Transport

Straßenbaubericht 2006 (G-SIG: 16001068)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 December 2006

Netz der Bundesfernstraßen, Zustand und Gebrauchswert, Verkehrsentwicklung, Straßenverkehrszählung 2005, Bundeshaushalt 2005 und Finanzrahmen 2006 bis 2010, Aufbau eines Achslastmessstellnetzes, Bedarfsplan für die Bundesfernstraßen, neuer Fünfjahresplan, neue Regelungen im Straßenbau, Vergabebestimmungen im Fernstraßenbau, LKW-Maut, Investitionen zur Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2006, Umsetzung der EG-Tunnelrichtlinie, Straßenbauleistungen 2005, Besondere Finanzierungsprogramme (z.B.: A- oder F-Modell; Transeuropäische Netze) <p> </p>

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods {SEC(2006) 1725} {SEC(2006) 1726}

European Union · European Commission · 22 December 2006

Errichtung der Koralmbahn

Austria · National Council · 15 December 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Sigisbert Dolinschek, Dipl.-Ing. Karlheinz Klement, MAS, Dipl.-Ing. Hannes Missethon, Kurt Eder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Errichtung der Koralmbahn

Gründe für die Herausgabe eines Amtsblatts des Bundesministers für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung auf Papier im Zeitalter von Internet und elektronischen Newsletters (G-SIG: 16051292)

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 December 2006

ÖBB-Nahverkehr im Westen Wiens

Austria · National Council · 14 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Andreas Schieder, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend ÖBB-Nahverkehr im Westen Wiens

Finanzierung Projekt Koralmtunnel

Austria · National Council · 14 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Josef Muchitsch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Finanzierung Projekt Koralmtunnel

Ausbau der B 317 im Bereich Judenburg bis Dürnstein in Steiermark zur S 36

Austria · National Council · 14 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Christian Füller, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Ausbau der B 317 <i>(Friesacher Straße)</i> im Bereich Judenburg bis Dürnstein in Steiermark zur S 36 <i>(Murtal Schnellstraße)</i>

Bundesstraßen-Mautgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 14 December 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über die Mauteinhebung auf Bundesstraßen (Bundesstraßen-Mautgesetz 2002 - BStMG) geändert wird

Evaluierung der ÖBB-Strukturreform und effiziente Neuordnung im Bereich ÖBB-Infrastruktur

Austria · National Council · 14 December 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Evaluierung der ÖBB-Strukturreform und effiziente Neuordnung im Bereich ÖBB-Infrastruktur

Schaffung einer speziellen Rückrufkommission

Austria · National Council · 14 December 2006

Antrag der Abgeordneten Harald Vilimsky, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Schaffung einer speziellen Rückrufkommission <i>(für Rückrufaktionen der Autoindustrie)</i>

365 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if persons (details supplied) in County Offaly attending a Church of Ireland national school in County Offaly will be permitted to use buses travelling from near their homes in Lorrha, County Tipperary, to the school as it is the closest Church of Ireland school to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43583/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

365 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if persons (details supplied) in County Offaly attending a Church of Ireland national school in County Offaly will be permitted to use buses travelling from near their homes in Lorrha, County Tipperary, to the school as it is the closest Church of Ireland school to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43583/06]

336 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 537 of 21 November 2006, the position regarding this report; and when the family will hear from her. [43334/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

336 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 537 of 21 November 2006, the position regarding this report; and when the family will hear from her. [43334/06]

309 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has discussed the proposed sale of international assets by the State airport authority; the proposals in relation to the latter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43668/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

309 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has discussed the proposed sale of international assets by the State airport authority; the proposals in relation to the latter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43668/06]

308 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he will announce funding allocations to the regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43667/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

308 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport when he will announce funding allocations to the regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43667/06]

307 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if an EU standard for the retro-fitting of passenger side blind-spot mirrors has been agreed by the EU and is available to his Department; and if so his views on introducing legislation or regulations for the compulsory retro-fitting of these mirrors to HGVs and large vehicles prior to any further EU decision in relation to the blind spot in front of such vehicles. [43641/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

307 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if an EU standard for the retro-fitting of passenger side blind-spot mirrors has been agreed by the EU and is available to his Department; and if so his views on introducing legislation or regulations for the compulsory retro-fitting of these mirrors to HGVs and large vehicles prior to any further EU decision in relation to the blind spot in front of such vehicles. [43641/06]

