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Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Consumer Protection
Michael Healy-Rae
1117. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will regulate the hidden fees that are being applied to unsuspecting customers who wish to hire a car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28036/13]
Thu, 30 May 2013
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Rural Transport Programme
Michael Healy-Rae
302. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the rural transport scheme. [26466/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Road Improvement Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
697. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a grant for road improvement will be made available to Kerry County Council. [25111/13]
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Healy-Rae
275. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explain how the chairman of Bus Éireann is able to live in Dubai and still carry out his role in a proper and efficient manner; if he will ensure that the chairman comes back to appear before an Oireachtas committee to explain these arrangements and how he manages to be a hands-on chairman and at the same time live such a distance away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24759/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Driver Licences
Michael Healy-Rae
706. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24213/13]
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Road Maintenance
Michael Healy-Rae
718. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make funding available to surface a mile, in two different half mile sections, of the L7060 road in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22325/13]
Thu, 25 Apr 2013
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Driver Licences
Michael Healy-Rae
243. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that persons in County Kerry have driver licences issued to them as soon as possible (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19570/13]
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Rural Transport Programme
Michael Healy-Rae
682. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure the continuence of the rural transport scheme in view of contracts being reduced from 12 months to six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18684/13]
Thu, 18 Apr 2013
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Michael Healy-Rae
258. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Kerry County Council sought a specific grant to carry out restoration repair work to the surface of the road at the crossing at the Minish Gates on the N22 Killarney/Cork road in view of the fact that the surface of the crossing is extremely rough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18210/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Road Traffic Legislation
Michael Healy-Rae
1383. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reject any proposal from the Road Safety Authority to stop persons from selling vegetables on the roadsides; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16852/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Driving Licences
Michael Healy-Rae
564. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding photographic identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14194/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Healy-Rae
604. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of appointments he has made from March 2011 to January 2013 to State boards; in the case of each appointment, the number of appointments that were made to members of the general public who submitted a curriculum vitae for the appointment; the number of direct appointments he made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11483/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Driver Licence Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
761. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence regarding the delay in issuing driving licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10258/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Road Safety
Michael Healy-Rae
272. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the interest of safety if he will arrange for four lights to be erected at the junction of the R569 and the N22 Kilarney/Cork road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9377/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Taxi Regulations
Michael Healy-Rae
273. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with representatives of the taxi drivers union as soon as possible to discuss their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9379/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
275. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is drawing up plans to scrap the rural transport network and replace it with a scheme under the control of county councils; the measures that will be put in place to ensure there will be the same coverage and service to people living in rural areas who rely on this service and have been well served by it over many years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9514/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
276. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify his proposals for the future of the rural transport scheme; if he will give an assurance that the 35 community-run rural transport schemes will not be replaced with eight regional authorities overseeing the programme and the local county councils running individual schemes in their areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9516/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Driver Licences
Michael Healy-Rae
244. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, people who have been driving for more than 35 years, who are accident free and have no endorsements, have never made a court appearance with regard to road related issues and who are not in possession of a full driver’s licence, should be provided with a full licence and classified as a special case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7756/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Taxi Regulations
Michael Healy-Rae
748. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding taxi drivers. [7081/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Road Safety
Michael Healy-Rae
757. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Roads Authority, in the interest of safety, when the money that is allocated and earmarked for the N71 Kenmare-Bonane road is being spent this year to ensure the road is adequately widened to ensure that cars can pass each other safely and without accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7255/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Road Traffic Legislation
Michael Healy-Rae
738. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legislation to allow Gardaí to issue permits to persons living in rural isolated areas to allow them to drive home from their nearest pub after having two or three drinks on little used roads driving at very low speeds to be issued at the discretion of the local Garda; this would greatly benefit people living alone looking at four walls and restore some bit of social activity in local pubs and may also help prevent depression and suicide; and if he will consider introducing the proposed legislation. [4135/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Tourist Accommodation
Michael Healy-Rae
751. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding accommodation websites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4254/13]
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
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National Roads Authority Projects
Michael Healy-Rae
225. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the National Roads Authority is in charge of salting the national roads, the reason that when salt is being brought to council depots that councils in Kilkenny, Waterford and Tipperary have to go to Foynes and depots in Limerick have to go to Waterford for salt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3703/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Roads Maintenance
Michael Healy-Rae
250. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding resurfacing of streets (details supplied) in County Kerry; if this work will be carried out in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3431/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Road Safety Issues
Michael Healy-Rae
256. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any proposals to extend the use of high-tech driver stimulators as part of the safety campaign organised jointly by the Garda and the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3421/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Driving Licence Issues
Michael Healy-Rae
691. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding photos for the new driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2730/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Regional Road Network
Michael Healy-Rae
1128. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to a bridge collapse in the Beaufort area of County Kerry known locally as Spideog Bridge located on the L7515 close to Beaufort church, when money will be made available to this job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1176/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Regional Road Network
Michael Healy-Rae
1129. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding funding in respect of a bridge (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1191/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Taxi Regulations
Michael Healy-Rae
1151. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the transfer of taxi licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1260/13]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Roads Maintenance
Michael Healy-Rae
537. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the necessary funds to finish a road resurfacing project (details supplied) in County Kerry will be included in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55634/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Bus Éireann Services
Michael Healy-Rae
556. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a proper bus stop will be provided in Farranfoe, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55633/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Driving Licence Issues
Michael Healy-Rae
176. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the proposed new driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54997/12]
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Irish Coast Guard Issues
Michael Healy-Rae
206. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the digital communication equipment, which was in storage in Dublin for the past five years, is now being moved to the Marine Rescue Centre, Valentia Island, County Kerry, if he will state the reason for waiting from 2009 after purchasing the equipment until now to take it to Valentia to be installed; when this new communication technology will come into service in Valentia; the investment it will take to bring this equipment into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52089/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Rail Services
Michael Healy-Rae
667. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an assurance that the early morning train service and all other services by rail into County Kerry will not be cut during 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51480/12]
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Bus Éireann Services
Michael Healy-Rae
259. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view regarding bus connections (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50785/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Road Improvement Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
1192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay with the work on the N86 road upgrade and when works will commence on the County Kerry Dingle road. [47679/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Road Projects Contracts
Michael Healy-Rae
1234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that on Tuesday 30 October the main N86 Camp to Dingle road was shut down by protestors over alleged non-payments for work carried out by them for the contractors who had won the National Roads Authority contract to do the work, the action that will be taken to ensure that this type of situation does not happen again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48654/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Road Tolls
Michael Healy-Rae
708. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of 26 September 2012, if he will provide a full response [45894/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Road Network
Michael Healy-Rae
710. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding in the 2013 Budget for the N71 road from Kenmare through Bonane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45931/12]
Thu, 18 Oct 2012
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Road Network
Michael Healy-Rae
243. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that adequate funding is provided in the 2013 budget for the construction of a new by-pass for Macroom, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45533/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Road Network
Michael Healy-Rae
713. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the necessary funding in Budget 2013 to continue and finalise work on the eastern relief road in Kenmare, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44918/12]
Thu, 4 Oct 2012
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Pilot Training Colleges
Michael Healy-Rae
267. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Waterford based Pilot Training College of Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42491/12]
Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Tourism Capital Investment Programme
Michael Healy-Rae
221. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if any funding is available for an organisation (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42254/12]
Wed, 26 Sep 2012
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Road Tolls
Michael Healy-Rae
216. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will provide breakdown of the total enforcement costs comprising; the base enforcement costs and any additional enforcement costs; and any associated or ancillary costs of enforcement, for the M50 Toll road since it went barrier free in August 2008; if any consideration has been given to providing a more reasonable, convenient and consumer friendly method of payment of these toll road charges for occasional users, other than the existing method which is time consuming and seems to be unduly restrictive, which would assist the general public to avoid the late payment charges, fines and penalties (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40899/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Irish Coast Guard Issues
Michael Healy-Rae
1871. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the position regarding a radio station (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37713/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Rail Services
Michael Healy-Rae
1900. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to resolve the situation regarding the lack of audible announcement on both DART and inter city rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37655/12]