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Question· writtenPQ 395asked

441 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport when he expects legislation to go through Dáil Éireann regarding Rosslare Port; and if he has had any recent contact with his counterpart in the British Department of Transport. [35637/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

441 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport when he expects legislation to go through Dáil Éireann regarding Rosslare Port; and if he has had any recent contact with his counterpart in the British Department of Transport. [35637/05]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

440 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the dates of workshops organised under the British-Irish Council that involved transport issues; the matters discussed at each workshop; the actions arising from each workshop; the actions his Department has taken arising from such workshops; the papers and publications presented or arising from each workshop; the scheduled dates for future workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35625/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

440 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the dates of workshops organised under the British-Irish Council that involved transport issues; the matters discussed at each workshop; the actions arising from each workshop; the actions his Department has taken arising from such workshops; the papers and publications presented or arising from each workshop; the scheduled dates for future workshops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35625/05]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

439 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the dates of each of the British-Irish Council transport sectoral group meetings since 2002; the matters discussed at each meeting; the actions arising from each meeting; the actions his Department has taken arising from such meetings; the papers and publications presented or arising from each meeting; the scheduled dates for future meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35624/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

439 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the dates of each of the British-Irish Council transport sectoral group meetings since 2002; the matters discussed at each meeting; the actions arising from each meeting; the actions his Department has taken arising from such meetings; the papers and publications presented or arising from each meeting; the scheduled dates for future meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35624/05]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

438 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason a test was cancelled with no prior notification to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; the further reason a substitute driver tester could not be found; and if an alternative date has been arranged. [35595/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

438 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason a test was cancelled with no prior notification to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; the further reason a substitute driver tester could not be found; and if an alternative date has been arranged. [35595/05]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

437 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the provisions made for the cost of each phase of the western rail corridor project under the Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35586/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

437 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the provisions made for the cost of each phase of the western rail corridor project under the Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35586/05]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

436 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the driving tester recruitment examinations will be carried out in a number of centres around the country. [35520/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

436 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if the driving tester recruitment examinations will be carried out in a number of centres around the country. [35520/05]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

435 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 351 of 15 February 2005 which confirmed that a scheme showing restrictions that were considered necessary for the purposes of air safety at Shannon Airport was forwarded by his Department to Clare County Council, the reason his Department has failed to provide copies of such a scheme to a number of affected landowners who sought details of the origins of the massive invasive red zone over their lands; the further reason there is a culture of secrecy within his Department and associated agencies in relation to the red zones; if in future all details will be provided on request to affected landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35355/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

435 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 351 of 15 February 2005 which confirmed that a scheme showing restrictions that were considered necessary for the purposes of air safety at Shannon Airport was forwarded by his Department to Clare County Council, the reason his Department has failed to provide copies of such a scheme to a number of affected landowners who sought details of the origins of the massive invasive red zone over their lands; the further reason there is a culture of secrecy within his Department and associated agencies in relation to the red zones; if in future all details will be provided on request to affected landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35355/05]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

434 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the plans for the metro north to be progressed; when he expects to have information on the location of stops on this route; if all of this line will be underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35345/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

434 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the plans for the metro north to be progressed; when he expects to have information on the location of stops on this route; if all of this line will be underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35345/05]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

433 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the next step in the planning of the metro north line; the stage and the way in which the public consultation will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35344/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

433 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the next step in the planning of the metro north line; the stage and the way in which the public consultation will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35344/05]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

432 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private office and the constituency office; the number of such staff who are permanent civil servants and the number that are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35306/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

432 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private office and the constituency office; the number of such staff who are permanent civil servants and the number that are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35306/05]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

443 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to any change to the future management of the Great Southern Hotel group; his plans to sell off the Great Southern Hotel, Rosslare Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35639/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

443 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to any change to the future management of the Great Southern Hotel group; his plans to sell off the Great Southern Hotel, Rosslare Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35639/05]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

430 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received draft business plans from any of the three State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35295/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

430 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received draft business plans from any of the three State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35295/05]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

429 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he remains satisfied that he is correct in his view, as expressed in a parliamentary question of 2 November 2005, that the Dublin Port tunnel can be completed at the cost of €751 million; if this figure includes compensation sought by the construction company involved in the tunnel’s construction; if not, if his attention has been drawn to the amount sought by this contractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35199/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

429 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he remains satisfied that he is correct in his view, as expressed in a parliamentary question of 2 November 2005, that the Dublin Port tunnel can be completed at the cost of €751 million; if this figure includes compensation sought by the construction company involved in the tunnel’s construction; if not, if his attention has been drawn to the amount sought by this contractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35199/05]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