306 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the proposals from the Integrated Ticketing Project Board in relation to scope, timelines and a budget for the phased completion of the integrated ticketing project; the way he will proceed with details of the timescale; and the cost envisaged. [43640/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

306 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the proposals from the Integrated Ticketing Project Board in relation to scope, timelines and a budget for the phased completion of the integrated ticketing project; the way he will proceed with details of the timescale; and the cost envisaged. [43640/06]

305 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the continuing delay in reintroducing height limits for HGVs as promised; and when he proposes to do so. [43638/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

305 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the continuing delay in reintroducing height limits for HGVs as promised; and when he proposes to do so. [43638/06]

304 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the increase in tolls due to be imposed by NTR at the Westlink toll plaza will increase the cost of the buy out; if so, the amount by which it will increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43628/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

304 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the increase in tolls due to be imposed by NTR at the Westlink toll plaza will increase the cost of the buy out; if so, the amount by which it will increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43628/06]

303 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek an explanation from Bus Éireann as to the reason for their failure to respond to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 428 and 430 of 3 October 2006; the reporting arrangements that exist between his Department and the CIE companies in relation to the collation of such information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43566/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

303 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek an explanation from Bus Éireann as to the reason for their failure to respond to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 428 and 430 of 3 October 2006; the reporting arrangements that exist between his Department and the CIE companies in relation to the collation of such information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43566/06]

302 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when the review of bus routes that Dublin Bus are currently undertaking will be completed; if public consultation will be permitted on the outcome of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43541/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

302 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when the review of bus routes that Dublin Bus are currently undertaking will be completed; if public consultation will be permitted on the outcome of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43541/06]

301 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when additional services will be added to the Maynooth line. [43540/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

301 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when additional services will be added to the Maynooth line. [43540/06]

300 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when work will begin on footbridges over the railway line at Coolmine and Clonsilla stations; and when these bridges will be completed. [43539/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

300 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport when work will begin on footbridges over the railway line at Coolmine and Clonsilla stations; and when these bridges will be completed. [43539/06]

299 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when the additional 100 buses for Dublin Bus will be in service on bus routes. [43488/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

299 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport when the additional 100 buses for Dublin Bus will be in service on bus routes. [43488/06]

298 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has investigated the cost to the economy of traffic congestion in the greater Dublin area; if so, the outcome of such investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43627/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

298 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has investigated the cost to the economy of traffic congestion in the greater Dublin area; if so, the outcome of such investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43627/06]

266 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recent inspections carried out by the International Transport Workers’ Federation on board a ship (details supplied) whose shipments operate between the United Kingdom and Ireland, which resulted in the recovery of $168,871 for unpaid wages and the revelation of a number of other abuses of seafarers’ rights; and if he will re-examine protections afforded to seafarers working in Irish waters. [43500/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2006

266 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recent inspections carried out by the International Transport Workers’ Federation on board a ship (details supplied) whose shipments operate between the United Kingdom and Ireland, which resulted in the recovery of $168,871 for unpaid wages and the revelation of a number of other abuses of seafarers’ rights; and if he will re-examine protections afforded to seafarers working in Irish waters. [43500/06]

ÖBB-Struktur und ÖBB-Holding-Extrawürste

Austria · National Council · 13 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend ÖBB-Struktur und ÖBB-Holding-"Extrawürste"

ÖBB-Management

Austria · National Council · 13 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend ÖBB-Management

undurchsichtige Aktivitäten des Staatssekretärs Mag. Mainoni bei der Schädigung der österreichischen Steuerzahler/innen durch den sinnlosen Import eines chinesischen Röntgenscanners

Austria · National Council · 13 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend undurchsichtige Aktivitäten des Staatssekretärs Mag. Mainoni bei der Schädigung der österreichischen Steuerzahler/innen durch den sinnlosen Import eines chinesischen Röntgenscanners <i>(für Eisenbahnzwecke)</i>

kundenfeindliches und insbesondere behindertenfeindliches Vorgehen der ÖBB-Spitze in Gegenwart des Verkehrsministers bei der ICE-Präsentation in Salzburg

Austria · National Council · 13 December 2006

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend kundenfeindliches und insbesondere behindertenfeindliches Vorgehen der ÖBB-Spitze in Gegenwart des Verkehrsministers bei der ICE <i>(InterCity Express)</i> -Präsentation in Salzburg

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed).

