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Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the reporting date which has been given to the high level working group in his Department dealing with the light rail option for the former Harcourt Street rail line; and in view of the long delay in dealing with this matter whether he will ask the group to issue an interim report.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

65 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the reporting date which has been given to the high level working group in his Department dealing with the light rail option for the former Harcourt Street rail line; and in view of the long delay in dealing with this matter whether he will ask the group to issue an interim report.

Question· oralPQ 64asked

64 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the current position regarding the plans to upgrade the Dublin-Belfast rail link; if the funding for this has been secured from the EC; and the time-scale he has in mind for these works.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

64 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the current position regarding the plans to upgrade the Dublin-Belfast rail link; if the funding for this has been secured from the EC; and the time-scale he has in mind for these works.

Question· oralPQ 63asked

63 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his intentions regarding a rapid rail link with both Dublin Airport and Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

63 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his intentions regarding a rapid rail link with both Dublin Airport and Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has satisfied himself that Iarnród Éireann have sufficient resources available to them to develop a proper commuter rail service with particular reference to the needs of commuters within a 50-mile radius of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has satisfied himself that Iarnród Éireann have sufficient resources available to them to develop a proper commuter rail service with particular reference to the needs of commuters within a 50-mile radius of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

25 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he is in a position to make a decision as to which proposal the Government will sanction in relation to the future ownership of the B & I line; and when a decision will be made in this regard.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

25 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he is in a position to make a decision as to which proposal the Government will sanction in relation to the future ownership of the B & I line; and when a decision will be made in this regard.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

17 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has now received a proposal from employees of the B & I company for a worker-management buy out of the line; if he will outline his response to the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

17 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has now received a proposal from employees of the B & I company for a worker-management buy out of the line; if he will outline his response to the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

64 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the current position regarding the plans to upgrade the Dublin-Belfast rail link; if the funding for this has been secured from the EC; and the time-scale he has in mind for these works.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

64 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the current position regarding the plans to upgrade the Dublin-Belfast rail link; if the funding for this has been secured from the EC; and the time-scale he has in mind for these works.

Question· oralPQ 30asked

22 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether finance will be made available to upgrade the railway line and services between Dublin and Belfast; if he will outline the anticipated investment which he is prepared to commit in future years towards the upgrading of this line; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

22 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether finance will be made available to upgrade the railway line and services between Dublin and Belfast; if he will outline the anticipated investment which he is prepared to commit in future years towards the upgrading of this line; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if any decisions have been taken on the future of the Dublin-Belfast rail line, arising from the draft report on the line from consultants engaged by the British and Irish Governments and the European Commission; if any fresh consideration has been given to the re-allocation of resources within the peripherality programme funding or from elsewhere in the Community support framework to allow upgrading of the Dublin-Belfast rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if any decisions have been taken on the future of the Dublin-Belfast rail line, arising from the draft report on the line from consultants engaged by the British and Irish Governments and the European Commission; if any fresh consideration has been given to the re-allocation of resources within the peripherality programme funding or from elsewhere in the Community support framework to allow upgrading of the Dublin-Belfast rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

24 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications the number of tourists who have visited Ireland to date in 1991; if he has had discussions with Bord Fáilte with a view to reversing the 1991 tourism figure reduction so that there will be an increase in 1992; and if he will outline the plans he has to increase the number of tourists.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

24 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications the number of tourists who have visited Ireland to date in 1991; if he has had discussions with Bord Fáilte with a view to reversing the 1991 tourism figure reduction so that there will be an increase in 1992; and if he will outline the plans he has to increase the number of tourists.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

14 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the specific measures being taken to promote growth in tourism as referred to in page two of the Review of the Programme for Government which was published on 18 October, 1991.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

14 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the specific measures being taken to promote growth in tourism as referred to in page two of the Review of the Programme for Government which was published on 18 October, 1991.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

13 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has received an application for a subvention from a person (details supplied) on behalf of the Lough Swilly and Londonderry Bus Company; the total grants or fees paid to the bus company out of public funds since it was taken over by the person; if it is intended to approve the application for the subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

13 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has received an application for a subvention from a person (details supplied) on behalf of the Lough Swilly and Londonderry Bus Company; the total grants or fees paid to the bus company out of public funds since it was taken over by the person; if it is intended to approve the application for the subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 24asked

11 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he is currently examining the possibility of licensing a competitor to Telecom Éireann in the provision of mobile telephone services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

11 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he is currently examining the possibility of licensing a competitor to Telecom Éireann in the provision of mobile telephone services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

65 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the reporting date which has been given to the high level working group in his Department dealing with the light rail option for the former Harcourt Street rail line; and in view of the long delay in dealing with this matter whether he will ask the group to issue an interim report.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

65 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the reporting date which has been given to the high level working group in his Department dealing with the light rail option for the former Harcourt Street rail line; and in view of the long delay in dealing with this matter whether he will ask the group to issue an interim report.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

63 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his intentions regarding a rapid rail link with both Dublin Airport and Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

