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Question· writtenPQ 22asked

25 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take to address the situation of potentially thousands of dangerous crashed cars being put back onto Irish roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32946/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

25 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take to address the situation of potentially thousands of dangerous crashed cars being put back onto Irish roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32946/07]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

15 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the report on his Department’s investigation into the presence of vehicles that have been classified as total write-offs and unfit for road use on Irish roads; if he will reform the National Vehicle Driver File in view of these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32778/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

15 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the report on his Department’s investigation into the presence of vehicles that have been classified as total write-offs and unfit for road use on Irish roads; if he will reform the National Vehicle Driver File in view of these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32778/07]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

76 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans relating to a review or restructuring of regulatory bodies in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

76 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans relating to a review or restructuring of regulatory bodies in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/07]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

38 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to introduce new national or regional transport authorities to complement the proposed Dublin Transport Authority and implement Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32797/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

38 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to introduce new national or regional transport authorities to complement the proposed Dublin Transport Authority and implement Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32797/07]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

34 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to attach penalty points to persons holding a licence other than an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28597/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

34 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to attach penalty points to persons holding a licence other than an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28597/07]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

11 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the implementation of penalty points to those who hold non-Irish driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32890/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

11 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the implementation of penalty points to those who hold non-Irish driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32890/07]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

68 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when Cork and Shannon Airports will become fully independent; the issues that have still to be resolved in statutorily separating Cork and Shannon Airports from the DAA; the position on the burden of debt on Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32801/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

68 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when Cork and Shannon Airports will become fully independent; the issues that have still to be resolved in statutorily separating Cork and Shannon Airports from the DAA; the position on the burden of debt on Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32801/07]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

10 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the restructuring of the State airports; the date he foresees independent Cork and Shannon Airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32906/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

10 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the restructuring of the State airports; the date he foresees independent Cork and Shannon Airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32906/07]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

9 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses he will provide to the Cork area under Transport 21; the number of those that are replacing old buses; the number that will be extra buses over the current level; the timetable for their delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30362/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

9 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses he will provide to the Cork area under Transport 21; the number of those that are replacing old buses; the number that will be extra buses over the current level; the timetable for their delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30362/07]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the operation of terminal 2 in Dublin Airport; if the operation of this terminal will be put out to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

8 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the operation of terminal 2 in Dublin Airport; if the operation of this terminal will be put out to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/07]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

48 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken or intends to take to conduct a feasibility study into developing a Luas style light rail transit system for Cork and other cities outside Dublin and a timetable for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30363/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

48 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken or intends to take to conduct a feasibility study into developing a Luas style light rail transit system for Cork and other cities outside Dublin and a timetable for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30363/07]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to reform the Commission for Aviation Regulation; the changes he is considering for the Commission for Aviation Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32802/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

6 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to reform the Commission for Aviation Regulation; the changes he is considering for the Commission for Aviation Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32802/07]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

4 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in receiving a new legal blood alcohol recommendation as the revised target time differs from what was announced by his Department at the road safety strategy launch; his plans to introduce new legislation to provide for a new legal blood alcohol level; the role his Department had in setting up the committee to recommend a new blood alcohol level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33199/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

4 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in receiving a new legal blood alcohol recommendation as the revised target time differs from what was announced by his Department at the road safety strategy launch; his plans to introduce new legislation to provide for a new legal blood alcohol level; the role his Department had in setting up the committee to recommend a new blood alcohol level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33199/07]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

5 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in testing those on their provisional licences before 30 June 2008 since his statement on 28 October 2007; the additional resources he has committed to reach his target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33200/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

5 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in testing those on their provisional licences before 30 June 2008 since his statement on 28 October 2007; the additional resources he has committed to reach his target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33200/07]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of people who have the new learner permits driving licences; the number who will have the new learner permits by 30 June 2008; the estimate of the number of people who will still have provisional driving licences after 30 June 2008; the number of citizens currently on the driving test waiting list; the way he will ensure the Road Safety Authority’s guarantee of a driving test by 30 June 2008 for all provisional driving licence holders; his target for the number of driving tests to be carried out per week over the next eight months to clear the waiting list backlog; the number of provisional driving licence holders in total who will sit their driving test by 30 June 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33023/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

2 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of people who have the new learner permits driving licences; the number who will have the new learner permits by 30 June 2008; the estimate of the number of people who will still have provisional driving licences after 30 June 2008; the number of citizens currently on the driving test waiting list; the way he will ensure the Road Safety Authority’s guarantee of a driving test by 30 June 2008 for all provisional driving licence holders; his target for the number of driving tests to be carried out per week over the next eight months to clear the waiting list backlog; the number of provisional driving licence holders in total who will sit their driving test by 30 June 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33023/07]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the further steps he will take beyond altering the Aer Lingus articles of association to protect Aer Lingus Heathrow links to Dublin and Cork Airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

1 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the further steps he will take beyond altering the Aer Lingus articles of association to protect Aer Lingus Heathrow links to Dublin and Cork Airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/07]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

163 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the efforts being made by Government or agency level to ensure Shannon Airport attracts US airlines seeking EU destinations under Open Skies; if he will ensure the airport is in a position to compete with other EU airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25562/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

163 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the efforts being made by Government or agency level to ensure Shannon Airport attracts US airlines seeking EU destinations under Open Skies; if he will ensure the airport is in a position to compete with other EU airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25562/07]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

