient oversight of Irish airlines in view of the increased air traffic and of the planned future further increases, particularly in view of remarks by the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association regarding the eroding of safety margins. [2923/06]

Question· writtenPQ 311asked

416 Mr. Perry asked asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for a driving test; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2816/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

416 Mr. Perry asked asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for a driving test; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2816/06]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

415 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is preferred that housing areas for helicopters awaiting landing clearance should be over agricultural areas rather than over towns with large populations; and if the Irish Aviation Authority will be instructed to reverse its decision to house helicopters bringing spectators to the Ryder Cup over Maynooth town and instead house them over agricultural lands to the north and south of the town. [2789/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

415 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is preferred that housing areas for helicopters awaiting landing clearance should be over agricultural areas rather than over towns with large populations; and if the Irish Aviation Authority will be instructed to reverse its decision to house helicopters bringing spectators to the Ryder Cup over Maynooth town and instead house them over agricultural lands to the north and south of the town. [2789/06]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

413 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce a system to allow for partial footpath parking in some urban areas at the discretion of local authorities; if such a system will be implemented through the painting of lines on the footpath to indicate the depth at which cars might park where such parking was allowed in order to allow wheelchairs, buggies or prams to pass parked cars safely and easily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2770/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

413 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce a system to allow for partial footpath parking in some urban areas at the discretion of local authorities; if such a system will be implemented through the painting of lines on the footpath to indicate the depth at which cars might park where such parking was allowed in order to allow wheelchairs, buggies or prams to pass parked cars safely and easily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2770/06]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

412 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the announced Progressive Democrats policy in respect of port development in Louth to take the pressure from Dublin Port; if there have been discussions at Government level; and if a joint policy position is emerging. [2936/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

412 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the announced Progressive Democrats policy in respect of port development in Louth to take the pressure from Dublin Port; if there have been discussions at Government level; and if a joint policy position is emerging. [2936/06]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

411 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have occurred regarding the future of port facilities on the east coast; if he has completed his review of investment priorities; the proposals which are under consideration in respect of Bremore near Drogheda and in respect of Dublin Port; and when the preferred development options will be decided upon. [2935/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

411 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the discussions which have occurred regarding the future of port facilities on the east coast; if he has completed his review of investment priorities; the proposals which are under consideration in respect of Bremore near Drogheda and in respect of Dublin Port; and when the preferred development options will be decided upon. [2935/06]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

409 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if increases under benchmarking and national pay rounds apply to pensioners of the Dublin Port Company; if rights in respect of payment were provided in the Harbours Act 1996; if former employees who had links to, for example, the Garda Síochána grades have a right to receive the appropriate linked awards; and if the port company has discretion regarding the payment of pensions in respect of which guarantees were given in legislation. [2807/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

409 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if increases under benchmarking and national pay rounds apply to pensioners of the Dublin Port Company; if rights in respect of payment were provided in the Harbours Act 1996; if former employees who had links to, for example, the Garda Síochána grades have a right to receive the appropriate linked awards; and if the port company has discretion regarding the payment of pensions in respect of which guarantees were given in legislation. [2807/06]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

375 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if responsibility for port matters has been transferred to the Department of Transport with effect from 1 January 2006; the Minister who will deal with an application for the infill of 52 acres of Dublin Bay by the Dublin Port Company under the Foreshore Act 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3225/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

375 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if responsibility for port matters has been transferred to the Department of Transport with effect from 1 January 2006; the Minister who will deal with an application for the infill of 52 acres of Dublin Bay by the Dublin Port Company under the Foreshore Act 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3225/06]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

234 Mr. Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she plans to take with regard to funding for designated transport for cancer patients trying to access radiotherapy treatment in Dublin, Cork or Galway; when a decision will be made and funding delivered on this transport; her views on the fact that the failure to deliver designated transport is contributing to unacceptable delays for cancer patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3038/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2006

234 Mr. Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she plans to take with regard to funding for designated transport for cancer patients trying to access radiotherapy treatment in Dublin, Cork or Galway; when a decision will be made and funding delivered on this transport; her views on the fact that the failure to deliver designated transport is contributing to unacceptable delays for cancer patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3038/06]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

178 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason students from Blackwater, County Wexford were refused school transport; the catchment area map the Department referred to when making their decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2712/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

178 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason students from Blackwater, County Wexford were refused school transport; the catchment area map the Department referred to when making their decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2712/06]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

174 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if 23 students from Blackwater, County Wexford, who have already been deemed eligible by County Wexford Vocational Educational Committee will be deemed eligible for school transport; the reasoning for same not being eligible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2690/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

174 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if 23 students from Blackwater, County Wexford, who have already been deemed eligible by County Wexford Vocational Educational Committee will be deemed eligible for school transport; the reasoning for same not being eligible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2690/06]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

162 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision will be made on the alternative route selected for persons (details supplied) in County Sligo regarding their school transport as the total extra mileage is 16 miles, and they have had the service for six years already; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2618/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

162 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision will be made on the alternative route selected for persons (details supplied) in County Sligo regarding their school transport as the total extra mileage is 16 miles, and they have had the service for six years already; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2618/06]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the proposals suggested to him or requested by Dublin City Council for regulatory or legislative changes or other statutory provisions in connection with their drafting of a heavy goods vehicle management strategy for Dublin; the date of each request; his views in each case; and the legislative changes he intends making. [2664/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

