Written answers
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Road Traffic Offences
Question 14: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he will take to deal with the large number of foreign licence holders to whom penalty points cannot be attached; and... - Proposed Legislation
Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bring forward legislation that would comprehensively overhaul and modernise the road traffic laws that apply to... - Tourism Promotion
Question 16: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the current status of the Gathering initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Property Transfers
Question 18: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider coordinating with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and transfer ownership of... - Job Creation
Question 19: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has identified the prospects for employment expansion and new job creation throughout the sectors under... - Tourism Promotion
Question 20: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made with the relevant agencies to maximise the tourism potential for Ireland of the European Football... - Road Network
Question 21: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will, in line with proposals from the haulage industry, increase the motorway speed limit for heavy goods vehicles from... - Ferry Services
Question 22: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he made to ensure the future viability of the Cork to Swansea, UK, ferry service; the estimated impact of the loss... - Road Traffic Offences
Question 23: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will be facilitating the public in reporting speed limit issues in view of the review of limits statewide. [8618/12] - Tourist Statistics
Question 24: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the tourists visiting the east Cork region during 2011; the major attractions that... - Road Network
Question 25: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the A5 Dublin to Derry road. [8606/12] - Parking Regulations
Question 27: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider devolving powers to local authorities to make by-laws to enable partial footpath parking in limited... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department have identified carbon reduction targets for the transport and tourism sectors over... - Road Network
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide further details about proposals for a national audit of speed limits; the way this audit will be conducted;... - Cycle Facilities
Question 31: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the initiatives being taken to support further development of public urban bike scheme similar to that in place in Dublin. [8612/12] - Tourism Promotion
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the establishment of a diaspora centre in Ireland as a tourist attraction. [8629/12] - Sport and Recreational Development
Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that organisations and voluntary groups involved in sport have a huge part to play in addressing the massive increase... - Road Safety
Question 34: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the significant reduction in road deaths achieved over the past few years, the priority issues he wants addressed in... - Tourism Promotion
Question 35: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a role for the EDEN destinations in Ireland in the preparations to host events around the Gathering. [8633/12] - Departmental Staff
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff leaving his Department and the agencies operating under its aegis as part of the early retirement scheme in... - Road Safety
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that part of the funding for road safety awareness used by him and agencies funded by it, is used specifically... - Departmental Funding
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the manner in which the restoration improvement and other road grants to local authorities are allocated; and... - Public Transport
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that fares for public transport companies are not raised beyond that laid out as acceptable by his Department.... - Ministerial Appointments
Question 44: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for the appointment of persons (details supplied) ; and the remuneration they are expected to receive. [8605/12] - Public Transport
Question 45: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reverse the plans to cut or eliminate the 45 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8867/12] - Air Services
Question 47: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the occupation of Galway City Airport; and his further views that a decision to cut the subsidy to the airport... - National Car Test
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on work which has been done to ensure high standards at national car test centres. [8616/12] - Olympic Games
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the route and date on which the Olympic torch will travel through this State in June 2012; and if he will make a statement on... - Road Network
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he will deal with obsolete bus lanes following the ending of certain services. [8617/12] - Tourism Promotion
Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure that Ireland is well placed to take advantage of the substantial international market for... - National Substance Misuse Strategy
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering banning the sponsorship of sporting events and festivals by the drinks and alcohol industry; and if so, his... - Road Network
Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money raised from toll roads around the State fines incurred between 2009 and to date in 2012. [8607/12]
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