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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Transport Policy (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future of public transport across the State, including in cities, towns and rural areas; his plans to remedy the current problems within the sector; if he will review the current funding arrangements for the sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22358/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Transport Policy (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: What is the vision of the Minister, Deputy Ross, for the future of public transport in cities, towns and rural areas across the State? How does he envisage remedying the current problems in the sector? Does he hope to review the current funding arrangements for the sector; and will he make a statement on the matter?

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: Rents in Louth have increased by over 60% since 2012 and jumped a further 4.3% in the first quarter of this year. County Louth has seen the highest percentage increase in rents in the State. The Taoiseach's indifference and lack of action on this is causing untold financial misery and uncertainty and is compounding the homelessness crisis. I have raised this issue with the Taoiseach...

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: Rents, Taoiseach.

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: The HAP scheme is not working.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been liaison between Louth County Council and his Department regarding the northern cross route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22122/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Dublin Port Tunnel (9 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the anti-speeding cameras installed in the Dublin Port tunnel are expected to be operational for the purposes of prosecutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21425/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax (9 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 222. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to review, revise or change the current motor tax regime, in view of recent reports that the current model which is targeted at reducing CO2 emissions has had the unintended effect of increasing emissions of nitrogen oxides and PM2.5 and in view of public health concerns and concerns surrounding EU 2020...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (4 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: The response from the HSE is not acceptable. First, it contradicts itself. As I said, the medical assessment unit was provided to alleviate the pressures on the emergency department. The HSE has pretty much said in its response that the medical assessment unit was closed because the hospital was so busy. What sort of chaos or mismanagement is that? If it was provided to alleviate...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (4 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: The closure of the medical assessment unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda is a regular occurrence. It is common practice. It happened last week and the unit could very well be closed right now, as I speak. Perhaps the Minister can understand this but I cannot. The unit was opened to alleviate pressure on the very busy emergency department in the hospital. The HSE says that...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Payments (4 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 131. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 118 and 119 of 23 March 2017, the reason for the use of different calculation methods in calculating payments under the free travel scheme for CIE companies and private companies; the methodology used in both instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21185/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (4 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 139. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps being taken to rectify the anomaly in the State contributory pension that means women who have long gaps in their contributions due to taking time out for family purposes are unfairly discriminated against; when this anomaly will be rectified; if those persons who have been in receipt of the reduced pension as a result of the total...

Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: Ireland has a dark history when it comes to the provision of health care for women and babies. My party's motion outlines the ongoing problems in that regard. Ireland has a long history of mistreating women and children. For too many decades the church colluded with the State in implementing and managing the horrendous practice of institutionalising women who were deemed to be problematic...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Data (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 184. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 23 March 2017, the number of journeys the €80 million allocation for the free travel pass accounted for annually in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [20905/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Data (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 185. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the percentage per fare covered by the free travel pass as an average of fares taken under the free travel scheme in CIÉ companies. [20906/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 301. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has requested the Minister for Social Protection for a specific level of increased funding for the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20907/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 302. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of Public Service Obligation, PSO, funding allocated by the National Transport Authority, NTA to each of the three CIÉ companies in 2017. [20908/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Data (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 303. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons that have made use of the rural transport programme each year since 2011. [20909/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Data (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 304. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of journeys made under the rural transport programme each year since 2011. [20910/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Data (3 May 2017)

Imelda Munster: 305. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria for deeming eligibility for a potential transport coordination unit wishing to partake in the rural transport programme. [20911/17]