95 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the proposals suggested to him or requested by Dublin City Council for regulatory or legislative changes or other statutory provisions in connection with their drafting of a heavy goods vehicle management strategy for Dublin; the date of each request; his views in each case; and the legislative changes he intends making. [2664/06]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the reason driving tests in articulated lorries have ceased in Galway; and if he intends to rectify the situation by re-instating the driving test for Galway city and county as currently applicants have to travel to Dublin, Limerick or Sligo to complete their test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2611/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

91 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the reason driving tests in articulated lorries have ceased in Galway; and if he intends to rectify the situation by re-instating the driving test for Galway city and county as currently applicants have to travel to Dublin, Limerick or Sligo to complete their test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2611/06]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of samples provided to the MBRS arising from arrests for drink or drug driving in each of the years from 1999 to date in 2006; the number of these samples certified and analysed in each of these years; the number where the sample was defective, where documentation was inadequate or where the process could not be proceeded with due to a procedural fault; the number of such samples found to be over the legal limit for alcohol concentration or with drugs present in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2660/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

90 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of samples provided to the MBRS arising from arrests for drink or drug driving in each of the years from 1999 to date in 2006; the number of these samples certified and analysed in each of these years; the number where the sample was defective, where documentation was inadequate or where the process could not be proceeded with due to a procedural fault; the number of such samples found to be over the legal limit for alcohol concentration or with drugs present in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2660/06]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

35 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if studies into the effect of Transport 21 will have on tourism have begun; his views on whether the plan will have a negative effect on tourism during the period it is being implemented; when the study is set to be finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2496/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

35 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if studies into the effect of Transport 21 will have on tourism have begun; his views on whether the plan will have a negative effect on tourism during the period it is being implemented; when the study is set to be finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2496/06]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

23 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the construction involved in the Transport 21 plan and the disruption created by same over the coming decade will end up annulling the benefits from the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2502/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

23 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the construction involved in the Transport 21 plan and the disruption created by same over the coming decade will end up annulling the benefits from the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2502/06]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

22 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to a report, whereby figures show that tourism is 275% more important to the west of Ireland than to the Dublin region; if, in view of same he has been in contact with tourism groups in the region regarding increased funding; if recommendations will be made to have an alternative strategy to promoting the region looked at in view of the continuing decrease in tourism numbers; if funding will be increased for tourism promotion and application in the region; if declining figures suggest that previous initiatives have been a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

22 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to a report, whereby figures show that tourism is 275% more important to the west of Ireland than to the Dublin region; if, in view of same he has been in contact with tourism groups in the region regarding increased funding; if recommendations will be made to have an alternative strategy to promoting the region looked at in view of the continuing decrease in tourism numbers; if funding will be increased for tourism promotion and application in the region; if declining figures suggest that previous initiatives have been a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/06]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

19 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action his Department will take if the study into the effects Transport 21 will have in tourism suggests a negative effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2497/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

19 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action his Department will take if the study into the effects Transport 21 will have in tourism suggests a negative effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2497/06]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the efforts to increase levels of tourism to the regions; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain rural areas remain underdeveloped in terms of tourism infrastructure; the efforts being made to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2514/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

10 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the efforts to increase levels of tourism to the regions; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain rural areas remain underdeveloped in terms of tourism infrastructure; the efforts being made to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2514/06]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

9 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the Transport 21 plan will only serve to increase the imbalance between tourism figures in the east contrasted with those in the west in view of a greater focus by the Transport 21 plan on eastern tourist regions and especially Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2498/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2006

9 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the Transport 21 plan will only serve to increase the imbalance between tourism figures in the east contrasted with those in the west in view of a greater focus by the Transport 21 plan on eastern tourist regions and especially Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2498/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1390asked

1498 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the research which has been carried out on identifying best practice for separate compartment litter recycling bins; his views on the provision of these aids to recycling on streets, in Government buildings, transport concourses, stations and so on; the number located around the country; the Government’s policy with regard to these aids to recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2167/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1498 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the research which has been carried out on identifying best practice for separate compartment litter recycling bins; his views on the provision of these aids to recycling on streets, in Government buildings, transport concourses, stations and so on; the number located around the country; the Government’s policy with regard to these aids to recycling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2167/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1260asked

1365 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a school bus travelling to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick on a daily basis with approximately five children travelling on same and that a number of families are anxious to be accommodated on this bus to another school; and if these children will be accommodated with travel facilities. [1895/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1365 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a school bus travelling to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick on a daily basis with approximately five children travelling on same and that a number of families are anxious to be accommodated on this bus to another school; and if these children will be accommodated with travel facilities. [1895/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1236asked

1341 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the contents of a report (details supplied) when a decision will be taken regarding same; the reason for the delays in making a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1668/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1341 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the contents of a report (details supplied) when a decision will be taken regarding same; the reason for the delays in making a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1668/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1234asked

1339 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school bus pass will be issued to two students attending a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1657/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1339 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school bus pass will be issued to two students attending a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1657/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1172asked

1279 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with alternative school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1455/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1279 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with alternative school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1455/06]

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