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Other Questions: Public Transport Issues (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the time frame for the open market tender process of bus routes of both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; if a similar process will be considered from Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54398/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Investigations (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Given the outcome of the court case, does the Minister not believe that questions remain to be answered by the chairman and chief executive who undertook this investigation, I presume at considerable cost to the State? In his response the Minister might be able to let us know what that cost was. Does the Minister intend to address the decisions they took in that regard?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Investigations (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the critical comments of Mr. Justice Michael Peart towards the Irish Sports Council during the proceedings in court action taken against the Sports Council by a board director, the action he intends to take regarding the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54706/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Investigations (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: As the Minister is aware, this issue arose from a recent court case taken by a board member of the Irish Sports Council. In light of the comments by the judge, I would welcome hearing the Minister's views and learning what action he intends to take as a result.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Investigations (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he intend to publish this report as soon as the observations of the individuals concerned have been taken into account? Second, did the terms of reference include reviewing the process by which the original investigation, which appears to have been ultra vires, was undertaken? In addition, did the Sports Council seek the Minister's advice or...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety Statistics (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the most up-to-date figures for fatalities on our roads in 2013; if he is satisfied that the necessary resources are currently available to the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54705/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety Statistics (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: The Minister will be aware that there appears to be a trend towards an increase in the number of deaths on the roads. While I am always slow to accept early signals on overall statistics in this area, it is clear that there will be a significant rise in the number of deaths on the roads over the course of the year, which is of deep concern to all of us. We have had a good process in this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety Statistics (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: To be clear, I do not believe there is any issue with the strategy or the body of legislation in place. I can only look to the words of the Minister's expert, the chairman of the Road Safety Authority, Gay Byrne, who recently stated reducing the number of deaths on Irish roads was "unravelling before our eyes." In an interview with the Irish Independent on 12 December he blamed the increase...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Road Safety Statistics (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: There is clearly a difference of opinion between the Minister and the chairman of the Road Safety Authority. Has the Minister had one-to-one discussions with Mr. Byrne recently? Did he have an opportunity to discuss his deep concerns with him? I recognise that the Minister is concerned, rightly so - we are all concerned - but in trying to find a solution or some path towards reducing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the reduction of carriages on Iarnród Éireann intercity, commuter and DART services; his views on whether these reduced services are appropriate especially during the Christmas period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54396/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned at the lack of competition in Dublin Port in terminal operations and stevedore services; if he is concerned at the pricing of services at Dublin Port compared to other European ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the current investigation into the failure of marine emergency position indication radio beacons utilised by boat users and fishermen here; the date on which he became aware of the problems with these beacons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54399/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when legislation to regulate the clamping of vehicles on privately owned land will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54400/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electricity Transmission Network (19 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: 394. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his concerns in relation to the EirGrid's Grid25 proposals and their impact on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54707/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Cabotage Regulations (18 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: While the Minister has set out his and the Department's position, it is worth noting that while the cabotage laws are in place, it is vital that we protect our haulage sector. As an island nation, we need to have indigenous road haulage operators in place. Operators in other countries, particularly in central Europe, can move trucks freely and, therefore, provide an adequate transportation...

Topical Issue Debate: Cabotage Regulations (18 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I am very pleased that placing this on the Order Paper yesterday might have resulted in action. Perhaps we have had a result all round.

Topical Issue Debate: Cabotage Regulations (18 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I thank the Minister. That was very helpful. The action of the Road Safety Authority last night was certainly helpful.

Topical Issue Debate: Cabotage Regulations (18 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this issue, which, as the Minister is well aware, is of great concern to the road haulage sector. It certainly appears that Irish authorities have barely policed the cabotage legislation, which has resulted in the awarding of haulage contracts worth millions of euro to foreign haulage firms that pay no taxes in Ireland and employ no people here....

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Even within Fine Gael.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2013)

Timmy Dooley: Is Deputy Peter Mathews still independent?