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Question· oralPQ 31asked

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2002

31 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if the promised new appeals board for school transport has been established; the membership of the board; the steps being taken to promote public awareness of the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/02]

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when the dedicated traffic corps, promised in the programme for Government, will be established and operational; if funds have been allocated for this purpose in his Department's Estimates for 2003; the progress of the planned consultation process; if the establishment of the corps will require legislation; if the corps will have the power of arrest; the discussions there have been with the Garda Commissioner on the role of the corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23565/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

59 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when the dedicated traffic corps, promised in the programme for Government, will be established and operational; if funds have been allocated for this purpose in his Department's Estimates for 2003; the progress of the planned consultation process; if the establishment of the corps will require legislation; if the corps will have the power of arrest; the discussions there have been with the Garda Commissioner on the role of the corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23565/02]

Question· oralPQ 54asked

54 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if, with regard to a recent NRA publication identifying 109 blackspots on the Irish road network, he intends to issue a direction to the NRA to prioritise these projects over all other NDP roads projects over the current term of the NDP; if all of these blackspots will in fact be physically improved under the current NDP roads programme; and if not, the number of them which will remain unaltered as they will be bypassed by new routes on greenfield sites which may or may not be tolled. [23571/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

54 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if, with regard to a recent NRA publication identifying 109 blackspots on the Irish road network, he intends to issue a direction to the NRA to prioritise these projects over all other NDP roads projects over the current term of the NDP; if all of these blackspots will in fact be physically improved under the current NDP roads programme; and if not, the number of them which will remain unaltered as they will be bypassed by new routes on greenfield sites which may or may not be tolled. [23571/02]

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport in regard to his recent statement of his intention to franchise out certain bus routes in the greater Dublin area, the way in which these pro posals will improve services; the consideration he has given to the experience of other capital cities in this regard, prior to making a final decision in regard to Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

53 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport in regard to his recent statement of his intention to franchise out certain bus routes in the greater Dublin area, the way in which these pro posals will improve services; the consideration he has given to the experience of other capital cities in this regard, prior to making a final decision in regard to Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/02]

Question· oralPQ 52asked

52 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the reason the railway system is being allowed to deteriorate, in view of the importance of rail travel and freight transport in the provision of a balanced and sustainable regional development policy. [23830/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

52 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the reason the railway system is being allowed to deteriorate, in view of the importance of rail travel and freight transport in the provision of a balanced and sustainable regional development policy. [23830/02]

Question· oralPQ 51asked

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Question· oralPQ 50asked

50 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason he sanctioned an increase of 9% in fares on public transport, especially having regard to the need to encourage more people to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23627/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

50 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason he sanctioned an increase of 9% in fares on public transport, especially having regard to the need to encourage more people to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23627/02]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

59 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when the dedicated traffic corps, promised in the programme for Government, will be established and operational; if funds have been allocated for this purpose in his Department's Estimates for 2003; the progress of the planned consultation process; if the establishment of the corps will require legislation; if the corps will have the power of arrest; the discussions there have been with the Garda Commissioner on the role of the corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23565/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

59 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport when the dedicated traffic corps, promised in the programme for Government, will be established and operational; if funds have been allocated for this purpose in his Department's Estimates for 2003; the progress of the planned consultation process; if the establishment of the corps will require legislation; if the corps will have the power of arrest; the discussions there have been with the Garda Commissioner on the role of the corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23565/02]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

54 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if, with regard to a recent NRA publication identifying 109 blackspots on the Irish road network, he intends to issue a direction to the NRA to prioritise these projects over all other NDP roads projects over the current term of the NDP; if all of these blackspots will in fact be physically improved under the current NDP roads programme; and if not, the number of them which will remain unaltered as they will be bypassed by new routes on greenfield sites which may or may not be tolled. [23571/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