428 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Transport 21 is consistent with the recommendations set out for the north west in the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35198/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

428 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if Transport 21 is consistent with the recommendations set out for the north west in the national spatial strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35198/05]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

427 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the moneys paid by the Exchequer to City of Derry Airport in regard to the provision of air services operated by the airport or airline firms; the areas to which such moneys are allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35197/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

427 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the moneys paid by the Exchequer to City of Derry Airport in regard to the provision of air services operated by the airport or airline firms; the areas to which such moneys are allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35197/05]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

426 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that the Dublin Port tunnel will not open until December 2006, as articulated by the Minister for Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35189/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

426 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that the Dublin Port tunnel will not open until December 2006, as articulated by the Minister for Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35189/05]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

425 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 19 October 2005 if he will grant consent to the Dublin Transportation Office to publish the traffic modelling work accompanying the Transport 21 plan; and if a copy of same will be made available to the Oireachtas Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35181/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

425 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 136 of 19 October 2005 if he will grant consent to the Dublin Transportation Office to publish the traffic modelling work accompanying the Transport 21 plan; and if a copy of same will be made available to the Oireachtas Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35181/05]

Question· writtenPQ 378asked

424 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the recent revised bilateral agreement, concluded with the US Government he has relevant information on the volume of freight which currently passes through Shannon airport, both to and from the US; his views on whether there is sufficient current freight business passing through Shannon airport to sustain the existing level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35178/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

424 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the recent revised bilateral agreement, concluded with the US Government he has relevant information on the volume of freight which currently passes through Shannon airport, both to and from the US; his views on whether there is sufficient current freight business passing through Shannon airport to sustain the existing level of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35178/05]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

423 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he will nominate the three US airport destinations to which Ireland will have access from November 2006; and the factors which will be considered in their selection. [35173/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

423 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he will nominate the three US airport destinations to which Ireland will have access from November 2006; and the factors which will be considered in their selection. [35173/05]

Question· writtenPQ 376asked

422 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the top ten areas in the country where penalty points have been accumulated since the introduction of the system by the Garda Síochána; the number of points attributed to each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35167/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

422 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the top ten areas in the country where penalty points have been accumulated since the introduction of the system by the Garda Síochána; the number of points attributed to each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35167/05]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

421 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants and other staff employed on constituency and public relations work for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35159/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

421 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants and other staff employed on constituency and public relations work for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35159/05]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

420 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35144/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

420 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office for each of his Ministers of State; and the grade and remuneration of each of these members of staff. [35144/05]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

419 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend the DART service to Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35126/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

419 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend the DART service to Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35126/05]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

418 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to completely ban the use of mobile phones when driving; and if he intends to make same a specific finable offence. [35125/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

418 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to completely ban the use of mobile phones when driving; and if he intends to make same a specific finable offence. [35125/05]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

416 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will rebalance and restructure rail fares to and from Dublin in favour of Drogheda and Dundalk commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35111/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

416 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will rebalance and restructure rail fares to and from Dublin in favour of Drogheda and Dundalk commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35111/05]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

431 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when a suitable safe location for lorry reversing manoeuvres will be identified in relation to the driving test for articulated lorries, license category EC, which has been suspended since March 2005 in Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35297/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

431 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when a suitable safe location for lorry reversing manoeuvres will be identified in relation to the driving test for articulated lorries, license category EC, which has been suspended since March 2005 in Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35297/05]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

417 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the reason behind his decision to suspend the testing of drivers of articulated vehicles in Letterkenny; and when he intends to identify a suitable alternative location in Donegal for reversing manoeuvres in order to restore articulated lorry driving testing in the area. [35123/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

417 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the reason behind his decision to suspend the testing of drivers of articulated vehicles in Letterkenny; and when he intends to identify a suitable alternative location in Donegal for reversing manoeuvres in order to restore articulated lorry driving testing in the area. [35123/05]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

415 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when a suitable safe location for lorry reversing manoeuvres will be identified in relation to the driving test for articulated lorries (licence category EC) which has been suspended since March 2005 in Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35809/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

415 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Transport when a suitable safe location for lorry reversing manoeuvres will be identified in relation to the driving test for articulated lorries (licence category EC) which has been suspended since March 2005 in Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35809/05]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

414 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has outsourced driving tests as recently announced; his views on whether the outsourcing of core work for example testing is in breach of Sustaining Progress; if the driving test backlog can be reduced and eliminated without outsourcing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35590/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

