Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Light Rail Projects

Maureen O'Sullivan

235. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the MetroLink project has plans to take over an area (details supplied) for maintenance shaft and car park on a permanent basis; if consultation has taken place with local residents regarding potential changes to the amenity of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49506/19]

Marine Safety

Maureen O'Sullivan

270. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been contact between him and the Marine Survey Office regarding the situation faced by a company (details supplied) in respect of regulations which will have a negative effect on tourism and the viability of offshore islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47889/19]

Traffic Regulations Implementation

Maureen O'Sullivan

271. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if progress will be made on resolving the licensing issues regarding horse-drawn carriages; and if he will take steps to resolve the issue for the benefit of tourist safety, public safety and respect for law abiding carriage operators. [47890/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

272. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the public consultation process conducted by BusConnects was advertised; if he is satisfied that enough consultation was conducted with communities within the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47891/19]

Anti-Social Behaviour

Maureen O'Sullivan

273. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the statistics on incidents of anti-social behaviour on DART services, particularly in the evening times post rush hour; his views on whether more robust measures need to be taken in conjunction with the recent text message report system such as dedicated patrols and increased security; and the way in which he will ensure persons are able to travel on public transport free of intimidation and unease. [47892/19]

Traffic Management

Maureen O'Sullivan

274. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been consultation on addressing the chronic traffic issues on the M50 motorway; his views on whether the route is no longer fit for purpose as an original bypass for Dublin; his plans to consider an outer bypass such as the Leinster orbital route to tackle chronic congestion, remove cars from inner suburbs of Dublin adjacent to the M50 and improve the quality of life for both commuters and residents. [47893/19]

Driver Licence Renewals

Maureen O'Sullivan

179. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NDLS has discretion to reissue driver licences to a person whose driver licence has lapsed for a time greater than the allowed period; his views on whether a holder of a full licence and competent driver who allowed their licence to lapse should not have to go through the designated number of driver lessons and the associated costs of the licence to re-obtain a full licence to which they were previously a holder of; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43692/19]

Road Traffic Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

47. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the outstanding issues relating to licences for the operation of horse-drawn carriages in Dublin. [39765/19]

Public Transport

Maureen O'Sullivan

64. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the chronic overcrowding issues faced by commuters in the greater Dublin area, most notably on DART and bus services, at peak rush hour times; and the way in which he plans to address the matter without placing the emphasis on commuters to plan their journeys around busy periods. [39763/19]

National Convention Centre

Maureen O'Sullivan

91. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether a cultural group (details supplied) that have used a centre is now being precluded from doing so in view of the fact that his Department is the sponsoring Department for the centre. [39764/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

540. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason certain submissions regarding BusConnects from residents of Mountjoy Square were not considered as part of the consultation process; his views on the concerns of residents regarding the impact of BusConnects on their communities and in relation to the submission process itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39856/19]

Dublin Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

541. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review or study has ever been undertaken by Dublin Bus to access the difficulties experienced by commuters in inner suburbs of the city centre with overcrowded buses, many of which originate in distant suburbs; if his attention has been drawn to the frustration for commuters when numerous busses pass by in the morning unable to stop due to being at capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39857/19]

Dublin Airport Authority

Maureen O'Sullivan

574. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the DAA has completed the airport noise contour maps; the stages the process has been through; the bodies or persons with which it shared the information; if and when his Department and Fingal County Council were given the maps; if each was provided preliminary versions; and the reason the information was not provided to residents. [37211/19]

Aviation Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

657. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the granting of a fifth freedom licence to an airline (details supplied) to operate a Dublin to Madrid service will place EU based airlines at a competitive disadvantage; the reason for issuing the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29763/19]

Road Traffic Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

788. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the licensing and regulation of horse-drawn carriages can be managed while the Dublin Carriage Acts are still in force; and his views on whether the system should temporarily revert to An Garda Síochána as was the case prior to 2011 when the Garda carriage office issued licences. [23183/19]

Road Traffic Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

51. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his officials have met with Dublin City Council and An Garda Síochána to address the issue of licensing horse-drawn carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22034/19]

