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Wed, 18 Apr 2018
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Rural Transport Programme
Robert Troy
211. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions that have taken place between the NTA and rural link in counties Longford and Westmeath regarding service issues within the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16943/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
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Tourism Policy
Robert Troy
217. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment and spending in County Longford as part of the new Hidden Heartlands tourism brand. [16985/18]
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
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Tourism Policy
Robert Troy
218. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment and spending in County Westmeath as part of the new Hidden Heartlands tourism brand. [16986/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Road Projects
Robert Troy
1325. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when upgrade works to the N4 will be carried out; the timeframe for these works. [16742/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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EU Directives
Robert Troy
372. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the EU directives that fall within his Department's remit not yet transposed into law; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; the estimated date for transposition into law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14870/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
373. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department is taking to address the overcrowding on Dublin's bus system; and the process by which Dublin Bus can acquire new buses. [14871/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
374. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which his Department monitors demand for buses in Dublin city and its environs and ensures that the bus system is being managed as effectively as possible. [14872/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
375. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times there have been delays to buses in Dublin in each of the years since 2016; and the reasons for these delays, for example, scheduling error, mechanical breakdown and so on in tabular form. [14873/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Driver Test Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
376. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated waiting times and number of those waiting for a practical driver test by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14874/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
377. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the comparative analysis of congestion on main commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14876/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Public Transport Fares
Robert Troy
378. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if taxsaver passes for public transport will be reviewed in view of the delays and overcrowding on the Luas line; if bearers of these tickets for rail services can be transferred for use on Bus Éireann as an interim measure until the delays and overcrowding issues on the Luas are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14877/18]
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Rail Network Expansion
Robert Troy
379. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has published a cost-benefit analysis of the cost of extending the DART service to Drogheda, as compared to the cost of upgrading the signalling system along this route and in Dublin city centre to facilitate an increase in the frequency of commuter rail service along this line; his plans to publish the analysis done on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14881/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Noise Pollution
Robert Troy
521. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of legislation to make Fingal County Council the competent independent authority for noise regulation. [13746/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Noise Pollution
Robert Troy
522. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the key stakeholders (details supplied) he has met in advance of his decision to and since deciding Fingal County Council was to become the competent authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13747/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Dublin Airport Authority
Robert Troy
523. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to an issue with the de-icer operators at Dublin Airport and that this issue caused delays during recent adverse weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13748/18]
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Sports Capital Programme
Robert Troy
524. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will seek applications for the large scale sport infrastructure fund as announced in budget 2018; the number of years this scheme will run for; the level of funding that will be put in place for each year of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13749/18]
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Motor Insurance Costs
Robert Troy
290. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the possibility of capping motor insurance premiums at 150% of the vehicle value being insured for fully licenced drivers under 25 years of age will be examined. [13059/18]
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Rural Transport Services
Robert Troy
291. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the rural taxi scheme will be reviewed to make it more accessible to applicants; and his plans to consult with rural community organisations to ensure the scheme is fit for purpose going forward. [13060/18]
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Free Travel Scheme Eligibility
Robert Troy
292. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the introduction of a travel pass for third level students which would allow unlimited use on all modes of public transport for a certain time period. [13061/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Departmental Projects
Robert Troy
479. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects committed to under the Project Ireland 2040 national planning framework; the deadline for each project's completion; and the status of each project (details supplied). [11273/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Public Transport Initiatives
Robert Troy
480. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of projects (details supplied) as conceptualised under the 2015 capital plan as of 1 February 2018; the amount that had been spent on them to date since their announcement; the areas in which projects are included in the Project Ireland 2040 national planning framework; and the estimated amount of prior expenditure that will remain relevant to the project in the future. [11274/18]
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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Road Projects Status
Robert Troy
200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to upgrade the N4 road prior to the shelving of this plan in 2011; if this route will become a dual carriageway or a motorway; if the preparatory work which was previously undertaken on this route can be used on this occasion; the timeframe for this project; and the stages this project will have to go through. [10395/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
623. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the Project Ireland 2040 plan regarding the provision of a Luas line to Finglas and associated issues. [9594/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
624. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the capital plan funds the construction of the Luas line to Finglas; if not, if it only funds the design of this project; and the timeframe for completion of the project. [9595/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
625. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Luas to Finglas has been prioritised above the other post 2027 Luas projects; and if it will be the first line constructed. [9596/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
626. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for completion of the Luas line to Finglas; and if the line will be operational by 2029. [9597/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
627. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be park and ride facilities provided at the new Finglas Luas station; and his plans to construct park and ride facilities at Broombridge. [9598/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Robert Troy
630. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount the capital investment plan has allocated to upgrades of urban cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9621/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Robert Troy
635. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the urban cycling infrastructure under the capital investment plan. [9738/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Taxi Regulations
Robert Troy
637. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the penalties and fines which were imposed in the past five cases whereby a person has been convicted of illegally operating a taxi; his views on whether the penalties in operation are a sufficient deterrent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9794/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Traffic Management
Robert Troy
1. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to address traffic congestion in Dublin, particularly in respect of Luas cross city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7940/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Noise Pollution Legislation
Robert Troy
3. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for his appointment of Fingal County Council as an independent noise regulator in respect of airport noise; the reason he plans to introduce less restrictive noise regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7941/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme Review
Robert Troy
39. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's main capital investment priorities in the context of the ongoing review of the capital investment plan; and the status of the key capital projects within his Department's scope. [7745/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
43. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department is taking to mitigate the impacts of Brexit on the tourism sector; the steps he is taking to address the drop in UK visitor numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7748/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Sport Ireland Administration
Robert Troy
68. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department's commitment to make it mandatory for all bodies that are funded by Sport Ireland to adopt the community and voluntary code of governance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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European Fund for Strategic Investments
Robert Troy
69. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether his Department and transport agencies under its aegis are not doing enough to promote the use of the European Fund for Strategic Investments in terms of identifying and carrying out background work on public infrastructure projects that may meet the criteria for project selection in terms of additionality and revenue generation and may attract private co-financing investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7744/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Robert Troy
89. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there is sufficient investment in cycling infrastructure; his further views on whether cycling infrastructure is sufficiently well developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7746/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Traffic Management
Robert Troy
253. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to relieve the level of traffic congestion in Dublin city; and the forward planning which will see a reduction in car usage in the city. [7823/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Ports Facilities
Robert Troy
257. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the size of Dublin Port; the amount of land in operational use; the amount of land used for storage; the amount of unused land; the number of staff directly employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7863/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Sport and Recreational Development
Robert Troy
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will publish its sports policy. [7864/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Robert Troy
259. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will adjudicate on the sports capital appeals; if he envisages unsuccessful clubs; and if there is a budget to deal with successful appeals. [7866/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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EU Directives
Robert Troy
263. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation he has held with relevant stakeholders regarding Directive 2015/2302/EU; the meetings held; when this will come into effect; and if a regulatory impact assessment has been carried out. [7998/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a national accreditation programme for bike mechanics further to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter [7709/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
261. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the safety concerns arising when vehicles, including bicycles, are poorly maintained; and his plans to introduce measures to raise public awareness of the need to properly maintain bicycles. [7710/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Greenways Provision
Robert Troy
561. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will advance the greenway cycle route from Athlone to Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6760/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Robert Troy
564. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for sports capital grant applications in 2018; and when this scheme is likely to be announced. [6829/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Robert Troy
585. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding his Department will be awarding to each local authority for the purposes of maintaining regional and local roads in 2018, as per his press release (details supplied), in tabular form. [7369/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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National Sports Policy Framework
Robert Troy
586. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date by which the national sports policy will be completed. [7370/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Public Service Vehicles
Robert Troy
587. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received for the purchase of wheelchair accessible vehicles; the number of grants paid for same in each year since 2014, by county, in tabular form. [7371/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Public Service Vehicles
Robert Troy
588. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify his response to Parliamentary Question No. 438 of 29 November 2017, in which he stated that his Department would be opening the electric small public service vehicle, SPSV, grant scheme in early 2019, despite this measure being announced as part of budget 2018. [7372/18]