Written answers
Thursday, 9 September 2021
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Coast Guard Service
88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost in 2022 if the budget for the Irish Coast Guard increased by 5%. [41459/21] - Rail Network
89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount Iarnród Éireann spent on maintenance on the Dublin to Sligo rail line in each of the years of 2019, 2020 and to date... - Bus Services
91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter regarding a bus service (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Data
92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vehicles that passed through the toll on the M4 between junction 8 and Junction 10 in each of the past five years and to... - Bus Services
95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if suggested bus routes (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41525/21] - Transport Policy
96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a response will issue to queries raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to the agreement of dangerous goods by road; and if... - Departmental Staff
97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current policy regarding the employment of persons with disabilities in his Department and in each State and semi-State body under the... - Transport Policy
98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide resources to city councils to employ bicycle mounted enforcement officials in order to assist them in issuing fines... - Aviation Industry
99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if legal provisions have been made to ensure aisle chairs are provided onboard every flight for wheelchair users; the steps he is taking... - Driver Test
100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when an essential driver (details supplied) in County Kerry will be given a date for a driver test; and if he will make a statement on... - Road Safety
101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number, type, that is, fatal, serious, and minor and location of collisions recorded on each national road and motorway in each of... - Departmental Staff
102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to promote or facilitate remote working for staff in his Department or bodies under the aegis of his... - Driver Licences
103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) in relation to the renewal of driver licences; and if he will make a statement on the... - Driver Test
105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the arrangements currently in place to facilitate essential driving training lessons to be carried out in Portlaoise, County Laois and... - Departmental Programmes
106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application for inclusion on the safe routes to school scheme by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he... - Rail Network
107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals for investing and upgrading a railway line (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42034/21] - Local Authorities
108. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that each local authority received under the bridge rehabilitation capital fund in 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form;... - Road Projects
111. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been provided by the Government for the A5 upgrade in each year since the original commitment was made in... - Rail Network
112. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the construction of the National Train Control Centre is on budget; the amount that has been spent to date on the National Train... - Transport Policy
113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding for transport projects that has been bid for and or awarded under the European Regional Development Fund in 2020... - Aviation Industry
116. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount granted or loaned to Irish airlines and aviation companies during 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the... - Public Transport
117. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the trial of free public transport in Cork city and county. [42099/21] - Driver Test
118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting time for a driving test in Raheny test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42118/21] - National Development Plan
120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding committed to under the National Development Plan for road projects that is allocated to road projects outside of... - Driver Test
121. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are persons whose driver theory tests have been postponed at short notice on... - Aviation Industry
122. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to review and publish an updated national aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42186/21] - Legislative Programme
123. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to publish a drone policy for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42187/21] - Road Projects
124. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if options are available in order to maintain the height of a tunnel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Driver Test
125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding persons seeking to apply for a learner permit and in relation to driver licences; the timeline with... - Vehicle Registration Tax
126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address queries by a person (details supplied) in relation to their car tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Driver Test
127. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42265/21] - Rail Network
128. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the terms of reference of the Strategic Rail Review which is being commissioned in cooperation with the Department for Infrastructure in... - Airport Policy
129. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had engagements or plans to engage with organisations (details supplied) in relation to the proposals for work practice changes... - Rail Network
130. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise on a matter raised in correspondence in relation to the Barrow railway bridge and the strategic rail review (details... - Bus Services
131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allocate staff to Ennis bus station given the very high number of staycations around the county and the lack of services... - Electric Vehicles
132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an electric car charging point will be installed at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on... - Driver Licences
133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to implement a jury recommendation arising from a case (details supplied); and the date on which his Department last reviewed... - Road Traffic Accidents
134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on road traffic collisions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42423/21] - Road Safety Authority
136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the State about funding provided to the RSA on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42426/21] - Bus Services
137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement between his Department and the National Transport Authority with regard to the provision of replacement Bus Éireann... - Driver Test
138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the RSA to retain the nursing profession as essential workers for the emergency driving test request system. [42502/21] - Cycling Policy
139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to consider making the wearing of helmets mandatory for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42549/21] - Legislative Measures
143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his plans to legislate for e-scooters; the expected timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42629/21] - Road Safety
144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the wearing of protective clothing and head gear when using bicycles, e-scooters and skateboards will be made... - Dublin Bus
145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in his capacity as shareholder and the implementation date for a new pension plan for employees of Dublin Bus; and if he will... - Road Network
146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent assessment estimated that Wexford County Council requires €196 million... - Departmental Staff
147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to facilitate remote working within his Department in particular to encourage remote working for those who live in... - Driver Test
148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current wait-time for driver tests in locations (details supplied); the number of persons who are currently waiting to be tested;... - Flexible Work Practices
150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which his Department and public bodies and agencies under his remit are accommodating requests for persons to work from home.... - Driver Test
151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend the motorbike initial basic training certificate to all persons who could not take their driver test due to... - Transport Policy
153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce regulations for e-scooters. [42810/21] - Driver Test
154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application for a driver test for a person who requires a licence for work (details supplied); and if he will make a... - Cycling Facilities
155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any powers in place or under consideration which would require that premises which are open to the public would have... - Rail Network
157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the lift at Howth Junction and Donaghmede railway station which allows access for... - Driver Test
159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a timetable for clearing the backlog in driving test waiting times due to the easing of restrictions; and if he will... - Driver Licences
161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a driver licence renewal may be expected to be processed for a person (details supplied). [42861/21] - Driver Test
162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driver test can be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Electric Vehicles
163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and value of electric vehicle grants provided over the past five years by hybrid and fully electric, in tabular form; and if... - Telecommunications Services
164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to address the recent increase in the number of scam phone calls; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Government Communications
166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Ministerial phones have been hacked or attempted to be hacked during the term of office.. [42935/21] - Freedom of Information
168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of freedom of information requests responded to by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the... - Road Safety Authority
169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the treatment of lorry drivers by the RSA; and if he will make a statement on... - Commissions of Investigation
170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of each commission of investigation under the remit of his Department over the preceding decade. [43000/21] - Ministerial Appointments
171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of formal and informal roles held by a person (details supplied) in the name of his Department or associated agency in the... - Public Transport
172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details in relation to tax saver commuter cards for part-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43046/21] - Road Safety
173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if advice will be provided on a matter in relation to certification for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on... - Government Communications
174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and or his special advisors and or officials use or have used services (details supplied) to communicate in the past 18 months....
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