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

The Dáil divided: Tá,

280 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science when a student (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42988/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

280 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science when a student (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42988/06]

256 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on consultants in each year from 1997 to 2005 and to date in 2006. [43232/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

256 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on consultants in each year from 1997 to 2005 and to date in 2006. [43232/06]

255 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the names of the company or companies granted public transport licences, both for new routes and existing routes, each year since 2002 to date in 2006; the routes for which such licences were granted; the number of licences granted to each company in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43215/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

255 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the names of the company or companies granted public transport licences, both for new routes and existing routes, each year since 2002 to date in 2006; the routes for which such licences were granted; the number of licences granted to each company in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43215/06]

254 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the meeting or correspondences that his Department has had in relation to the purchases or exchange of lands or other compensation paid to organisations (details supplied) for the building of the M50, by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council acting as an agent for the National Roads Authority. [43054/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

254 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport the meeting or correspondences that his Department has had in relation to the purchases or exchange of lands or other compensation paid to organisations (details supplied) for the building of the M50, by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council acting as an agent for the National Roads Authority. [43054/06]

253 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the number of inspections carried out by the relevant vehicle inspection authorities in the United Kingdom on Irish registered carriers vehicles while travelling in the UK and their economic impact on Irish carriers; the way the inspection rates compare with inspection rates on carriers from other EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42986/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

253 Mr. McEntee asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the number of inspections carried out by the relevant vehicle inspection authorities in the United Kingdom on Irish registered carriers vehicles while travelling in the UK and their economic impact on Irish carriers; the way the inspection rates compare with inspection rates on carriers from other EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42986/06]

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will take initiatives to address the issue of rural isolation with particular reference to transport in areas lacking in public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43204/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will take initiatives to address the issue of rural isolation with particular reference to transport in areas lacking in public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43204/06]

66 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs regarding the widespread availability of illegal drugs his views on whether a trend is emerging whereby people believe it acceptable to drive vehicles while under the influence of such drugs; if he has had discussions with the Department of Transport in relation to same; if a joint initiative between his Department and the Department of Transport will be undertaken to address drug-driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42837/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

66 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs regarding the widespread availability of illegal drugs his views on whether a trend is emerging whereby people believe it acceptable to drive vehicles while under the influence of such drugs; if he has had discussions with the Department of Transport in relation to same; if a joint initiative between his Department and the Department of Transport will be undertaken to address drug-driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42837/06]

38 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on his discussions with the Department of Transport on the provision of a rural transport service in parts of rural Ireland not already provided with such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43320/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2006

38 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on his discussions with the Department of Transport on the provision of a rural transport service in parts of rural Ireland not already provided with such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43320/06]

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz zur Verbesserung des Schutzes vor Fluglärm in der Umgebung von Flugplätzen (G-SIG: 16000958)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 December 2006

Unzureichende Lärmschutzregelung für Anwohner an Militärflughäfen, Anpassung an Regelungen für zivile Flugplätze; verbindliche Regelung (&quot;Muss-Bestimmung&quot;) bei Ausnahmen zum Errichtungsverbot von schutzbedürftigen Einrichtungen im Lärmschutzbereich; Festsetzung von Lärmschutzbereichen für alle Verkehrsflughäfen; Anpassung der Schallschutzverordnung an das novellierte Fluglärmschutzgesetz <p> </p>

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz zur Verbesserung des Schutzes vor Fluglärm in der Umgebung von Flugplätzen (G-SIG: 16000956)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 December 2006

Einbringung eines Gesetzentwurfs zur Änderung des Luftverkehrsgesetzes: Nachtflugverkehr nur in Ausnahmefällen, Verpflichtung zur Durchführung aktiver Lärmschutzmaßnahmen bei Überschreiten der Grenzwerte; Einbringung eines Gesetzentwurfs zur Änderung des Fluglärmgesetzes: Grenzwerte dem aktuellen Stand der Lärmwirkungsforschung entsprechend, Gleichstellung militärischer und ziviler Flugplätze bei Lärmgrenzwerten und Maßnahmen, Verwendung der durch EU-Umgebungslärmrichtlinie vorgegebenen Lärmindizes, strengere Kriterien für bauliche Flugplatzerweiterung; zeitnahe Entschädigung von Anwohnern, Vorlage eines Verordnungsentwurfs; Umlage der Kosten auf Passagiere und gewerbliche Flugplatznutzer; Vorlage eines Berichts über Grenzwerteüberprüfung nach neuesten Erkenntnissen der Lärmwirkungsforschung, bei Grenzwerteänderung Einbringung eines Gesetzentwurfs <p> </p>