Homeless World Cup

Maureen O'Sullivan

72. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the bid by an organisation (details supplied) will be supported to host the Homeless World Cup 2021 to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22035/19]

Anti-Social Behaviour

Maureen O'Sullivan

588. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the issue of anti-social behaviour on DART services will be addressed, particularly in the evening and at night-time; his views on whether the level of anti-social behaviour warrants examining practices in other countries, such as transport police; and the way in which he will address the issue for DART users, particularly on northbound services. [22036/19]

Public Transport Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

589. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he can improve the transport service for the area of North King Street and Bolton Street and in particular link Smithfield to existing rail stations such as Drumcondra through bus services; if BusConnects will address this corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22037/19]

Public Service Vehicles

Maureen O'Sullivan

590. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he can improve the turnaround time for applicants for public service vehicle licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22038/19]

Motor Insurance Costs

Maureen O'Sullivan

591. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the cost of car insurance, particularly for persons who operate taxis; his further views on whether the recommendations from the working group are not having the desired effect on premiums resulting in persons leaving the industry; and the way in which he can assist drivers while recognising that insurance premiums are a commercial matter. [22039/19]

Road Traffic Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

250. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with groups as originally committed to in order to discuss concerns about legislation and the licensing system appertaining to horse drawn carriages in Dublin city further to correspondence (details supplied). [18310/19]

Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements

Maureen O'Sullivan

218. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans on forming a bilateral agreement with the UK to honour driver licences post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17920/19]

Public Transport

Maureen O'Sullivan

33. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the public consultation process for residents along the proposed MetroLink and BusConnects route in the Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 area was carried out in good faith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15149/19]

Driver Test

Maureen O'Sullivan

59. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the number of driver test instructors hired in 2018 failed to reach the target set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15148/19]

National Driver Licensing Service

Maureen O'Sullivan

455. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate that the National Driver Licence Service charges a fee of €35 to replace stolen licences in cases in which the holder of the licence has a crime reference from gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10388/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

565. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties students (details supplied) are having with the limited frequency of a bus service; his views on whether there is a need for increased frequency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8145/19]

Cycling Facilities Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

75. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce similar segregated cycle paths on the north side of Dublin city in view of the success of the off-road cycle track parallel to the Grand Canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6254/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

100. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which planners for BusConnects have engaged and held consultations with affected residents along initial routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6255/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

229. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the community impact assessment made for the Cabra and Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 area when drafting BusConnects routes in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6057/19]

Road Signage

Maureen O'Sullivan

230. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce share-the-road signs or other initiatives to improve respect between motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in the Dublin region, particularly in areas in which there has been a high volume of friction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6058/19]

Light Rail Projects Status

Maureen O'Sullivan

572. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made for a final route of metro north; the timeframe for the process from agreed route and construction; the cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2832/19]

Tourism Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

466. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if problems are anticipated in sustaining tourism growth in 2019 in view of the potential effects of Brexit; the steps he is taking to ensure the continued success of the tourism industry here despite threats to the British market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52112/18]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

467. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date with the BusConnects scheme in Dublin; when the service will be fully operational; and if his attention has been drawn to the concerns raised by the elderly and mobility challenged groups concerning the change from certain direct routes to indirect routes. [52113/18]

Road Traffic Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

68. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views as to whether the laws relating to horse-drawn vehicles and-or carriages are in need of review and strengthening. [45523/18]

Proposed Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

106. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the work being carried out on the legislation for the regulation of rickshaws. [45524/18]

Public Transport

Maureen O'Sullivan

541. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the introduction of legislation to combat rickshaws in view of the fact that it has been established that legislation is needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39917/18]

Sport Ireland Funding

Maureen O'Sullivan

545. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost in 2019 if the budget for Sport Ireland increased by 10%. [40091/18]

Harbours and Piers

Maureen O'Sullivan

1142. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the transfer of Dún Laoghaire harbour to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; the directors of the harbour company; and the date each directorship expires. [36897/18]

