Written answers
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Capital Expenditure Programme
26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Capital Plan 2016-2021, specifically with regard to metro north, the DART extension and DART underground; and if he will... - Light Rail Projects Status
27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of metro north and the projected timeline for delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13996/17] - Rail Network Safety
32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rolling out of staffless train stations in towns such as Portarlington and Portlaoise on the grounds of safety and... - Transport Policy
33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which a comprehensive, integrated road passenger transport plan is being developed, with particular reference to the need to... - Road Safety Authority Reports
34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the Road Safety Authority, RSA, survey which showed that 7,651 drivers have multiple concurrent disqualifications on... - Traffic Management
35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to alleviate congestion by examining possible solutions such as an outer ring-road motorway to stop reliance on the M50 and... - Harbours and Piers
36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions or communications he has had with Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company or Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council with... - Tourism Promotion
37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allocate a specific marketing budget to Fáilte Ireland to promote County Donegal specifically, further to the county... - Industrial Disputes
38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the collapse of the talks between management and unions at Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Military Aircraft Landings
39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 593 of 21 February 2017, notwithstanding the fact that call signs are a matter for the airline... - Cycling Policy
40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps taken by his Department or agencies under its aegis to provide safe cycling routes to all primary and secondary schools and... - Industrial Disputes
41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he has taken to resolve the Bus Éireann dispute; the number of times and when he has met Bus Éireann management;... - EU Regulations
42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the delivery of primary legislation and a statutory instrument in respect of EU Regulation No. 598/2014. [14253/17] - Transport Infrastructure Provision
43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific transport projects and infrastructure he will seek to have added to the capital plan to help alleviate a worsening traffic... - Road Network
44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the main Bailieborough to Virginia road in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14003/17] - Road Improvement Schemes
45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if plans are being made to reopen the local improvement scheme in places such as County Longford due to the huge demands; and if he will... - Cross-Border Co-operation
46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's main initiatives relating to cross-Border co-operation with Northern Ireland with regard to issues pertaining to... - Road Projects Status
47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the M7 widening project in County Kildare; the funding and timeline for this project; and if he will make a... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase in greenhouse gas emissions from transport compared to current levels that is anticipated to result from the implementation... - Taxi Regulations
49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's rationale, implemented by the NTA on behalf of the Department, for not issuing licences to taxis that are over ten years... - European Fund for Strategic Investments
50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options he is exploring for availing of the opportunities provided under the European Fund for Strategic Investments, EFSI, to boost... - Bus Éireann
51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contingency plans he has organised in the event of a national bus strike at Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the... - Tourism Promotion
52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with Fáilte Ireland to ensure that there is a marketing budget put in place to promote County Donegal, further to... - Motor Insurance
53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the problem for road haulage companies whereby no insurance company here will insure a HGV driver under... - Sports Events
54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role his Department is playing in Ireland's bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup; the number of other Departments that are involved; the... - Road Projects
55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that the N20 motorway upgrade between Limerick and Cork will be included in the Government’s forthcoming capital... - Bus Éireann Services
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position regarding the continuation of Bus Éireann services on the N78 route from Athy to Kilkenny and the N7 route from... - Tourism Promotion
57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Lakelands tourism brand, as promised in the programme for Government; the reason there is a delay in the development of... - Health and Safety
58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the instructions issued by his Department regarding the regular testing and safety checks to be performed on helicopters... - Road Projects
59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fund the construction of the remaining section of the Portlaoise orbital route. [14001/17] - Roads Maintenance Funding
60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his contingency plan to ensure that regional and secondary roads are properly maintained in view of State under-funding of roads for the... - Public Transport
61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to plans by the National Transport Authority, NTA or his Department to increase funding to Bus... - Taxi Data
62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of wheelchair accessible taxis that operate here; if this is sufficient to ensure a reliable supply for passengers at all... - Roadworthiness Testing
63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will desist from bringing in NCT testing for tractors capable of doing 40 kilometres an hour and less (details supplied); and if he... - Road Projects Status
64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a review process concerning a submission by Kildare County Council in relation to the southern distributor route Athy,... - Road Network
65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the recent delegation from Donegal County Council in relation to Fintra and Tyrconnell bridges; and if he... - Greenways Development
66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in the planning of a greenway pedestrian and cycling route between Athlone and Galway; and when he expects... - Ministerial Functions
67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he or his officials have had with the Minister of State in his Department regarding a sharing of duties and or portfolios;... - Road Network
68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the road network in County Meath. [14215/17] - Rail Services Provision
71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the suggestions in the NTA's rail review to discontinue certain rail services south of Gorey, which could leave Wexford town... - Brexit Issues
72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he is engaging with the tourism sector with a view to identifying and offsetting the negative impact of Brexit; and if... - Road Projects Status
73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the capital plan and his plans regarding the Collooney to Castlebaldwin N4 upgrade in 2017; and if he will make a statement... - Local Improvement Scheme
74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will re-introduce the local improvement scheme; his views on the need for the scheme to repair and maintain private roads and... - Light Rail Projects Status
76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the new metro north project since March 2016; the preparatory works that are taking place; the... - Public Transport Provision
77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the public bus service is a vital piece of infrastructure in rural communities; his plans to support such services... - Rail Network Expansion
78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to promote and advance the Navan rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14216/17] - Diaspora Centre Establishment
79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if has reconsidered the decision by his predecessor to cancel the plans for a national diaspora centre; and if he will make a statement on... - Bus Éireann
80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed report with regard to the Bus Éireann dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14070/17] - Harbours and Piers
81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the transfer of ownership of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company from his Department to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown... - Brexit Issues
83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional measures, especially additional financial and other resources, that have been made available to his Department in an effort... - Airport Security
85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person or body that will undertake the review of the pre-clearance arrangements in Shannon and Dublin airports; and when he expects it... - Road Traffic Legislation
86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to begin regulating the rickshaw industry; and his timeframe for commencing regulation. [14237/17] - Aviation Industry Regulations
87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will finalise the statutory instrument giving authority to the Irish Aviation Authority for the control of noise levels at Dublin... - Sports Capital Programme Data
88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of applications received for the 2017 sports capital programme; the process that will now take place to assess these... - Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements
90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received a draft of the report (details supplied) regarding the Olympic Council of Ireland, OCI, ticketing arrangements for the... - Córas Iompair Éireann
91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention or that of his predecessors has been drawn to a decision in 2015 of Córas Iompair Éireann, CIE, to extend for... - Military Aircraft Landings
92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on his Department's role in the granting of permission for civilian aircraft to land or overfly Ireland carrying munitions; if... - Capital Expenditure Programme
93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the plans his Department has in place with respect to Brexit for increasing investment by allocating extra funds to roads,... - Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects
94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the results of the review of the Tower Road and Piltown junction on the N24 conducted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland will be... - Dublin Airport Authority
95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the serious dissatisfaction of homeowners whose properties are subject to a buy-out to facilitate the...
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