Entschließungsantrag zum Gesetz zur Verbesserung des Schutzes vor Fluglärm in der Umgebung von Flugplätzen (G-SIG: 16000957)

Germany · German Bundestag · 13 December 2006

Keine zeitliche Verschiebung der Einführung strengerer Lärmgrenzwerte für Naturschutzzonen an neu- bzw. ausgebauten Flugplätzen (ab 2020 auch für bestehende Flugplätze); identische Schallschutzmaßnahmen für militärische und zivile Flugplätze, regelmäßige Überprüfung der Lärmgrenzwerte nach Erkenntnissen der Lärmwirkungsforschung, Anwohnerschutz, Verwendung der EU-Umgebungslärmrichtlinie für Berechnung der Lärmschutzzonen, Verankerung konkreter Vorgaben für aktiven Lärmschutz im Luftverkehrsrecht, konsequente Anwendung der Vorgaben zur Lärmminderungsplanung aus der Achten Verordnung zur Änderung der Luftverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung <p> </p>

Infrastructure Audit (Housing Development) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 December 2006

Require an audit of existing or planned infrastructure in areas of significant housing development.

Biopatent-Monitoring-Kommission

Austria · Federal Council · 12 December 2006

Anfrage der Bundesräte Elisabeth Kerschbaum, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Biopatent-Monitoring-Kommission <i>(zur Bewertung der Auswirkungen der Richtlinie zum Schutz</i> <i>biotechnischer Erfindungen)</i>

494 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school transport application (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42788/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

494 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school transport application (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42788/06]

478 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the preschool transport difficulties in a school (details supplied) which results in pupils being left unsupervised before school opening in the morning and after school closure in the evening; the steps being taken to solve the problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42678/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

478 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the preschool transport difficulties in a school (details supplied) which results in pupils being left unsupervised before school opening in the morning and after school closure in the evening; the steps being taken to solve the problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42678/06]

476 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a problem with the school bus which ferries children to and from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20, in that it has no safe set-down area; and if she will communicate with Dublin City Council and the school management on the need to agree a plan to provide a safe set down area, within the school grounds or by altering the paths outside the school, which currently have double yellow lines running alongside them. [42673/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

476 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a problem with the school bus which ferries children to and from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20, in that it has no safe set-down area; and if she will communicate with Dublin City Council and the school management on the need to agree a plan to provide a safe set down area, within the school grounds or by altering the paths outside the school, which currently have double yellow lines running alongside them. [42673/06]

459 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm receipt of an updated report from Bus Éireann on the case referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 235 of 11 October 2006; if the matter has been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42393/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

459 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will confirm receipt of an updated report from Bus Éireann on the case referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 235 of 11 October 2006; if the matter has been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42393/06]

449 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide details following her response to Parliamentary Question No. 447 of 7 November 2006; if transport is being organised by Bus Éireann or her Department; the check or investigation carried out in relation to the original question before reply; if she will confirm receipt of correspondence of 14 September 2006 regarding this case; the reason a response has not been issued; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this child is autistic and special arrangements for transport have to be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42374/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

449 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide details following her response to Parliamentary Question No. 447 of 7 November 2006; if transport is being organised by Bus Éireann or her Department; the check or investigation carried out in relation to the original question before reply; if she will confirm receipt of correspondence of 14 September 2006 regarding this case; the reason a response has not been issued; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this child is autistic and special arrangements for transport have to be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42374/06]

403 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the pension scheme for Aer Rianta employees and pensioners is not adequately funded; his plans to ensure that adequate financial provision is made for Aer Rianta pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42944/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

403 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the pension scheme for Aer Rianta employees and pensioners is not adequately funded; his plans to ensure that adequate financial provision is made for Aer Rianta pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42944/06]

402 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff broken down by grade employed within his private office and his constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42749/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 December 2006

402 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff broken down by grade employed within his private office and his constituency office; the number of staff who are permanent civil servants; the number who are political appointees; the annual cost of each such office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42749/06]