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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is a case of either one or the other proposal being approved in relation to the separate proposals before his Department, namely the RPA's proposal for a metro system running from Dublin's city centre to the airport and Iarnród Éireann's proposal for an interconnector tunnel; if he is committed to the delivery of both...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received representations from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in respect of the height of the port tunnel; and if he is considering a change of mind following such representations. [8727/05]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding provided to the BMW south and east regions, respectively, for road building and public transport projects each year under the National Development Plan to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a regulation to require trucks, HGVs, buses and coaches to carry a decal showing the statutory speed limits for such classes of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8743/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Transport what negotiations have taken place with the CIE unions and the social partners since the Government took office in 2002 with regard to the reform of the Transport Act 1932 and the break-up of CIE; when such discussions last took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8744/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the pension concerns of the members of the Retired Aviation Staff Association; his views on whether the concerns raised by the group are bona fide; if he will address these concerns; if so, the proposals that are being advanced by his Department to resolve the grievances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8827/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Transport if he envisages the introduction of additional legislation to legitimise the outsourcing of speed cameras. [8810/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed construction of Pier D at Dublin Airport by the Dublin Airport Authority; if these represent a change of position from his predecessor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8873/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the current estimated total cost of the construction of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; when he will announce the Government's decision on the company that will construct and run this terminal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8880/05]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in relation to completing an open skies aviation deal between Ireland and the US; his views on whether Ireland can negotiate an open skies agreement with the US independently of the EU, in the light of the rejection by the EU Council of Ministers of the first phase of the EU-US Agreement as negotiated by the...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Transport if the Department of Finance wrote to his departmental officials in March 2004 urging them to ensure that his Department had in place a contract of employment with the chief executive officer of Aer Lingus; his Department's response to this request; the measures taken by his officials to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus has acquired new aircraft for its European short haul fleet since 2003; the number, type and cost of this acquisition; if the new aircraft are now on stream; the progress that has been made on upgrading and expanding the long haul fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9015/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is responsible for the performance of the functions of his Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9217/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is responsible for the performance of the functions of his Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9281/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Transport if the RPA is undertaking a review of all aspects of the Luas project as stated by his predecessor, Deputy Brennan; when such a review will be completed; if it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9218/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Transport the roles and functions carried out by special advisers attached to his Department; if circulars or instructions have been issued within his Department concerning special advisers; if so, if he will provide a copy of any such circulars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9317/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Transport if the special advisers attached to his Department are part of the line management system of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9395/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the investigation into a person (details supplied)by the immigration office will be finalised. [8567/05]

Written Answers — Garda Traffic Corps: Garda Traffic Corps (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount which has been allocated to the budget for the newly created traffic corps in 2005; the amount which was allocated to the Garda Síochána for its traffic units in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8625/05]

Written Answers — Garda Traffic Corps: Garda Traffic Corps (22 Mar 2005)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí who make up the Garda traffic corps; the proposed increases in manpower for 2005; when these will be added to the traffic corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8627/05]