Written answers
Wednesday, 21 February 2007
- Open Skies Agreement
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to the conclusion of an Open Skies agreement between the US and Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - State Airports
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received the business plans from each of the State airports; if not, the reason he has not; if he is satisfied with this situation; and... - Rail Network
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Transport when the business case for Metro West will be presented. [6539/07] - Bus Licensing System
Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in updating the bus licensing system; and when he expects to introduce legislation in this regard. [6543/07] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on ensuring that any driving ban enforced on motorists in either the Republic or Northern Ireland should be effective on both sides of... - Road Network
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport the final cost of completing the five major interurban routes; if he is satisfied that these projects have provided good value for money; and if he... - Sea Ports
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposals contained in the new National Development Plan in relation to the development of the sea port sector; and if he will make a statement... - Road Network
Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport when the deal to buy out the West Link Toll Bridge will be completed; the details of this deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Rail Network
Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is envisioned that following the implementation of the Kildare route project all commuter services on the Kildare line will be electrified... - Transport Infrastructure
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport the new and additional transport infrastructure projects announced in the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013; and if he will make a statement... - Road Safety
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on measures to introduce driver simulators for learner drivers; when this will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the... - Tax Code
Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from the Taxi Regulator to provide a subsidy to wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on such a proposal; and if he... - Rural Transport Initiative
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to the proposal to extend the Rural... - Proposed Legislation
Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will act on his commitment given during the passing of the Road Traffic Act, 2006, to bring forward a further Road Traffic Bill by the end... - Rail Network
Question 98: To ask the Minister for Transport if the Government has plans to allocate funds to upgrade and modernise the track and signalling on the Limerick to Ballybrophy line; the funding... - Road Safety
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of times the Cabinet sub-committee on road safety has met since its establishment; and the last time it met. [6563/07] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Transport the way he will deal with the problem of non-compliance with mandatory EU rest times for HGV drivers; and if he will make a statement on the... - EU Directives
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in complying with Directive No. 2005/14/EC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6562/07] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 104: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce legislation providing for Dublin City Council or Dublin Bus to use cameras to legally enforce bus lane compliance. [6638/07] - Proposed Legislation
Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in publishing legislation for the Dublin Transportation Authority; when this legislation is expected to be published; the... - Light Rail Projects
Question 106: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce overcrowding on the Luas. [6475/07] - Rail Network
Question 107: To ask the Minister for Transport when the timetable for each stage of the proposed rail interconnector between Heuston Station and Spencer Dock will be available; and if he will... - Light Rail Projects
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Transport if he supports the increase in LUAS peak time fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6585/07] - Airport Development Projects
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Transport his policy in relation to the provision of a second airport serving Dublin. [6570/07] - Public Transport
Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport the main recommendations contained in the review of the CIÉ subvention scheme commissioned by his Department; when this review will be published;... - Proposed Legislation
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will update parking legislation and regulations to allow more flexibility to local authorities. [6540/07] - State Airports
Question 113: To ask the Minister for Transport his vision for the future development of air transport to and from Ireland with particular reference to the role he envisages for Dublin Airport,... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Transport if drug driving is now a major cause of road fatalities and injuries; if so, the proposals he will introduce to tackle this problem; and if he... - Integrated Ticketing
Question 115: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in relation to the introduction of integrated ticketing for public transport services in the greater Dublin area; and if he will... - Rail Network
Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will publish the full costings and business case for Metro North; the way a decision on the design of the route can be arrived at or... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is in his jurisdiction to bring into effect fixed penalty notices in relation to mandatory alcohol testing; if so, the reason section 5 of... - Taxi Regulations
Question 118: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the continuing delay in commencing all of Section 36 of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. [6559/07] - Renewable Energy
Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide State supports to hauliers who convert to using bio-fuels or renewable energy sources to fuel their HGVs; the details of this... - Road Safety
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport when the new Road Safety Strategy will be published; the new initiatives that will be contained in this strategy; and if he will make a statement... - Transport Services
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will introduce 100 private sector buses to the Dublin bus market as promised by him in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the... - Public Transport
Question 125: To ask the Minister for Transport if all of the 100 additional buses recently approved for Dublin Bus have come into operation; and the locations where they have been deployed.... - Driver Licensing System
Question 126: To ask the Minister for Transport when he proposes to bring forward legislation in relation to changes to driver licensing law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6533/07] - Road Traffic Offences
Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the high percentage of motorists who are detected for penalty points, but who evade conviction; if he has held discussions with the... - Vehicle Height Limits
Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to date to reintroduce a maximum height for heavy goods vehicles; and when same will come into effect. [6547/07] - Road Network