Light Rail Projects Status

Maureen O'Sullivan

501. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the status of the Luas for Finglas. [28063/18]

Motor Insurance Costs

Maureen O'Sullivan

63. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on concerns of taxi drivers and the costs of car insurance; and his further views on the fact that many taxis are being priced out of the sector which will create a shortfall in services. [25314/18]

Rail Network Expansion

Maureen O'Sullivan

101. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the consultative process with residents and affected stakeholders along the initially proposed MetroLink line in Dublin 7; his views on concerns raised; his plans to recommend an alternative route to the one proposed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/18]

Proposed Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

1093. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of proposed legislation to deal with issues concerning scramblers and quad bikes in Dublin. [25110/18]

Dublin Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

1099. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he envisages the introduction of 24-hour services by Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25339/18]

Road Signage

Maureen O'Sullivan

43. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the extent of incorrect spelling (details supplied) on national road signs related to town names and placenames; the person or body with the responsibility for rectifying same; and his plans to address the correction of signage to rectify the matter. [17710/18]

Rail Network Expansion

Maureen O'Sullivan

62. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address concerns of residents and local sport groups in the Drumcondra and Glasnevin areas of Dublin that will be affected by the proposed MetroLink route; the alternatives to this proposed route; and the role of his Department with the relevant authorities on this proposed project. [17711/18]

Appointments to State Boards Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

1216. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that two worker directors at Dublin Port and Shannon Foynes Port were discriminated against as a result of the insertion by the 2015 amendment to the Harbours Act 1997 of a clause which limits their term of office to ten years when no such limit applies in other commercial State companies, for example, ESB, DAA, Bord na Móna, An Post and CIÉ; the reason this discrimination exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15139/18]

Appointments to State Boards Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

1217. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 2015 amendment to the Harbours Act 1997 which was signed on 25 December 2015 provides for retrospective application in that it covers the period from 1997, that is, when the port companies were corporatised; the reason this retrospective application was included in the 2015 amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15140/18]

Appointments to State Boards Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

1218. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a current worker director based in a port here was re-elected as a worker director to the board of that port in July 2017; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that their re-election was in accordance with the regulations; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the election result was validated by the returning officer who was also the company secretary; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the person has been refused a mandate; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person has been refused a letter of appointment as a director of the port company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15141/18]

Harbour Authorities

Maureen O'Sullivan

1288. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a company (details supplied) is compelled in line with the Government ports policy to take on overall responsibility for Dún Laoghaire Harbour; and if funding will be provided to create a reserve to assist Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in outstanding liabilities as part of a final agreement of transfer. [15737/18]

Dublin Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

489. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if poor public transport between Ballymun and a shopping centre (details supplied) will be addressed; and if Dublin Bus will make an announcement under BusConnects to address this. [8288/18]

Traffic Management

Maureen O'Sullivan

490. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to mirror the traffic light signalling system used in the UK (details supplied); if a feasibility study has been carried out in regard to the benefit of the signalling system; and his views on the system. [8290/18]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

264. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with overcrowding on Dublin Bus especially for persons living nearer to the city in view of the fact that the vast majority of buses commence in outer suburbs and therefore are completely full on approach to the inner suburbs. [7780/18]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

265. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he can address the issue of the 10,000 active members of the two CIÉ pension schemes, their need for independent legal advice and the need for an independent investigation into the governance of the schemes; and his plans to actively engage with the 10,000 members of the schemes. [7781/18]

Road Safety

Maureen O'Sullivan

266. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter regarding incursions by a club (details supplied) onto roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7782/18]

Rail Network

Maureen O'Sullivan

267. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the electrification of the national railways in line with commitments made to tackle emissions and phase out diesel trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7783/18]

Traffic Management

Maureen O'Sullivan

34. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to update the area-wide school travel plan for the Grace Park Road and Griffith Avenue area, in view of the fact there are 3,500 pupils attending 12 primary and post-primary schools in the area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49350/17]

