Results 2,901-2,920 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Nor would I.
- Public Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether funding promised for sub-programmes implemented by his Department under the National Development Plan 2007-2013 will be delivered and implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23695/08]
- Public Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Minister for his reply. Can the Minister give me a categorical assurance that there will be no change to the timetables of any of the programmes under Transport 21 and that none of them will be taken off the list? In particular, will he refute the rumour in regard to metro north? What is the position in respect of metro north, metro west and the Luas lines? Will they be...
- Public Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister referred to money being moved around and to issues that could affect projects. Obviously, the issues concerned are outside the Minister's remit. However, can he give us a categorical assurance today that no cutbacks or changes to timetables for construction will be made by his Department? That is the key question, particularly in respect of metro north. Will the Minister...
- Electric Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the use of zero emissions personal transport and utility vehicles as outlined in the recent discussion document, Electric Transport and the Role of Government by Green Machines and GreenAer Mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23696/08]
- Electric Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's final comments. The report sets out the benefits of electric cars which, as the Minister will be aware have zero emissions, cause less pollution, are almost noiseless and promote environmental awareness. Notwithstanding the fact the Minister received the document only last week, this matter should be on top of the green city agenda and the green city for change...
- Electric Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome what the Minister said concerning a proactive approach across all Departments. As Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey should take the lead in this. The role of local government will be critical, as was clearly identified in the report, particularly regarding the purchase of many of the service vehicles used in cities and urban areas.
- Rural Transport Services. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount his Department has spent on the rural transport initiative since 2007; his projected spending for this initiative up to 2013; the plans he has to expand this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22714/08]
- Rural Transport Services. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome this debate. There are two important aspects thereto, the first of which concerns people travelling to and from work. In this regard, consider the unofficial, illegal park-and-ride facilities at Kilmoon Cross or at the motorway outside Drogheda, or at any of the areas where rural roads meet the motorways. It is very much part of transport policy to encourage people to leave their...
- Road Network. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: From the perspective of the Minister's constituency and mine, as well as north County Dublin, this critical route must be built because, as the Minister is aware, a major proposal has been made for a new port at Bremore. It will be critical for the orbital route to be present to link together the transport links to remove all that traffic from Dublin city. Moreover, wherever the hospital...
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: What is the status of the management company Bill? When will the Dáil constituency review Bill come before us? I think it has been promised before the end of this session.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am referring to the legislation to regulate management companies.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Transport the length of time it will take to procure new breathalyser equipment if the legal blood alcohol level is reduced; when current breathalyser equipment is due to be replaced; the operational difficulties that could be expected if current breathalyser equipment is used beyond their replacement date; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance if licensed publicans can claim back VRT on vehicles used for business purposes; if so, the number of licensed publicans in the latest year for which figures are available that took advantage of same for the express purpose of ferrying customers to and from their licensed premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23045/08]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance if publicans would be entitled to an exemption on paying VAT on the capital purchase of vehicles for business purposes of transporting customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23079/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if dialysis treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23147/08]
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money that has been allocated in the Local Government Fund since 2007 for the improvement and maintenance of the non-national road network; the amount his Department projects to spend on this area to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22712/08]
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money that has been given since 2007 for the improvement and maintenance of the non-national road network; the amount his Department projects to spend on this area to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22711/08]
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in relation to road safety issues North and South at the North South Ministerial Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23698/08]
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has sought a copy of the Dublin Bus report into the investigation on the Wellington Quay bus crash; if he has sought the findings of the investigation or any part or summary of the report; if he has not requested a copy of the report, the reason of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22701/08]