Written answers
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Sporting Events
10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions, if any, he has taken to advance the IRFU’s bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2023 or 2027; and if he will make a... - Sports Funding
11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of the criteria to be applied by his Department, or by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association when assessing... - Public Transport Provision
12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has planned to ensure that Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Átha Cliath have a viable future; and... - Transport Costs
14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he will take to reduce sea transport costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22966/13] - Free Travel Scheme Administration
15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions, if any, his Department has had with the Department of Social Protection regarding a review of the operation of the free... - Penalty Point System
16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the measures being taken to harmonise the penalty points regime on an all-island basis; and if he will... - Tourism Promotion
17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase conference tourism awareness of Ireland during the G8 Summit in June 2013 at the Lough Erne Resort, Fermanagh; and... - Cycling Policy
19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he will support initiatives that aim to improve the urban cycling experience for commuters in large urban areas; and if he will... - Road Improvement Schemes
21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he is making to push forward the A5 road project and ensure that his Department live up to its commitments in view of recent... - Proposed Legislation
22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the Sports Ireland legislation and the anticipated date of publication; and if he will... - Light Rail Projects Status
23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the progress of Ireland's application for European Investment Bank loan funding for the LUAS cross city project; if he... - Swimming Pool Projects
25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans, apart from the €5.6m allocated in the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme for the development/improvement of... - Road Maintenance
26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the recent allocation of funding for repair works on local and regional roads; his views on whether a particular... - Regional Airports
28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on discussions with the management of Ireland West Airport, Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22679/13] - Sale of State Assets
29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his plans to sell off State assets under his control including the public stake in Aer Lingus. [22894/13] - Rural Transport Programme Issues
30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the management of the rural transport programme; if he will outline the criteria used in awarding... - Departmental Bodies
32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact assessments he requires agencies under his control to under go when implementing cutbacks resulting from plans and budgetary... - Sports Facilities Provision
33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on the development of facilities at the National Sports Campus; and if he will make a statement on... - Proposed Legislation
34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend part 2 of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 governing the licensing of public bus passenger services; and if he... - Tourism Policy
35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to pursue all-island tourism cooperation; his future plans in regarding same; and if he will make a statement on... - Driving Licence Issues
37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene to establish the reason the Road Safety Authority will not accept hard copy photographs for the issuing of new driver... - Community Involvement Scheme
38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the newly created community involvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22960/13] - Harbour Authorities Staff
39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to problems with the pension fund of the Dun Laoghaire Harbour company in view of the fact that the... - Tourism Industry Issues
40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the tourism performance in 2013 to date and his expectations for the remainder of 2013. [22765/13] - Departmental Agencies Issues
42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Employment Control Framework figures for each of the agencies under the aegis of his Department at the end of 2012; the expected... - Civil Aviation Regulation
44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the development of a new civil aviation policy; if such a policy will take cognisance of the issues... - The Gathering Expenditure
45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the way the €7m allocated by his Department for the Gathering will be spent; and if he will make... - Disused Railway Land
49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions his Department has taken to reaffirm the ownership rights of Iarnród Éireann of disused railway land; and if he will... - Road Safety Statistics
50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding that was allocated to the Road Safety Authority in 2012; the number of fatalities on our roads in 2012; and if he... - Road Safety Strategy
52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will elaborate on the actions he and his Department and agencies have taken to combat injuries and fatalities on Irish roads to... - Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company
53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the proposal to put Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company under the aegis and in co-operation with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County... - Road Safety Issues
55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work of the task force set up to address rising numbers of road fatalities; and if he will make a... - Sports Facilities Provision
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he intends to publish the National Sports Facilities Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22848/13] - Tourism Capital Investment Programme
57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide specific details of the strategic investments his Department plans to make under the Tourism Capital Investment... - Transport Costs
58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he will take to alleviate the cost disadvantage that Ireland has in relation to all freight transport modes; and if he will... - Traffic Management
59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the traffic management system at Palmerstown/Kennelsfort Road Junction is very close to... - Tourism Policy
62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to conduct a review of tourism policy; the specific areas the review will focus on; if he will outline its key aims... - Road Safety Issues
66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in the statewide audit of speed limits in order to address issues raised by this audit; and the efforts he... - Sports Capital Programme Applications
67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to distribute the €13.5m in the sports capital programme 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22847/13] - Tourism Industry Issues
68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his 32-county strategy for a lighthouse tourism trail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19160/13] - Sports Capital Programme Applications
70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the high demand by local and regional sporting clubs to access funds under the successful 2012 Sports Capital Programme, if he... - Ports Development
71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investments in Irish ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22991/13] - Tourism Industry Issues
72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he and or his Department has studied tourism development in other jurisdictions within the EU and without; the extent... - Safety at Sea Issues
74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will initiate a cross-departmental review of maritime safety and investigate the possibility of putting in place a maritime safety... - Public Transport Provision
75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role Transport for Ireland has played in progressing the public transport service; the progress the body has made to date on real time... - The Gathering Initiatives
76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/13] - Adventure Centres
77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans top introduce legislation to regulate commercial centres that provide activity sports, for example, canoeing, kayaking and so... - Public Transport Provision
79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline any adverse implications that upcoming planning permission expirations in relation the development by the Spencer Dock... - Sports Funding
81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide specific details of the total amount of money spent to date on development of the National Sports Campus; the way the... - National Car Test
84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the operation of the National Car Test system; the current waiting time for a motorist for an NCT at each of the... - Tourism Industry Issues
85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way his Department proposes to address certain skill shortages in the catering sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Employment Rights Issues
90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that employment in the accommodation and food services sector showed an increase in 2012 and that 123,100 people now... - Rail Network
94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to expand access to the rail network across the State; and his views on recent EU statements which indicate a move towards...
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