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Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the findings of the school transport review group will be published (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36464/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2016

84. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the findings of the school transport review group will be published (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36464/16]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a request for an alternative school drop-off point was refused for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36446/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 November 2016

83. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a request for an alternative school drop-off point was refused for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36446/16]

Question· writtenPQ 550asked

550. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct Bus Éireann to stop the 109 and 111 bus services at the M3 park and ride facility in the event that Irish Rail trains are disrupted by an unexpected occurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36322/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

550. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct Bus Éireann to stop the 109 and 111 bus services at the M3 park and ride facility in the event that Irish Rail trains are disrupted by an unexpected occurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36322/16]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the bus service between Rosses Point and Strandhill, County Sligo and the Sligo town service which is in need of an extension of its timetable and greater frequency of service for growing population of Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36243/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

547. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the bus service between Rosses Point and Strandhill, County Sligo and the Sligo town service which is in need of an extension of its timetable and greater frequency of service for growing population of Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36243/16]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36228/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

546. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36228/16]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

545. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commence with the regulation of clamping vehicles which is provided for in Vehicle Clamping Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36213/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

545. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commence with the regulation of clamping vehicles which is provided for in Vehicle Clamping Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36213/16]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a Brexit sub-committee has been established in his Department; if so, when the sub-committee was convened; the number of times the sub-committee has met; the number of members on the sub-committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36212/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

544. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a Brexit sub-committee has been established in his Department; if so, when the sub-committee was convened; the number of times the sub-committee has met; the number of members on the sub-committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36212/16]

Question· writtenPQ 543asked

543. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the PSO for regional airports is being reviewed by his Department; if Sligo Airport can be included in this review in view of the fact that the condition of the main road serving Sligo is putting many tourists off travelling to County Sligo and the west via road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36150/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

543. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the PSO for regional airports is being reviewed by his Department; if Sligo Airport can be included in this review in view of the fact that the condition of the main road serving Sligo is putting many tourists off travelling to County Sligo and the west via road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36150/16]

Question· writtenPQ 542asked

542. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Semple Stadium in County Tipperary was excluded from the IRFU 2023 Rugby World Cup bid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36134/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

542. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Semple Stadium in County Tipperary was excluded from the IRFU 2023 Rugby World Cup bid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36134/16]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the closure or downgrading of rail services on the Limerick to Waterford line and the Ballybrophy line in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36133/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

541. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the closure or downgrading of rail services on the Limerick to Waterford line and the Ballybrophy line in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36133/16]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend the drivers licence recently renewed by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36106/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

540. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend the drivers licence recently renewed by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36106/16]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, when drivers renew their licences, he will ensure that the classes they previously qualified for are automatically added to their new licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36104/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

539. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, when drivers renew their licences, he will ensure that the classes they previously qualified for are automatically added to their new licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36104/16]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications that have been refused for injury warrants under the Superannuation Acts since 1995 within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35993/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

538. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications that have been refused for injury warrants under the Superannuation Acts since 1995 within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35993/16]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the data usage for each docking station per month from 2014 to date with regard to the Limerick bike share scheme; if he will provide the data for point-to-point journeys from each station per month from 2014 to date; the number of annual memberships and temporary passes issued per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35942/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

537. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the data usage for each docking station per month from 2014 to date with regard to the Limerick bike share scheme; if he will provide the data for point-to-point journeys from each station per month from 2014 to date; the number of annual memberships and temporary passes issued per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35942/16]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the development of a new stadium (details supplied) in County Donegal; if further documents will be required from the club following the information that was sent to his Department in August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35926/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

536. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the development of a new stadium (details supplied) in County Donegal; if further documents will be required from the club following the information that was sent to his Department in August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35926/16]

Question· writtenPQ 535asked

535. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's plan for the maintenance and restoration of Broadstone Station, Dublin 7; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a wall has been erected in front of Broadstone Station; and if so, the reason for this wall. [35906/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

535. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's plan for the maintenance and restoration of Broadstone Station, Dublin 7; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a wall has been erected in front of Broadstone Station; and if so, the reason for this wall. [35906/16]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a meeting has been held between members of Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland; if so, if he will report on that meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35905/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

534. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a meeting has been held between members of Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland; if so, if he will report on that meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35905/16]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken by his Department to protect the Ballybrophy to Limerick line; if this line is threatened with closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35904/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

533. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken by his Department to protect the Ballybrophy to Limerick line; if this line is threatened with closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35904/16]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legalisation as soon as possible to regulate rickshaws; if Galway City Council has banned rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

532. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legalisation as soon as possible to regulate rickshaws; if Galway City Council has banned rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/16]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

531. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of penalty points awarded in 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; the number of persons in the same years who received penalty points; the number of offences that caused penalty points to be awarded over the same time period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35862/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

531. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of penalty points awarded in 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; the number of persons in the same years who received penalty points; the number of offences that caused penalty points to be awarded over the same time period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35862/16]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

530. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of train stations, including names and addresses, in which there are accessibility issues for persons with mobility impairments; his plans to make these train stations accessible; the timeframe he expects it will take to implement such a plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35852/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

530. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of train stations, including names and addresses, in which there are accessibility issues for persons with mobility impairments; his plans to make these train stations accessible; the timeframe he expects it will take to implement such a plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35852/16]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 2 November 2016, if he has reverted to Sport Ireland with comments on the cost-benefit analysis; if so, the progress made to date; the work that is required on the cost-benefit analysis to ensure compliance with the public spending code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35838/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

529. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 2 November 2016, if he has reverted to Sport Ireland with comments on the cost-benefit analysis; if so, the progress made to date; the work that is required on the cost-benefit analysis to ensure compliance with the public spending code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35838/16]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

528. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a facility to enable persons who live abroad to renew their Irish driving licences remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35833/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

528. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a facility to enable persons who live abroad to renew their Irish driving licences remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35833/16]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) is still in a position to deliver their report within the 12-week timeframe with regard to the non-statutory inquiry to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters; if the person has supplied him with an interim report or draft report to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35794/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

527. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) is still in a position to deliver their report within the 12-week timeframe with regard to the non-statutory inquiry to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters; if the person has supplied him with an interim report or draft report to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35794/16]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a third terminal for Dublin Airport; his further views on whether one is needed; if so, his views on whether it should be run by the DAA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

526. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a third terminal for Dublin Airport; his further views on whether one is needed; if so, his views on whether it should be run by the DAA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/16]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the exemptions and assistance that are available to taxi and hackney operators that are not in a financial position owing to economic circumstances of their core business to purchase new vehicles in order to comply with the ten year rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35788/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

525. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the exemptions and assistance that are available to taxi and hackney operators that are not in a financial position owing to economic circumstances of their core business to purchase new vehicles in order to comply with the ten year rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35788/16]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

524. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are exemptions for persons who live in a non-EU country and have their Irish drivers licence stolen to be present to renew their licence. [35864/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2016

524. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are exemptions for persons who live in a non-EU country and have their Irish drivers licence stolen to be present to renew their licence. [35864/16]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of approved driving instructors for learner drivers of cars currently in the State; if his attention has been drawn to the number of those instructors who are franchisees of a company (details supplied); the percentage of the overall essential driver training lessons accounted for by these franchisees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35656/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

271. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of approved driving instructors for learner drivers of cars currently in the State; if his attention has been drawn to the number of those instructors who are franchisees of a company (details supplied); the percentage of the overall essential driver training lessons accounted for by these franchisees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35656/16]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 479 of 8 November 2016, if it is the case, as implied in his response, that his Department does not hold estimates of, and does not know the amount invested in, maintaining the national roads network in each year from 2008 to 2016 and is unwilling to provide this information; his views on concerns that his Department does not consider that this is under its policy remit; and if he will provide such information, which undoubtedly pertains to road policy and the overall funding framework rather than simply operational matters. [35616/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

270. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 479 of 8 November 2016, if it is the case, as implied in his response, that his Department does not hold estimates of, and does not know the amount invested in, maintaining the national roads network in each year from 2008 to 2016 and is unwilling to provide this information; his views on concerns that his Department does not consider that this is under its policy remit; and if he will provide such information, which undoubtedly pertains to road policy and the overall funding framework rather than simply operational matters. [35616/16]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that the NTA is advertising and running small public service vehicle, SPSV, tests for persons who wish to become taxi drivers and charging a fee of €170 to issue a new wheelchair-accessible taxi licence following successful completion of the SPSV test, despite the fact that such newly licensed taxi drivers will not be able to work because insurance companies will not insure drivers with less than two years' experience driving a taxi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35564/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

269. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that the NTA is advertising and running small public service vehicle, SPSV, tests for persons who wish to become taxi drivers and charging a fee of €170 to issue a new wheelchair-accessible taxi licence following successful completion of the SPSV test, despite the fact that such newly licensed taxi drivers will not be able to work because insurance companies will not insure drivers with less than two years' experience driving a taxi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35564/16]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 42 of 2 November 2016 to set out the amount of moneys to be allocated to the sports capital grant for 2017. [35547/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

267. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 42 of 2 November 2016 to set out the amount of moneys to be allocated to the sports capital grant for 2017. [35547/16]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set out in tabular form the total number of tests taken and the total number of fails for truck licences at each of the driving test centres in County Tipperary, that is, Nenagh, Thurles, Tipperary town and Clonmel, individually by centre and by tester, unnamed, for each of the years 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35529/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

266. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set out in tabular form the total number of tests taken and the total number of fails for truck licences at each of the driving test centres in County Tipperary, that is, Nenagh, Thurles, Tipperary town and Clonmel, individually by centre and by tester, unnamed, for each of the years 2011 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35529/16]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the necessary resources and support to both Clare County Council and Limerick County Council to enable these local authorities to enter a joint venture in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland to introduce a tourist route along the Shannon and Fergus estuaries in counties Clare and Limerick as a spur off the Wild Atlantic Way, with the necessary signage, a website with a direct link to the Wild Atlantic Way website (details supplied) and marketing function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35521/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

265. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the necessary resources and support to both Clare County Council and Limerick County Council to enable these local authorities to enter a joint venture in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland to introduce a tourist route along the Shannon and Fergus estuaries in counties Clare and Limerick as a spur off the Wild Atlantic Way, with the necessary signage, a website with a direct link to the Wild Atlantic Way website (details supplied) and marketing function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35521/16]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a bus service is in place to service two minority schools for the next school year (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

142. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a bus service is in place to service two minority schools for the next school year (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/16]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will examine with other Departments the wider infrastructural, transport and social needs of towns that have been assigned SDZ housing scheme status on extensive land banks in view of the demand on services and infrastructure that would arise in the designated towns from such extensive housing schemes outside of the narrow scope of the particular zoned lands. [35360/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2016

30. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will examine with other Departments the wider infrastructural, transport and social needs of towns that have been assigned SDZ housing scheme status on extensive land banks in view of the demand on services and infrastructure that would arise in the designated towns from such extensive housing schemes outside of the narrow scope of the particular zoned lands. [35360/16]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the rail fares in towns in County Kildare where persons from Newbridge are now paying considerably more for a commuter trip to Dublin than persons in Naas and Celbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35502/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

241. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the rail fares in towns in County Kildare where persons from Newbridge are now paying considerably more for a commuter trip to Dublin than persons in Naas and Celbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35502/16]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if clampers at car parking places are permitted to impose fees of €120 as they have done recently at Sallins railway station in view of the fact that legislation was enacted to cap fees at €100 in the last Dáil term; if he is satisfied with the operation of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35397/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

240. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if clampers at car parking places are permitted to impose fees of €120 as they have done recently at Sallins railway station in view of the fact that legislation was enacted to cap fees at €100 in the last Dáil term; if he is satisfied with the operation of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35397/16]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the terms of appointment of the current chairpersons and board members for each agency, commercial semi-State company and public body under the aegis of his Department; the current vacancies on each board; the appointment process to fill any vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35373/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

239. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the terms of appointment of the current chairpersons and board members for each agency, commercial semi-State company and public body under the aegis of his Department; the current vacancies on each board; the appointment process to fill any vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35373/16]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or a body under its aegis is taking action to promote designation of areas as dark sky preserves and Ireland as a destination for astro tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35372/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

238. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or a body under its aegis is taking action to promote designation of areas as dark sky preserves and Ireland as a destination for astro tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35372/16]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is working with the Department of Justice and Equality to improve the visitor visa schemes for overseas tourists to Ireland; and if his Department received advice from Tourism Ireland on the way visa schemes could be improved to make it easier for overseas tourists to visit Ireland. [35369/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

237. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is working with the Department of Justice and Equality to improve the visitor visa schemes for overseas tourists to Ireland; and if his Department received advice from Tourism Ireland on the way visa schemes could be improved to make it easier for overseas tourists to visit Ireland. [35369/16]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details on funding for the Irish Coast Guard in 2014, 2015 and 2016; and his plans to improve or discontinue service coverage in any parts of the country. [35368/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

236. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details on funding for the Irish Coast Guard in 2014, 2015 and 2016; and his plans to improve or discontinue service coverage in any parts of the country. [35368/16]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of call outs responded to by each helicopter unit at the four Irish Coast Guard search and rescue bases in each of the past three years. [35334/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

235. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of call outs responded to by each helicopter unit at the four Irish Coast Guard search and rescue bases in each of the past three years. [35334/16]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed Coonagh–Knockalisheen road will be completed (details supplied); and the moneys his Department will allocate to ensure that this road project will be completed. [35267/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

234. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed Coonagh–Knockalisheen road will be completed (details supplied); and the moneys his Department will allocate to ensure that this road project will be completed. [35267/16]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new staff recruited by the National Transport Authority, NTA, in each of the years 2013 to date in 2016; the number of staff that left the NTA during this same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35252/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

233. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new staff recruited by the National Transport Authority, NTA, in each of the years 2013 to date in 2016; the number of staff that left the NTA during this same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35252/16]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had representations regarding the knowledge test for applicants for taxi licences or if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the fairness of the test and of its administration since it was contracted out to a private company; if his Department will liaise with the National Transport Authority and the Taxi Regulator on this matter to review whether this test and its administration are fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35242/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2016

232. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had representations regarding the knowledge test for applicants for taxi licences or if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the fairness of the test and of its administration since it was contracted out to a private company; if his Department will liaise with the National Transport Authority and the Taxi Regulator on this matter to review whether this test and its administration are fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35242/16]

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