Results 16,701-16,720 of 18,851 for speaker:Fergus O'Dowd
- Light Rail Project. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the commitment and determination of the Minister, local authorities and statutory bodies to provide adequate public transport systems outside the city of Dublin. The footprint of cities such as Cork and Limerick has changed, with fewer people living in the cities and more living on the outskirts. We need a proper transit policy. I welcome Deputy Clune's question and the response....
- Light Rail Project. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: I agree with the Minister's point on examining other cities and towns. In Drogheda, where I live, the main street has been pedestrianised. People must realise that we can no longer bring cars into the centres of cities and towns. A few years ago in San Francisco I noted that no planning permission is granted for buildings with car parking provided. Instead, a contribution is made towards...
- Airport Development Projects. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the operation of terminal 2 in Dublin Airport; if the operation of this terminal will be put out to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/07]
- Airport Development Projects. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: This is an issue raised by the Commission for Aviation Regulation in its submission to the Department. The terminal will carry 15 million passengers per year and, including the associated works, will cost over â¬600 million. It will be a unique location, one of two in Europe where one can clear US customs. It is important that it is run effectively, whether by a designated air carrier or...
- Public Transport. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Will the Minister indicate how many of these are completely new buses not meant to replace older vehicles?
- State Airports. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: The independence of the State airports is a serious issue, particularly as it relates to their future financial viability. The critical issue that arose in respect of the Shannon slots and the role of the Dublin Airport Authority in not informing its subsidiary, Shannon Airport, as to what was happening has raised serious questions regarding the future of the region. If the Shannon Airport...
- State Airports. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: I think there are 252 PSOs allowed in Europe at the moment. There is no reason Shannon cannot have one. Notwithstanding the fact that it is a State airport, Shannon is a badly served region in terms of connectivity.
- Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: This is one of the most serious scandals in the country. Some 100,000 drivers, mainly from the North and the UK, are not subject to penalty points. When I drive to Dublin on the M1 every day, cars from Northern Ireland drive at unbelievable speeds. They are taking over the roads with impunity. What is the Minister doing about it? I am not satisfied he is doing enough. The Automobile...
- Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that.
- Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: I am concerned about trapping them here.
- Road Traffic Offences. (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: That is the AA's proposal.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will review or carry out research into the true cost of sending and maintaining a child in school with a view to increasing the back to school allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32265/07]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the introduction of a single means test for secondary benefits; his views on such a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32281/07]
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (4 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to the correspondence received from a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32420/07]
- Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (4 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of Freedom of Information requests received in that part of the Dublin north east area which includes the area formerly known as the North Eastern Health Board for each year since the Freedom of Information Act 1997 was introduced; the number of such requests that were for personal information and did not incur a charge;...
- Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: He answered nothing.
- Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: We know where Deputy Dermot Ahern is coming from.
- Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: It is an about turn.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (28 Nov 2007)
Fergus O'Dowd: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government will support the call by the Ministers of the Central African Region for more time to negotiate economic partnership agreements despite their best efforts and for the EU continuing the preferences from the Cotonou agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31681/07]