Railway Stations

Maureen O'Sullivan

45. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the train station at Royal Canal Park; if his attention has been drawn to the lack of transport infrastructure facing persons who live in the area; his plans to upgrade the Royal Canal path between Ashtown and Broombridge station with improved lighting. [49349/17]

Tourism Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

49. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to address the shortfall of chefs within the hospitality sector. [42149/17]

Transport Policy

Maureen O'Sullivan

206. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it would be beneficial to have an integrated statutory body responsible for all modes of public transport and roads infrastructure in the region that acts separately from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, and the National Roads Authority, NRA, in view of the size and demographics of the greater Dublin area transport area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42179/17]

Sports Capital Programme

Maureen O'Sullivan

207. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce sports capital grants funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42180/17]

Transport Policy

Maureen O'Sullivan

524. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Smarter Travel: a New Transport Policy for Ireland 2009-2020 is still the policy of his Department; the person within his Department who has responsibility for implementing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41499/17]

Tourism Policy

Maureen O'Sullivan

41. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to calls by an organisation (details supplied) for emergency measures to be put in place to solve a shortage of chefs across the country (details supplied); the status of the CERT national hospitality training centre in Amiens Street; and his views on whether 5,000 chefs will be needed to fill vacancies by 2018. [29964/17]

Tourism Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

64. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the CERT in Amiens Street ceased offering chef training in 2011; and if the building is still equipped to train chefs. [29965/17]

Greenways Development

Maureen O'Sullivan

1893. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had engagement regarding the extension of a location (details supplied) in order that it be integrated with the Royal Canal greenway. [29026/17]

Traffic Management

Maureen O'Sullivan

35. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to alleviate congestion by examining possible solutions such as an outer ring-road motorway to stop reliance on the M50 and examining current public transport costs, in view of the increasing traffic congestion in Dublin and the fact that major public transport projects, such as metro north, are not due for commencement or completion for a number of years. [14247/17]

Electric Vehicles

Maureen O'Sullivan

1169. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has proposed amending legislation to allow electric cars utilise preferential public parking and pay reduced parking fees on public metering in towns and cities, for example, in order to promote environmentally friendly modes of transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14178/17]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Maureen O'Sullivan

1170. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if possible restrictions to diesel fuel motor vehicles could come into effect here, as seen in continental Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14180/17]

Rail Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

1251. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of delays to commuter and DART services in Dublin between 2014 to 2017 to date due to signal faults or failures; and the initiatives under way to ensure that public transport runs as efficiently as possible to encourage it as a transport means. [14263/17]

Cycling Facilities Funding

Maureen O'Sullivan

419. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase funding towards walking and cycling initiatives in line with reducing carbon emissions, improved health and less congested cities and towns; his views on whether active modes of transport should be prioritised for enhanced funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9468/17]

Traffic Calming Measures

Maureen O'Sullivan

645. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the average speed camera system installed in Dublin Port Tunnel to other routes in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5853/17]

Traffic Management

Maureen O'Sullivan

646. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the traffic advisory group system operated by local authorities in view of the fact that deliberations and decisions can have extensive waiting times causing frustration for motorists and locals in a particular area; and if he will consider introducing a more efficient active body to review traffic decisions in a timely manner. [5854/17]

Tourism Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

647. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists to Ireland and their destinations of choice in 2016 and to date in 2017; if he is satisfied that all of Ireland is receiving a fair share in promotion with particular emphasis on rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5855/17]

Noise Pollution

Maureen O'Sullivan

648. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the increase in volume on the Dublin Belfast main train line between Connolly Station and East Wall Road Tolka river bridge; if his attention has been drawn to noise disruption caused to residents in the East Wall and North Strand area with this section of track operating Enterprise, DART and suburban services on an increasing basis; and if he will consider reviewing rail silencing schemes operated in Denmark as a way of reducing the noise pollution in said areas. [5856/17]

Ticket Touting

Maureen O'Sullivan

649. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with sporting bodies regarding the exorbitant rates of resale tickets to major sporting events; his views on whether more can be done to prevent resale inflation for sporting events including ticket touting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5857/17]

