Results 7,301-7,320 of 7,961 for speaker:Imelda Munster

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 740. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet a cross party delegation from Donegal county council to examine options for funding the Rathmullan to Buncrana and the Greencastle to Magilligan ferries (details supplied). [17646/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 741. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that funding for the N56 Letterkenny relief road will be included in the updated Government capital plan 2016 to 2021. [17647/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 752. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of decisions made by NCT testing centres which have been appealed since the introduction of the test; and the number of these which have been successful. [18149/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 754. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of incidents of advanced corrosion in brake lines and hoses which have been identified in cars tested under the NCT each year since 2006. [18152/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 755. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NCT inspectors had considered using a callipers to measure the outside diameter of corroded pipes, in view of EU Directive 2010/48/EU; the rationale behind the use of a visual test only on corroded pipes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18153/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 756. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the failure rate for vehicles undergoing the NCT annually between 2006 and 2012. [18154/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 753. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding a company (details supplied) has received from government departments since it began administering the NCT test; the amount received from his Department or from the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18151/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 757. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the failure rate of vehicles undergoing the NCT test has a bearing on the public funding received by either the RSA or a company (details supplied) in respect of NCT testing. [18156/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 793. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the HSE payment per week per foster child. [17502/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 794. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the HSE policy for the number of children that can be fostered by one person. [17503/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care (11 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 795. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the HSE policy allows for one person who owns and rents upwards of five properties to take in multiples of foster children in each property. [17504/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (6 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: 67. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government of the 53.65 acres remaining of council-owned land banks zoned for housing in Louth, his plans for the roll-out and funding of a social housing building programme and timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16994/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: We will be generally supportive of the legislation when it comes before the House. Perhaps it will be subject to a number of amendments, should they be required. Having said that, I have some concerns and queries. First, does the €200 fine still apply in conjunction with the three-month ban?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: The appeals process is detailed under option 2. If found guilty in court while appealing the original finding, the person would face a six-month ban. That does not seem right. Is this option there to deter people from appealing or is it there for the benefit of the courts? What is the rationale behind it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: The Minister said this would require legislation. Is he saying that is the option he is offering? I thought these were options he was considering-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: Yes, but if he or she chose to appeal and if were found guilty-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: Yes, but if he or she is found guilty on appeal, the ban is extended to six months. The charge remains the same. It seems as if the person is penalised for appealing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: Not particularly. For example, let us suppose a person was given a three-month ban and decided to appeal it on the belief that there were grounds for appeal.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Imelda Munster: Yes, but the person would have chosen to appeal it. Following appeal, the person would have been considered guilty but the ban would have been extended to six months.