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Question· writtenPQ 1167asked

1274 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 203 of 21 October 2003, 113 of 6 November 2003 and 257 of 4 February 2004, if a bus service can be re-routed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare owing to the change of circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1342/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1274 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 203 of 21 October 2003, 113 of 6 November 2003 and 257 of 4 February 2004, if a bus service can be re-routed for a person (details supplied) in County Clare owing to the change of circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1342/06]

Question· writtenPQ 1163asked

1270 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if school transport will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1303/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

1270 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if school transport will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1303/06]

Question· writtenPQ 796asked

902 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the public bodies and agencies within his Department exempted from the full remit of the Freedom of Information legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2739/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

902 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport the public bodies and agencies within his Department exempted from the full remit of the Freedom of Information legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2739/06]

Question· writtenPQ 795asked

901 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the plans submitted by Dublin Bus to his Department regarding the quality bus corridor on the Nangor Road, Clondalkin; when this plan will be approved; and if additional funding will be provided to Dublin Bus to acquire additional buses to provide a service on this quality bus corridor for the people of Clondalkin. [2474/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

901 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the plans submitted by Dublin Bus to his Department regarding the quality bus corridor on the Nangor Road, Clondalkin; when this plan will be approved; and if additional funding will be provided to Dublin Bus to acquire additional buses to provide a service on this quality bus corridor for the people of Clondalkin. [2474/06]

Question· writtenPQ 794asked

900 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure that people with disabilities are not prevented from travelling as passengers on commercial airlines to and from the State; the restriction that he is aware of in this regard; if he has had discussions with airlines and other interested bodies on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2454/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

900 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure that people with disabilities are not prevented from travelling as passengers on commercial airlines to and from the State; the restriction that he is aware of in this regard; if he has had discussions with airlines and other interested bodies on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2454/06]

Question· writtenPQ 791asked

897 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 15 December 2005 if Iarnród Éireann has been requested to outsource the work whereby the completion date of the resignalling work will be brought forward. [2406/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

897 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 15 December 2005 if Iarnród Éireann has been requested to outsource the work whereby the completion date of the resignalling work will be brought forward. [2406/06]

Question· writtenPQ 789asked

895 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person with a full US driving licence for 13 years and without endorsements is only allowed to drive in Ireland if the person applies for a provisional licence here and seeks a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2333/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

895 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person with a full US driving licence for 13 years and without endorsements is only allowed to drive in Ireland if the person applies for a provisional licence here and seeks a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2333/06]

Question· writtenPQ 787asked

893 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the membership of the high level group on road safety; the number of meetings of this group held in the past three years; the way in which the activity of the group is accounted for; the way in which members are selected or appointed; the funding provided to this group in 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2299/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

893 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the membership of the high level group on road safety; the number of meetings of this group held in the past three years; the way in which the activity of the group is accounted for; the way in which members are selected or appointed; the funding provided to this group in 2005 and to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2299/06]

Question· writtenPQ 786asked

892 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the Acts or sections or other provisions of Acts coming wholly or partly under the auspices of his Department, or for the commencement of which his Department is wholly or partly responsible, which are not in force and which require the future making of a commencement order; if, in each case, it is intended to make such an order; if so, when; the reason for the failure to make such an order to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2298/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

892 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the Acts or sections or other provisions of Acts coming wholly or partly under the auspices of his Department, or for the commencement of which his Department is wholly or partly responsible, which are not in force and which require the future making of a commencement order; if, in each case, it is intended to make such an order; if so, when; the reason for the failure to make such an order to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2298/06]

Question· writtenPQ 785asked

891 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the national car test first-time pass rate and retest pass rate by vehicle make and model for each year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2297/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

891 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the national car test first-time pass rate and retest pass rate by vehicle make and model for each year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2297/06]

Question· writtenPQ 783asked

889 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of blood, urine and breath tests received by the MBRS in 2004 and 2005 with a breakdown for each category and each year; the number of tests in each year that were found to be above the legal limit for alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2295/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

