Results 15,941-15,960 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am referring to the legislation to regulate management companies.
- Rural Transport Services. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome this debate. There are two important aspects thereto, the first of which concerns people travelling to and from work. In this regard, consider the unofficial, illegal park-and-ride facilities at Kilmoon Cross or at the motorway outside Drogheda, or at any of the areas where rural roads meet the motorways. It is very much part of transport policy to encourage people to leave their...
- Road Network. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: From the perspective of the Minister's constituency and mine, as well as north County Dublin, this critical route must be built because, as the Minister is aware, a major proposal has been made for a new port at Bremore. It will be critical for the orbital route to be present to link together the transport links to remove all that traffic from Dublin city. Moreover, wherever the hospital...
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will create a single accident investigation board to examine fatal accidents involved in public transport, marine and rail, to report thereon and make recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23694/08]
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome whatever amalgamation the Minister proposes within his Department of the existing safety reporting of air accidents, marine safety matters and so on. The stark facts are that there have been two fatal bus crashes recently, one in Kentstown, County Meath where sadly five people lost their lives and many were injured and another on Wellington Quay in Dublin in 2004 where five people...
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am amazed with the Minister's reply. Has the Minister for Transport sought a copy of the Dublin Bus report into that fatal accident? The answer is that he has not. What lessons have been learned following that accident? We do not know and the Minister for Transport does not know, as he has not sought a copy of the report. I have sought a copy and it has been refused to me for legal...
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I have not impugned the Garda. On a point of order, that is a very serious allegation.
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister said I impugned the integrity of the Garda and I said no such thing.
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is not in order for the Minister to make such an allegation. I ask him to withdraw it.
- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
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- Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Nor would I.
- Public Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether funding promised for sub-programmes implemented by his Department under the National Development Plan 2007-2013 will be delivered and implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23695/08]
- Public Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Minister for his reply. Can the Minister give me a categorical assurance that there will be no change to the timetables of any of the programmes under Transport 21 and that none of them will be taken off the list? In particular, will he refute the rumour in regard to metro north? What is the position in respect of metro north, metro west and the Luas lines? Will they be...
- Public Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister referred to money being moved around and to issues that could affect projects. Obviously, the issues concerned are outside the Minister's remit. However, can he give us a categorical assurance today that no cutbacks or changes to timetables for construction will be made by his Department? That is the key question, particularly in respect of metro north. Will the Minister...
- Electric Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the use of zero emissions personal transport and utility vehicles as outlined in the recent discussion document, Electric Transport and the Role of Government by Green Machines and GreenAer Mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23696/08]
- Electric Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's final comments. The report sets out the benefits of electric cars which, as the Minister will be aware have zero emissions, cause less pollution, are almost noiseless and promote environmental awareness. Notwithstanding the fact the Minister received the document only last week, this matter should be on top of the green city agenda and the green city for change...
- Electric Transport. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome what the Minister said concerning a proactive approach across all Departments. As Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey should take the lead in this. The role of local government will be critical, as was clearly identified in the report, particularly regarding the purchase of many of the service vehicles used in cities and urban areas.
- Rural Transport Services. (17 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount his Department has spent on the rural transport initiative since 2007; his projected spending for this initiative up to 2013; the plans he has to expand this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22714/08]
- Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (5 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has requested information or reports from Dublin Bus regarding the Wellington Quay bus crash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22318/08]
- Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)
Fergus O'Dowd: I have two questions on promised legislation. The first is the road traffic Bill. What is the Government's position on the reduction in alcohol consumption limits promised?