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Question· writtenPQ 263asked

337 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the amount of State money invested in the Navan to Kingscourt rail line for each of the years 1999 to 2004 and to date in 2005; the income derived from commercial activity on this rail line for the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34777/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

337 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the amount of State money invested in the Navan to Kingscourt rail line for each of the years 1999 to 2004 and to date in 2005; the income derived from commercial activity on this rail line for the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34777/05]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

336 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the amount of State money invested in the Navan to Drogheda rail line for each of the years 1999 to 2004 and to date in 2005; the income derived from commercial activity on this rail line for the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34776/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

336 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the amount of State money invested in the Navan to Drogheda rail line for each of the years 1999 to 2004 and to date in 2005; the income derived from commercial activity on this rail line for the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34776/05]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

162 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if responsibility for ports is going to be removed from the remit of his Department and transferred to the Department of Transport; the reasons behind the consideration of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34355/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

162 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if responsibility for ports is going to be removed from the remit of his Department and transferred to the Department of Transport; the reasons behind the consideration of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34355/05]

Question· writtenPQ 490asked

570 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to her commitment to parents in the Ballybrown, Mungret and Raheen areas of County Limerick that a school bus service will be made available for first year students to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick. [34225/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

570 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation in relation to her commitment to parents in the Ballybrown, Mungret and Raheen areas of County Limerick that a school bus service will be made available for first year students to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick. [34225/05]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

550 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will facilitate a meeting with a group of parents (details supplied) regarding a school transport issue in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33959/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

550 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will facilitate a meeting with a group of parents (details supplied) regarding a school transport issue in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33959/05]

Question· writtenPQ 468asked

549 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of additional school buses provided to the fleet from the start of September 2005 school term to date in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33940/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

549 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of additional school buses provided to the fleet from the start of September 2005 school term to date in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33940/05]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

414 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his views on suggestions that Luas drivers are not always receiving the minimum rest periods due to inadequate rostering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34470/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

414 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his views on suggestions that Luas drivers are not always receiving the minimum rest periods due to inadequate rostering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34470/05]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

413 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the need to improve public transport and the road infrastructure for Palmerstown, Dublin 20; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are gaps in the provision of public transport in the Palmerstown area; and the measures contained in Transport 21 that will improve the transport situation for Palmerstown. [34415/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

413 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the need to improve public transport and the road infrastructure for Palmerstown, Dublin 20; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are gaps in the provision of public transport in the Palmerstown area; and the measures contained in Transport 21 that will improve the transport situation for Palmerstown. [34415/05]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

411 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that most DART carriages are not wheelchair accessible due to the gap between the carriage and the platform and the difference in height; and if the investment in accessibility on DART carriages has taken this issue into account. [34413/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

411 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that most DART carriages are not wheelchair accessible due to the gap between the carriage and the platform and the difference in height; and if the investment in accessibility on DART carriages has taken this issue into account. [34413/05]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

410 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding at peak times on trains on the Maynooth train line; if Irish Rail will conduct a safety audit of these trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

410 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding at peak times on trains on the Maynooth train line; if Irish Rail will conduct a safety audit of these trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34412/05]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

409 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport his plans for improvement of the public transport system servicing Harold’s Cross, Kimmage, Crumlin, Walkinstown, Terenure and Templeogue; if the traffic and transport requirements of these areas are being addressed under the Transport 21 proposals; if so, the timeframe which applies to the commencement dates for those plans; if his attention has been drawn to the serious traffic problems in these areas at present; his plans to address the traffic problems in the event that these areas are not included in the Transport 21 agenda up to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34256/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

409 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport his plans for improvement of the public transport system servicing Harold’s Cross, Kimmage, Crumlin, Walkinstown, Terenure and Templeogue; if the traffic and transport requirements of these areas are being addressed under the Transport 21 proposals; if so, the timeframe which applies to the commencement dates for those plans; if his attention has been drawn to the serious traffic problems in these areas at present; his plans to address the traffic problems in the event that these areas are not included in the Transport 21 agenda up to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34256/05]

Question· writtenPQ 333asked

408 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if EU Directive 2004/52/EC will be implemented before 19 November 2005; if not, the reason Ireland will not meet its obligations to implement this directive before the deadline. [34254/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

408 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if EU Directive 2004/52/EC will be implemented before 19 November 2005; if not, the reason Ireland will not meet its obligations to implement this directive before the deadline. [34254/05]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

405 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to confirmation by way of reply to Question No. 37 of 6 February 1975 that Aer Rianta as of that date was not permitted to engage in industrial development in the vicinity of Dublin Airport, when departmental policy changed in order to enable the said semi-State to engage in such development and by such means become an aggressive property speculator in the vicinity of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34194/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

405 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport further to confirmation by way of reply to Question No. 37 of 6 February 1975 that Aer Rianta as of that date was not permitted to engage in industrial development in the vicinity of Dublin Airport, when departmental policy changed in order to enable the said semi-State to engage in such development and by such means become an aggressive property speculator in the vicinity of Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34194/05]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

