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Question· writtenPQ 98asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2014
98. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline in three-column tabular form the monthly and annual totals and the rebate values of payments made to Bus Éireann for free travel services from July 1997 which is ten years since the Commission's opening decision as referred to in OJEU of 15 September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4724/14]
Question· writtenPQ 97asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2014
97. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection further to payments her Department makes to Bus Éireann for free travel, the reasons for arriving at the amounts paid; the way they are calculated; the contractual arrangement; and regarding State aid rules, the controls her Department puts in place to ensure that Bus Éireann complied with the European Communities (Financial Transparency) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 693 of 2004), as amended in 2006; what these controls are; the reason they are in place within her Department; if she will give a material statement on the matter as if making a written statement under section 18 of the Freedom of Information Act; if she has no such controls, if she will give the reasons why not in a similar manner; her plans in respect of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4723/14]
Question· writtenPQ 216asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
216. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding taxi funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4548/14]
Question· writtenPQ 215asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
215. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Road Safety Authority's office will open on Newry Road in Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4533/14]
Question· writtenPQ 214asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
214. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the tendering of 100% of contracts for bus routes in the Waterford city area when other areas are only tendering 10%; if he will provide a breakdown of these routes; and the way they will be decided upon. [4530/14]
Question· writtenPQ 213asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
213. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the provision of a service station on the M9 motorway between Dublin and Waterford in the interest of traffic and road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4473/14]
Question· writtenPQ 212asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
212. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the context of the €23.1 million of funding announced for specific and strategic regional and local roads projects, if he will consider providing funding to enable the Carrigaline western relief road in County Cork to proceed to construction stage. [4463/14]
Question· writtenPQ 211asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
211. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the intended start date for construction at a rail stop at Crusheen on the Ennis to Galway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4450/14]
Question· writtenPQ 210asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
210. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of Galway County Council's application for funding under the active travel towns funding scheme 2014 to 2016 for a town in County Galway (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4407/14]
Question· writtenPQ 209asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
209. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Dublin Bus Nitelink passengers in the years 2008 to 2013, respectively; the amount of money that was made from the Nitelink service in these years; and the number of Nitelink services that ran in each of the years. [4398/14]
Question· writtenPQ 208asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
208. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the number of tolls on roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4392/14]
Question· writtenPQ 207asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
207. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in respect of capital building projects under the remit of his Department and the building programmes planned for 2014, if he will outline the impact the new building control regulations 2013, that come into effect on 1 March, will have on the costs of each specific project; if he will list the projects under way; the extra costs that will be incurred on each project due to increased professional fees and increased supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4373/14]
Question· writtenPQ 53asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2014
53. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 16 January 2013, if he will name his officials and their respective responsibilities who assisted him in answering same; the reason they made the decision to withhold the information; the entity that was commercially sensitive information and the reason for same; if he considered the implication of the definition of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act 2010 where wrongly withholding information or making misleading statements is a crime and failing to report crime is also a criminal offence under section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4520/14]
Question· writtenPQ 825asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
825. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the top 20 consulting firms engaged by his Department, including public bodies, in order of fee generation-cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4627/14]
Question· writtenPQ 824asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
824. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the current membership of his Department's audit committee; the date of appointment of each member; the fees paid to each member; if members of the committee are required to hold certain professional qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4225/14]
Question· writtenPQ 823asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
823. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of semi-State companies under the remit of his Department that have paid bonuses to their employees in 2011, 2012 and 2013; if he will identify these semi-State companies, the number of employees and the level of bonuses paid; his views on the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4163/14]
Question· writtenPQ 822asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
822. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the results of the survey carried out on a tunnel on the N71 between Kenmare and Glengariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4140/14]
Question· writtenPQ 821asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
821. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update from the National Roads Authority on its plans to upgrade the N71 in West Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4108/14]
Question· writtenPQ 820asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
820. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken by the board of Cork Airport to attract new routes to the airport; if he is satisfied with the level of growth being achieved by the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4107/14]
Question· writtenPQ 819asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
819. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the offer from Ryanair to take over the old terminal building at Cork Airport to develop a hub; if he has discussed this proposal with the board of Cork Airport; if he is satisfied that the proposal has considerable merit and is being considered by the board of the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4106/14]
Question· writtenPQ 818asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
818. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the strategic importance of Cork Airport to the development of the west Cork economy noting in particular the reliance of west Cork on tourism; the steps he will take to ensure that any future plans to develop the airport will ensure adequate input from the west Cork area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4105/14]
Question· writtenPQ 817asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
817. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure that Cork Airport is assisted to grow to its full potential in the coming years as the economy begins to improve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4104/14]
Question· writtenPQ 816asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
816. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider establishing a PSO route for air services between Cork Airport and Dublin Airport in view of the need for air connectivity between the country's two largest cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4098/14]
Question· writtenPQ 815asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
815. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken by the board of Cork Airport to develop a route between Cork and Dublin Airports to ensure adequate connectivity for the Cork area to the growing number of routes in Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4056/14]
Question· writtenPQ 814asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
814. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the local authority swimming pool projects; the total spend to date on the projects; the location of new pools; the status of the project in County Kildare including completed pools, pools construction or redevelopment and planned pools; if any consideration has been given to a pool in the Leixlip area, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3992/14]
Question· writtenPQ 813asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
813. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the debt profile of the Dublin Airport Authority as at 1 December 2012; the amount of debt of the DAA at that date linked to Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3961/14]
Question· writtenPQ 812asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
812. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider making funding available to local authorities for the specific purpose of carrying out countywide speed limit reviews, as local authorities are not prioritising these reviews while inappropriate speed limits apply at very dangerous locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3945/14]
Question· writtenPQ 811asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
811. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide adequate funding for a bus shelter for Killorglin town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3935/14]
Question· writtenPQ 810asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
810. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will detail all jurisdictions where Ireland has a reciprocal relationship for the exchange of driving licences; if he will provide an update on current negotiations; if he is considering further jurisdictions, including Australia, where this agreement could be expanded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3904/14]
Question· writtenPQ 809asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
809. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if discussions have taken place between the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus regarding offering commuters cheaper fares for travelling on buses during off-peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3902/14]
Question· writtenPQ 808asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
808. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to delays in issuing driver licences since the national driver licence service took over, whereby despite promising to issue renewal licences within eight days, it now takes upwards of eight weeks; and his views on the matter. [3859/14]
Question· writtenPQ 807asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
807. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will make applications to the European Transport Infrastructure Programme to fund planned infrastructure projects such as metro north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3851/14]
Question· writtenPQ 806asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
806. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a feasibility study will be initiated to give future consideration to extending the Luas cross-city line to other areas without rail links on the north side of Dublin from Broombridge and Phibsborough. [3847/14]
Question· writtenPQ 805asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
805. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the difficulties facing drivers who are awaiting renewal of their driver's licence and not in possession of a licence if stopped by gardaí and also if hiring a vehicle; his plans to allow a person to retain his or her driver licence pending the issuing of a new licence to address this situation; his plans to address the delays in processing renewals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3844/14]
Question· writtenPQ 804asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
804. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding opportunities within his Department for voluntary emergency transport groups such as community mountain rescue services; if his attention has been drawn to supports available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3832/14]
Question· writtenPQ 803asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
803. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the delay being experienced by applicants for driver licences, including replacement licences; if additional resources are being made available to the new national driver licence service to enable the backlog to be cleared; the provision that is being made for drivers pending receipt of their licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3815/14]
Question· writtenPQ 802asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
802. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the delay being experienced by applicants for driver licences, including replacement licences; if additional resources are being made available to the new national driver licence service to enable the backlog to be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3808/14]
Question· writtenPQ 801asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
801. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the necessary funding to address a dangerous lag in the vicinity of a person's house (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will request the Road Safety Authority to immediately investigate this health and safety issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3805/14]
Question· writtenPQ 800asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
800. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts being made to reinstate domestic flights from Dublin to Cork; if he will restore this service in view of the fact that new services to the US, Canada and the Middle East are scheduled from Dublin airport during 2014 and it is essential that Cork and its hinterland can benefit from seamless onward connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3729/14]
Question· writtenPQ 799asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
799. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the problems being faced by many driver licence applicants due to the limited times at which the Omni Centre National Driver Licensing Service office is willing to process applications (details supplied). [3720/14]
Question· writtenPQ 798asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
798. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate the possibility of creating a low-tide walkway and mountain-bike trail from Ringsend to Blackrock, along the seashore at low tide (detail supplied). [3664/14]
Question· writtenPQ 797asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
797. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the number of JobBridge interns taken on in County Louth in his Department from September 2013 until January 2014. [3614/14]
Question· writtenPQ 796asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
796. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a derogation for trailer loads of straw and hay from the current 4.65 m height restriction on trailers which is having a huge impact on the transportation of fodder for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/14]
Question· writtenPQ 795asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
795. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 938, 960, 961 and 962 of 15 January 2014, the total number of FTEs required to provide a 24-hour service at Malin Head coastal radio station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3537/14]
Question· writtenPQ 794asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
794. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a monthly breakdown of passenger numbers using the new train station in Oranmore, County Galway since it opened last July. [3476/14]
Question· writtenPQ 793asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
793. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in the development of an international aviation services centre in Shannon; when new employment will materialise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4202/14]
Question· writtenPQ 792asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
792. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a disabled driver's permit will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3807/14]
Question· writtenPQ 585asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
585. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to provide unmarked motorcycles in the Garda traffic corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3901/14]
Question· writtenPQ 579asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
579. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if an additional Garda squad car will be allocated to a Garda station (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3668/14]
Question· writtenPQ 272asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2014
272. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the fact that his Department is aware that there were irregular cash transactions in the use of his Department's moneys in the administration of school transport in Bus Éireann's Dundalk office and that his attention has been drawn to the fact that Bus Éireann refused to give the Garda the information it needed to investigate the irregular transactions that were involved, if he will now take the appropriate action and fully inform the Garda of this incident; if he is aware that under the Corruption Act 2010 it is a crime to improperly withhold information relating to a criminal offence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3899/14]
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