162 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the Government plans in place to improve transport access to Shannon Airport; when such plans will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25643/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

162 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the Government plans in place to improve transport access to Shannon Airport; when such plans will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25643/07]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

161 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the applications processed by his Department; the average waiting time to process each application; the steps he is taking to speed up the processing time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25153/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

161 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the applications processed by his Department; the average waiting time to process each application; the steps he is taking to speed up the processing time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25153/07]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

160 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the annual salary of the chairman designate of the Dublin Transport Authority; the responsibilities the Dublin Transport Authority is currently undertaking; the regularity with which the chairman designate reports to him; the arrangements in place for the DTA in terms of staff and office space; the cost of same to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32827/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

160 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the annual salary of the chairman designate of the Dublin Transport Authority; the responsibilities the Dublin Transport Authority is currently undertaking; the regularity with which the chairman designate reports to him; the arrangements in place for the DTA in terms of staff and office space; the cost of same to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32827/07]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

158 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if all 67 recommendations of the first report of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board published in 2002 have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

158 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport if all 67 recommendations of the first report of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board published in 2002 have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32751/07]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

157 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 278 of 27 November 2007, the number of direct Aer Lingus transatlantic passengers to and from Shannon Airport for the years 2005 and 2006; the projected number of direct Aer Lingus transatlantic passengers to and from Shannon Airport for the year ending 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32727/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

157 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 278 of 27 November 2007, the number of direct Aer Lingus transatlantic passengers to and from Shannon Airport for the years 2005 and 2006; the projected number of direct Aer Lingus transatlantic passengers to and from Shannon Airport for the year ending 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32727/07]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

156 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether there is a need for more transparency and accountability regarding the way motor insurance companies calculate insurance premiums. [32726/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

156 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether there is a need for more transparency and accountability regarding the way motor insurance companies calculate insurance premiums. [32726/07]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

155 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether organisations representing youth and consumer interests should be given the same input into policy and equal representation on statutory structures concerning motor insurance as those representing the insurance industry. [32725/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

155 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether organisations representing youth and consumer interests should be given the same input into policy and equal representation on statutory structures concerning motor insurance as those representing the insurance industry. [32725/07]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

154 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether consumers have the right to know the reason an insurance company refuses to issue a quote or refuses to renew a policy; and if there is legal provision in legislation to ensure same. [32724/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

154 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether consumers have the right to know the reason an insurance company refuses to issue a quote or refuses to renew a policy; and if there is legal provision in legislation to ensure same. [32724/07]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

152 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on plans for the expansion of the US customs and border protection facility at Shannon Airport; if legislation is required to facilitate the extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32722/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

152 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on plans for the expansion of the US customs and border protection facility at Shannon Airport; if legislation is required to facilitate the extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32722/07]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

151 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the business plan for Shannon Airport is near completion; and if he will report to Dáil Éireann on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

151 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if the business plan for Shannon Airport is near completion; and if he will report to Dáil Éireann on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/07]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

150 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the criteria in place for private coach companies to use the arrivals road at Dublin Airport; and if there is a requirement for these private coaches to be wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32718/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

150 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the criteria in place for private coach companies to use the arrivals road at Dublin Airport; and if there is a requirement for these private coaches to be wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32718/07]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

146 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport if he uses video conferencing technology in order to reduce the amount of travel taken to attend meetings; if his Department has video conferencing facilities available to staff in each Departmental building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32670/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

146 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport if he uses video conferencing technology in order to reduce the amount of travel taken to attend meetings; if his Department has video conferencing facilities available to staff in each Departmental building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32670/07]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

145 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport his views on introducing legislation to make it an onus on cyclists to wear safety helmets in order to decrease the risk of death and injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32654/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

145 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport his views on introducing legislation to make it an onus on cyclists to wear safety helmets in order to decrease the risk of death and injury; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32654/07]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

125 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, having been approved for taxi transport to attend an oncology clinic, was then told that they must be at a pick-up point at 6.45 a.m. for an appointment which was to take place at 12.30 p.m.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32744/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

125 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, having been approved for taxi transport to attend an oncology clinic, was then told that they must be at a pick-up point at 6.45 a.m. for an appointment which was to take place at 12.30 p.m.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32744/07]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

197 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he proposes to assist rural transport initiatives in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32832/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

197 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he proposes to assist rural transport initiatives in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32832/07]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

187 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his consultations with other Departments on the rural transport initiative; the outcome of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32630/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

187 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his consultations with other Departments on the rural transport initiative; the outcome of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32630/07]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

79 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which his Department has become involved or intends to become involved in rural transport initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 2007

79 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which his Department has become involved or intends to become involved in rural transport initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/07]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

461 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the re-routing of a school bus (details supplied) in County Donegal, which would bring four families closer to the collection point and also reduce the travel time of the bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32139/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

461 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the re-routing of a school bus (details supplied) in County Donegal, which would bring four families closer to the collection point and also reduce the travel time of the bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32139/07]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

311 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the changes that are to be made in relation to legislation regarding tinted glass in car windows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32458/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

311 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the changes that are to be made in relation to legislation regarding tinted glass in car windows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32458/07]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

310 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to make parking facilities for bicycles users at Luas stations more secure in view of the fact that numerous bicycles are stolen every week at Luas stops from users of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32438/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2007

310 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to make parking facilities for bicycles users at Luas stations more secure in view of the fact that numerous bicycles are stolen every week at Luas stops from users of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32438/07]

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