404 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of persons with disabilities employed in his Department and in each body under his aegis; the guidelines issued by which this data is to be recorded in the public service; the nature of the disabilities; the levels of employment; the percentage of the total numbers of persons with disabilities in each sector who are holders of third level qualifications; the precise definition of disability which is used in the public service to meet the 3% quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34147/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

404 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of persons with disabilities employed in his Department and in each body under his aegis; the guidelines issued by which this data is to be recorded in the public service; the nature of the disabilities; the levels of employment; the percentage of the total numbers of persons with disabilities in each sector who are holders of third level qualifications; the precise definition of disability which is used in the public service to meet the 3% quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34147/05]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

402 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his announcement that the number of park and ride facilities in Dublin excludes the possibility of developing such facilities in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow; his plans to develop such facilities in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34094/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

402 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his announcement that the number of park and ride facilities in Dublin excludes the possibility of developing such facilities in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow; his plans to develop such facilities in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34094/05]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

401 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the timeframe for the Kildare rail upgrade has been arrived at in view of the fact that considerable work has already been done on the planning stages of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34093/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

401 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the timeframe for the Kildare rail upgrade has been arrived at in view of the fact that considerable work has already been done on the planning stages of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34093/05]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

400 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the significant changes which have been implemented by his Department to date in 2005 in delivering the National Spatial Strategy; and the costs, benefits and savings that have accrued. [34082/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

400 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the significant changes which have been implemented by his Department to date in 2005 in delivering the National Spatial Strategy; and the costs, benefits and savings that have accrued. [34082/05]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

398 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended to commence the planning and building of the interconnector between Heuston and Connolly train stations; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34034/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

398 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when it is intended to commence the planning and building of the interconnector between Heuston and Connolly train stations; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34034/05]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

407 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the amount of public money which was spent on the Minister of State’s recent advertisements in newspapers (details supplied) on 8 November 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34224/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

407 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the amount of public money which was spent on the Minister of State’s recent advertisements in newspapers (details supplied) on 8 November 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34224/05]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

403 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the quarter page advertisement published in a newspaper (details supplied) of 8 November 2005 regarding travel and traffic arrangements for the Dublin area in the run up to Christmas and featuring a colour photograph of the Minister of State; if other such advertisements are planned in the newspaper; if so, the planned date of publication and the cost in each case; if each advertisement will feature a photograph of the Minister of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34130/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

403 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the quarter page advertisement published in a newspaper (details supplied) of 8 November 2005 regarding travel and traffic arrangements for the Dublin area in the run up to Christmas and featuring a colour photograph of the Minister of State; if other such advertisements are planned in the newspaper; if so, the planned date of publication and the cost in each case; if each advertisement will feature a photograph of the Minister of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34130/05]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

396 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost in terms of preparation, production and publication of the planned supplement regarding Operation Freeflow that is due to appear in a newspaper (details supplied) of 27 November 2005; if tenders were sought for the publication of this supplement; if all public procurement requirements were complied with in regard to the supplement; if similar features are planned for any other publications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34024/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

396 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost in terms of preparation, production and publication of the planned supplement regarding Operation Freeflow that is due to appear in a newspaper (details supplied) of 27 November 2005; if tenders were sought for the publication of this supplement; if all public procurement requirements were complied with in regard to the supplement; if similar features are planned for any other publications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34024/05]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

395 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the quarter page advertisement published in a newspaper (details supplied) of 8 November 2005 regarding travel and traffic arrangements for the Dublin area in the run up to Christmas and featuring a colour photograph of the Minister of State; if other such advertisements are planned; if so, the publications of same; the planned date of publication; the cost in each case; if each advertisement will feature a photograph of the Minister of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34023/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

395 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the quarter page advertisement published in a newspaper (details supplied) of 8 November 2005 regarding travel and traffic arrangements for the Dublin area in the run up to Christmas and featuring a colour photograph of the Minister of State; if other such advertisements are planned; if so, the publications of same; the planned date of publication; the cost in each case; if each advertisement will feature a photograph of the Minister of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34023/05]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

394 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if legislation will be introduced to revoke the driving licence and haulage licence of commercial drivers or hauliers charged with illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34017/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

394 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if legislation will be introduced to revoke the driving licence and haulage licence of commercial drivers or hauliers charged with illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34017/05]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

393 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the report from an economist (details supplied) at a recent energy conference held in Dublin that with the increase in global oil prices and the impact it is having on the steeply rising price of aviation fuel, it is not feasible in the long term to pursue the construction of an additional runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34016/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

393 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the report from an economist (details supplied) at a recent energy conference held in Dublin that with the increase in global oil prices and the impact it is having on the steeply rising price of aviation fuel, it is not feasible in the long term to pursue the construction of an additional runway at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34016/05]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

