Transport

Commission Directive 2004/110/EC of 9 December 2004 adapting for the sixth time to technical progress Council Directive 96/49/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by railText with EEA relevance

European Union · EUR-Lex · 9 December 2004

Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 9 December 2004.#Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic.#Air transport - Groundhandling - Directive 96/67/EC.#Case C-460/02.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 9 December 2004

Common Position (EC) No 11/2005 of 9 December 2004 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on minimum conditions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) Nos 3820/85 and 3821/85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities (Text with EEA relevance)

European Union · Council of the European Union · 9 December 2004

Common Position (EC) No 12/2005 of 9 December 2004 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98

European Union · Council of the European Union · 9 December 2004

168 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is informed when nuclear material is being transported within the State; the procedures that are in place for the transport of such material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28775/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

168 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is informed when nuclear material is being transported within the State; the procedures that are in place for the transport of such material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28775/04]

165 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the analysis he has carried out on the possible transport implications of a lifting of the cap on the size of retail outlets and if he has asked for an analysis of the implications of the introduction of a possible furniture store (details supplied) adjacent to the M50 motorway. [32398/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

165 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the analysis he has carried out on the possible transport implications of a lifting of the cap on the size of retail outlets and if he has asked for an analysis of the implications of the introduction of a possible furniture store (details supplied) adjacent to the M50 motorway. [32398/04]

123 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the arrangements which are in place for the servicing and maintenance of Garda vehicles outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32627/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

123 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the arrangements which are in place for the servicing and maintenance of Garda vehicles outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32627/04]

122 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons in the Garda transport section; the number of those who are engaged in maintaining or working on vehicles; the number who are members of the Garda Síochána; the rank of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32626/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

122 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons in the Garda transport section; the number of those who are engaged in maintaining or working on vehicles; the number who are members of the Garda Síochána; the rank of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32626/04]

112 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the French Government has put forward an amendment to the EU proposal for a Council regulation on the welfare of animals during transport and related operations, noting that the transport of kittens and puppies under eight weeks without their mothers should be banned; her views on this amendment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32712/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

112 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the French Government has put forward an amendment to the EU proposal for a Council regulation on the welfare of animals during transport and related operations, noting that the transport of kittens and puppies under eight weeks without their mothers should be banned; her views on this amendment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32712/04]

111 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has plans to introduce legislation to ensure appropriate transport conditions for dogs for export; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32710/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

111 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has plans to introduce legislation to ensure appropriate transport conditions for dogs for export; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32710/04]

110 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that the conditions for transport of puppies for export are adequate and appropriate; if they fulfil reasonable animal welfare conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32709/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

110 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that the conditions for transport of puppies for export are adequate and appropriate; if they fulfil reasonable animal welfare conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32709/04]

109 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that breeding, sale and transport of puppies is adequately managed and audited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32708/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

109 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has satisfied herself that breeding, sale and transport of puppies is adequately managed and audited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32708/04]

105 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to regulate motor insurance premiums (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32655/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

105 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to regulate motor insurance premiums (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32655/04]

104 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his future development plans for the rural transport initiative bus services; the overall patronage on the bus services provided by the initiative in 2003; and the funding sources available for the continuation and development of these services. [32646/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

104 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport his future development plans for the rural transport initiative bus services; the overall patronage on the bus services provided by the initiative in 2003; and the funding sources available for the continuation and development of these services. [32646/04]

103 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the current average waiting times for a driving test at each of the country’s test centres. [32644/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

103 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the current average waiting times for a driving test at each of the country’s test centres. [32644/04]

102 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the amount paid to taxi plate owners arising from deregulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32643/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

102 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the amount paid to taxi plate owners arising from deregulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32643/04]

101 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 180 of 25 November 2004, if outstanding works will be completed. [32624/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

101 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 180 of 25 November 2004, if outstanding works will be completed. [32624/04]

78 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of new vehicles that have been allocated to the new Garda traffic corps to date; the number planned for allocation in 2005; the districts which will be the recipients of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32561/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

78 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of new vehicles that have been allocated to the new Garda traffic corps to date; the number planned for allocation in 2005; the districts which will be the recipients of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32561/04]

70 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the improvement and upgrading plans that are in place for Garda vehicles and communications equipment for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32564/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2004