889 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of blood, urine and breath tests received by the MBRS in 2004 and 2005 with a breakdown for each category and each year; the number of tests in each year that were found to be above the legal limit for alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2295/06]

Question· writtenPQ 782asked

888 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to information provided at the Joint Committee on Transport on 2 November 2005, the number of positive tests for drugs conducted by the MBRS on samples found to be below the legal limit for alcohol in 2004 and 2005; the number of drugs tests conducted in both of these years; and the total that were confirmed positive by the State laboratory in both of these years. [2294/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

888 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to information provided at the Joint Committee on Transport on 2 November 2005, the number of positive tests for drugs conducted by the MBRS on samples found to be below the legal limit for alcohol in 2004 and 2005; the number of drugs tests conducted in both of these years; and the total that were confirmed positive by the State laboratory in both of these years. [2294/06]

Question· writtenPQ 781asked

887 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the bodies under the aegis of his Department which have not provided him with a 2004 annual report; and in the case of each body from whom he has received such a report if same has been laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [2283/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

887 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the bodies under the aegis of his Department which have not provided him with a 2004 annual report; and in the case of each body from whom he has received such a report if same has been laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [2283/06]

Question· writtenPQ 780asked

886 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has produced an annual corporate procurement plan in respect of each of the years between 2000 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2244/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

886 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has produced an annual corporate procurement plan in respect of each of the years between 2000 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2244/06]

Question· writtenPQ 779asked

885 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the figures on the number of drivers with provisional licences; the number of drivers awaiting a driving test nationally; and the waiting times for a driving test at each test centre nationally. [2235/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

885 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the figures on the number of drivers with provisional licences; the number of drivers awaiting a driving test nationally; and the waiting times for a driving test at each test centre nationally. [2235/06]

Question· writtenPQ 778asked

884 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport the situation regarding freight services in Ballina, County Mayo which were cancelled in the middle of 2005 and were supposed to re-start under new management in August 2005 and then in December 2005; his views on whether this is an essential service in view of the fact that his Department has not provided the essential roads infrastructure in the west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

884 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport the situation regarding freight services in Ballina, County Mayo which were cancelled in the middle of 2005 and were supposed to re-start under new management in August 2005 and then in December 2005; his views on whether this is an essential service in view of the fact that his Department has not provided the essential roads infrastructure in the west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/06]

Question· writtenPQ 777asked

883 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the reason a driver testing facility for rigid lorries is to be discontinued at Loughrea, County Galway; the further reason the testing of drivers for articulated lorries is discontinued in Galway city and transferred to either Sligo or Limerick; if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience this will cause to many people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2090/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

883 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the reason a driver testing facility for rigid lorries is to be discontinued at Loughrea, County Galway; the further reason the testing of drivers for articulated lorries is discontinued in Galway city and transferred to either Sligo or Limerick; if his attention has been drawn to the inconvenience this will cause to many people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2090/06]

Question· writtenPQ 775asked

881 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the bonuses that were paid to his staff for the year ending 31 December 2005; the amount of money that was paid; the way in which this was calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1924/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

881 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the bonuses that were paid to his staff for the year ending 31 December 2005; the amount of money that was paid; the way in which this was calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1924/06]

Question· writtenPQ 774asked

880 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the policy to deal with bullying in his Department; if this has been circulated to all employees; if there are outstanding law cases regarding the issue by employees; if cases were dealt with or settled since 1 January 2000, and if so, the number of these; if his Department has legislation dealing with the issue of bullying or plans to introduce such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1909/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

880 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the policy to deal with bullying in his Department; if this has been circulated to all employees; if there are outstanding law cases regarding the issue by employees; if cases were dealt with or settled since 1 January 2000, and if so, the number of these; if his Department has legislation dealing with the issue of bullying or plans to introduce such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1909/06]

