Written answers
Tuesday, 7 March 2006
- Road Safety
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport when his proposals to deal with untaxed and uninsured cars, both Irish and international, will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on... - State Airports
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will meet with the Cork Deputies to discuss the possible debt of €200 million being incurred by Cork Airport Authority arising from the... - Public Transport
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the new Bus Átha Cliath timetable which proposes to trim routes to west Tallaght supposedly due to the roll-out of Luas... - Road Safety
Question 61: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a ban on using a mobile phone when driving, as recommended in the national road safety strategy, has not been implemented; and if he will... - Road Accidents
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the current system of reporting road accidents does not provide people with the information necessary to ascertain the causes... - Aviation Safety Regulation
Question 63: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a person from Clare Island, County Mayo in advanced labour and a patient of Mayo General Hospital, who was airlifted by the Air Corps... - Air Services
Question 64: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposal to facilitate the retention of the landing slots at Heathrow Airport by Aer Lingus into the future; and if he will make a statement on... - Road Safety
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Transport when it will become mandatory for motorcyclists on provisional licences to display L-plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9121/06] - Park and Ride Facilities
Question 68: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which it is proposed to fully utilise the rail services in the absence of specially provided parking areas; the intention he has given to... - Road Safety
Question 69: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the situation whereby provisional drivers are legally permitted to drive alone once they are on their second licence; the information... - Rail Network
Question 71: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received from Iarnród Éireann specific proposals in relation to the development of the first phase of the western rail corridor; and the... - Road Traffic Regulations
Question 72: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures he intends to take to address the problem of speeding heavy goods vehicles and buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Great Southern Hotels Group
Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the Government's support for the sell-off of the Great Southern Hotels group by the Dublin Airport Authority; his views on whether the... - Light Rail Project
Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport the analysis his Department has carried out to examine the feasibility of continuing the tunnelling machines for the proposed Dublin metro from the... - Road Accidents
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that a large number of road accidents may be attributed to drivers falling asleep while they are driving; and if he will make... - State Airports
Question 76: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide figures on the passenger numbers on the six regional air routes, which are covered under PSO contracts for each month from July... - Driving Tests
Question 77: To ask the Minister for Transport when the initiative to reduce the backlog of people awaiting a driving test will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9087/06] - Public Transport
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Transport the date when full integrated ticketing will be introduced on all public transport systems in Dublin; if he is satisfied with the slow rate of... - Road Safety
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce compulsory motorcycling training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9119/06] - Road Network
Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport the date at which barrier free tolling will be implemented on the M50; the way this system will be operated; and if he will make a statement on the... - Employment Rights
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he proposes to take to ratify the recently agreed Bill for rights for seafarers under the International Labour Organisation's 2006... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Transport his policy in relation to the imposition of double penalty points for certain road traffic offences occurring at specific dates and times associated... - Road Safety
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the National Safety Council's proposed road safety campaign targeted at foreign nationals has not been initiated; and if he will make a... - Road Network
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Transport the legislative and procedural changes he proposes in view of the lessons learned from a fatal road traffic accident (details supplied); and if he... - State Airports
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the excessive delay in the production of business plans by the Dublin Airport Authority, the Shannon Airport Authority and the Cork... - Road Network
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in buying out the West Link toll bridge; when he expects same to be completed; and his estimate of the full and... - Vehicle Regulations
Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether there is a need to make blind-spot mirrors compulsory on all heavy goods vehicles irrespective of age; when this will be... - Light Rail Project
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport the detailed costing for the proposed metro north project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9084/06] - Park and Ride Facilities
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Transport when increased park and ride facilities will be in operation nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9123/06] - Driving Instructor Industry
Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the driving instructor industry to inform it of his plans for the regulation of that sector; if it is supportive of... - Road Network
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason officials from his Department have not had discussions with National Toll Roads in relation to the impact of the opening of the Dublin... - Semi-State Bodies
Question 98: To ask the Minister for Transport the manner in which he proposes to retain a controlling share for the State in Aer Lingus. [9061/06] - Road Safety
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the use of black-box technology, speed limiters and driving training simulators to enhance road safety; if his Department will finance... - National Car Test
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in implementing the recommendations arising out of the mid-term review of the national car test; the reason for the delay... - Dublin Transport Authority
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will establish a Dublin transport authority; its powers and functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9089/06] - Light Rail Project