54 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport if, with regard to a recent NRA publication identifying 109 blackspots on the Irish road network, he intends to issue a direction to the NRA to prioritise these projects over all other NDP roads projects over the current term of the NDP; if all of these blackspots will in fact be physically improved under the current NDP roads programme; and if not, the number of them which will remain unaltered as they will be bypassed by new routes on greenfield sites which may or may not be tolled. [23571/02]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

53 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport in regard to his recent statement of his intention to franchise out certain bus routes in the greater Dublin area, the way in which these pro posals will improve services; the consideration he has given to the experience of other capital cities in this regard, prior to making a final decision in regard to Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

53 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport in regard to his recent statement of his intention to franchise out certain bus routes in the greater Dublin area, the way in which these pro posals will improve services; the consideration he has given to the experience of other capital cities in this regard, prior to making a final decision in regard to Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23628/02]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

52 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the reason the railway system is being allowed to deteriorate, in view of the importance of rail travel and freight transport in the provision of a balanced and sustainable regional development policy. [23830/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

52 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport the reason the railway system is being allowed to deteriorate, in view of the importance of rail travel and freight transport in the provision of a balanced and sustainable regional development policy. [23830/02]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

51 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport whether his actions at Carrickmines Castle are in order under section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, as the destruction of a national monument should be debated by the Oireachtas following the issuing of an order by the Minister for Environment and Local Government permitting it; and if he will act to halt construction at Carrickmines Castle. [23811/02]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

50 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason he sanctioned an increase of 9% in fares on public transport, especially having regard to the need to encourage more people to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23627/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2002

50 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason he sanctioned an increase of 9% in fares on public transport, especially having regard to the need to encourage more people to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23627/02]

Question· oralPQ 75asked

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

Question· oralPQ 72asked

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

Question· oralPQ 69asked

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

Question· oralPQ 68asked

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

Question· oralPQ 37asked

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

75 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if it remains Government policy that Irish Rail should continue to provide a full national freight service, having regard to the implications for traffic and road safety of transferring freight to the road system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18232/02]

Question· oralPQ 33asked

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

72 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of Aer Lingus flight EI-111, direct from New York to Shannon, will have on employment in the Shannon region; his estimate on the number of jobs which will be lost as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/02]

Question· oralPQ 31asked

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

70 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to have the new five year road safety strategy ready for publication; if he will publish specific targets on reduction of road deaths as part of this strategy in order that the progress of the strategy can be measured year on year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18478/02]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

69 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with all the safety procedures and plans for the Dublin Port tunnel; and if he has concerns regarding the massive cost of the ?450 million project. [18529/02]

Question· oralPQ 29asked

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2002

68 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has in the short to medium term under the national development plan to address traffic congestion in Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/02]

Question· oralPQ 361asked

361 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the reason the situation exists whereby motorcyclists cannot travel free across the West-Link bridge, similar to the East-Link; if efforts are being made to redress this imbalance and reduce the fees paid by motorcyclists who need primary roads, particularly in winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18220/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

361 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the reason the situation exists whereby motorcyclists cannot travel free across the West-Link bridge, similar to the East-Link; if efforts are being made to redress this imbalance and reduce the fees paid by motorcyclists who need primary roads, particularly in winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18220/02]

Question· oralPQ 360asked

360 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport, in the event of an owner of a motor vehicle which ought to have undergone the national car test, who disposes of the car prior to same, to a new owner, is it correct to state, when the NCT is taken by the new owner, that the certificate will be issued for a shorter period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18153/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

360 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport, in the event of an owner of a motor vehicle which ought to have undergone the national car test, who disposes of the car prior to same, to a new owner, is it correct to state, when the NCT is taken by the new owner, that the certificate will be issued for a shorter period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18153/02]

Question· oralPQ 359asked

359 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the reason the rates for rail users travelling from Drogheda to Dublin are so high; the way in which the current prices are compiled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18003/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2002

359 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the reason the rates for rail users travelling from Drogheda to Dublin are so high; the way in which the current prices are compiled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18003/02]

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