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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (26 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 545. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that will be put in place to mitigate, even temporarily, the effects of a no-deal Brexit on regional airports such as Ireland West Airport. [9315/19]

Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Motion (21 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: I will be very brief. He raised the issue of the new transport fleet in Waterford. Last July Senator Dolan raised issues concerning the specifications and dimensions of these vehicles, which were not accessible. These are silly things that were flagged up in advance and which are now causing problems. This sort of thing needs to be rectified. It was brought to my attention by Mr. Michael...

Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Motion (21 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: This report came out of a series of hearings of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport where the committee heard from interest groups, charities, transport providers, disability activists and transport service users about the challenges of, and possible solutions to, the serious issues faced by people with mobility issues and disabilities in accessing transport. I...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: It stated the exact same thing about the Commission for Aviation Regulation.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: I want to make reference to correspondence about which we heard yesterday evening and to the fact that at no stage did the Minister divulge or make reference to it. Is it not ironic that Fingal County Council had voiced the exact same concerns that many of us had voiced in respect of its capacity, its lack of in-house experience, and the fact that it determines planning applications and...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: I move amendment No. 48:In page 10, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following:“(c) the likely effect of the identified noise mitigation measures and operating restrictions (if any) is thoroughly evaluated in relation to its projected impact on the well-being and health of local residents;”. Amendment No. 48 would ensure the inclusion of the well-being and health of local...

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: The motion came about because of the staggering, almost breathtaking incompetence demonstrated by the overspend on the national children's hospital project. The knock-on effect of the overspend is that vital services and projects have been abandoned or delayed. However, it is actually a much bigger issue than the children's hospital. Over 700,000 people are waiting on waiting lists for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (20 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the mediator providing mediation services in relation to a dispute (details supplied); the name of the mediator; the powers under which they were appointed; if copies of the terms of reference and objectives of the mediation process will be provided; the timeframe for negotiations and mediation; the projected cost of the mediation; the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (20 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 923 of 15 January 2019, the expected publication date for the NTA transport plan for Newbridge, County Kildare. [8669/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Data (20 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of each of the tolls here; the name of the company that has the contract for each toll; and when each contract for each toll expires. [8771/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (20 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the mediator providing mediation services in relation to a dispute (details supplied); the name of the mediator; the powers under which they were appointed; if copies of the terms of reference and objectives of the mediation process will be provided; the timeframe for negotiations and mediation; the projected cost of the mediation; the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (19 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who have been prosecuted, fined or penalised for the offence of tailgating at the M1 toll barrier in each of the years 2014 to 2018. [7887/19]

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

Imelda Munster: I raise these questions because I am a Deputy who represents a Border county. If I or others want to travel to south Armagh from County Louth, a 30-minute journey, we do not want to have to produce green cards in order to do so. I also asked the also at the meeting last Wednesday if he had intervened specifically to deal with the issue of some form of dispensation. Some 25 million journeys...

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

Imelda Munster: 52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of insurance green cards for motorists crossing the Border; the details of the one month’s notice that will be required of motorists; the process of production of the green cards; the application process for motorists; if there will be a cost; and the interventions made with the EU and Britain on behalf of motorists...

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

Imelda Munster: I wish to ask the Minister for an update on the matter of insurance green cards for motorists crossing the Border in the event of a no-deal Brexit and for further detail on the requirement for one month's notice he has indicated will apply to motorists. Can he outline the process of production of the green cards and what the application process for the motorists will be, including the cost?...

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

Imelda Munster: There are 68,000 vehicle journeys across the Border per day. We are six weeks out from a no-deal Brexit scenario. At last week's committee meeting, I asked the Minister some questions about the insurance green card, among other queries. He said he was unaware of some of the circumstances or conditions around it. That is fair to say. The Minister said two things, however. His first point...

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

Imelda Munster: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with an association (details supplied) regarding its compliance with the governance code endorsed by his Department; his views on recent changes at the organisation that will see board members that are serving terms in excess of ten years' duration seeking re-election for a further four-year term; the oversight...

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

Imelda Munster: 598. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of users of the LocalLink service in each of the areas it is in operation in each of the years 2016 to 2018. [6428/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: On the crisis in the recruitment and retention of nurses, the Minister will be forced to admit at this stage that the Government's recruitment drive has been a dismal failure. Irish nurses working across the globe are sending messages of solidarity to their striking colleagues and encouraging them to stand up for themselves, remain strong and stay out. Irish nurses working abroad will never...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Feb 2019)

Imelda Munster: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 30 January 2019, his plans to introduce a service (details supplied) in either rural or urban areas in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5815/19]