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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: If some of the commuters who were standing at a bus stop this morning as multiple buses passed them by or those who were taking the DART or commuter rail to work or to study and who were packed like sardines in a tin were listening to the Minister, they would not be overly relieved by his answer. There are reports this morning that €30 million in savings are to come from his...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: When in 2019? The rural hackney licence has been there since 2012. It has been in place for seven years. All Members of the House will agree it is simply not working. We need to address the deficiencies in rural transport now, not at the end of 2019 or in 2020, as the Minister seems to be suggesting. It is not just about bringing people to the rural pub. It is about maintaining and...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister did not answer any of the questions I asked.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the taxi advisory group is considering proposals to improve the availability of taxi services in rural areas; if revisions to the rural hackney scheme are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7060/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Could I ask the Minister when he last met the taxi advisory group? Does he know whether the group is considering proposals to improve the availability of the taxi service in rural areas? Does he know whether a review of the rural hackney service is under way? What are his views on the piloting of ride-sharing facilities?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: As of June 2018, only ten local area hackney licences were issued nationally. That clearly demonstrates that the approach is not working. Huge swathes of rural Ireland and villages and communities are being left without any public transport whatsoever. The Minister acknowledged that one of the prohibiting factors is the high level of insurance. I am inclined to agree with him on that....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the taxi advisory group is considering proposals to improve the availability of taxi services in rural Ireland; if revisions to the rural hackney scheme are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6693/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the perceived considerable waiting periods nationally for driver tests and the impact this can have on persons living in rural areas. [6696/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of roadworthiness inspections on HGV operators carried out by the RSA and An Garda Síochána, respectively in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of such inspections carried out in respect of out-of-state operators and their countries of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6697/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Asylum Seekers (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the review of the policy by which asylum seekers cannot apply for driver licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6694/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding across the public transport system; and the steps he is taking to address the matter. [6695/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 122. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding has been made available for the refurbishment of catering facilities at Custume Barracks, Athlone; and when the project will commence. [6998/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 123. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the replacement of CASA maritime patrol aircraft within the Air Corps. [6999/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 131. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the necessary documentation required when applying for a passport; and if an applicant whose passport is expired in excess of five years must provide a public services card with the application. [6445/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Emigrant Support Services (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 146. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the issue of returning emigrants being charged high car insurance due to the fact they have lost their no claims bonuses (details supplied). [6244/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Energy Regulation (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue protection measures in place to ensure that all compressed natural gas complies with the relevant statutory requirements - blending and excise and carbon tax rates - in the same way as customs officials test for marked fuel oil; and the way in which he plans to ensure that gas intended for the heating market is not used for road transport...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of planned school building works at a school (details supplied). [6279/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address concerns outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6659/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety Data (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 308. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prosecutions initiated in respect of road worthiness-related infringements against HGV operators in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of such prosecutions against foreign operators and their countries of origin; the number of convictions secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6733/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 316. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of mountain bikes attached to each district in the Westmeath Garda division as of 31 January 2018 and 31 January 2019. [6996/19]