Written answers
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Driving Tests
1250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current average waiting time for a driving test in Waterford City and Dungarvan, County Waterford. [45778/13] - Regional Road Network
1252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline in tabular form the amount of funding provided by his Department to Westmeath County Council for road construction,... - Job Initiatives
1253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide for the use of social or local employment clauses in future capital projects under his Department’s remit; and... - Road Projects Expenditure
1254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount spent to date on the A5 western corridor link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45617/13] - Road Projects Status
1255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects work to commence on the construction of the M18-M17 Gort to Tuam motorway; the funding model being used that has been... - Road Safety Issues
1256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for the increase in the cost of the certificate of roadworthiness in particular the road safety levy for commercial... - The Gathering Initiatives
1257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he proposes to build on the impact of The Gathering in future years in view of the fact that a recent analysis of the... - EU Funding
1258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects that will be prioritised in view of the European Commission’s agreement to triple transport infrastructure financing... - Electricity Transmission Network
1259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the impact of the proposed pylons and overhead powerlines on the tourism industry in south Tipperary in view of the fact... - Bus Éireann Stations
1260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the future of the office in the bus station in Killarney County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Dublin Bus Services
1261. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of routes operated by Dublin Bus at 1 October 2011, 1 October 2012 and 1 October 2013; and if he will make a statement on the... - Rail Services
1262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if defibrillators are available on the trains of Irish Rail; if there are any plans to provide same; and if he will make a statement on... - Traffic Calming Measures
1263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ask the National Transport Authority to outline the funding available to the local authority to conduct works at a village... - Sports Capital Programme Administration
1264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the upcoming sport capital programme, I have been informed by a GAA club that this year the club would have to register... - Ministerial Appointments
1265. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the name, qualifications and current salary of each political staff member appointed by him. [46094/13] - Driving Licence Issues
1266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the impact that the centralising of the new driving licences and taking them away from the local post office will cause... - Rail Services
1267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the precise rationale behind the decision of Irish Rail to reconfigure the number of carriages assigned to DART services in the context... - Commemorative Events
1268. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Failte Ireland refused funding to the local committee commemorating the Battle of Clontarf in 2014 as it will boost Irish... - Road Signage
1269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a national policy regarding the erection and retention of signage along national and secondary routes for the purposes of... - Rail Network
1270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current age and number of rolling stock in use by Irish Rail on intercity railways outside the greater Dublin region. [46275/13] - Disability Support Services Provision
1271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make public transport more accessible for persons with a disability. [46276/13] - Rail Services
1272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of real time passenger information display units that have been placed in Fingal since March 2011; the locations of same; and... - Public Transport Provision
1273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of bus shelters tat have been placed in Fingal since March 2011; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on... - Road Projects Status
1274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the current situation regarding the upgrading of the N4 between Castlebaldwin and Cloonamahon. [46290/13] - Road Traffic Legislation
1275. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of regulations governing the maximum height of any vehicle on roads with particular reference to HGVs, if he will accommodate... - Road Safety Issues
1276. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to undertake a national speed limit review; the type of roads that will be covered by such a review; and if he will make a... - Dublin Bus Services
1277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the attached correspondence (details supplied) regarding Dublin Bus. [46494/13] - Swimming Pool Projects
1278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for a public swimming pool for Lucan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46626/13] - Taxi Regulations
1280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to Taxi Regulation Bill Section 52.DI, if he will confirm if the words exclusive right are open to a legal challenge; if... - Road Network
1282. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the evolution of traffic routes into and out of Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46854/13] - Tourism Policy
1283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role and priorities of Failte Ireland regarding the development of skill sets in the tourism industry; and if he will make a... - State Airports
1285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the development of Cork Airport for transatlantic routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46859/13] - Ports Development
1287. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring forward legislation to provide effect to the measures outlined in the ports policy document published earlier... - VAT Rate Application
1288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the continuation of the 9% VAT rate for the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46930/13] - Road Projects Status
1289. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Galway city outer bypass project; the timescale for moving this project forward; when he expects construction... - Tourism Capital Investment Programme
1290. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the additional funds for tourism capital provided in Budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the... - Public Transport Provision
1291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering the extension of the Dublin bus routes to other towns in County Meath alongside Dunboyne; and if he will make a... - Rail Services
1294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the conditions for carriage of bicycles on Irish Rail, both DART and Intercity services; and if the conditions could be loosened on... - Departmental Expenditure
1295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the partial year and the full year monetary effect of his Department's budget 2014 reductions to... - Road Projects Status
1297. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Roads Authority to revisit the proposed Tralee to Dingle road upgrade as a priority and progress the... - Sports Capital Programme Administration
1299. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding projects approved for sports capital grants; if all projects aproved have commenced; the number that have been... - Tax Reliefs Application
1300. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on airline companies response to zero travel tax; and if he has communicated with all airlines regarding future expansion of... - Tourism Projects Funding
1301. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the €8 million provided in the budget for the development of the Wild Atlantic Way and if local...
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