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Wed, 5 Oct 2022
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Departmental Staff
Michael McNamara
85. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons within his Department who are working remotely on a part-time or full-time basis in County Clare in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48745/22]
Thu, 22 Sep 2022
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Public Transport
Michael McNamara
187. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the reason that 17 and 18-year-old students have been left out of the young adult card and student Leap card initiative announced on 5 September 2022; if he will include this age group in the initiative as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46403/22]
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
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Heritage Sites
Michael McNamara
20. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when his Department will issue a decision regarding the funding request received for the proposed takeover by Clare County Council of the Clare assets of Shannon Heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46084/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Heritage Sites
Michael McNamara
124. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made on the proposed transfer of the Clare assets of Shannon Heritage to Clare County Council; if the Government will provide financial supports to facilitate such a transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45015/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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National Car Test
Michael McNamara
154. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if a suitable alternative location for the proposed new NCT centre for Shannon, County Clare has been found; the timeframe that is being placed on the proposed development being made operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45019/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
155. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each test centre nationwide; the average waiting time nationally at present for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45020/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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National Car Test
Michael McNamara
117. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the costs to his Department and or the Road Safety Authority associated with developing a NCT centre at Smithstown, Shannon, County Clare before such a development was cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31807/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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National Car Test
Michael McNamara
118. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if a suitable alternative location for the proposed new NCT centre for Shannon, County Clare has been found; the timeframe that is being placed on the proposed development being operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31808/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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National Car Test
Michael McNamara
388. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when the proposed new NCT centre for Shannon, County Clare; will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20220/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
389. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons on waiting lists for a driving test at each of the test centres nationwide; the average waiting time nationally at present for the driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/22]
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
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Aviation Industry
Michael McNamara
32. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when licenses (details supplied) will issue from the Irish Aviation Authority given that some aircraft engineers have been waiting for five months or more for these licences and are missing out on job opportunities in Shannon and Cork airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15236/22]
Wed, 9 Mar 2022
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Heritage Sites
Michael McNamara
38. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a funding proposal from Clare County Council and or a company (details supplied) in relation to the potential transfer of Shannon Heritage sites in County Clare to the local authority; the details of all engagement between his Department and Clare County Council and the company on the proposal to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13141/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Departmental Data
Michael McNamara
220. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the public transport spend per capita per county for each of the years 2016 to 2021 inclusive in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11445/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Departmental Data
Michael McNamara
221. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the public transport spend per capita for each of the electoral divisions in County Clare for the years 2016 to 2021 inclusive in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11446/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Rail Network
Michael McNamara
183. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the details of the investment that is planned by Iarnród Éireann for its network in County Clare during 2022; the consideration that is being given to the opening of a rail stop at Crusheen, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9186/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Airport Security
Michael McNamara
184. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a centralised system for processing enhanced security checks for air travel workers was introduced in Ireland; the decision-making process behind using a centralised system for the process; the reason that Shannon Airport is no longer directly processing such security checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/22]
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
221. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when the NDLS centre in Ennis, County Clare will fully reopen to the public without necessary appointments following the recent easing of Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5614/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
204. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3376/22]
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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Greenways Provision
Michael McNamara
167. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of the West Clare Railway Greenway in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2764/22]
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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Electric Vehicles
Michael McNamara
168. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when the proposed new national electric vehicle infrastructure strategy will be published; if County Clare will benefit from additional electric vehicle charge points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
283. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who are waiting for a driving test and a theory test in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2417/22]
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
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National Car Test
Michael McNamara
284. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed delivery of a new national care test, NCT, centre in Shannon, County Clare; if consideration is being given to the provision of a NCT centre in west County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2418/22]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
193. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an appointment to renew a driver licence at the NDLS centre in Ennis, County Clare given that this person has been calling the NDLS contact number for months with no reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60954/21]
Thu, 9 Dec 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McNamara
197. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the amount his Department spent on Covid-19-related advertising in the period from 1 January 2020 to 30 November 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60987/21]
Wed, 1 Dec 2021
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
69. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an appointment at the National Driver Licencing Service centre in Ennis to renew their driving licence given its expiry date is early December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59310/21]
Thu, 25 Nov 2021
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
219. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the reason that cash payments are not accepted at the NDLS centre in Ennis, County Clare, given that cash payments are accepted at the motor tax office and both are under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58103/21]
Tue, 23 Nov 2021
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
228. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) can be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57635/21]
Tue, 16 Nov 2021
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Airport Policy
Michael McNamara
204. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the total funding allocated to Shannon Airport, Cork Airport and Dublin Airport since March 2020; and the amount of this funding that has been drawn down by the airports, respectively. [56060/21]
Thu, 11 Nov 2021
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
227. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a renewal driver licence will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55281/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
131. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if the NDLS can arrange for a person (details supplied) to be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44544/21]
Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
158. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an urgent date for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45001/21]
Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Airport Policy
Michael McNamara
242. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when the appointment of a chair of Shannon Group plc will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43666/21]
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
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Bus Services
Michael McNamara
131. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport his plans to allocate staff to Ennis bus station given the very high number of staycations around the county and the lack of services available to them at Ennis bus station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42295/21]
Tue, 27 Jul 2021
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
237. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who are waiting for a driving test and a theory test in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40468/21]
Wed, 7 Jul 2021
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Driver Licences
Michael McNamara
43. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a learner permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36659/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
273. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the reason the driver theory test centre in Ennis, County Clare is only open three days per week as opposed to five days per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31604/21]
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Bus Services
Michael McNamara
281. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann is cancelling or has cancelled the weekly route servicing Whitegate, County Clare; if so, the replacement service being put in place to facilitate residents in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31749/21]
Wed, 2 Jun 2021
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Driver Test
Michael McNamara
85. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a date for a driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29954/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Aviation Industry
Michael McNamara
185. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the actions that have been taken to ensure Shannon Heathrow connectivity given that the seven-year ownership of the Heathrow slots expires in 2022 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22978/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Heritage Sites
Michael McNamara
186. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed transfer of ownership of existing Shannon Heritage sites to another entity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22979/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Aviation Industry
Michael McNamara
187. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the appointment of a new chair of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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Aviation Industry
Michael McNamara
188. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the delivery of a restart plan for the Irish aviation sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22981/21]
Wed, 5 May 2021
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National Car Test
Michael McNamara
198. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to install a NCT centre in the vicinity of west County Clare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23162/21]
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
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Electric Vehicles
Michael McNamara
215. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when fast electric chargers at taxi ranks will be rolled out at the taxi rank in Parnell Street Car Park, Ennis County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21268/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Road Tolls
Michael McNamara
330. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport when an issue will be addressed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18783/21]
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael McNamara
342. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if initial basic training motorcycle lessons can go ahead as normal given that IBT can provide two metres social distance in classrooms while wearing masks, gloves, hand sanitiser and while out in the compound would be wearing full PPE gear as in helmet with visor, gloves, boots and so on and all communication can be done through bluetooth headphones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19002/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Irish Aviation Authority
Michael McNamara
316. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport the reason, after the long and detailed negotiations with the IAA employee staff panel on the rescue of the deficit in the IAA staff superannuation scheme which resulted in LCR19713 (2010), this major industrial relations agreement was misleadingly represented by the IAA to his Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform during 2011 and 2012 as an agreement to amend terms and benefits of the IAA staff superannuation scheme without notifying IAA staff either individually or through their unions until late in 2018, just before LCR19713 was due to end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14797/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Pension Provisions
Michael McNamara
317. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if the Limerick pilotage authority unestablished employees superannuation scheme was ever submitted by the employer to his Department; if so, if this scheme was ever approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14816/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Taxi Licences
Michael McNamara
135. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the inactive status of a taxi licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Aviation Industry
Michael McNamara
117. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the proposal by a union (details supplied) for an aviation income support scheme similar to the scheme in place in Germany that enables employers to reduce hours rather than lay off staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10014/21]