397 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if further resources will be provided to Dublin Bus in addition to the 20 announced new buses in order that they can expand their fleet of buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

397 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if further resources will be provided to Dublin Bus in addition to the 20 announced new buses in order that they can expand their fleet of buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/05]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

392 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received requests from Dublin Bus since 2001 to provide funding for additional buses to its fleet; the date of such requests and the responses given by his Department in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33989/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

392 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received requests from Dublin Bus since 2001 to provide funding for additional buses to its fleet; the date of such requests and the responses given by his Department in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33989/05]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

390 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the level and quality of services offered by Bus Éireann here; his views on the company’s role as part of the Government’s overall strategy to deliver quality public transport into the 21st century in view of the fact that so little funding was allocated to it under his new transport plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33977/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

390 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the level and quality of services offered by Bus Éireann here; his views on the company’s role as part of the Government’s overall strategy to deliver quality public transport into the 21st century in view of the fact that so little funding was allocated to it under his new transport plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33977/05]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

389 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if the proposal and feasibility study submitted by the south Sligo rapid transit group for a commuter rail system was considered for funding under his Departments Transport 21 plan; when his Department expects to proceed with their licence application to operate a commuter system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33976/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

389 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if the proposal and feasibility study submitted by the south Sligo rapid transit group for a commuter rail system was considered for funding under his Departments Transport 21 plan; when his Department expects to proceed with their licence application to operate a commuter system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33976/05]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

388 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann has applied to his Department for licences to extend its services in the south Sligo area; when he will be in a position to grant same in view of Sligo’s poor allocation of funding under his Department’s new Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33975/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

388 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann has applied to his Department for licences to extend its services in the south Sligo area; when he will be in a position to grant same in view of Sligo’s poor allocation of funding under his Department’s new Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33975/05]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

387 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that the long-awaited improvements in passenger rolling stock and train frequency that he announced on his recent visit to Sligo will go ahead on the 12 December 2005 as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33974/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

387 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that the long-awaited improvements in passenger rolling stock and train frequency that he announced on his recent visit to Sligo will go ahead on the 12 December 2005 as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33974/05]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

385 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport his views regarding the current underspend in the public transport regional OP; if works on the western rail corridor will commence; if not, the way in which the money will be spent. [33936/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

385 Ms Harkin asked the Minister for Transport his views regarding the current underspend in the public transport regional OP; if works on the western rail corridor will commence; if not, the way in which the money will be spent. [33936/05]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

383 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a detailed plan for the implementation of the western rail project under Transport 21 has been drawn up; the details of such plans; the envisaged cost of the project under Transport 21; if it is envisaged cost is commercially sensitive information, if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33926/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

383 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if a detailed plan for the implementation of the western rail project under Transport 21 has been drawn up; the details of such plans; the envisaged cost of the project under Transport 21; if it is envisaged cost is commercially sensitive information, if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33926/05]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

381 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the exemptions from EU directives or regulations that his Department is seeking; the reason his Department is requesting each exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33859/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

381 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the exemptions from EU directives or regulations that his Department is seeking; the reason his Department is requesting each exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33859/05]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

380 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the exemptions from EU directives or regulations that Ireland has achieved in his Department’s competency area; the reason his Department requested each exemption; if it is intended to give up any of these exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33844/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

380 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the exemptions from EU directives or regulations that Ireland has achieved in his Department’s competency area; the reason his Department requested each exemption; if it is intended to give up any of these exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33844/05]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

379 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the number of proposals that his Department is opposing at European Council at any state; the names of such proposals; the reason his Department is taking this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2005

379 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport the number of proposals that his Department is opposing at European Council at any state; the names of such proposals; the reason his Department is taking this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33829/05]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the reason the north side of Dublin was excluded in major transport projects in the transport plan for 21st century Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33719/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005

170 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the reason the north side of Dublin was excluded in major transport projects in the transport plan for 21st century Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33719/05]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the production of audio-visual materials used to promote the launch of the Transport 21 plan; if tenders were sought for the production of the material; if all public procurement procedures were complied with in regard to the allocation of the business; the firm or firms to whom the business was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33708/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005

169 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the production of audio-visual materials used to promote the launch of the Transport 21 plan; if tenders were sought for the production of the material; if all public procurement procedures were complied with in regard to the allocation of the business; the firm or firms to whom the business was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33708/05]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the implications for the stopovers of US aircraft carrying US troops at Shannon Airport once the transatlantic stopover has been phased out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33702/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005

168 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the implications for the stopovers of US aircraft carrying US troops at Shannon Airport once the transatlantic stopover has been phased out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33702/05]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167 Mr. Blaney asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided under the rural transport initiative for 2005 which has been and is expected to be spent on administration costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33623/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2005

167 Mr. Blaney asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided under the rural transport initiative for 2005 which has been and is expected to be spent on administration costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33623/05]

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