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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 587. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will guarantee that personal data from on-board Wi-Fi sessions on Irish Rail and Bus Éireann will be protected; his plans to address the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 588. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the privatisation of Wi-Fi services on Bus Éireann and Irish Rail will remain free for customers as part of their journey costs. [45771/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 596. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of repairing the motorway network here in 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; if he is satisfied that the funding required to ensure a high quality motorway network has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46067/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a timeframe for the expansion of the public bike schemes in counties Limerick and Cork; if any further expansion is planned for Dublin; if the Dublin bike card will be usable on the new Galway bike scheme; if all bike schemes will be integrated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46068/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 609. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of serious incidents reported by the Irish Aviation Authority in 2013 and to date in 2014; if he is satisfied that the current resources allocated to the IAA are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46313/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 610. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend car free zones to cities across Ireland on Sunday mornings to promote cycling, walking and casual trading; his views on this year's European mobility week; his Department's expenditure on the week; his views on reverse tolling practises during the week in Norway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46359/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 611. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to create on street ticket vending machines at high use bus stops throughout Dublin and Cork cities in order to decrease the volume of cash payments as they can adversely affect scheduled punctuality. [46361/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 612. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the plans to electrify the national rail network in order to help meet our carbon emissions targets and increase energy efficiencies. [46362/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (2 Dec 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 613. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he will take to address the significant increase in cyclist injuries on our roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (27 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the current operation of the Dursey Island cable car; if he will provide investment for the cable car to ensure a consistent and quality service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45690/14]

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Steady now, Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: The Taoiseach needs a big sit down.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: It is not acceptable that this appointment should be made by the Minister. I am not making a personal criticism of the Minister of State. However, appointing a chief executive and proceeding from there is an exceptionally bad way to approach this issue. A fair, open and transparent competition must be held. From that point of view, I put the Minister on notice that I will vigorously...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Two issues arise. The first is openness, which means having in place an open process by which people can apply. The transparency of the appointment is another issue. On the appointment, a clearly independent process is required for selecting a candidate from a pool of individuals who apply for the position. The process must be open, fair and transparent. We must not allow a perception to...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Will there be an open competition with an independent appointments procedure?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I am not suggesting that would be the case. However, the Minister of State indicated the Minister would make the appointment. While I accept that, the Minister's decision must be based on a recommendation arising from an independent procedure that is external to the Department. It is for this reason that the Top Level Appointments Committee handles appointments to the higher echelons of...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Does the Minister of State have in mind in this regard voluntary input rather than financial contribution for some reward or return or could it allow also for a financial contribution which is not part of a sponsorship arrangement?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: Is there a potential for benefit-in-kind?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: I recall a previous proposal a number of years ago where an individual of significant net worth was prepared to put €50 million into a national stadium. Is it to make provision for that type of benefactor?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 Nov 2014)

Timmy Dooley: That is clear. I thank the Minister of State.