Written answers
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Haulage Industry Regulation
44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he intends to formalise the 42 tonnes derogation and sign it into legislation given that the weight on the same five axle combination... - Ministerial Meetings
45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will meet with the chief executive officer of the Road Safety Authority; his priorities for such a meeting; and if he will make a... - Health and Safety Inspections
46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the offer of the International Transport Federation to carry out health and safety inspections on fishing vessels at... - Cycling Policy
47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the amount of safe cycle routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22520/16] - Departmental Schemes
48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the project at Lehenaghmore and Lehenaghbeg, Togher, County Cork for inclusion in the next round of grants under the... - Maritime Safety
49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in the Marine Survey Office, MSO, approving the refresher training course in the National Maritime College of... - Noise Pollution
50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the implementation of EU Regulation 598/2014 on noise operating restrictions at EU airports; and if he will make a statement... - Military Aircraft Landings
51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for details of the permit granted by his Department for the landing of the Omni Air aircraft at Shannon Airport on 26 June 2016; the... - Roads Maintenance Funding
52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ring-fence money to have adequate repairs carried out to the Cliff Road, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, after a recent... - Sports Capital Programme
53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide certainty to clubs and sporting organisations that sports capital grants will be allocated in 2016; and if he will make... - Sports Capital Programme Administration
54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which all previous allocations under the sports capital programme continue to be fully utilised in accordance with the need... - Proposed Legislation
55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered banning the use of rickshaws as a method of transport and as a method of carrying passengers until regulations have... - Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of legal proceedings being taken by the Retired Aviation Staff Association in respect of their pension losses; and if he will... - Aer Lingus Sale
57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he carried out analysis since the takeover of Aer Lingus by the International Airlines Group, or if he had contact from the company... - Maritime Safety
58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the equal recognition of mariner certification and training or to design a course that will provide equivalence to enable... - Military Aircraft
59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in relation to permits granted by his Department for the landing and overflying of civil aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage... - Sports Capital Programme Administration
60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is intended to seek further applications under the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21973/16] - Public Transport Provision
61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned at the impact of tendering processes underway with Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann routes could have on the conditions... - Road Safety Authority
62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the Road Safety Authority has adequate resources for promoting road safety; if the authority has specific targets... - Aer Lingus Sale
63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if in view of public comments and commitments by his predecessor at the time of the takeover of Aer Lingus, he has had any contact with... - Industrial Relations
64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the level of precarious work and low pay in the hospitality sector in light of the research shown in Enforced Flexibility?... - Climate Change Adaptation Plans
65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the climate change adaptation plan for transport will be published, given that his Department's Statement of Strategy 2015-2017... - Road Projects Expenditure
66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to provide much needed additional funding to local authorities in view of the deterioration of large parts of the... - Road Signage
67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of towns that have been bypassed by motorways; the number that have brown amenity advertisement signs in place; his views on... - Noise Pollution
68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for dealing with EU Regulation 598 regarding airport noise, with particular reference to the competent authority to deal with... - Tourism Promotion
69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position of a tourist office (details supplied) and the reason for its apparent closure given its importance to the Ancient East... - Public Transport Fares
70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of a number of anomalies that exist under the current rail fare system in County Kildare whereby rail commuters from areas... - UK Referendum on EU Membership
71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans, in view of the British vote to leave the EU, to manage the potential losses to the tourism market given the dramatic fall in... - Rail Network Expansion
72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work completed to date since he became Minister to examine the development of the Western Rail Corridor to Claremorris from Athenry;... - Public Procurement Contracts
73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the proposed master licence record project; the stage the tender process is currently at; and if he will make a... - Swimming Pool Programme Status
74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of response to his letter to local authorities regarding a new round of the local authority swimming pools programme; the local... - Road Projects Expenditure
75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals, he has to provide additional funding in 2016 to Cavan and Monaghan county councils in respect of essential repairs and... - Rail Network Expansion
76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the DART expansion project; if he views this project as being central to meeting transport demands in the greater Dublin... - Industrial Disputes
77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent Luas drivers' industrial dispute and ongoing talks in the Labour Court between CIE and transport unions, his plans... - Aviation Industry Regulations
78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed report on any United States preclearance difficulties at Dublin Airport; if there is any risk to... - UK Referendum on EU Membership
79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has a strategy in place for dealing with the consequences of Brexit on overseas tourism to Ireland; and if he will make a statement... - Wage-setting Mechanisms
80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has discussed with senior management in CIE the wage claim that has been lodged by the National Bus and Rail Union on behalf of... - Military Aircraft Landings
81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of US soldiers who have passed through Shannon Airport to date in 2016, including the monthly breakdown; the number of requests... - Airport Development Projects
82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the Dublin Airport Authority regarding the cost of mitigation measures consequential on its decision to... - Tourism Promotion
83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effort and work he is undertaking to progress Ireland’s Ancient East route; the work and consultation being undertaken to... - Rail Services Provision
84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans his Department and the National Transport Authority have to deal with the increasing numbers of rail passengers, increasing from... - Rail Network Expansion (1 comment)
85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to establish a rail link between County Donegal and neighbouring rail networks which operate in counties in Northern Ireland and... - Ports Policy
86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe he envisages for the transfer of Dún Laoghaire Harbour in line with the Harbours Act 2015; and if he will make a... - Haulage Industry Regulation
87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason he has decided not to extend the derogation permitting a maximum weight limit of 42 tonnes over five axle vehicles; and if he... - Public Sector Staff Remuneration
88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the pay claims being discussed for transport workers, considering the time since these workers received a pay rise and the... - Aviation Issues
89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has any concerns regarding his Department's role in the granting of munitions permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of... - Transport Policy
90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which his Department has identified the most seriously over-trafficked road and rail routes such as the M50 or other... - Road Improvement Schemes
91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he will take to ensure local and regional roads have adequate drainage installed before local authorities use departmental... - National Trails Office
92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the Blue Way and its implication for the off-shore islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22134/16]
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