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Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Industrial Disputes
Thomas P. Broughan
1160. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that all the industrial relations mechanisms of the State are utilised to resolve the current IR difficulties at Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1480/13]
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Public Transport Issues
Thomas P. Broughan
1161. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been informed of any recent malfunctions in the Bus Éireann ticketing system which may have mitigated against the collection of Bus Éireann fares for a specified length of time; if the company supplied a report of losses in relation to this malfunction; the action, if any, management has taken to prevent a reoccurrence of this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1481/13]
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Appointments to State Boards
Thomas P. Broughan
1162. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the composition of the board of CIÉ; the number of members currently on the board and the level of remuneration awarded for serving on the board; when the current board was appointed and its timeframe; the process for appointing people to the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1482/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Semi-State Bodies Issues
Thomas P. Broughan
1163. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he monitors and invigilates the performance of the senior management and board of Bus Éireann: if the board and senior management is benchmarked against the performance of international companies such as for example Arriva and Stagecoach in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1483/13]
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Appointments to State Boards
Thomas P. Broughan
1164. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the composition of the board of Bus Éireann; the number of members currently on the board and the level of remuneration for serving on the board; when the current board was appointed and its timeframe; the process for appointing people to the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1484/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Appointments to State Boards
Thomas P. Broughan
1165. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the composition of the board of Dublin Bus; the number of members currently on the board and the level of remuneration for serving on the board; when the current board was appointed and its timeframe; the process for appointing people to the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1485/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Appointments to State Boards
Thomas P. Broughan
1166. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the composition of the board of Irish Rail; the number of members currently on the board and the level of remuneration for serving on the board; when the current board was appointed and its timeframe; the process for appointing people to the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1486/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Finian McGrath
1167. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grants or financial supports available to a club (details supplied). [1508/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Cycling Facilities
Timmy Dooley
1168. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details regarding the cross-country Greenway proposal as set out in his Departmental priorities statement of 2 January 2013, including an indicative timeframe for the completion of the Dublin to Mullingar section; the estimated total costs; the funding sources available form the central Exchequer and Europe for developing this route; the estimated cost of the completion of the deep cutting section between Castleknock and Keenan Bridge, Porterstown, Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1511/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Driving Licence Renewals
Mattie McGrath
1169. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person who has to renew their driving licence now before the introduction of the new driving licence on 19 January 2013 is being charged the new charge of €55 when they will not receive the new licence; the reason a person who is aged over 60 will be charged the full €55 for a ten year licence despite the fact that his licence will expire in less than ten years and they are effectively being charged for a service that they will not receive; if he will consider introducing a reduced rate for the ten year licence for the over 60's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1531/13]
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Tourism Promotion
Timmy Dooley
1170. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the analysis that has been undertaken to identify the significant fall off in tourist visits from the UK in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1599/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Public Transport Provision
Peter Mathews
1171. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the suspension of a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1621/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Timmy Dooley
1172. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or the relevant State agencies have initiated any new marketing strategy to address the decline in tourist visits from the UK in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1625/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Timmy Dooley
1173. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or relevant State agency will consider a marketing fund to support golf clubs in their efforts to attract golfers from the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1626/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Sean Fleming
1174. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any top up grant available for organisations that have recently been approved for funding under the sports capital programme where they are based in disadvantaged areas for example under the Clár programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1628/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Public Transport Subsidies
Terence Flanagan
1175. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on introducing legislation to address the problem of public transport passengers putting their feet on seats (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1687/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Taxi Regulations
Thomas P. Broughan
1176. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current requirements for taxis in relation to the fitting of decals by an authorised supplier; if the presence of a decal is now a requirement for passing the annual suitability test for taxi drivers; if there are any supports available for taxi workers for the fitting of a decal in view of the fact that it may cost up to €250 to have their car upgraded in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1700/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Ministerial Meetings
Dara Calleary
1177. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received a request from the board, or representatives of SMAE, of Ireland West Airport Knock for a meeting; and when he will be in a position to meet them. [1821/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Air Services Provision
Dara Calleary
1178. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the basis for his assertion that the recent actions in relation to Shannon Airport will have no impact on the operations of Ireland West Airport Knock; if he will outline the safeguards in place to prevent Shannon from targeting Knock Airport for airline routes or passenger business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1822/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Sale of State Assets
John Browne
1179. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the sale of Rosslare Harbour Port, County Wexford; if he is currently having it evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1866/13]