Question· writtenPQ 773asked

879 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money collected by his Department by way of superannuation payments by employees in 2003, 2004 and 2005; and where applicable, the amount paid into the social insurance fund by those employees in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1813/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

879 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money collected by his Department by way of superannuation payments by employees in 2003, 2004 and 2005; and where applicable, the amount paid into the social insurance fund by those employees in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1813/06]

Question· writtenPQ 772asked

878 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his views on allowing motor bikes to use bus lanes as a means of helping motor bike safety, and also of utilising the existing space that is there for bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1783/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

878 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his views on allowing motor bikes to use bus lanes as a means of helping motor bike safety, and also of utilising the existing space that is there for bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1783/06]

Question· writtenPQ 770asked

876 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Dublin Transport Office advisory committee has not been reconstituted in view of the fact that it last met in May 2003, that Dublin local authorities appointed members to the committee after the local elections in June 2004 and that he stated in Dáil Éireann on 1 March 2005 that he intended to reconstitute the committee at an early date. [1757/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

876 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Dublin Transport Office advisory committee has not been reconstituted in view of the fact that it last met in May 2003, that Dublin local authorities appointed members to the committee after the local elections in June 2004 and that he stated in Dáil Éireann on 1 March 2005 that he intended to reconstitute the committee at an early date. [1757/06]

Question· writtenPQ 769asked

874 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the criteria for renewal of driving licences; and the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork whose general practitioner has refused to certify them medically fit to drive. [1690/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

874 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the criteria for renewal of driving licences; and the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork whose general practitioner has refused to certify them medically fit to drive. [1690/06]

Question· writtenPQ 768asked

872 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will be honouring the commitment made by his predecessor, Deputy Brennan, that Cork and Shannon airports will not begin independent operations from Aer Rianta-Dublin Airport Authority burdened with debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1660/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

872 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he will be honouring the commitment made by his predecessor, Deputy Brennan, that Cork and Shannon airports will not begin independent operations from Aer Rianta-Dublin Airport Authority burdened with debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1660/06]

Question· writtenPQ 767asked

869 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if a post project review, as recommended by the Department of Finance guidelines on capital projects, has been undertaken in relation to the two completed Luas lines; if not, the reason for that; if one is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

869 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if a post project review, as recommended by the Department of Finance guidelines on capital projects, has been undertaken in relation to the two completed Luas lines; if not, the reason for that; if one is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/06]

Question· writtenPQ 766asked

868 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the funds spent by his Department since June 1997 on consultants, legal experts and external advice; the number of reports produced under such contracts and the number implemented to date by his Department; the cost of such advice in 2005 and the planned expenditure for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

868 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the funds spent by his Department since June 1997 on consultants, legal experts and external advice; the number of reports produced under such contracts and the number implemented to date by his Department; the cost of such advice in 2005 and the planned expenditure for 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/06]

Question· writtenPQ 764asked

873 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the coach tourism sector regarding the implications of recent EU legislation (details supplied) relating to road transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1664/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

873 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the coach tourism sector regarding the implications of recent EU legislation (details supplied) relating to road transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1664/06]

Question· writtenPQ 763asked

870 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of coach tour operators regarding imminent changes to Regulation (EEC) 320/85, Article 6(1) which will remove a derogation which allowed a single driver for a 12 day tour; and if he has considered and raised these concerns with the Commission. [1591/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

870 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of coach tour operators regarding imminent changes to Regulation (EEC) 320/85, Article 6(1) which will remove a derogation which allowed a single driver for a 12 day tour; and if he has considered and raised these concerns with the Commission. [1591/06]

Question· writtenPQ 761asked

865 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his plans to seek the retention of the 12 day derogation for rest periods for drivers of tourist coaches (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the critical part coach tourism has in the overall tourism industry, particularly in the West; if his attention has further been drawn to the regressive effects the ending of such a derogation will have on coach tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1475/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

