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Question· writtenPQ 324asked

354 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the situation whereby DART carriages which were due to undergo refurbishment in Germany and re-enter service in December 2006, may not now be completed for a further two years; if he has discussed with Irish Rail the capacity constraints which this may cause and their impact on commuters in the Greater Dublin Area; if he is further satisfied that taxpayers are getting value for money in relation to this refurbishment contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40078/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

354 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the situation whereby DART carriages which were due to undergo refurbishment in Germany and re-enter service in December 2006, may not now be completed for a further two years; if he has discussed with Irish Rail the capacity constraints which this may cause and their impact on commuters in the Greater Dublin Area; if he is further satisfied that taxpayers are getting value for money in relation to this refurbishment contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40078/06]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

353 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Transport when Operation Freeflow 2006 for the Dublin area will commence; if Gardaí, as part of this plan, will ensure that motorists do not use bus and cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40077/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

353 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Transport when Operation Freeflow 2006 for the Dublin area will commence; if Gardaí, as part of this plan, will ensure that motorists do not use bus and cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40077/06]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

352 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points issued in 2006; the number of people subsequently prosecuted in relation to the illegal use of fog lights; the number of people issued with penalty points or prosecuted in relation to the illegal use of a mobile telephone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40050/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

352 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points issued in 2006; the number of people subsequently prosecuted in relation to the illegal use of fog lights; the number of people issued with penalty points or prosecuted in relation to the illegal use of a mobile telephone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40050/06]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

349 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the problems on the Sligo rail service including overcrowding, poor luggage capacity and a lack of catering services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39967/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

349 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the problems on the Sligo rail service including overcrowding, poor luggage capacity and a lack of catering services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39967/06]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

348 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of new carriages put into operation on the Irish Rail network since 2002; the cost of these carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39961/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

348 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of new carriages put into operation on the Irish Rail network since 2002; the cost of these carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39961/06]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

346 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious breakdown problems emerging with the new inter urban train fleet; the cost per new train; the overall cost of the extra Dublin-Cork fleet in the Transport 21 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39948/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

346 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the serious breakdown problems emerging with the new inter urban train fleet; the cost per new train; the overall cost of the extra Dublin-Cork fleet in the Transport 21 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39948/06]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

345 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a collision at Galway Port involving a foreign flagged tanker (details supplied) and that this ship was transporting hazardous oil products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39931/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

345 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a collision at Galway Port involving a foreign flagged tanker (details supplied) and that this ship was transporting hazardous oil products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39931/06]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

344 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the collision at Galway Port involving a foreign tanker (details supplied) and that this ship had just completed pumping highly inflammable petroleum products into shore tanks; if his attention has been drawn further to the consequences that could have resulted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39930/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

344 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the collision at Galway Port involving a foreign tanker (details supplied) and that this ship had just completed pumping highly inflammable petroleum products into shore tanks; if his attention has been drawn further to the consequences that could have resulted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39930/06]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

61 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science if all children at primary and secondary level using the school transport service have their own seat and seatbelt; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40219/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2006

61 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science if all children at primary and secondary level using the school transport service have their own seat and seatbelt; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40219/06]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided to local authorities in each of the past three years for school traffic wardens; the number of wardens by each local authority in each of these years; and the amount of funding set aside in 2007 for school traffic wardens. [39902/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

239 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided to local authorities in each of the past three years for school traffic wardens; the number of wardens by each local authority in each of these years; and the amount of funding set aside in 2007 for school traffic wardens. [39902/06]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the importance of the rail interconnector at Spencer Dock, he will consider the measures that can be put in place to bring the project to completion at a much earlier stage than identified in Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39897/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

238 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the importance of the rail interconnector at Spencer Dock, he will consider the measures that can be put in place to bring the project to completion at a much earlier stage than identified in Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39897/06]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements that exist between his Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to closer co-operation in relation to the delivery of park and ride facilities in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39896/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

237 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements that exist between his Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to closer co-operation in relation to the delivery of park and ride facilities in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39896/06]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the consideration there has been by his Department on charging for park and ride facilities at suburban locations; the impact it will have on public transport use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39895/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

236 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the consideration there has been by his Department on charging for park and ride facilities at suburban locations; the impact it will have on public transport use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39895/06]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has sought an increase in its subvention to overcome the problem with its dual suburban fare structure; if so the amount that has been sought; if he will respond positively to the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39894/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