Question 131: To ask the Minister for Transport the way his Department interacts with the National Roads Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6645/07] - Transport Infrastructure
Question 132: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures outlined in the National Development Plan that will address the improvement of access to the regions; and if he will make a statement... - Rail Services
Question 133: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will direct or authorise an interim augmentation of commuter rail services serving Dublin and the adjoining counties with particular... - Rail Services
Question 135: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the continuance of rail freight transport here; if he will introduce measures to grow this sector; and if he will make a statement on... - Renewable Energy
Question 136: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has encouraged State public transport providers to convert to the use of renewable energy sources to fuel their vehicles; and if he will... - Light Rail Project
Question 137: To ask the Minister for Transport if the route for the joining of the two existing LUAS lines has been selected; if this project will begin and be completed; and if he will make a... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the creation of a dedicated traffic court to fast-track road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6615/07] - Road Network
Question 139: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress in providing barrier free tolling on the M50; and when he expects same to be operational. [6568/07] - Public Transport
Question 141: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made to ensure that all public transport services and facilities are accessible to people with a disability; the progress made with... - Road Traffic Act
Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport when he proposes to fully commence all sections of the Road Traffic Act 2006. [6535/07] - Public Transport
Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the proposal that all public transport bus services providing services to major hospitals should be full accessible; and if he will... - Rail Services
Question 149: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the situation whereby many interurban rail services are now slower than they were twenty years ago; and if he will make a... - Transport 21
Question 151: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the new evaluation process for Transport 21 projects. [6556/07] - State Airports
Question 154: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he and the Dublin Airport Authority are taking to reduce congestion at Dublin Airport during the 2007 high season. [6668/07] - Rail Services
Question 156: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the project to extend rail services to Navan; and the timetable for the commencement and completion of the scoping study.... - State Airports
Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the current level of security at the State's airports; the further requirements he will set down to improve... - Light Rail Project
Question 160: To ask the Minister for Transport the feasibility study being considered for a proposed new Luas rail line to Rathfarnham; the timetable for the completion of the study; and if he... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 2 November 2006, the details of the progress in the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 162: To ask the Minister for Transport his position in relation to making motorists convicted of drink driving offences re-sit their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the... - Driving Instruction Regulation
Question 163: To ask the Minister for Transport when it is proposed to introduce regulation of driving instruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6622/07] - Cycle Facilities
Question 164: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the provision of cycle facilities here. [6479/07] - Departmental Agencies
Question 165: To ask the Minister for Transport the proposed future structure and role for the Railway Procurement Agency; the membership of the board of the authority; if the authority will... - Public Transport
Question 166: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in order that the needs of public transport users are met in full, he will add to the Transport 21 project an element that deals with the... - State Airports
Question 168: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has a role in determining whether extraordinary rendition flights through Shannon Airport have occurred or might occur in the future; and if... - Rail Services
Question 169: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the expanded use of the Phoenix Park rail tunnel for the provision of increased rail services; and if he will make a statement on the... - Transport 21
Question 171: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on a recent ESRI report which held that Transport 21 was a seriously flawed document; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Proposed Legislation
Question 173: To ask the Minister for Transport when he proposes to bring forward legislation, primary or secondary, in relation to the regulation of non-transparent windows in vehicles. [6534/07] - Road Safety
Question 175: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has held discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in relation to the capabilities of the proposed new speed... - Road Network
Question 176: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals for the Atlantic road corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6620/07] - Bus Services
Question 177: To ask the Minister for Transport the projected demand for bus services in each of the remaining years of Transport 21 with a breakdown for each of main cities, interurban services... - EU Directives
Question 178: To ask the Minister for Transport his views regarding the implications of Regulations EEC 3820/85, Article 6(I) for the coach tourism industry which is a vital component of the... - Rail Services
Question 179: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the progress made in relation to the development of the Metro North project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6591/07] - National Development Plan
Question 180: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason transport projects outlined in the new National Development Plan do not have price estimates and start or completion dates; and if he... - Driving Tests
Question 181: To ask the Minister for Transport when compulsory basic training for motorcyclists will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6623/07] - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 182: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in 2005, biofuels contributed only 0.05% to the Irish fuel mix, below even the Government's... - State Airports
Question 183: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to agreement of a reform programme at Shannon Airport; the input that he has made to secure agreement in this case; and... - Proposed Legislation
Question 184: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will introduce mandatory standards for roadworks into primary legislation (details supplied). [6541/07] - Road Safety
Question 185: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has requested the relevant State authorities to introduce measures to tackle driver fatigue related road accidents; the specific measures... - Railway Stations
Question 188: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the suggestion that a new rail station should be built at the Mater Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the...
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