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Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the supports in place for private bus operators who are providing school transport now that the 50% capacity rules are in place; and her plans to ensure that the additional cost for doubling the fleet is not borne on the operators themselves and then passed onto parents. [38247/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

498. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the supports in place for private bus operators who are providing school transport now that the 50% capacity rules are in place; and her plans to ensure that the additional cost for doubling the fleet is not borne on the operators themselves and then passed onto parents. [38247/20]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the long-term impact of the charge of €30 per square metre that Transport Infrastructure Ireland has introduced for each square metre of road carriageway opened; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this cost does not qualify for grant assistance from his Department; if his attention has been further drawn to the significant financial burden that this is placing on group water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38240/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

347. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the long-term impact of the charge of €30 per square metre that Transport Infrastructure Ireland has introduced for each square metre of road carriageway opened; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this cost does not qualify for grant assistance from his Department; if his attention has been further drawn to the significant financial burden that this is placing on group water schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38240/20]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the ongoing superannuation dispute in the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38829/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

257. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the ongoing superannuation dispute in the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38829/20]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses funded through public funds since 1 January 2020 that are zero emissions; the number that are exclusively diesel; the number that are diesel hybrid; the number utilising other fossil fuels; the number using other fossil fuel hybrids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38828/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

256. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses funded through public funds since 1 January 2020 that are zero emissions; the number that are exclusively diesel; the number that are diesel hybrid; the number utilising other fossil fuels; the number using other fossil fuel hybrids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38828/20]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he has approved the extension of the ten-year rule for the age of vehicle for taxis for another year due to Covid-19; if so, when the extension will be in place; when the NTA is changing its rules, regulations to reflect this extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38803/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

255. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he has approved the extension of the ten-year rule for the age of vehicle for taxis for another year due to Covid-19; if so, when the extension will be in place; when the NTA is changing its rules, regulations to reflect this extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38803/20]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure persons seeking to complete their driver theory test are not disadvantaged for an extended period due to the level 5 restrictions as in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will make arrangements for additional resources to be supplied to the RSA to clear the backlog once driver theory testing resumes to ensure applicants can receive a timely booking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38781/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

254. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure persons seeking to complete their driver theory test are not disadvantaged for an extended period due to the level 5 restrictions as in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will make arrangements for additional resources to be supplied to the RSA to clear the backlog once driver theory testing resumes to ensure applicants can receive a timely booking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38781/20]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reopen the train station at Dunleer, County Louth; his views on such propositions from a policy perspective; if his Department plans to engage with the NTA and Irish Rail on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38771/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

253. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reopen the train station at Dunleer, County Louth; his views on such propositions from a policy perspective; if his Department plans to engage with the NTA and Irish Rail on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38771/20]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport when Ministerial approval to allow the appointment of a contractor for works on the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road, County Limerick; when he expects the approval to be granted and the road completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38652/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

252. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport when Ministerial approval to allow the appointment of a contractor for works on the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road, County Limerick; when he expects the approval to be granted and the road completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38652/20]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if it will be ensured Dublin Bus has enough capacity to ensure that children can get to and from school during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38557/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

250. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport if it will be ensured Dublin Bus has enough capacity to ensure that children can get to and from school during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38557/20]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for UK driver licence holders to be able to maintain their insurance eligibility post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38510/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

249. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport his plans for UK driver licence holders to be able to maintain their insurance eligibility post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38510/20]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland will provide an update on a speed limit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38492/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

248. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland will provide an update on a speed limit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38492/20]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the standard of urban and rural cycle lanes for active travel in County Mayo; the criteria he defines as urban and rural; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38490/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

246. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the standard of urban and rural cycle lanes for active travel in County Mayo; the criteria he defines as urban and rural; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38490/20]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Athy southern distributor road; if all the funding and approvals are in place; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38440/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

245. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Athy southern distributor road; if all the funding and approvals are in place; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38440/20]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the funding in place for the south Kerry greenway; if a commitment will be made to funding it fully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38428/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

244. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the funding in place for the south Kerry greenway; if a commitment will be made to funding it fully; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38428/20]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport the status and details of the proposed study to be taken on by his Department with a view to connecting Shannon Airport to the rail network via a spur to Sixmilebridge, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38385/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

243. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport the status and details of the proposed study to be taken on by his Department with a view to connecting Shannon Airport to the rail network via a spur to Sixmilebridge, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38385/20]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) has not been facilitated with a 12 month NCT certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38252/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

242. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) has not been facilitated with a 12 month NCT certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38252/20]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow taxi drivers who have little or no work as a result of the Covid-19 crisis to suspend their licences or to obtain a rebate for the unused period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38249/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

241. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow taxi drivers who have little or no work as a result of the Covid-19 crisis to suspend their licences or to obtain a rebate for the unused period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38249/20]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport his views on the cancelation of theory tests as part of the level 5 restrictions; and his plans to process the backlog as swiftly as possible once level 5 restrictions are lifted. [38169/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

240. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport his views on the cancelation of theory tests as part of the level 5 restrictions; and his plans to process the backlog as swiftly as possible once level 5 restrictions are lifted. [38169/20]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the driving theory test backlog will be managed with reference to the experience of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38129/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

239. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the driving theory test backlog will be managed with reference to the experience of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38129/20]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if persons here with a UK driver licence that was issued in exchange for a Zimbabwean licence will be able to exchange their current driver license for an Irish driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38104/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

238. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if persons here with a UK driver licence that was issued in exchange for a Zimbabwean licence will be able to exchange their current driver license for an Irish driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38104/20]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 144 of 12 November 2020, the rationale for the requirement to have a public services card to access the national driver licence service, NDLS, online system; the legislative or statutory provision on which the requirement is based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38103/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

237. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 144 of 12 November 2020, the rationale for the requirement to have a public services card to access the national driver licence service, NDLS, online system; the legislative or statutory provision on which the requirement is based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38103/20]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the number of tribunals, inquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by his Department; the number that are in the process of being set up; the number in which the terms of reference are not complete or not agreed; the cost of all to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38051/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the number of tribunals, inquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by his Department; the number that are in the process of being set up; the number in which the terms of reference are not complete or not agreed; the cost of all to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38051/20]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will write to the NTA suggesting it investigates the feasibility of upgrading Dublin Bus shelters with sedum-covered roofs to capture particulates, store rainwater and promote urban biodiversity given the climate and biodiversity crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38011/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

233. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he will write to the NTA suggesting it investigates the feasibility of upgrading Dublin Bus shelters with sedum-covered roofs to capture particulates, store rainwater and promote urban biodiversity given the climate and biodiversity crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38011/20]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the status of protocols or instructions issued by the NTA to ensure there is adequate ventilation on Dublin Bus, DART, Intercity and Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38010/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

232. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the status of protocols or instructions issued by the NTA to ensure there is adequate ventilation on Dublin Bus, DART, Intercity and Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38010/20]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the details of funding from his Department to port companies and local authorities in respect of ports they manage in each of the years 2016 to 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38009/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

231. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the details of funding from his Department to port companies and local authorities in respect of ports they manage in each of the years 2016 to 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38009/20]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the terms of reference of the current review of the proposed Navan rail line; the threshold for approval and the variables and calculations used to decide this; the extent to which benefits to the environment and the well-being of citizens will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38001/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

230. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the terms of reference of the current review of the proposed Navan rail line; the threshold for approval and the variables and calculations used to decide this; the extent to which benefits to the environment and the well-being of citizens will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38001/20]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of assaults and incidences of verbal abuse directed at Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus workers since the beginning of the public health restrictions. [37971/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

228. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the number of assaults and incidences of verbal abuse directed at Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus workers since the beginning of the public health restrictions. [37971/20]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason changes have been made to procedures associated with the Athy distributor road project which has resulted in the invitation to tender document being referred to his Department with no clear timelines in place to proceed to the next stage of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

227. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the reason changes have been made to procedures associated with the Athy distributor road project which has resulted in the invitation to tender document being referred to his Department with no clear timelines in place to proceed to the next stage of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/20]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the details of all applications made by his Department to the Oireachtas Business Committee to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of primary and secondary legislation sponsored or initiated by his Department from 1 January 2017 to date; the outcomes of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37905/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

225. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the details of all applications made by his Department to the Oireachtas Business Committee to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of primary and secondary legislation sponsored or initiated by his Department from 1 January 2017 to date; the outcomes of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37905/20]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of driver tests that have been carried out at each driver test centre per day since 1 March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37865/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

220. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of driver tests that have been carried out at each driver test centre per day since 1 March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37865/20]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide copies of all correspondence from the Road Safety Authority (details supplied) in relation to a matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37864/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

219. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide copies of all correspondence from the Road Safety Authority (details supplied) in relation to a matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37864/20]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if there has been a change of policy in recent times that has led to the NDLS recording the place of birth of an Irish citizen as Northern Ireland rather than Ireland when they apply for a driver licence renewal. [37841/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

218. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if there has been a change of policy in recent times that has led to the NDLS recording the place of birth of an Irish citizen as Northern Ireland rather than Ireland when they apply for a driver licence renewal. [37841/20]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if there are failings or problems within a company (details supplied) or the coast guard that are contained in the report into the investigation of Rescue 116 that should be made known and publicly addressed in advance of a new search and rescue contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37829/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

217. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if there are failings or problems within a company (details supplied) or the coast guard that are contained in the report into the investigation of Rescue 116 that should be made known and publicly addressed in advance of a new search and rescue contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37829/20]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37808/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

215. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the details of contracts of €25,000 or more that have been awarded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37808/20]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, to implement a fairer approach to arrears due from staff relating to the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37788/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

214. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, to implement a fairer approach to arrears due from staff relating to the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37788/20]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if a person changing from a UK to an Irish driver licence has the option to maintain their place of birth as Ireland despite being born in Northern Ireland given the fact they are an Irish citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37768/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

212. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if a person changing from a UK to an Irish driver licence has the option to maintain their place of birth as Ireland despite being born in Northern Ireland given the fact they are an Irish citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37768/20]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the conditions imposed on Irish citizens who previously held full Irish driver licences seeking to renew their licence on their return to Ireland; his views on whether it is acceptable to require such returning nationals with a clean licence record to undergo six essential driver training sessions and pay a variety of other fees in order to prove driving competence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37767/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

211. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the conditions imposed on Irish citizens who previously held full Irish driver licences seeking to renew their licence on their return to Ireland; his views on whether it is acceptable to require such returning nationals with a clean licence record to undergo six essential driver training sessions and pay a variety of other fees in order to prove driving competence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37767/20]

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