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Transport Policy
Marc MacSharry
230. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered measures to support carpooling such as introducing legislation to allow persons to reimburse each other for the cost of wear and tear and fuel without requiring a commercial licence or insurance. [43959/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Public Transport Fares
Marc MacSharry
231. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the provision of free public transport to children under 12 and 18 years of age and third level students. [43960/19]
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Rail Network
Marc MacSharry
232. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €3 billion allocation for the development and construction of MetroLink; the planning stage of the project; the estimated commencement date for construction; the estimated completion date of the entire project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43961/19]
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Rail Network
Marc MacSharry
233. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the light rail system from the city centre to Swords as part of the MetroLink project; the projected commencement date; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43962/19]
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Rail Network
Marc MacSharry
234. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the light rail system from the city centre to Sandyford as part of the MetroLink project; the projected commencement date; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43963/19]
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Rail Network Expansion
Marc MacSharry
235. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the proposed DART underground as specified on page 55 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the status of the project; the projected commencement date for construction; the projected completion date of the entire project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43964/19]
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Light Rail Projects
Marc MacSharry
236. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the proposed Luas green line extensions as specified on page 55 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the status of the project; the projected commencement date for construction; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43965/19]
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Light Rail Projects
Marc MacSharry
237. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the proposed Luas red line extensions as specified on page 55 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the status of the project; the projected commencement date for construction; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43966/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Light Rail Projects
Marc MacSharry
238. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the proposed Luas line to Lucan as specified on page 55 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the status of the project; the projected commencement date for construction; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43967/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Motor Insurance Costs
Marc MacSharry
239. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of each of the measures recommended by the motor insurance working group that fall within the remit of his Department. [43968/19]
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Cycling Policy
Marc MacSharry
240. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is considering measures to support e-bikes in particular, such as raising the allowable amount under the bike to work scheme in view of the higher cost of such vehicles. [43969/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Public Transport Initiatives
Marc MacSharry
241. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has considered retrofitting public transport vehicles such as buses and trains with racks to carry bicycles; and the estimated cost associated with fitting a bicycle rack to a bus. [43970/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Rail Network
Marc MacSharry
242. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of electrifying the rail network with reference to the cost of electrifying one kilometre of railway track; and the cost of purchasing one electric train. [43971/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Departmental Funding
Marc MacSharry
243. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department provides funding for the provision of gymnasium or leisure centre facilities; and if so, the details of such provision in each of the last five years. [43972/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Public Service Obligation Data
Marc MacSharry
244. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of PSO funding that will be made available to each State public transport operator in 2020. [43973/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Marc MacSharry
245. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of providing a 20 bicycle parking rack for a public place. [43974/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Cycling Facilities Funding
Marc MacSharry
246. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that will be made available to the cycling and walking programme and sustainable urban transport programme in 2020. [43975/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Public Transport Fares
Marc MacSharry
247. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if public transport fares will increase as a result of the carbon tax on fuel being increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43976/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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Legislative Programme
Marc MacSharry
251. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the road traffic (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, the Road Safety Authority (amendment) Bill and the Road Safety Authority (commercial vehicle roadworthiness) Bill. [44167/19]
Thu, 24 Oct 2019
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National Transport Authority Staff
Marc MacSharry
252. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional staff members who will be hired for the National Transport Authority following the increase in the allocation to the agency in budget 2020. [44168/19]