63 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his intentions regarding a rapid rail link with both Dublin Airport and Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

23 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has any plans for a rapid rail or busway transport system on the old Harcourt Street line; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

23 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has any plans for a rapid rail or busway transport system on the old Harcourt Street line; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

21 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the terms of reference and the membership of the committee established by him to consider the feasibility of a rail link to Dublin Airport; when the committee is likely to report; if the committee is examining the whole question of public transport in Dublin; if he will ensure that consideration is given to routing any rail link to the airport through heavily populated areas such as Finglas and Ballymun; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

21 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the terms of reference and the membership of the committee established by him to consider the feasibility of a rail link to Dublin Airport; when the committee is likely to report; if the committee is examining the whole question of public transport in Dublin; if he will ensure that consideration is given to routing any rail link to the airport through heavily populated areas such as Finglas and Ballymun; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

10 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his plans, if any, to alleviate road traffic congestion by way of augmentation of the rail system with particular reference to areas of population expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

10 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his plans, if any, to alleviate road traffic congestion by way of augmentation of the rail system with particular reference to areas of population expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has satisfied himself that Iarnród Éireann have sufficient resources available to them to develop a proper commuter rail service with particular reference to the needs of commuters within a 50-mile radius of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

61 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has satisfied himself that Iarnród Éireann have sufficient resources available to them to develop a proper commuter rail service with particular reference to the needs of commuters within a 50-mile radius of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

31 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the future role and development for the State rail system, particularly in the Dublin area, as part of our overall national transport policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

31 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the future role and development for the State rail system, particularly in the Dublin area, as part of our overall national transport policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

19 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the statement made by the chairman of CIE, following the publication of the company's recent report, that our railway system was in urgent need of fresh capital from the Government; if he intends to respond to the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

19 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the statement made by the chairman of CIE, following the publication of the company's recent report, that our railway system was in urgent need of fresh capital from the Government; if he intends to respond to the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

32 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

32 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

29 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

29 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

26 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

26 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

20 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

20 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

8 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

8 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

6 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

6 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline his views on the conclusion by Commissioner Bruce Millan in his report Europe 2000 published on 16 October 1991, that the completion of the new high speed network associated with the channel tunnel will increase the relative peripherality of Ireland and certain other EC regions.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

5 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications the steps he proposes to take to minimise the effect of the introduction of time charging of local telephone calls as from 15 January, 1992, particularly on (1) the disadvantaged, (2) the sick, (3) the old, (4) the handicapped, (5) the lonely and (6) those organisations which represent them and look after their interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

5 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications the steps he proposes to take to minimise the effect of the introduction of time charging of local telephone calls as from 15 January, 1992, particularly on (1) the disadvantaged, (2) the sick, (3) the old, (4) the handicapped, (5) the lonely and (6) those organisations which represent them and look after their interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

15 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he is considering the privatisation of all or part of either Dublin Bus or Bus Éireann or of any of the routes which they now operate; if his attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by trade unions representing workers in these companies about his reported plans; if he has met or intends to meet the unions to discuss his plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

15 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he is considering the privatisation of all or part of either Dublin Bus or Bus Éireann or of any of the routes which they now operate; if his attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by trade unions representing workers in these companies about his reported plans; if he has met or intends to meet the unions to discuss his plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 5asked

4 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when it is anticipated that the Bus Competition Bill will be published; whether recent leaked reports of the Bill, as to its contents, are correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

4 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications when it is anticipated that the Bus Competition Bill will be published; whether recent leaked reports of the Bill, as to its contents, are correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 4asked

28 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he intends to bring forward proposals for the establishment of a national news agency; if he will outline (1) his plans in this regard; and (2) the role he sees for such an agency; whether such an agency would be privately or publicly owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

28 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he intends to bring forward proposals for the establishment of a national news agency; if he will outline (1) his plans in this regard; and (2) the role he sees for such an agency; whether such an agency would be privately or publicly owned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will issue a White Paper on the future of broadcasting and telecommunications prior to the introduction of any new legislation on broadcasting or initiatives to privatise part or all of publicly owned broadcasting or telecommunications services.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

3 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will issue a White Paper on the future of broadcasting and telecommunications prior to the introduction of any new legislation on broadcasting or initiatives to privatise part or all of publicly owned broadcasting or telecommunications services.

