Written answers

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

 
  • Road Tolls
    1203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vehicles under each heading that use the Dublin Tunnel (details supplied). [15123/18]
  • Departmental Offices
    1204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) - who has been waiting for more than two months - will receive a certificate of competency from the...
  • EU Funding
    1205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding received from the EU in each year since 2000 to date for the purposes of specifically assisting the provision of...
  • Trans European Transport Network Programme
    1206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the decision in 2011 to remove projects from the application for EU Trans-European Transport Network, Ten-T funding; the...
  • Public Transport Data
    1209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times delays occurred on the Luas due to medical emergencies in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018, by...
  • Cycling Facilities Provision
    1210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding being provided in 2018 and 2019 for the provision of cycle lanes; if there is a scheme open to local authorities to apply...
  • Sports Capital Programme Administration
    1212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date it was decided to have an appeals process for sports capital applications; if there was an appeals process for previous...
  • Traffic Data
    1215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the sources for his Department's information on congestion times in Dublin; the way in which this information is arrived at and...
  • Appointments to State Boards Data
    1216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that two worker directors at Dublin Port and Shannon Foynes Port were discriminated against...
  • Bus Services
    1219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the ongoing disruption to a commuter service (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will contact Bus Éireann on the...
  • Consultancy Contracts Data
    1220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenditure on consultancy and contractors by the Irish Aviation Authority in each of the years from 2015 to 2017, respectively; the...
  • Rail Network Expansion
    1224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the report into the feasibility of the western rail corridor (details supplied); the terms of reference of the report;...
  • Parking Provision
    1225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a matter (details supplied) will be addressed regarding coach parking in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Airport Development Projects
    1226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 538 of 27 March 2018, the legal basis upon which the DAA is permitted to withhold public...
  • Haulage Industry
    1227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the number of non-EU work permits to allow an organisation (details supplied) to fill vacancies in the truck...
  • Legislative Measures
    1228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Bills both enacted and published by his Department which originated in work carried out by the Law Reform Commission in...
  • Greenways Provision
    1229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Boyneside cycleway trail project for Drogheda and east County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Road Safety Authority Campaigns
    1230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had engagement or consultation with the Road Safety Authority regarding the one meter clearance when overtaking a cyclist in...
  • Road Projects Status
    1231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Ardee bypass project; the projected end date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15375/18]
  • Regional Airports
    1232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding Waterford Airport has received from his Department under the capital expenditure grant scheme in each of the years...
  • Sports Capital Programme Expenditure
    1233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated by sport or governing body since the sports capital programme was introduced; and the percentage each sport has...
  • Road Projects Expenditure
    1234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to the delivery of projects (details supplied) in each of the years from 2019 to 2023, respectively. [15414/18]
  • Sports Capital Programme Administration
    1235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of spot checks on capital projects in the past three years under the sports capital programme and swimming pools; the number...
  • Sports Capital Programme Data
    1236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of sports capital grant applications received in 2016 and 2017; the number for those years that were declined; the number of...
  • National Lottery Funding Disbursement
    1237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to trying to free up funds from the unclaimed prize...
  • Sport Ireland
    1238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the national evaluation and its outcomes that Sport Ireland carried out of the various programmes developed and funded in...
  • Sports Capital Programme Applications
    1239. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the capital grant application of a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15428/18]
  • Road Toll Operators
    1240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 472 of 8 March 2018, if he will notify officials in the relevant section of his Department that a...
  • Road Safety
    1241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of proposed minimum passing distances to increase the safety of cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Public Transport
    1242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to the delivery of improvements in public transport infrastructure referenced in his budget 2018 speech in each of...
  • Sports Facilities Expenditure
    1262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to the delivery of the national velodrome and badminton centre in each of the years 2019 to 2023; the estimated...
  • Sports Capital Programme Expenditure
    1264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund in each of the years 2019 to 2023; and the projects planned to be...
  • Road Projects Expenditure
    1281. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to the delivery of the A5 road development in each of the years 2019 to 2023; the estimated cost of delivering the...
  • Seirbhísí Iompair
    1283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport an bhfuil i gceist aige rialacha nó dlí a thabhairt isteach lena gcuirfí iallach ar sholáthraithe...
  • Rail Network Expansion
    1284. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the review of the feasibility of opening the second phase of the western rail corridor from Tuam to Claremorris will commence in...
  • Road Network
    1285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the number of times the Limerick tunnel was closed in 2016 and 2017 and to date in 2018, due to over...