70 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the improvement and upgrading plans that are in place for Garda vehicles and communications equipment for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32564/04]

Werbeaufträge der ÖBB Infrastruktur Bau AG

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Werbeaufträge der ÖBB Infrastruktur Bau AG

Lärmschutz an der A 21

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Lärmschutz an der A 21 <i>(Wiener Außenring Autobahn)</i> (Ausweitung von <i>Tempolimits)</i>

Schwerpunktsetzung und Engpassbeseitigung bei der Schieneninfrastruktur in der Ostregion und insbesondere im Wiener Becken/Marchfeld

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2004

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Schwerpunktsetzung und Engpassbeseitigung bei der Schieneninfrastruktur in der Ostregion und insbesondere im Wiener Becken/Marchfeld

418 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of the Defence Forces are obliged to travel long distances in Army trucks, such as from Donegal to Cork, without safety belts or other safety equipment; his views on whether this is acceptable; if there are plans to change the methods of transport for such long distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32346/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

418 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that members of the Defence Forces are obliged to travel long distances in Army trucks, such as from Donegal to Cork, without safety belts or other safety equipment; his views on whether this is acceptable; if there are plans to change the methods of transport for such long distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32346/04]

307 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001, that an information leaflet on transport entitlements for students with special needs across a range of educational settings be issued by her Department and that this leaflet be easily accessible and readily available to parents through the mainstream and special schools; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32144/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

307 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been made on the recommendation in the report of the task force on autism of October 2001, that an information leaflet on transport entitlements for students with special needs across a range of educational settings be issued by her Department and that this leaflet be easily accessible and readily available to parents through the mainstream and special schools; if such a recommendation has been carried out; if so, the extent to which; if not completed, when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32144/04]

292 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the age, make and model of the oldest Garda car in each Garda divisional unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32595/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

292 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the age, make and model of the oldest Garda car in each Garda divisional unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32595/04]

291 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the flight cost per minute of each Garda helicopter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32594/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

291 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the flight cost per minute of each Garda helicopter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32594/04]

290 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to the recent press conference announcing the intention to establish a Garda traffic corps, the precise location from which each motor vehicle on display was sourced; the reason the presence of such cars was necessary; the cost of availing of those cars in terms of Garda time, travelling and other expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32593/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

290 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to the recent press conference announcing the intention to establish a Garda traffic corps, the precise location from which each motor vehicle on display was sourced; the reason the presence of such cars was necessary; the cost of availing of those cars in terms of Garda time, travelling and other expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32593/04]

288 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Garda vehicles are exempt from undergoing the NCT; if he is affirming this policy; if, in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of gardaí, he will give consideration to reversing this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32591/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

288 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Garda vehicles are exempt from undergoing the NCT; if he is affirming this policy; if, in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of gardaí, he will give consideration to reversing this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32591/04]

243 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the new EU regulations which apply to the transportation of animals in cases in which the distance is less than 50 kilometres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32371/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

243 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the new EU regulations which apply to the transportation of animals in cases in which the distance is less than 50 kilometres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32371/04]

227 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to establish an independent public transport procurement and regulatory body; the legislation that will be required; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32557/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

227 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to establish an independent public transport procurement and regulatory body; the legislation that will be required; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32557/04]

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his future plans for rail transport in the greater Dublin area; if it is intended to expand or extend the Luas, the DART or introduce a metro service; his plans in regard to either; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32548/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his future plans for rail transport in the greater Dublin area; if it is intended to expand or extend the Luas, the DART or introduce a metro service; his plans in regard to either; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32548/04]

223 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which extra passengers other than bus passengers have used the Luas since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32547/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

223 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which extra passengers other than bus passengers have used the Luas since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32547/04]

221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has taken steps to improve the safety standards for commuters waiting at bus stops having particular regard to previous experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32545/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has taken steps to improve the safety standards for commuters waiting at bus stops having particular regard to previous experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32545/04]

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects higher vehicles to be accommodated in the port tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32543/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects higher vehicles to be accommodated in the port tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32543/04]

218 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the port tunnel development contract or contracts are within cost and on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32542/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

218 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the port tunnel development contract or contracts are within cost and on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32542/04]

