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Question· writtenPQ 419asked

419. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of chairpersons of State boards, agencies and regulators that fall under his Department's responsibility who were chairpersons when he became Minister and continue to be chairpersons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55167/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

419. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of chairpersons of State boards, agencies and regulators that fall under his Department's responsibility who were chairpersons when he became Minister and continue to be chairpersons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55167/13]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of Irish quasi-autonomous NGOs that his Department either created or which fall under his Department's responsibility, were in existence when he became Minister and continue to exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55151/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

418. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of Irish quasi-autonomous NGOs that his Department either created or which fall under his Department's responsibility, were in existence when he became Minister and continue to exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55151/13]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of Bills that have been published by his Department since he was appointed Minister; the number and Title of those Bills which included a regulatory impact assessment in advance of publication; which regulatory impact assessments were published; the total number of promised Bills for publication; if he will list the Bills which will include a regulatory impact assessment and which regulatory impact assessments will be published before publication of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55135/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

417. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of Bills that have been published by his Department since he was appointed Minister; the number and Title of those Bills which included a regulatory impact assessment in advance of publication; which regulatory impact assessments were published; the total number of promised Bills for publication; if he will list the Bills which will include a regulatory impact assessment and which regulatory impact assessments will be published before publication of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55135/13]

Question· writtenPQ 416asked

416. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to encourage the hosting of major sporting events in this jurisdiction with the objective of maximising opportunities for economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55087/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

416. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to encourage the hosting of major sporting events in this jurisdiction with the objective of maximising opportunities for economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55087/13]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

415. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor the rail, road and air transport facilities with a view to maximising the options available to the public in terms of a coordinated and integrated transport system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55086/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

415. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor the rail, road and air transport facilities with a view to maximising the options available to the public in terms of a coordinated and integrated transport system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55086/13]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

414. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to liaise with the stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to future expansion and employment generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55085/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

414. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to liaise with the stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to future expansion and employment generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55085/13]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has received applications for capital grants towards major and minor sporting and or amenity projects throughout the country; the extent to which consideration is ongoing in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55084/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

413. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has received applications for capital grants towards major and minor sporting and or amenity projects throughout the country; the extent to which consideration is ongoing in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55084/13]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he intends to pursue a strategy to increase the number of visitors to this country in association with major sporting events in the racing, golf, Gaelic football, rugby, soccer and hurling calendars in the future having particular regard to success in this area in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55083/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

412. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he intends to pursue a strategy to increase the number of visitors to this country in association with major sporting events in the racing, golf, Gaelic football, rugby, soccer and hurling calendars in the future having particular regard to success in this area in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55083/13]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the development of further enhacement of motorway links, already anticipated but not progressed, is likely to take place in the future in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55082/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

411. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the development of further enhacement of motorway links, already anticipated but not progressed, is likely to take place in the future in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55082/13]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which tourism can be increased by way of specific incenctives for air carriers with the objective of maximising the flow of tourists through Irish airports from Europe, the US and worldwide; if it is envisaged to target specific locations for the development on tourism in this regard in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55081/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

410. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which tourism can be increased by way of specific incenctives for air carriers with the objective of maximising the flow of tourists through Irish airports from Europe, the US and worldwide; if it is envisaged to target specific locations for the development on tourism in this regard in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55081/13]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects the tourism sector to grow over the next five years based on recent success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55080/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

409. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects the tourism sector to grow over the next five years based on recent success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55080/13]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which the major road networks such as the M50, M7, M9, M1, M3, M4 and M11 are currently adequate to cater for their respective volumes of traffic with particular reference to the most densely populated areas and at locations at which they merge; if he has in mind any specific proposals in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55079/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

408. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which the major road networks such as the M50, M7, M9, M1, M3, M4 and M11 are currently adequate to cater for their respective volumes of traffic with particular reference to the most densely populated areas and at locations at which they merge; if he has in mind any specific proposals in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55079/13]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects to follow a particular policy strategy in the future in regard to the respective roles of Aer Lingus and Ryanair with the objective of providing the maximum possible number of travel options for air passengers, long and shorthaul; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55078/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

407. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects to follow a particular policy strategy in the future in regard to the respective roles of Aer Lingus and Ryanair with the objective of providing the maximum possible number of travel options for air passengers, long and shorthaul; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55078/13]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which major arterial routes such as the M50 continues to be adequate to cater for their current volume of traffic with particular reference to the need to achieve best practice in respect of health and safety standards and journey times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55077/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

406. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which major arterial routes such as the M50 continues to be adequate to cater for their current volume of traffic with particular reference to the need to achieve best practice in respect of health and safety standards and journey times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55077/13]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it might be possible to use the success of The Gathering as means for expanding the tourism sector in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55076/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

405. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it might be possible to use the success of The Gathering as means for expanding the tourism sector in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55076/13]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of requests for which a search and retrieval fee was sought; the maximum fee sought by his Department in respect of a request received; the number of requests not proceeded with following the non-payment of the search and retrieval fee sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55008/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

404. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of requests for which a search and retrieval fee was sought; the maximum fee sought by his Department in respect of a request received; the number of requests not proceeded with following the non-payment of the search and retrieval fee sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55008/13]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be provided to ensure that the Narrow Water Bridge project proceeds; his views on whether this project has the potential to increase cross-Border economic activity particularly in the tourist sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54990/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

403. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be provided to ensure that the Narrow Water Bridge project proceeds; his views on whether this project has the potential to increase cross-Border economic activity particularly in the tourist sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54990/13]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce an NCT test for motorcycles; and if he is satisfied that there are sufficient numbers of motorcycle mechanics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54979/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

402. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce an NCT test for motorcycles; and if he is satisfied that there are sufficient numbers of motorcycle mechanics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54979/13]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage owners to set up car garages providing repairs for second hand cars as there is a shortage of such garages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54972/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

401. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage owners to set up car garages providing repairs for second hand cars as there is a shortage of such garages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54972/13]

Question· writtenPQ 400asked

400. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the resources being made available from his Department to address serious problems at level crossings at each point on the Connolly to Maynooth railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54933/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

400. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the resources being made available from his Department to address serious problems at level crossings at each point on the Connolly to Maynooth railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54933/13]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken to investigate the collapse of the pilot training college in July 2012, with particular reference to the knowledge of the IAA with regard to financial problems in the college and the steps taken to assist the students complete their training. [54927/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

399. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken to investigate the collapse of the pilot training college in July 2012, with particular reference to the knowledge of the IAA with regard to financial problems in the college and the steps taken to assist the students complete their training. [54927/13]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

397. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the recently introduced height restrictions with particular reference to the vital transportation of fodder and animal feed stocks across the State. [54893/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

397. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the recently introduced height restrictions with particular reference to the vital transportation of fodder and animal feed stocks across the State. [54893/13]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a grant for a GAA club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54800/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

396. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a grant for a GAA club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54800/13]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

395. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54799/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

395. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a sports capital grant in respect of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54799/13]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

394. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his concerns in relation to the EirGrid's Grid25 proposals and their impact on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54707/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

394. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his concerns in relation to the EirGrid's Grid25 proposals and their impact on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54707/13]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

393. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with the Department of Education and Skills regarding joint initiatives that could be taken between the two Departments to improve the level of physical education classes here, particularly in view of the findings by Eurydice, the EU’s education information network, that in both absolute and proportionate terms, Ireland has fewer hours of compulsory PE classes than any other EU member; his views on whether children in Ireland are spending enough time participating in physical education, both in schools, and outside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54580/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

393. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with the Department of Education and Skills regarding joint initiatives that could be taken between the two Departments to improve the level of physical education classes here, particularly in view of the findings by Eurydice, the EU’s education information network, that in both absolute and proportionate terms, Ireland has fewer hours of compulsory PE classes than any other EU member; his views on whether children in Ireland are spending enough time participating in physical education, both in schools, and outside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54580/13]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of driving licence centres in the State, broken down by the number of licences issued in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date 2013; if his attention has been drawn to delays in the issuance of new licences in any particular locations; if he will provide a list of average waiting times for the issuance of new licences by issuing location in respect of the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54928/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

392. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of driving licence centres in the State, broken down by the number of licences issued in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date 2013; if his attention has been drawn to delays in the issuance of new licences in any particular locations; if he will provide a list of average waiting times for the issuance of new licences by issuing location in respect of the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54928/13]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda motorcycles that have been off the road this year due to a lack of maintenance; the average length of time it is taking to repair a motorcycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54978/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

260. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda motorcycles that have been off the road this year due to a lack of maintenance; the average length of time it is taking to repair a motorcycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54978/13]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding was allocated in budget 2014 for a new bridge at Cockhill, Buncrana, County Donegal along the R238 Cockhill Road; if not, when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54404/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

60. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding was allocated in budget 2014 for a new bridge at Cockhill, Buncrana, County Donegal along the R238 Cockhill Road; if not, when funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54404/13]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed bypass for Sallins, County Kildare; the availability of funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54137/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

58. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed bypass for Sallins, County Kildare; the availability of funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54137/13]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the Railway Procurement Agency is being subsumed into the National Roads Authority; his views on whether this could be damaging to future hopes of public transport improvements here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54394/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

56. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the Railway Procurement Agency is being subsumed into the National Roads Authority; his views on whether this could be damaging to future hopes of public transport improvements here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54394/13]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the working group that has been established to examine road charging for HGVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54141/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

55. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the working group that has been established to examine road charging for HGVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54141/13]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned about over crowding and the safety of passengers on Irish Rail train services; if he will ensure that a regular number of carriages are capable of facilitating the number of passengers wishing to use the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54253/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

54. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned about over crowding and the safety of passengers on Irish Rail train services; if he will ensure that a regular number of carriages are capable of facilitating the number of passengers wishing to use the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54253/13]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the ability of sporting bodies to register as charitable bodies, and the potential for this to enhance philanthropy towards sporting bodies. [54338/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

52. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the ability of sporting bodies to register as charitable bodies, and the potential for this to enhance philanthropy towards sporting bodies. [54338/13]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of positions on the Irish Sports Council's governing board that are directly electable; if he has any further plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51458/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

51. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of positions on the Irish Sports Council's governing board that are directly electable; if he has any further plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51458/13]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on any and all pension schemes available to employees of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company; they way they are funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54402/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

50. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on any and all pension schemes available to employees of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company; they way they are funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54402/13]

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the plans for investment along the Wild Atlantic Way; and the way he would see communities supporting its development to attract tourism to the Sligo-Leitrim and west Cavan areas which are in close proximity also to Northern Ireland. [54391/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

49. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the plans for investment along the Wild Atlantic Way; and the way he would see communities supporting its development to attract tourism to the Sligo-Leitrim and west Cavan areas which are in close proximity also to Northern Ireland. [54391/13]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he plans to increase the use of public transport in view of the recent increases in fares and reductions in services which has led to over crowding in some cases and discouraged other users. [54341/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

47. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he plans to increase the use of public transport in view of the recent increases in fares and reductions in services which has led to over crowding in some cases and discouraged other users. [54341/13]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been any noticeable increase in visitors from China, India, Brazil, Russia and south east Asia in recent years; the targets he has for these markets; and the strategies that exist to ensure that Ireland increases its penetration of these markets. [54339/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

46. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been any noticeable increase in visitors from China, India, Brazil, Russia and south east Asia in recent years; the targets he has for these markets; and the strategies that exist to ensure that Ireland increases its penetration of these markets. [54339/13]

Question· oralPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the open market tender process of bus routes of both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; if a similar process will be considered from Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54398/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

45. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the open market tender process of bus routes of both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; if a similar process will be considered from Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54398/13]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the Narrow Water Bridge project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48978/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

44. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the Narrow Water Bridge project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48978/13]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure that support for the Narrow Water Bridge project from the SEUPB is retained; if he will commit to prioritising same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54340/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

43. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure that support for the Narrow Water Bridge project from the SEUPB is retained; if he will commit to prioritising same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54340/13]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when legislation to regulate the clamping of vehicles on privately owned land will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54400/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

41. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when legislation to regulate the clamping of vehicles on privately owned land will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54400/13]

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