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Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Ministerial Meetings
Robert Troy
402. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meetings he has held with Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to extending the eligibility criteria for asylum seekers to apply for a driver licence. [53754/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
403. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for new rolling stock to be delivered to Irish Rail for use on the Mullingar to Sligo line; and his plans to deal with the overcrowding that persists. [53756/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
406. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of hybrid buses in operation as of 1 December 2019 in Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus, respectively. [53781/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Personal Injury Claims
Robert Troy
407. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the personal injuries payouts will be published for properties under the ownership of his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [53800/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Departmental Advertising Expenditure
Robert Troy
278. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52126/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Departmental Advertising Expenditure
Robert Troy
279. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video.. [52143/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Road Traffic Offences
Robert Troy
317. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if motorists can be penalised for overtaking a cyclist and allowing a passing distance of 1.5 metres on a continuous white line as a motorist may not overtake on a continuous white line under present road safety rules. [50685/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements
Robert Troy
200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an asylum seeker who has an international driver licence and has suitable vehicle insurance can exchange their licence for an Irish driver licence as per information supplied by the NDLS under the heading holders of foreign licences. [50438/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements
Robert Troy
201. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person that holds an EU driver licence which has expired within the past ten years can exchange it for an Irish licence in view of the fact asylum seekers seem to be prevented from doing so. [50439/19]
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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National Car Test Regulation
Robert Troy
212. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations for errors recorded on odometer readings during national car tests (details supplied); if arrangements can be made to have the reading photographed as part of the NCT in order to prevent disputes over odometer readings. [50563/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Sports Facilities Provision
Robert Troy
413. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of funding towards the establishment of a sports centre (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [48623/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
429. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funds will be allocated under the destination tourism towns initiative. [49086/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
430. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Mullingar and Athlone, County Westmeath, will be included in the destination tourism towns initiative. [49087/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Rail Services
Robert Troy
37. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of steps being taken to tackle overcrowding on commuter trains. [47781/19]
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Railway Stations
Robert Troy
44. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to reopen Killucan railway station. [47780/19]
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
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Cycling Facilities Funding
Robert Troy
543. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding for cycling in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by county in tabular form. [47245/19]
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
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EU Funding
Robert Troy
160. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funds allocated to Ireland over the 2014 to 2020 period and expended in each year to date; the breakdown between Exchequer funding and EU funding (details supplied), in tabular form. [47067/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
486. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the marketing scheme County Waterford benefits from; and the budget for same. [46411/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Road Signage
Robert Troy
893. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider introducing new or additional signage for disabled parking bays (details supplied); and if he is considering other measures or awareness campaigns to educate the general public on differing holders of blue badges. [44659/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Rural Transport Services
Robert Troy
899. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works by the NTA in designing a new bus stop system in Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the lack of works in providing the new system is holding up the roll-out of a new LocalLink town service in the area. [44312/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Rural Transport Programme
Robert Troy
900. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the NTA will issue updated health and safety guidelines and declarations for board members of rural transport programmes. [44313/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements
Robert Troy
936. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of UK driver licence holders in the wake of Brexit; if UK licences will remain valid; if there will be an amnesty to exchange such licences for an Irish version; and if plans will include provisions for asylum seekers who hold a UK licence. [44968/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Rail Services
Robert Troy
951. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if customers are now required to pre-book Irish Rail seats in advance of travel; and the effect this will have on free travel recipients. [45179/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Road Improvement Schemes
Robert Troy
525. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an application submitted under the specific improvement grant scheme by Westmeath County Council in the context of the circular management and appraisal of regional and local road strategic and specific road improvements programme will be expedited (details supplied). [42976/19]
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
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Taxi Regulations
Robert Troy
223. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress towards facilitating digital payments acceptance in taxis and public transport providers; and the timelines for meetings deadlines committed to in this area. [42495/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
76. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ordering of new rail carriages; when Irish Rail will receive delivery of same; and when passengers will see increased capacity in services. [39940/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
86. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a progress report will be provided on the extension of the right of asylum seekers to obtain a driver licence. [39939/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Travel Trade Sector
Robert Troy
482. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recourse Irish consumers and businesses have regarding holiday bookings made with a company (details supplied) that has ceased trading. [39281/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Robert Troy
513. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to an application by a group (details supplied) for funding under the sports capital funds for a new gymnasium. [39559/19]
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
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Road Projects Status
Robert Troy
514. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of roads (details supplied) in the context of allocated budget to date; the expected budget required to bring them to completion; the timeframe for each stage of the scheme. [39561/19]
Thu, 19 Sep 2019
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Road Projects Status
Robert Troy
198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the planned upgrades to the N4 road at Ballinalack and Rathowen, County Westmeath; if a preferred route option has been identified; and if so, the details of same. [37996/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Road Network
Robert Troy
563. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commence a review into the service station policy for national roads. [36961/19]
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
564. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if progress has been made regarding the provision of driver licences for asylum seekers. [36962/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
1649. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure a pilot train service operating at a later time is put in place to service the Connolly Station to Sligo route (details supplied). [36836/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Robert Troy
1650. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has carried out an audit to date of the shipping capacity of Ireland in the event that the south England landbridge becomes unusable in a no-deal Brexit scenario; and if additional ferries have been secured to allow for direct transport to European ports of Irish-produced goods by firms based here. [36863/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Brexit Preparations
Robert Troy
1651. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contingencies in place for trading enterprises in the transport and haulage sector in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and the discussions he has had with the EU Commission regarding flexibility in respect of state aid thresholds for trading enterprises using port facilities to transport goods to continental Europe or transporting goods via the current UK landbridge in such an event. [36865/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Rail Services
Robert Troy
2344. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Sligo to Connolly station train servicing Mullingar only has four carriages (details supplied). [31885/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
2420. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of putting in place an exchange agreement for various Canadian driver licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33290/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Robert Troy
2433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if sports capital equipment funding will be awarded to group (details supplied). [33477/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Robert Troy
2434. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the parameters of the OSCAR online application system will be reviewed in view of the fact that it prohibits groups such as a group (details supplied) from receiving funding due to its particular governance structures. [33478/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Robert Troy
2435. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the criteria for sports capital applications regarding the sharing of facilities will be reviewed in view of the fact that groups such as a group (details supplied) require specific equipment that would not be practical to share. [33479/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Robert Troy
2436. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if changes can be made to the OSCAR system that would not penalise groups such as a group (details supplied) in terms of the level of socio-economic disadvantage. [33480/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Robert Troy
2437. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if changes will be made to the OSCAR system that would not penalise groups such as a group (details supplied) in terms of previous funding. [33481/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Robert Troy
2438. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with representatives of a group (details supplied) in order to address the concerns of the group regarding the administration of sports capital funding. [33482/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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National Car Test
Robert Troy
2439. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations in respect of errors recorded on odometer readings during national car tests (details supplied). [33488/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Museum Projects
Robert Troy
2465. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding streams available to a museum (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33932/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Railway Stations
Robert Troy
2466. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process Irish Rail and Westmeath County Council must engage in to ensure the reopening of Killucan railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33933/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Ministerial Meetings
Robert Troy
2467. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met his UK counterpart since becoming Minister in pre-arranged meetings. [33945/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Driver Test Data
Robert Troy
2468. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the processing time of RSA drivers that have been approved a work permit. [33946/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Haulage Industry Cabotage Regulations
Robert Troy
2469. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the level of cabotage inspections and the level of prosecutions in the past years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33947/19]