Written answers
Wednesday, 1 February 2006
- Driving Tests
Question 113: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects to clear the driving test backlog, in view of the fact that the number of provisional licence holders rose by almost 25,000 in... - Traffic Management
Question 115: To ask the Minister for Transport the interim measures he is taking to deal with traffic congestion in the greater Dublin area pending the full implementation of Transport 21; and... - Port Development
Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in relation to the proposal by a company (details supplied) to make available to a company without going through a tendering process a site in... - Public Transport
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures he will introduce in 2006 to increase the number, range and frequency of bus services which will be available to Dublin commuters; and... - Shipping Register
Question 118: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on developments on the Irish Shipping register and the Irish Maritime Development Office during 2005; the number of ships that... - EU Directives
Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in transposing EU Directive 2003/20/EC requiring seat belts to be worn where they are fitted; and when same will happen.... - Traffic Management
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which it is expected to achieve a free flow of heavy goods vehicles from the N11, N7 and N9 which are likely to converge on the M50 toll... - Road Safety
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the long delay in publishing an up-to-date rules of the road booklet; when the new booklet will be published; the measures he... - Public Transport
Question 122: To ask the Minister for Transport the key proposals contained in the legislation to create a public transport commission; the functions of this body; the way in which this body will... - Taxi Regulations
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the level of availability of wheelchair accessible taxis within the main cities; and the proposed measures and... - State Airports
Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress to date in 2006 in the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; if this project can be operational by 2009; and if he will... - Driving Tests
Question 125: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to reduce the level of variation in relation to the level of pass and fail rates nationally among drivers sitting the driving test;... - Public Transport
Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the National Roads Authority regarding the serious flooding in the port tunnel; if he can give an assurance that... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 128: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress being made in relation to the decentralisation of staff in the transport sector; the number from each agency allocated to each town;... - Light Rail Project
Question 129: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the likely level of disruption on Luas services due to repair work on the bonding material applied on a certain section of... - Road Safety
Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has sought or received information relating to fatal road deaths; if such actions have been caused by substance abuse, poor... - Road Network
Question 132: To ask the Minister for Transport the directions he has given to the National Roads Authority in relation to its discussions with National Toll Roads regarding the early provision... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 134: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce legislation to allow for the provision and court sanctioning of an interlock system on certain vehicles to curb drink... - Road Safety
Question 135: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to change the licensing regime for learner drivers. [3116/06] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 136: To ask the Minister for Transport if random breath testing can be successfully implemented in view of earlier advice received from the Attorney General that this proposal could be... - Road Signage
Question 137: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress he has made in updating the traffic signs manual; his plans to amend legislation to ensure compliance with same at roadworks; his... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in preparing legislation for the curtailment of the use of mobile phones by drivers; when this matter was first... - Rail Services
Question 139: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in facilitating private sector players in the freight market here. [3109/06] - Marine Safety
Question 140: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the recent series of maritime disasters, he has made a decision to provide an emergency towing vessel to provide extra protection... - Road Safety
Question 141: To ask the Minister for Transport when legislation will be published to facilitate the roll-out of speed cameras nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3350/06] - Marine Accidents
Question 143: To ask the Minister for Transport if, during the recent disaster of the sinking of the [i]Rising Sun[/i] off the Wexford coast and the subsequent rescue operation, which resulted in... - Public Transport
Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the status of the A Platform for Change transport plan for Dublin in view of the introduction of the Transport 21 plan by the Government; and if he... - State Airports
Question 145: To ask the Minister for Transport his preferred position with regard to the debt burden of Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3327/06] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 147: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in reaching an agreement on the mutual recognition of penalty points with the Northern Ireland authorities; and the number of... - Public Transport
Question 153: To ask the Minister for Transport when a fully integrated ticketing system will be operational in Dublin. [3128/06] - Road Safety
Question 155: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce initial compulsory training for motorcyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3353/06] - Public Transport
Question 156: To ask the Minister for Transport when Dublin bus users will have real time information on all bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3359/06] - Road Safety
Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the special derogation for coach tourism contained in Regulation EEC 3820/85 Article 6(1) be retained; and if he will make a... - Light Rail Project
Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport the timetable for the development of the extension of Luas line A from Sandyford to Cherrywood and from St Stephen's Green to O'Connell Street.... - Road Network
Question 162: To ask the Minister for Transport if agreement has been reached to allow motorists to pass free of charge through the West-Link toll plaza at certain times of the day to ease... - State Airports
Question 163: To ask the Minister for Transport if the partial sale of Aer Lingus will be completed during 2006; the progress made to achieve such a target; and if he will make a statement on the... - Rail Network
Question 164: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether a much quicker timeframe is necessary for the western rail corridor; if, in view of the fact that a complete transport over... - Road Safety
Question 165: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in reintroducing height restrictions for large vehicles; and when the change will be introduced. [3127/06] - Port Development
Question 166: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on future strategy for Dublin Port; if the recent policy announcement by the Progressive Democrats of the removal of Dublin Port... - Road Network
Question 167: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made by his Department to introduce open road tolling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3357/06] - Light Rail Project
Question 176: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Railway Procurement Agency on the possibility of running part of the metro north route on stilts; and the... - Proposed Legislation
Question 177: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the continued concerns of Irish business to some of the provisions of the Eurocontrol Bill; and the way in which... - Road Safety
Question 182: To ask the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to requiring pedestrians to wear reflective armbands after dusk, in his efforts to cut down on road fatalities; and... - Driving Tests
Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the driving instructor sector to inform them of his plans for the regulation of that sector. [3118/06] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 187: To ask the Minister for Transport the role his Department has with regard to the enforcement of the 31 new penalty points offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Park and Ride Facilities
Question 189: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals for the development of park and ride facilities nationwide in 2006; the financial supports which will be available to develop such... - Road Safety
Question 191: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in bringing forward amendments to the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill to provide for a road safety authority... - Traffic Management
Question 192: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent survey by Dublin Bus where it was found that traffic congestion is costing the company €49 million... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 194: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in reaching an agreement on the mutual recognition of driver disqualification with authorities in Northern Ireland; and if he... - Public Transport
Question 197: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received communication from CIE-Iarnród Éireann regarding the possible refurbishment of Kent Station, Cork; if so, the position... - Taxi Regulations
Question 198: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in commencing section 36 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3117/06] - Industrial Disputes
Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the recent resolution of the industrial dispute at Irish Ferries; the progress which has been made at EU... - Public Transport
Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport his input regarding the implementation of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3315/06]
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