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Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Micheál Martin
1. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views on the recent violent protests in Belfast by loyalists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56521/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Micheál Martin
2. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views on the continued violence in Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2310/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Gerry Adams
3. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the measures he has put in place to allow his Department to work to build and maintain peace and new relations on the island of Ireland and between Britain and Ireland which is identified as one of the Department's strategic priorities for 2011-14 in his Department's strategy statement 2011-2014. [2323/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Gerry Adams
4. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the contacts he has had since the Christmas recess with political leaders in Northern Ireland on the ongoing disturbances in Belfast on the flags issue. [2372/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Gerry Adams
5. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the contacts he has had since the Christmas recess with the Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers on the ongoing disturbances in Belfast on the flags issue. [2373/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Gerry Adams
6. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the contacts he has had since the Christmas recess with the British prime Minister in relation to ongoing disturbances in Belfast in relation to the flags issue. [2374/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Joe Higgins
7. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on any meetings or discussions he has had with representatives from the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the controversy over the union flag being flown over Belfast City Hall only on designated days following a vote in the city council [2642/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Northern Ireland Issues
Micheál Martin
8. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has met the SDLP recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8248/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
9. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he circulated any papers at the November European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53796/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
10. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the questions on European Affairs that are replied to by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53799/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
11. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he circulated any papers at the recent EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55220/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
12. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the particular areas he plans to discuss at the December European Union Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55452/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
13. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he met or spoke to Prime Minister Monti at the December meeting of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56516/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
14. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the economy in Italy was discussed at the December meeting of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56517/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
15. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the latest Doha agreement was discussed at the December EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56518/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
16. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the situation in the Middle East was discussed at the December EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56519/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
17. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if unemployment was discussed at the December EU Council meeting; if any actions were taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56520/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Richard Boyd Barrett
18. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the European Union summit on 13 and 14 December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56784/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Richard Boyd Barrett
19. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he raised the issue of jobs and growth for Ireland at the European Union summit on 13 and 14 December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56786/12]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Gerry Adams
20. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he held any bilateral meetings on the margins of the December 2012 EU summit. [2330/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Joe Higgins
21. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the meetings that took place at the EU summit on 22 November. [2340/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Richard Boyd Barrett
22. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of upcoming European Council meetings which he will attend and issues he intends to raise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2757/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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European Council Meetings
Micheál Martin
23. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the issue of strenghtening EU banking regulation has been discussed at EU Council meetings; if there has been any progress on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5093/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Sale of State Assets
Timmy Dooley
101. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his assessment of the strategic value of the State's holding in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8967/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Taxi Regulations
Dessie Ellis
102. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with the Department of Justice and Equality and experts on the Good Friday Agreement over the course of the drafting of the Taxi Regulation Bill in view of the devastating effect its measures may have on former political prisoners related to the conflict on this island; the reason for not including any recognition of the terms of the agreement on relation to reintegration of former prisoners into the jobs market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8964/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Swimming Pool Projects
Catherine Murphy
103. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm when funding for a new round of applications under the local authority swimming pool programme will be put in place; if he will provide a list of successful applications under the programme broken down by local authority from 2005 until the suspension of the grant assistance; if he will confirm if the use it or lose it element of the grant aid remains in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8732/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Rail Services
Timmy Dooley
104. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his assessment of Iarnród Éireann's prospects; his strategy to ensure a viable rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8968/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Sandra McLellan
105. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explain the reason he rejected funding applications under the sports capital programme for public sports facilities in disadvantaged RAPID areas in the south inner city (details supplied); if he will meet with a delegation from the local community to discuss this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8966/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Dara Calleary
106. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that is available to improve road networks in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8556/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Safety Statistics
Noel Harrington
107. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of road fatalities in 2012; if he will provide comparative figures for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8394/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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The Gathering Initiatives
Michael Moynihan
108. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his targets for the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8555/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Driver Licences
Alan Farrell
109. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of agent network locations that he is seeking to establish nationwide through SGS Ireland; the locations that have been agreed; if all agencies will be established by September 2013; if there will be any job creation in local areas from this distribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8326/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Richard Boyd Barrett
110. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 890 of 5 February 2013, the matter of the overpayment to a board member at the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is the subject of legal action, this means that the board member in question has refused to repay the moneys owing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8569/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Jerry Buttimer
111. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of Greening events on St Patrick’s Day to promote Irish tourism; if particular efforts will be made to separate the celebration of St Patrick’s Day events which receive State support from the promotion of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8375/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Sale of State Assets
Timmy Dooley
112. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the strategic value he puts on the State’s holding in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8535/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Alcohol Advertising
Anthony Lawlor
113. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the implications of a ban on alcohol sponsorship for sporting events and teams at both a micro and macro level; his views on whether such a ban on local sponsors will have a negative impact on local teams and organisations in small communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8498/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Airport Development Projects
Joe Carey
114. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Shannon Aviation Services Centre Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8496/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Joan Collins
115. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 888 of 5 February 2013, and his commitment of taking up the issue of €20,000 payment of a car allowance to the CEO of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will now agree to take up this issue with the acting chairperson instead as it is unclear when a new chairperson will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8572/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Rail Services
Sean Fleming
116. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects CIE to return to financial health; if he expects to provide any additional subvention in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8552/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Sale of State Assets
Éamon Ó Cuív
117. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his intentions with regard to the Government stake in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8561/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Joe Higgins
118. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 888 of 5 February 2013, and his commitment to taking up the issue of €20,000 payment of a car allowance to the CEO of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will now agree to take up the issue with the acting chairperson instead as it is unclear when a new chairperson will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8570/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Airport Development Projects
Kieran O'Donnell
119. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Shannon Aviation Services Centre Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8463/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Industry
Marcella Corcoran Kennedy
120. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the last tourism policy document, New Horizons, was published ten years ago, if he will develop a new policy; if so, if he will provide details of the way he intends to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8377/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Brendan Griffin
121. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to tackle the decline in visitor numbers to here from the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8461/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Homeless Persons Supports
Jonathan O'Brien
122. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Sport if he will give an undertaking that the Irish Homeless World Cup soccer team will receive funding for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8610/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Aviation Industry Regulations
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
123. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met with representatives of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association regarding their concerns for flight time regulations being proposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency; and, if so, the work he is doing on the issue of promoting evidence based regulations which ensure the best safety standards for pilots and passengers. [8580/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Richard Boyd Barrett
124. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 888 of 5 February 2013, and his commitment of taking up the issue of €20,000 payment of a car allowance to the CEO of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will now agree to take up this issue with the acting chairperson instead as it is unclear when a new chairperson will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8568/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Projects Contracts
Mick Wallace
125. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if those who were served with notice to treat prior to the announcement of budget 2012 are still eligible to receive the €5,000 per acre goodwill gesture which was available when negotiations commenced; the number of landowners affected by the Enniscorthy bypass, County Wexford, currently in negotiation over compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8371/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Patrick O'Donovan
126. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the buildings/structures that are due to take part in the Greening initiative in the various different cities around the world as well as those in this country owned by the State as part of the St. Patrick's Day programme for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8245/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Procurement Contracts Expenditure
Clare Daly
127. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the monies paid to date to public private partnerships and toll operators on the Limerick Tunnel and M3 Motorway due to an underestimate of traffic flow; and the expected payments during the next five years. [8381/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Rail Network
Michael Moynihan
128. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he hopes to ensure a viable rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8563/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Alcohol Advertising
Martin Heydon
129. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the implications of a ban on alcohol sponsorship for sporting events and teams at both a micro and macro level; his views on whether such a ban on local sponsors will have a negative impact on local teams and organisations in small communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8586/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Seán Kyne
130. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has plans to intensify the use of the railways in promoting tourism such as rail tours which are an exemplary way of attracting tourists and visitors Dublin to the regions outside of Dublin. [8378/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Transport Provision
Mick Wallace
131. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason public bus and rail services do not operate in conjunction with the scheduled timetables of passenger ferries at Rosslare Harbour Europort, County Wexford, resulting in substantial delays for tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8372/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Jim Daly
132. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the preventative measures being implemented by local authorities to preserve the condition of the network of rural roads that are being eroded to dirt tracks across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8384/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Traffic Accidents Data
Heather Humphreys
133. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a county by county breakdown of road fatalities in 2012; if he will provide comparable figures for each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8374/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Network
Robert Troy
134. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the situation with regard to the provision of service stations on the M6 between Athlone and Moate, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8532/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Safety Strategy
Niall Collins
135. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new Road Safety Strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8542/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Marine Safety
Noel Harrington
136. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his efforts to improve safety at sea; the consultations he has had with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8395/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Jonathan O'Brien
137. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason funding applications by Dublin City Council under the sports capital programme were rejected for Brickfield Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8608/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Sports Capital Programme Expenditure
Pat Breen
138. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following on from the Sports Capital programme for 2012, if he intends to introduce a new scheme for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8602/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Smarter Transport
Eoghan Murphy
139. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on the status of the Smarter Transport Bill 2011 and any forthcoming legislation from his Department that might include elements of it. [8386/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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The Gathering Initiatives
Barry Cowen
140. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8540/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Rail Services
Timmy Dooley
141. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on CIE’s attempts to rectify its financial situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8538/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Industry
Jerry Buttimer
142. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that it is ten years since the publication of the last tourism policy document, New Horizons, if he will develop a new policy; if so, if he will provide details of the way he intends to do so; if in his new policy he will treat Cork as a separate and distinct region in view of its size as Ireland's largest county and that it is home to one ninth of the total number of people living in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8376/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
John Halligan
143. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 888 of 5 February 2013, and his commitment of taking up the issue of €20,000 payment of a car allowance to the CEO of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will now agree to take up this issue with the acting chairperson instead as it is unclear when a new chairperson will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8646/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Service Obligation Services
Seán Kyne
144. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport while being mindful of the social good that public transport services represents as well as their importance particularly in more rural areas, if his attention has been drawn to the Competition Authority’s submission on public transport which highlights the significant savings internationally from tendering out public service obligation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8379/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Airport Development Projects
Pat Breen
145. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the development of the new Shannon Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8601/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Industry
Joe McHugh
146. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that it is ten years since the publication of the last tourism policy document, New Horizons, if he will develop a new policy; if so, if he will provide details of the way he intends to do so; if he will refer specifically to new policy objectives for the British market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8383/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
John Halligan
147. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 890 of 5 February 2013, the matter of the overpayment to a board member at the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is the subject of legal action, this means that the board member in question has refused to repay the moneys owing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Human Rights Issues
Martin Ferris
148. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has seen the recent report from Open Society Justice Initiative which found that 54 countries had helped to facilitate the CIA's secret detention, rendition and interrogation programme in the years after 11 September 2001, including Ireland; if he will be investigating these findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8581/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Andrew Doyle
149. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the 16.5 km road upgrade on the N11 between Rathnew and Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8495/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Procurement Contracts Expenditure
Brian Stanley
150. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount the State paid in subsidies to toll operators due to low traffic numbers in 2012; the projected cost of these subsidies for 2013; and the work he has done to renegotiate these subsidies. [8579/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Marine Safety
Joe McHugh
151. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his efforts to improve safety at sea; the consultations that he has had with the Department of Agriculture and Marine in this area; the consultations he has had with his Ministerial counterparts in Stormont and at Westminster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8382/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Transport Provision
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
152. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase and improve facilities for taxis particularly in built-up areas like Dublin city centre in view of the current shortage of ranks which is not simply a result of oversupply. [8584/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Rail Network