865 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his plans to seek the retention of the 12 day derogation for rest periods for drivers of tourist coaches (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the critical part coach tourism has in the overall tourism industry, particularly in the West; if his attention has further been drawn to the regressive effects the ending of such a derogation will have on coach tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1475/06]

Question· writtenPQ 759asked

863 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the cost estimate for the completion of the national roads improvement programme as set out in the national development plan; when the programme will be fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1332/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

863 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the cost estimate for the completion of the national roads improvement programme as set out in the national development plan; when the programme will be fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1332/06]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

862 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to the formation of a Dublin transport authority; when the board of this body will be appointed; when same will begin its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1273/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

862 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to the formation of a Dublin transport authority; when the board of this body will be appointed; when same will begin its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1273/06]

Question· writtenPQ 757asked

861 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of derailments that have taken place to date on the Luas line; if their cause has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1264/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

861 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of derailments that have taken place to date on the Luas line; if their cause has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1264/06]

Question· writtenPQ 756asked

860 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has fulfilled his commitment to review the holding company concept proposed by ICTU as a solution to Aer Lingus ownership; the outcome of that review. [1263/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

860 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has fulfilled his commitment to review the holding company concept proposed by ICTU as a solution to Aer Lingus ownership; the outcome of that review. [1263/06]

Question· writtenPQ 753asked

854 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will be contributing to the essential repairs to Balbriggan and Skerries Harbours now that his Department has finalised the ownership transfer from Dublin Port Company to Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1059/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

854 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will be contributing to the essential repairs to Balbriggan and Skerries Harbours now that his Department has finalised the ownership transfer from Dublin Port Company to Fingal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1059/06]

Question· writtenPQ 752asked

859 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an independent consultants’ report regarding the port tunnel detailing poor ventilation and the fact that the rate of leakage of ground water is almost seven times the acceptable level; if his attention has further been drawn to inadequate pumping arrangements, defective lining of the tunnel roof and the lack of adequate concrete on the ceiling; and the completion date for the port tunnel. [1187/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

859 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an independent consultants’ report regarding the port tunnel detailing poor ventilation and the fact that the rate of leakage of ground water is almost seven times the acceptable level; if his attention has further been drawn to inadequate pumping arrangements, defective lining of the tunnel roof and the lack of adequate concrete on the ceiling; and the completion date for the port tunnel. [1187/06]

Question· writtenPQ 751asked

853 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if the new video evidence on major cracks and flooding at the Dublin Port tunnel will be investigated; and if the maximum safety measures will be given for the workers and local residents above the tunnel. [1056/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

853 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if the new video evidence on major cracks and flooding at the Dublin Port tunnel will be investigated; and if the maximum safety measures will be given for the workers and local residents above the tunnel. [1056/06]

Question· writtenPQ 750asked

856 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the latest delays to the Dublin Port tunnel project; when the tunnel will be open to the public; the cost overruns of same; the person who will be liable for these cost overruns; the amount of damage which has been caused by the recent flooding; the steps he is taking to control costs on this project; if delays in opening will be kept to a minimum. [1120/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

856 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the latest delays to the Dublin Port tunnel project; when the tunnel will be open to the public; the cost overruns of same; the person who will be liable for these cost overruns; the amount of damage which has been caused by the recent flooding; the steps he is taking to control costs on this project; if delays in opening will be kept to a minimum. [1120/06]

Question· writtenPQ 749asked

855 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends taking to stem the flood of public money into the port tunnel project; if he has identified the cause or causes of the cost overruns and time delays; and if he is satisfied that similar problems will not arise on future tunnelling projects such as the interconnector and metro. [1119/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

855 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the steps he intends taking to stem the flood of public money into the port tunnel project; if he has identified the cause or causes of the cost overruns and time delays; and if he is satisfied that similar problems will not arise on future tunnelling projects such as the interconnector and metro. [1119/06]

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