414 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has outsourced driving tests as recently announced; his views on whether the outsourcing of core work for example testing is in breach of Sustaining Progress; if the driving test backlog can be reduced and eliminated without outsourcing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35590/05]

Question· writtenPQ 366asked

413 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport his views on issuing every school going child here with a reflective armband; if the cost of such a programme will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35506/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

413 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport his views on issuing every school going child here with a reflective armband; if the cost of such a programme will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35506/05]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

258 Mr. Blaney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will secure designated funding to assist patients and their families who must travel for cancer treatments; and if some of this funding could be extracted from the €35 billion allocated to the new transport plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35523/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

258 Mr. Blaney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will secure designated funding to assist patients and their families who must travel for cancer treatments; and if some of this funding could be extracted from the €35 billion allocated to the new transport plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35523/05]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

239 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a proper transport arrangement with a helper has not been put in place in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if proper transport cannot be provided will her Department or the Health Service Executive approve a grant for these persons to purchase a suitable vehicle to transport their child; if the concerns of the National Educational Welfare Board will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35243/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

239 Mr. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a proper transport arrangement with a helper has not been put in place in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if proper transport cannot be provided will her Department or the Health Service Executive approve a grant for these persons to purchase a suitable vehicle to transport their child; if the concerns of the National Educational Welfare Board will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35243/05]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

149 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the many cancer patients who either endure long bus journeys for treatment or who are unable to travel for treatment; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that one cancer patient who was transferred from St. Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin by bus to Letterkenny General Hospital after having a lung removed; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that one elderly person stopped travelling to the capital for chemotherapy due to the fact that they could no longer endure the trauma of the bus journey has since died; the steps taken to ensure equality of access and equitable transport to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35474/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

149 Mr. O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the many cancer patients who either endure long bus journeys for treatment or who are unable to travel for treatment; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that one cancer patient who was transferred from St. Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin by bus to Letterkenny General Hospital after having a lung removed; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that one elderly person stopped travelling to the capital for chemotherapy due to the fact that they could no longer endure the trauma of the bus journey has since died; the steps taken to ensure equality of access and equitable transport to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35474/05]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

108 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the number of capital projects within his Department which in 2004 and in 2005 had an estimated cost of between €30 million and €50 million, and which would have been subject to cost-benefit analysis if the newly announced criteria for such evaluations had then been in force; and the total cost of such projects in each year. [35262/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

108 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the number of capital projects within his Department which in 2004 and in 2005 had an estimated cost of between €30 million and €50 million, and which would have been subject to cost-benefit analysis if the newly announced criteria for such evaluations had then been in force; and the total cost of such projects in each year. [35262/05]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

107 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the passengers carried in the morning peak hours by Dublin Bus, suburban rail, Luas and Bus Éireann routes entering Dublin for each year since 2000, including the latest projections for 2005. [35099/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

107 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the passengers carried in the morning peak hours by Dublin Bus, suburban rail, Luas and Bus Éireann routes entering Dublin for each year since 2000, including the latest projections for 2005. [35099/05]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

106 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if separate smoking facilities are provided for US army personnel who travel through Shannon Airport; and if additional cost to the State has arisen in providing such facilities. [35080/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

106 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if separate smoking facilities are provided for US army personnel who travel through Shannon Airport; and if additional cost to the State has arisen in providing such facilities. [35080/05]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

105 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if senior officials of his Department will be assigned to carry out in consultation with Dublin Bus management, a full evaluation of the public transport needs of the general Ballycullen area in Dublin 24 (details supplied); his views on the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

105 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if senior officials of his Department will be assigned to carry out in consultation with Dublin Bus management, a full evaluation of the public transport needs of the general Ballycullen area in Dublin 24 (details supplied); his views on the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/05]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

104 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the provision which has been made for taxi drivers who brought their case before the Equality Tribunal in view of the fact that the taxi hardship payment scheme did not go before Dáil Éireann. [34984/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

104 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the provision which has been made for taxi drivers who brought their case before the Equality Tribunal in view of the fact that the taxi hardship payment scheme did not go before Dáil Éireann. [34984/05]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

29 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the recent trends in tourism that have led to a huge influx of tourism in Dublin and the decline in the regions, especially in the west; his views on whether the Transport 21 plan will only serve to increase this imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34877/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

29 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the recent trends in tourism that have led to a huge influx of tourism in Dublin and the decline in the regions, especially in the west; his views on whether the Transport 21 plan will only serve to increase this imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34877/05]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