Micheál Martin
153. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his assessment of Iarnrod Éireann’s prospects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8549/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Waste Management
Dessie Ellis
154. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen Dunsink Lane linking Finglas to Castleknock, Dublin, in view of the resolution of many of the issues which resulted in its closure. [8576/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Thomas Pringle
155. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 890 of 5 February 2013, the matter of the overpayment to a board member at the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is the subject of legal action, this means that the board member in question has refused to repay the moneys owing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8575/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Alcohol Advertising
Michael McGrath
156. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that a ban on sponsorship by alcohol companies would be detrimental to sport in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8550/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Coillte Teoranta Lands
Mary Lou McDonald
157. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the research his Department has conducted on the impact that the sale of the Coillte forest crop will have on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8606/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Bernard Durkan
158. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with or received submissions from the various local authorities in connection with proposals to address the issue of local and county road deterioration arising from the prolonged wet and wintery weather conditions; the extent to which he has managed to provide funding to address this issue; if he has received any priority lists for such works; the extent to which he has responded to any such requests; if this adequately meets the demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8465/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Patrick O'Donovan
159. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of consultation that has taken place with the Office of Public Works in relation to broadening the Greening initiative for the St. Patrick's Day programme for this year to other public buildings, including State and Government buildings such as Dáil Éireann and the Department of an Taoiseach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8373/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Thomas Pringle
160. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 888 of 5 February 2013, and his commitment of taking up the issue of €20,000 payment of a car allowance to the CEO of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will now agree to take up this issue with the acting chairperson instead as it is unclear when a new chairperson will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8574/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Coillte Teoranta Lands
Pearse Doherty
161. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that any plans to sell off the State’s forest assets pose a serious threat to the use of these forests by the people of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8605/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Joan Collins
162. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 890 of 5 February 2013, the matter of the overpayment to a board member at the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is the subject of legal action, this means that the board member in question has refused to repay the moneys owing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8573/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Transport Provision
Mary Lou McDonald
163. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact assessments that are carried out by his Department when deciding on funding cuts to public services like Bus Éireann in order to establish the likely impact on service and potential for resulting industrial disputes. [8585/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Tourism Promotion
Michael McGrath
164. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he will take to reverse the decline in visitor numbers from Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8545/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Smarter Transport
Eoghan Murphy
165. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to further encourage the use of more sustainable transport solutions by allowing local authorities to create bye-laws to regulate the use of electric vehicles, car clubs and so on. [8497/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Safety Strategy
John Browne
166. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a new Road Safety Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8558/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Service Obligation Services
Éamon Ó Cuív
167. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deregulate the provision of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8557/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Roads Maintenance Funding
Charlie McConalogue
168. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that will be invested in our national roads network in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8546/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Traffic Legislation
Thomas P. Broughan
169. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with the Department of Justice and Equality on the implementation of section 63 of the 2010 Road Traffic Act in District Courts; if he is considering any other measures to ensure the robustness of the system to endorse the licences of motorists who have incurred penalty points for driving offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8393/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Road Network
Gerry Adams
170. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made with the A5 project; and the funding promised from his Department in order to complete this transport link. [8583/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Aviation Issues
John McGuinness
171. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring forward a new aviation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8547/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Public Procurement Contracts Expenditure
Clare Daly
172. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the moneys already paid for the acquisition of the West Link Toll Bridge by the State and monies due to be paid annually to 2020. [8380/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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National Monuments
Maureen O'Sullivan
173. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Fáilte Ireland report in relation to the Moore Street battlefield site and independence trail, Dublin, as requested by him will be published. [4260/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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The Gathering Initiatives
Olivia Mitchell
174. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8397/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Homeless Persons Supports
Martin Ferris
175. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the Big Issue street leagues receive adequate funding to ensure their survival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8609/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Alcohol Advertising
Dara Calleary
176. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position on sports sponsorship by alcohol companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8536/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Harbour Authorities Expenditure
Joe Higgins
177. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 890 of 5 February 2013, the matter of the overpayment to a board member at the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is the subject of legal action, this means that the board member in question has refused to repay the moneys owing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8571/13]