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Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Public Service Vehicles
Robert Troy
433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a new class of public service vehicle which would cater for the specific needs of ceremonial cars and limousines that do not run up high mileage or engage in every day usage (details supplied). [52827/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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National Car Test
Robert Troy
437. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason National Car Testing, NCT, services are not open to the tendering process as is the case in other European countries; and the reason no competition is allowed in this regard. [52832/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Private Bus Operators
Robert Troy
448. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the correct action a private bus company must take to operate a public service; and the considerations taken when a decision is being made with regard to same. [53064/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Eligibility
Robert Troy
454. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a club's application (details supplied) was deemed ineligible for sports capital funding. [53179/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
455. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he was consulted by the National Transport Authority, NTA, before a decision was taken not to insert rubber inserts on the new Luas cross city tram lines to accommodate cyclists and to make it safer. [53213/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Cycling Facilities Data
Robert Troy
456. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of cyclists in the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53214/17]
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
457. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make funding available to provide rubber inserts at designated stretches of Luas tram lines to improve safety for cyclists. [53215/17]
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements
Robert Troy
443. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full and final cost of the Moran inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51558/17]
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Eligibility
Robert Troy
195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a club (details supplied) will be awarded sports capital funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51280/17]
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Eligibility
Robert Troy
196. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a sports capital grant for a group (details supplied) will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51281/17]
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Eligibility
Robert Troy
197. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if sports capital funding for a group (details supplied) will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51282/17]
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Road Improvement Schemes
Robert Troy
203. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on pedestrian infrastructure in each year since 2011. [51363/17]
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Expenditure
Robert Troy
204. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that his Department has spent on sports capital grants since 2011. [51364/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Robert Troy
420. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of capital expenditure that his Department plans to invest into transport, tourism, and sport each year for the next four years, in tabular form. [51004/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Cycling Facilities Funding
Robert Troy
421. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that his Department will spend on cycleways in 2018. [51005/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Local Improvement Scheme Expenditure
Robert Troy
422. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that his Department has spent on the local improvements scheme in each year since 2011; and the amount that will be allocated in 2018. [51006/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Park and Ride Facilities
Robert Troy
423. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of rail journeys that are initiated from park and ride stations each day. [51007/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Park and Ride Facilities
Robert Troy
424. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers using park and ride facilities each day. [51008/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Electric Vehicles
Robert Troy
425. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated number of electric and hybrid vehicle registrations that will take place each year up to 2023, by vehicle type. [51010/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Public Service Obligation Data
Robert Troy
426. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of PSO subvention that has been paid to Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, and Luas since 2011, by year and company. [51011/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Regional Road Network
Robert Troy
427. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been allocated to the regional and local roads grants scheme for 2017 and 2018. [51013/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Rail Network Expansion
Robert Troy
428. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been spent on the Metro north project to date in 2017. [51014/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Rail Network Expansion
Robert Troy
429. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of completing the Metro north project. [51015/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Rail Network Expansion
Robert Troy
430. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been spent on the DART expansion project to date in 2017. [51016/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Rail Network Expansion
Robert Troy
431. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of completing the DART expansion project. [51017/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Road Projects Expenditure
Robert Troy
432. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of completing the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway project. [51018/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's planned capital spend for each year until 2025, by project. [51019/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Road Projects Expenditure
Robert Troy
434. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of completing the Narrow Water bridge project. [51020/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Road Projects Expenditure
Robert Troy
435. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of completing the A5 Donegal road. [51021/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Traffic Management
Robert Troy
436. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that his Department has budgeted for implementing congestion measures on the M50, M40 and M11. [51022/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Electric Vehicle Grants
Robert Troy
437. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that his Department has allocated to a scheme to incentivise the use of electric vehicles among taxi drivers for 2018. [51023/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Electric Vehicles
Robert Troy
438. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that will be available to individual taxi drivers who wish to switch to the use of electric vehicles; the conditions of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51024/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Regional Road Network
Robert Troy
439. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated for the maintenance of local roads in 2017 and 2018. [51025/17]
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Regional Road Network
Robert Troy
440. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated for the maintenance of regional roads in 2017 and 2018. [51026/17]
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Fáilte Ireland Funding
Robert Troy
200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the level of funding allocated through Fáilte Ireland to County Longford for the purpose of promoting tourism within the county (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49670/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Robert Troy
28. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his key priorities for investment in transport and tourism infrastructure following the mid-term review of the capital investment plan. [49603/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Search and Rescue Service Provision
Robert Troy
30. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's role in the supervision and oversight of the search and rescue services; and if he is satisfied with the maps and navigational equipment that is provided to these services. [49604/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
58. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the considerable loss of funding that has been suffered by a company (details supplied) in recent months and the fact that much of the midlands now lacks a body to promote it as a tourist destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49431/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Railway Stations
Robert Troy
61. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the inconvenience that will be caused for disabled passengers if DART stations become unmanned; his further views on whether this is a fair manner in which to treat passengers with mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49430/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Search and Rescue Service Provision
Robert Troy
70. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's role in the supervision and oversight of the search and rescue services; and if he is satisfied with the maps and navigational equipment that is provided to these services. [49428/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Bus Éireann Services
Robert Troy
84. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the implementation of the Labour Court's recommendations regarding the restructuring of Bus Éireann in view of the ongoing unrest and possibility of disruptions to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49429/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Rugby World Cup 2023
Robert Troy
91. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his role in Ireland's bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023; and his reasoning as to the unsuccessful nature of this bid. [49432/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Fáilte Ireland Expenditure
Robert Troy
206. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of consultants hired by Fáilte Ireland in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and the purpose for which each of these consultants was hired. [49579/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Fáilte Ireland Expenditure
Robert Troy
207. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the fees paid by Fáilte Ireland to consultants in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [49580/17]
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Electric Vehicles
Robert Troy
227. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the incentives in place to encourage the sale of electric and hybrid cars and to encourage drivers to switch from petrol and diesel powered cars. [49649/17]
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Departmental Bodies Establishment
Robert Troy
511. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to the establishment of a subsidiary company under Irish Rail to operate Rosslare Europort to ensure autonomy of finance and retention of profits (details supplied). [48922/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Ports Policy
Robert Troy
210. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implementation status of the national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48593/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Ports Development
Robert Troy
211. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding awards that the Trans-European Transport Network has made to Irish ports in each year since 2007. [48594/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Legislative Programme
Robert Troy
212. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implementation status of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention. [48595/17]
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Legislative Programme
Robert Troy
213. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the merchant shipping Bill. [48596/17]