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether he will now, as a matter of urgency, initiate the preparation of a White Paper on the development of media policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

2 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether he will now, as a matter of urgency, initiate the preparation of a White Paper on the development of media policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether Aer Lingus have in place the aircraft needed for the opening up of the air traffic passenger route between Ireland and Los Angeles; the reason the commencement of the route was postponed in 1991; and when the service will commence.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 December 1991

1 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether Aer Lingus have in place the aircraft needed for the opening up of the air traffic passenger route between Ireland and Los Angeles; the reason the commencement of the route was postponed in 1991; and when the service will commence.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

11 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended by Reserve Units on (1) messing and (2) conveyance in 1989, 1990 and up to 31 August, 1991; the number of sub-units allocated transport as at 31 October, 1985, 31 October, 1990 and currently; the number of such vehicles (i) over five years old, (ii) under three years old and (iii) currently unserviceable; and the number of occasions by unit and command, that civilian transport was hired in each year 1988 to 1990 and to 31 August, 1991.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1991

11 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended by Reserve Units on (1) messing and (2) conveyance in 1989, 1990 and up to 31 August, 1991; the number of sub-units allocated transport as at 31 October, 1985, 31 October, 1990 and currently; the number of such vehicles (i) over five years old, (ii) under three years old and (iii) currently unserviceable; and the number of occasions by unit and command, that civilian transport was hired in each year 1988 to 1990 and to 31 August, 1991.

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach whether he specifically raised the question of increased EC Structural Funds being made available for the financing of the proposed Dublin light rail public transport system with President Jacques Delors at his meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, 19 November 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 1991

1 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach whether he specifically raised the question of increased EC Structural Funds being made available for the financing of the proposed Dublin light rail public transport system with President Jacques Delors at his meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, 19 November 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 51asked

51 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the latest position regarding the future of the B & I Line; if he is considering proposals for a management/staff buy-out; if he intends to approve this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

51 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the latest position regarding the future of the B & I Line; if he is considering proposals for a management/staff buy-out; if he intends to approve this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will commission NESC to carry out a comprehensive study of the retention of the Shannon stop-over in the context of the development of a hub airport in Ireland by 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

49 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will commission NESC to carry out a comprehensive study of the retention of the Shannon stop-over in the context of the development of a hub airport in Ireland by 1995; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the opinion recently expressed by the President of the International Air Transport, that the survival of Aer Lingus on the North Atlantic route would be in doubt while the Shannon compulsory stop remained, and the similar views expressed at the same conference by the President of the American Society of Travel Agents; if he will outline his views on these statements; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

47 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the opinion recently expressed by the President of the International Air Transport, that the survival of Aer Lingus on the North Atlantic route would be in doubt while the Shannon compulsory stop remained, and the similar views expressed at the same conference by the President of the American Society of Travel Agents; if he will outline his views on these statements; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 44asked

44 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will publish details of the recent report (details supplied) in relation to Aer Lingus; if he will confirm that this important report implied that unless there were changes in the trans-Atlantic route arrangements, the future of Aer Lingus was not secure; if he has any proposals to immediately ensure the leasing of sufficient 707 aircraft for the Shannon-Los Angeles route; the steps he is taking to ensure Aer Lingus will have flights for Los Angeles from next year on; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

44 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will publish details of the recent report (details supplied) in relation to Aer Lingus; if he will confirm that this important report implied that unless there were changes in the trans-Atlantic route arrangements, the future of Aer Lingus was not secure; if he has any proposals to immediately ensure the leasing of sufficient 707 aircraft for the Shannon-Los Angeles route; the steps he is taking to ensure Aer Lingus will have flights for Los Angeles from next year on; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 43asked

43 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline any and all investigations taking place into property transactions involving Telecom Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

43 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline any and all investigations taking place into property transactions involving Telecom Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 38asked

38 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether any assessment has been undertaken of the impact of the advertising capping contained in the Broadcasting Act, 1990; if it is intended to amend the Act in the light of the experience to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

38 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications whether any assessment has been undertaken of the impact of the advertising capping contained in the Broadcasting Act, 1990; if it is intended to amend the Act in the light of the experience to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 37asked

37 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications the progress which has been made with regard to the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the inquiry conducted by his Department into the acquisition of a site for Telecom Éireann headquarters at Ballsbridge, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

37 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications the progress which has been made with regard to the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the inquiry conducted by his Department into the acquisition of a site for Telecom Éireann headquarters at Ballsbridge, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

33 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will make a statement on the investigations being conducted into the sale of the former Johnson Mooney and O'Brien premises in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and the ultimate purchase of that premises by Telecom Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

33 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will make a statement on the investigations being conducted into the sale of the former Johnson Mooney and O'Brien premises in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and the ultimate purchase of that premises by Telecom Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

31 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many local radio stations are exceeding the requirement that 20 per cent of broadcasting time be devoted to news and current affairs programmes, there is a strong demand for this kind of programming and that there is a need for an adjustment of current broadcasting legislation to facilitate local radio stations in meeting the substantial costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

31 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many local radio stations are exceeding the requirement that 20 per cent of broadcasting time be devoted to news and current affairs programmes, there is a strong demand for this kind of programming and that there is a need for an adjustment of current broadcasting legislation to facilitate local radio stations in meeting the substantial costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has had any discussions with Aer Rianta and Aer Lingus in the past two months to make the necessary arrangements to promote Shannon Airport as a hub airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 1991

25 Mrs. Taylor-Quinn asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he has had any discussions with Aer Rianta and Aer Lingus in the past two months to make the necessary arrangements to promote Shannon Airport as a hub airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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