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects the public consultation phase for the extension of the Luas from Connolly Station east towards the Point Depot to commence; and if... - Road Safety
Question 104: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a target for the reduction in serious injuries will not be set by the end of the current road safety strategy; and if he will make a... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 107: To ask the Minister for Transport when the legislation to allow for the expansion of the speed camera network will be published; when this system will be fully operational on roads... - Road Safety
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport his position in relation to a proposal from one local authority to erect road signs in languages other than Irish or English; if this requires... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport his policy in pursuing a change in EU and Irish law to allow Irish courts impose a penalty of alcohol interlock devices on convicted drink drivers;... - Proposed Legislation
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Transport the changes in law he intends making in respect of mandatory retesting for drivers convicted under a drink-driving offence; the way in which and... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 113: To ask the Minister for Transport the changes he proposes from April 2006 to fixed penalties other than those attracting penalties points. [9171/06] - Public Transport
Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which funding for the implementation of Transport 21 will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9140/06] - Light Rail Project
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received information from the Railway Procurement Agency in relation to the cause of recent structural defects identified with the Luas... - International Agreements
Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport if the final deal on an open skies regime has been finalised; if not, the nature of the difficulty in completing this agreement; the options for... - Road Network
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the regulatory regime that exists for compliance with National Roads Authority roadworks specifications; if he will take... - Employment Rights
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some Dublin Bus drivers are claiming that they are pressurised to work six hours straight, which... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Transport the legislative changes he proposes to ensure the greater application of charges under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1994. [9177/06] -
Road Traffic Offences
Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to address the loophole which allows drivers with 12 penalty points to continue to drive; and if he will make a statement on the... - Road Network
Question 126: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on a current Health and Safety Authority survey, which identified defects relating to the condition of roads here as a factor in... - Road Safety
Question 128: To ask the Minister for Transport when he proposes to reduce the blood-alcohol threshold level for driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9192/06] - Public Transport
Question 135: To ask the Minister for Transport the long-term targets his Department has for the modal split of both freight and passenger transport here; and if he will make a statement on the... - Road Safety
Question 137: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals or the initiatives he proposes to take in the area in view of the unacceptably high road deaths on the Inishowen peninsula, County... - Air Services
Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport his response to the suggestion that a confidential reporting system for pilots be introduced here to facilitate the reporting of unsafe practices... - Traffic Management
Question 139: To ask the Minister for Transport when the recommendations-initiatives proposed by the Clare Street initiative will be published; when the group last met and will next meet; and if... -
Road Traffic Offences
Question 140: To ask the Minister for Transport the information which will be supplied to the public on the introduction of additional penalty points on 1 April 2006; when this will commence; and... - Port Development
Question 141: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with Departments regarding the possible change of use of existing lands under control of Dublin Port to promote new... - Traffic Management
Question 143: To ask the Minister for Transport if he, or his Department has made representations to Dublin City Council with regard to the proposed new heavy goods vehicles management strategy... - Rail Freight
Question 145: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a recent study by Irish railway news which showed that 26 rail freight flows have been lost to road since 1994... - Taxi Regulations
Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the progress in introducing quality standards into the taxi industry; and when he envisages the commencement and full... - Road Safety
Question 147: To ask the Minister for Transport if there have been North-South meetings or discussions involving him and his northern counterpart or his Department officials regarding harmonising... - Road Network
Question 148: To ask the Minister for Transport the precise details of the extent of the existing quality bus corridors in the Dublin area; the length of actual bus-priority provision in each... - Airport Development Projects
Question 149: To ask the Minister for Transport if work has begun on the construction of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; when this development will be completed; the final cost of this... - Pension Provisions
Question 151: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to overcome the shortfall in the fund in view of the ongoing uncertainty regarding the pension scheme for Aer Lingus workers. [9166/06] - Road Network
Question 152: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether it will be necessary within the near future to introduce demand management measures on the M50 as was suggested by An Bord... - Courts Decisions
Question 153: To ask the Minister for Transport the degree of contact and co-operation between his Department and the Courts Service on road traffic case law; if he is satisfied with the exchange... - Legislative Programme
Question 154: To ask the Minister for Transport if legislation to allow for open road tolling will be published before the summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9120/06] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 155: To ask the Minister for Transport when proposals to deal with and to prosecute persons who use drugs and drive will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - EU Directives
Question 157: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he intends taking to transpose directive 2000/79/EC into Irish law in view of the recent European Court of Justice ruling; the reason...
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