Written answers

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

 
  • Sports Events
    39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the government’s support for the Irish bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be held here, including the net...
  • Irish Coast Guard Issues
    40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that there are proposals in his Department to diminish Coast Guard services or reduce the number of active...
  • Ports Merger
    41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the transfer of ownership of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38852/16]
  • Road Traffic Legislation
    42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce a scheme of licensing and registration of quads before purchase can be completed; if there are further actions he...
  • Dublin Bus
    43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current schedule for the tendering of 10% of Dublin Bus routes by the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Tourism Promotion
    44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made to develop Ireland’s Lakelands brand, with specific reference to the Ballina Killaloe area, as a...
  • Rail Network
    45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rail network and the necessary funding to ensure the continued operation nationally of all existing passenger lines; and...
  • Rail Services Provision
    46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to commission a study on the possibilities for commuter rail development in the Galway region in order to reduce traffic...
  • Dublin Airport Authority
    47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, since 2 November 2016, on ongoing problems being highlighted by...
  • Public Transport Review
    48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will instigate a full review of public transport policy as contained in the programme for Government in view of the increasing...
  • Hotel Accommodation
    49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement his Department has had on costs within the Dublin hotel sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38696/16]
  • EU Directives
    50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if EU Reg 598/2014 will be transposed into law through statutory instrument, primary legislation or both; and the mechanism he proposes to...
  • Rail Services
    51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and implement a solution to the mind the gap issue on trains in order to allow wheelchair users to get off and on...
  • Transport Policy
    52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider reviewing his Department's focus away from road infrastructure towards a more rail centred policy approach in view of...
  • Greenways Funding
    53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding and delivery of the greenway project for Naas, Sallins, Ardclough to Dublin section; and if he will...
  • Harbours and Piers Development
    54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the possibility of a national maritime and water sports centre for Dún Laoghaire harbour; and if he will make a...
  • Public Transport Provision
    55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the funding of Bus Éireann and Irish Rail in view of possible industrial relations disputes in both companies; and if he...
  • Bus Éireann Staff
    56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposed separation of Expressway from CIE and the implications for the pay and conditions for Expressway workers and the...
  • Rail Services Provision
    57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop a commuter rail policy for the regional cities of Galway, Limerick and Waterford; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Transport Policy
    58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to reduce emissions from the transport sector and to meet the official Government targets for 2020 set out in...
  • Tourist Accommodation
    59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there is a chronic shortage of tourist accommodation in Dublin; the action his Department is taking to help create...
  • Public Transport Provision
    60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the licensing of rural bus routes by the NTA; and his views on whether the NTA should be given more powers to...
  • International Conventions
    61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to implement the international ballast water management convention which is expected to come into force in 2017; and...
  • Road Projects
    62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding road projects in the greater Naas area in County Kildare, that is the widening of the M7 to three lanes and the new...
  • Public Transport Provision
    63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that any privatisation of the public transport network, required under EU rules, should be contingent on maintaining...
  • Tourist Accommodation
    64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate the proliferation of units listed by a company (details supplied); his views on the impact the company is having on...
  • Rail Network Expansion
    65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider upgrading the Rosslare to Connolly Station rail line in order to make journey times shorter and attract more...
  • Road Traffic Legislation
    67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals his Department is putting forward to regulate rickshaws that are used for ferrying passengers for pay; his views on whether...
  • EU Regulations
    68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 22 of 2 November 2016, if he will provide an update on the legislation which he reported was being...
  • Sports Capital Programme
    69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress on the next round of sports capital grants; when he will be in a position to confirm the details; and if he will...
  • Harbours and Piers
    70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any meetings or communications with either a company (details supplied) and or the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown county...
  • Transport Policy
    71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will revise the greater Dublin area transport strategy adopted by his predecessor which plans for an increase in emissions in the...
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure Ireland complies with European Transport 2050 targets to reduce emissions, including in particular, the...
  • Dublin Bus
    73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Dublin Bus is still fulfilling its public service obligation in view of recent changes to bus routes in the Dún Laoghaire area;...
  • Dublin Airport Authority
    74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 2 November 2016, if he will provide an update on the inquiries he had committed to undertake....

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