  • Public Transport
    1287. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the decision to reduce the trams on the Luas Red line (details supplied); his further views on the impact on the frequency...
  • Harbour Authorities
    1288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a company (details supplied) is compelled in line with the Government ports policy to take on overall responsibility for Dún...
  • Road Safety
    1289. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will hold discussions with the motor industry and promote policies to ensure that all new cars and commercial vehicles have...
  • Driver Test
    1290. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to address concerns over the high level of no-shows at driver tests; the way in which he will encourage...
  • Airport Authorities
    1292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department has undertaken to operate a piece of equipment (details supplied) at airports here; and if he will make a...
  • Rail Services
    1293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is standard practice for Irish Rail to confiscate a return ticket from a student (details supplied); and if he will make a...
  • National Driver Licensing Service
    1294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of the 9,449 drivers disqualified in court in 2017 that surrendered their licence to the RSA's NDLS. [15793/18]
  • Driver Licences
    1295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of learner drivers that obtained their learner permit on or after 1 August 2014 that were since disqualified having reached...
  • Swimming Pool Programme
    1296. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a public swimming pool in north County Kildare in view of the fact no such facility exists; and if he will make a...
  • Road Projects Status
    1297. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a road project (details supplied); the proposed timeline for progression; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Sport Ireland
    1298. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if matters related to an organisation (details supplied) will be clarified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15838/18]
  • Airport Passenger Data
    1299. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the market share of each airport here for each year since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15852/18]
  • Driver Licence Applications
    1300. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the identification documents required when applying for a driver licence or learner permit in view of the recent different reports from...
  • Bus Services
    1301. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposals for BRT between Swords and Dublin city centre in view of the recently announced MetroLink plans; if the BRT...
  • Greenways Development
    1302. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to launch the National Greenways Strategy; the reason for the delay in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Driver Licences
    1303. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a HGV driver licence is now only issued for five years in view of the fact that a regular driver licence is issued for ten...
  • Fáilte Ireland
    1305. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the second round of Fáilte Ireland grants will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16047/18]
  • Road Projects Data
    1306. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the major road projects planned to be completed before the end of 2021 under the current national development plan, NDP; the progress to...
  • Rail Network Expansion
    1307. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rail projects planned for completion before the end of 2021 under the national development plan, NDP; the progress to date with the...
  • Sports Capital Programme
    1308. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to launch the next round of the sports capital grant programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16061/18]
  • National Transport Authority
    1309. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA has prepared a code of practice providing practical guidance regarding compliance with the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 and the...
  • Rail Network Expansion
    1310. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed independent review into the western rail corridor will be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on...
  • National Transport Authority
    1311. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the National Transport Authority’s national rail review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Road Safety
    1312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter regarding safety improvements at a road junction (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Public Transport
    1313. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of quality bus corridors in Dublin that constitute 100% of the route from terminus to terminus; and if he will make a...
  • Traffic Management
    1315. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to date to alleviate city centre traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16300/18]
  • Road Network
    1316. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding road markings in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Road Safety Authority Campaigns
    1317. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent by the Road Safety Authority, RSA, in 2017 and to date in 2018, on promoted social media advertisements and content by...
  • Rail Services Provision
    1318. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the frequency of trains on the Maynooth to Connolly route will be increased in view of the number of large scale developments planned...
  • Bus Services
    1319. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a more direct bus route to connect western areas of County Dublin and the south side of Dublin city centre will be deployed; and if...
  • Departmental Staff Data
    1320. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of clerical officers and clerical assistants in his Department on temporary contracts by years of service; if these officers...
  • Coast Guard Services
    1321. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of missions carried out by Irish Coast Guard helicopter crews by search and rescue base in 2017; and if he will make a...
  • Project Ireland 2040
    1323. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans under Project Ireland 2040 for Waterford Airport; his plans in the short term to extend the runway; and if he will make a...
  • Roads Maintenance
    1324. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in the short term to address poor road quality, potholes and so on in rural areas as a result of the extreme weather events...
  • Road Projects
    1325. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when upgrade works to the N4 will be carried out; the timeframe for these works. [16742/18]

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