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the various motorway projects identified in the National Development Plan 2000-2006 are to date on time and within cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32541/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the various motorway projects identified in the National Development Plan 2000-2006 are to date on time and within cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32541/04]

216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has made contact with the various local authorities with a view to the elimination of unnecessary traffic congestion in various towns and villages throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32540/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has made contact with the various local authorities with a view to the elimination of unnecessary traffic congestion in various towns and villages throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32540/04]

226 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current daily commuter throughput at rail stations in Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin and Athy; the extent to which passenger numbers can be increased or encouraged with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

226 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current daily commuter throughput at rail stations in Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin and Athy; the extent to which passenger numbers can be increased or encouraged with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32550/04]

214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuter throughput can be increased on a daily basis at the rail stations throughout County Kildare with particular reference to areas of increased population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32537/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuter throughput can be increased on a daily basis at the rail stations throughout County Kildare with particular reference to areas of increased population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32537/04]

213 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to centralise plans for the testing of drivers for the Leinster area for driving licences for heavy goods vehicles at the Jamestown Road, Finglas test centre; if so, if he has taken into account the already unacceptably high volumes of such traffic in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32472/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

213 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to centralise plans for the testing of drivers for the Leinster area for driving licences for heavy goods vehicles at the Jamestown Road, Finglas test centre; if so, if he has taken into account the already unacceptably high volumes of such traffic in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32472/04]

212 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he is updated by the NRA on the progress being made on the road building programme under the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32435/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

212 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he is updated by the NRA on the progress being made on the road building programme under the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32435/04]

211 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the detailed technical specification of the very high frequency omni directional range radar equipment being installed at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin; and if there are any health risks or implications which may be associated with the use of such radar equipment. [32302/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

211 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport the detailed technical specification of the very high frequency omni directional range radar equipment being installed at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin; and if there are any health risks or implications which may be associated with the use of such radar equipment. [32302/04]

210 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority can change the zoning of an area from agriculture to airport use or from green belt to airport use. [32301/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

210 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority can change the zoning of an area from agriculture to airport use or from green belt to airport use. [32301/04]

209 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of alleged breaches of the Irish Aviation Authority Rules of the Air Order that have occurred around Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin over the past five years; and the appropriate action which has been taken by the Irish Aviation Authority upon investigation of alleged breaches. [32299/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

209 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of alleged breaches of the Irish Aviation Authority Rules of the Air Order that have occurred around Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, County Dublin over the past five years; and the appropriate action which has been taken by the Irish Aviation Authority upon investigation of alleged breaches. [32299/04]

208 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of helicopters registered here; the plans of the Government to regulate the location at which helicopters land and take off, can be kept and so on; the regulations in place in relation to helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32298/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

208 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the number of helicopters registered here; the plans of the Government to regulate the location at which helicopters land and take off, can be kept and so on; the regulations in place in relation to helicopters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32298/04]

207 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 15 October 2002 the position on the matter. [32296/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

207 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 15 October 2002 the position on the matter. [32296/04]

206 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the request by Monaghan County Council to have a road (details supplied) reclassified to regional road status; his views on whether the county council’s landfill and materials recovery facility is an asset to not only County Monaghan but to other counties and that the road is in urgent need of being reclassified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32294/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

206 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the request by Monaghan County Council to have a road (details supplied) reclassified to regional road status; his views on whether the county council’s landfill and materials recovery facility is an asset to not only County Monaghan but to other counties and that the road is in urgent need of being reclassified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32294/04]

205 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the changes which have been made in the requirements for a C1 driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32293/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

205 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the changes which have been made in the requirements for a C1 driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32293/04]

204 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to change the operation and system of registration of driving instructors; if he proposes to change the position (details supplied) as set out on 14 December 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32292/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

204 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to change the operation and system of registration of driving instructors; if he proposes to change the position (details supplied) as set out on 14 December 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32292/04]

203 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the obligations of driver testers in respect of giving detailed markings to persons who fail their test; and if it is sufficient to simply mark one box and provide no further information to the applicant. [32137/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2004

203 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the obligations of driver testers in respect of giving detailed markings to persons who fail their test; and if it is sufficient to simply mark one box and provide no further information to the applicant. [32137/04]