23 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the way in which the construction involved in Transport 21 will affect tourism over the coming decade whilst works are ongoing; his further views on whether the plan will lead to an irreversible downturn in tourism numbers due to inconveniences caused by the construction; his plans to carry out a study on the effect the transport plan will have on tourism numbers whilst the plan is being implemented; his further views on whether there are ways of combating the negative effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34876/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

23 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the way in which the construction involved in Transport 21 will affect tourism over the coming decade whilst works are ongoing; his further views on whether the plan will lead to an irreversible downturn in tourism numbers due to inconveniences caused by the construction; his plans to carry out a study on the effect the transport plan will have on tourism numbers whilst the plan is being implemented; his further views on whether there are ways of combating the negative effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34876/05]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

14 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had any discussions with the Department of Transport concerning the potential disruption to rail services caused by the redevelopment of the Lansdowne Road stadium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34904/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2005

14 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had any discussions with the Department of Transport concerning the potential disruption to rail services caused by the redevelopment of the Lansdowne Road stadium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34904/05]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

423 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the bus route from Ballindine to Claremorris with a pick-up point at the Ballindine crossroads which has been in existence since 1969 has been moved; the reason the children have to go to a different pick-up point; the further reason it was necessary to change the pick-up point; if the pick-up point can be changed back to the original pick-up point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34975/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

423 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the bus route from Ballindine to Claremorris with a pick-up point at the Ballindine crossroads which has been in existence since 1969 has been moved; the reason the children have to go to a different pick-up point; the further reason it was necessary to change the pick-up point; if the pick-up point can be changed back to the original pick-up point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34975/05]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

421 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science when talks will take place between officials from her Department and the union representing bus escorts to discuss terms and conditions of employment (details supplied). [34968/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

421 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science when talks will take place between officials from her Department and the union representing bus escorts to discuss terms and conditions of employment (details supplied). [34968/05]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

343 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to increase the fine, currently €19, for illegal parking in disabled parking bays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34925/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

343 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to increase the fine, currently €19, for illegal parking in disabled parking bays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34925/05]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

344 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if, in regard to the publication in a magazine (details supplied) of an eight page commercial report on the Transport 21 plan, it is intended to publish the report in other publications; if so, the publication, the planned date in each case, and the anticipated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34926/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

344 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if, in regard to the publication in a magazine (details supplied) of an eight page commercial report on the Transport 21 plan, it is intended to publish the report in other publications; if so, the publication, the planned date in each case, and the anticipated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34926/05]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

342 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the costs incurred by or on behalf of his Department arising from the publication of an eight page commercial report on the Transport 21 plan, published in a magazine (details supplied) on 10 November 2005; if outside agencies were used in the preparation and production of material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34924/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

342 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the costs incurred by or on behalf of his Department arising from the publication of an eight page commercial report on the Transport 21 plan, published in a magazine (details supplied) on 10 November 2005; if outside agencies were used in the preparation and production of material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34924/05]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

341 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport further to his recent announcement that his Department is in discussion with an international open access freight operator, the measures which have been put in place to allow the issue of operators licences and for the allocation track access in a fair and unbiased manner. [34923/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

341 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport further to his recent announcement that his Department is in discussion with an international open access freight operator, the measures which have been put in place to allow the issue of operators licences and for the allocation track access in a fair and unbiased manner. [34923/05]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

340 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if aircraft (details supplied) which are alleged to have been used by the CIA in the process of extraordinary renditions have ever landed at any airport here or at Casement Aerodrome; if those aircraft were examined by the State’s security forces to determine if the UN Convention on Torture or Article 3 of section 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights was breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34922/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

340 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if aircraft (details supplied) which are alleged to have been used by the CIA in the process of extraordinary renditions have ever landed at any airport here or at Casement Aerodrome; if those aircraft were examined by the State’s security forces to determine if the UN Convention on Torture or Article 3 of section 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights was breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34922/05]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

339 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the reason north Tipperary was excluded in major transport projects in the Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34791/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

339 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the reason north Tipperary was excluded in major transport projects in the Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34791/05]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

338 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the action he intends taking arising from the outcome of court cases as reported (details supplied) where cases against drivers for the non-display of L-plates and for not being accompanied by a qualified driver were struck out due to deficiencies in Article 20 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1999; when he will address such deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34790/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

338 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the action he intends taking arising from the outcome of court cases as reported (details supplied) where cases against drivers for the non-display of L-plates and for not being accompanied by a qualified driver were struck out due to deficiencies in Article 20 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1999; when he will address such deficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34790/05]

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