235 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has sought an increase in its subvention to overcome the problem with its dual suburban fare structure; if so the amount that has been sought; if he will respond positively to the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39894/06]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers carried by Dublin Bus, suburban rail, DART and LUAS in the morning peak hour in 2005; and the operating costs and revenues in respect of its operation in 2005 and projected for 2006 in each case. [39813/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

233 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers carried by Dublin Bus, suburban rail, DART and LUAS in the morning peak hour in 2005; and the operating costs and revenues in respect of its operation in 2005 and projected for 2006 in each case. [39813/06]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when the first rail services to the Docklands station will commence; the arrangements being made to provide for link services to Connolly station, Dublin city centre, and the south business district; if his attention has been drawn to the long distances between the new station and Connolly, the LUAS link and crossing by foot to the south city business district, to which 60% of commuters using the Clonsilla line wish to go; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39785/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

232 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when the first rail services to the Docklands station will commence; the arrangements being made to provide for link services to Connolly station, Dublin city centre, and the south business district; if his attention has been drawn to the long distances between the new station and Connolly, the LUAS link and crossing by foot to the south city business district, to which 60% of commuters using the Clonsilla line wish to go; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39785/06]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the re-opening of Crusheen train station; if in the context of the western rail corridor development he will re-instate the railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39784/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

231 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the re-opening of Crusheen train station; if in the context of the western rail corridor development he will re-instate the railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39784/06]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if a decision has been made in regard to reviewing the decision to place new telecommunications equipment in the vicinity of Dalkey railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39770/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2006

230 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if a decision has been made in regard to reviewing the decision to place new telecommunications equipment in the vicinity of Dalkey railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39770/06]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

406 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will commence the review of the provision of a school transport service (details supplied) to ensure that parents are made aware of this decision before first year students are enrolled in post primary schools in spring 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39606/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

406 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will commence the review of the provision of a school transport service (details supplied) to ensure that parents are made aware of this decision before first year students are enrolled in post primary schools in spring 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39606/06]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

404 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 288 of 28 September 2006, if she will furnish a response to the queries raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39604/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

404 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 288 of 28 September 2006, if she will furnish a response to the queries raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39604/06]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

365 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the quantity, cost and suppliers of water, both tap and bottled, acquired by his Department for its own use in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39460/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

365 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the quantity, cost and suppliers of water, both tap and bottled, acquired by his Department for its own use in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39460/06]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

364 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the quantity, cost and suppliers of energy used by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; if an audit has been carried out on his Department’s energy use; the details of same. [39430/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

364 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the quantity, cost and suppliers of energy used by his Department in the last year for which figures are available; if an audit has been carried out on his Department’s energy use; the details of same. [39430/06]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

363 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fact that there was excessive radon levels in a third of schools here, his Department has plans or carried out tests for excessive radon levels in buildings under the control of or used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39377/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

363 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the fact that there was excessive radon levels in a third of schools here, his Department has plans or carried out tests for excessive radon levels in buildings under the control of or used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39377/06]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

362 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will afford Kerry mountain rescue the same protection as the Garda under the Garda Compensation Act 1941 in order that it can carry out its work with adequate insurance cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39344/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

362 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Transport if he will afford Kerry mountain rescue the same protection as the Garda under the Garda Compensation Act 1941 in order that it can carry out its work with adequate insurance cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39344/06]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

359 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a grant to the Limerick marine search and rescue service for the employment of a caretaker at its premises on the Dock Road, Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39614/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

359 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a grant to the Limerick marine search and rescue service for the employment of a caretaker at its premises on the Dock Road, Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39614/06]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

358 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he or his officials held discussions recently with European Commission officials in relation to negotiating a separate open skies deal between Ireland and the US and any consequent effect this would have on the current bilateral agreement affecting Shannon; if his attention has been brought to Commissioner Barrot’s recent statement that any transitional bilateral agreement for Shannon would commence as and from the date that a full air transport agreement between the EU and the US is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39294/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

358 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he or his officials held discussions recently with European Commission officials in relation to negotiating a separate open skies deal between Ireland and the US and any consequent effect this would have on the current bilateral agreement affecting Shannon; if his attention has been brought to Commissioner Barrot’s recent statement that any transitional bilateral agreement for Shannon would commence as and from the date that a full air transport agreement between the EU and the US is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39294/06]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

357 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he proposes to introduce new policies or new regulations governing traffic management for Croke Park and Lansdowne Road national stadia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39268/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2006

357 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he proposes to introduce new policies or new regulations governing traffic management for Croke Park and Lansdowne Road national stadia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39268/06]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

537 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is being denied free school transport in view of the fact that other children, living the same distance from the school, are receiving it and in view of the agreement that is in place. [38931/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

537 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is being denied free school transport in view of the fact that other children, living the same distance from the school, are receiving it and in view of the agreement that is in place. [38931/06]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

527 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will approve revised school transport arrangements for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38650/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

527 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will approve revised school transport arrangements for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38650/06]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

522 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing transport problems for children attending a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; if she has satisfied herself that pupil safety is not at risk; and if she will ensure that the bus service is improved to accommodate the needs of both parents and pupils. [38618/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

522 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing transport problems for children attending a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; if she has satisfied herself that pupil safety is not at risk; and if she will ensure that the bus service is improved to accommodate the needs of both parents and pupils. [38618/06]

Question· writtenPQ 455asked

508 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 576 of 24 October 2006 (details supplied), if the transport liaison officer has investigated the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38479/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

508 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 576 of 24 October 2006 (details supplied), if the transport liaison officer has investigated the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38479/06]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

482 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the frequent incidences of cardiac incidents with air passengers, he will take the necessary steps to oblige airlines to carry defibrillators on all shorthaul flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39109/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

482 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the frequent incidences of cardiac incidents with air passengers, he will take the necessary steps to oblige airlines to carry defibrillators on all shorthaul flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39109/06]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

481 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to introducing a shuttle bus to the Tallaght LUAS serving the Blessington area running every 15 minutes between 6am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm; if, in view of the number of persons who commute from this area he will introduce this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39026/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

481 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to introducing a shuttle bus to the Tallaght LUAS serving the Blessington area running every 15 minutes between 6am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm; if, in view of the number of persons who commute from this area he will introduce this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39026/06]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

480 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to extending the LUAS to Blessington, County Wicklow; if this will be extended in view of the increase in population over the past number of years and the resultant amount of commuters who travel to work in Dublin on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39025/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

480 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to extending the LUAS to Blessington, County Wicklow; if this will be extended in view of the increase in population over the past number of years and the resultant amount of commuters who travel to work in Dublin on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39025/06]

Question· writtenPQ 427asked

479 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to park and ride facilities planned for Tallaght; if the park and ride facilities for LUAS at Tallaght will be put in place as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39020/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

479 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to park and ride facilities planned for Tallaght; if the park and ride facilities for LUAS at Tallaght will be put in place as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39020/06]

Question· writtenPQ 426asked

478 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if a count is available to his Department of the number of car parking spaces available to commuters at each railway station, LUAS stop, major bus termini and so on; if so if he will provide the information to this Deputy and other information available to him on the demand for car parking at such places. [39012/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

478 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if a count is available to his Department of the number of car parking spaces available to commuters at each railway station, LUAS stop, major bus termini and so on; if so if he will provide the information to this Deputy and other information available to him on the demand for car parking at such places. [39012/06]

Question· writtenPQ 425asked

477 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to answering parliamentary questions which relate to road safety and the Road Safety Authority; the reason he has sought to refer such parliamentary questions to the authority and is not in a position to directly provide answers on such questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38991/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

477 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to answering parliamentary questions which relate to road safety and the Road Safety Authority; the reason he has sought to refer such parliamentary questions to the authority and is not in a position to directly provide answers on such questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38991/06]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

475 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to introduce on a pilot basis acces to combined bus and cyclelanes for motorcycles; if he will provide details of his proposals in this regard; the reason motorcycles were not originally allowed access to such bus lanes; and if his attention has been drawn to possible road safety implications that may arise from such a change in the regulations. [38954/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

475 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to introduce on a pilot basis acces to combined bus and cyclelanes for motorcycles; if he will provide details of his proposals in this regard; the reason motorcycles were not originally allowed access to such bus lanes; and if his attention has been drawn to possible road safety implications that may arise from such a change in the regulations. [38954/06]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

473 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin Bus intend to introduce a new ticketing system, which involves a disposable card; the details of such a system; if his Department has provided funding to Dublin Bus for such a system; when it is expected that it will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38848/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2006

473 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin Bus intend to introduce a new ticketing system, which involves a disposable card; the details of such a system; if his Department has provided funding to Dublin Bus for such a system; when it is expected that it will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38848/06]

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