Public Transport Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

650. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm media reports that the metro north scheme will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5858/17]

Rail Services Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

651. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether demand for commuter rail services between Newbridge, County Kildare and Grand Canal Dock in Dublin via the Phoenix Park Tunnel, would be enhanced if that service were to be converged with the Connolly Station to Sligo line at Prospect Junction, Cross Guns Bridge, as recommended by a group (details supplied) amongst others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5859/17]

Railway Stations

Maureen O'Sullivan

1596. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commission Transport Infrastructure Ireland to conduct a feasibility study for a commuter rail station at Prospect Junction, Cross Guns Bridge, Dublin, which is served by both the Newbridge-Grand Canal Dock line via the recently reopened Phoenix Park tunnel and also the Connolly Station to Maynooth commuter line and the Connolly Station to Sligo main line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1388/17]

Road Network

Maureen O'Sullivan

426. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the need for an outer orbital dual carriageway for Dublin or upgrades to the M50 in view of recent surveys and reports that the M50 route is at breaking point with a 19% increase in traffic volumes since 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32616/16]

Road Network

Maureen O'Sullivan

427. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person or body who has overall authority over the use of bus lanes and review of usage of the bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/16]

Tourism Promotion

Maureen O'Sullivan

433. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the departmental programmes promoting agritourism here; the programmes specifically relating to research in the area of agritourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32730/16]

Road Traffic Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

1719. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legislation or regulations to ensure that garages do not store vehicles for sale on public streets as is the case at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24363/16]

Road Safety Strategy

Maureen O'Sullivan

1813. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to ensure roads in Dublin and elsewhere here are a safe environment for all road users and which encourage greater levels of health and well-being, in view of the recent deaths of cyclists; his plans to meet the Government's target of 10% of journeys by bicycle by 2020; and the way in which he is contributing to and funding measures that will incentivise significantly improved health in the broader populace. [25844/16]

Road Safety Authority

Maureen O'Sullivan

62. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the Road Safety Authority has adequate resources for promoting road safety; if the authority has specific targets for reducing road fatalities on roads here; and if national targets will be organised on county or local authority levels with specific attention being given to areas that have seen an increase in fatalities and serious accidents, given the overall increase in fatalities in excess of 20% in 2016 to date. [22135/16]

National Trails Office

Maureen O'Sullivan

92. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the Blueway network and its implication for the off-shore islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22134/16]

Road Traffic Offences

Maureen O'Sullivan

823. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether a standard fixed penalty for breaking speed limits should be in proportion with the speed at which the limit was broken and that persons who are caught breaking the speed limit in excess of 20 km/h should receive harsher fines and penalties than someone who breaks the speed limit by less than 5 km/h. [22122/16]

National Roads Authority Projects

Maureen O'Sullivan

824. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied there are adequate rest areas and services on the motorway and dual carriageway network given the dangers of driver fatigue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22123/16]

Road Traffic Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

1121. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to update road traffic laws and regulations to restrict the sale of vehicles parked on public roads and to prevent car dealers from occupying valuable residential parking space in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9645/16]

Rail Network

Maureen O'Sullivan

487. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing funding for noise control or possibly consider systems used in other countries, such as the acoustic screening of railway lines in Denmark by the state-owned Banedanmark during its noise project dating back to 1986, to accommodate residents on the extremely busy stretch of railway track between Connolly Station and East Wall Road bridge. [8342/16]

Traffic Management

Maureen O'Sullivan

154. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 583 of 22 March 2016, if the recent announcement by Dublin City Council to pedestrianise large sections of the city centre at College Green has changed his point of view regarding limousines and their use of bus lanes; if he would be willing to meet representatives of the National Chauffeur Drivers Association to discuss the impact of effectively making large sections of the city centre inaccessible to their industry. [7875/16]

National Transport Authority

Maureen O'Sullivan

584. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the development of a national walking policy based on the recommendation in Smarter Travel: A Sustainable Transport Future A New Transport Policy for Ireland 2009 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41570/15]

National Roads Authority Projects

Maureen O'Sullivan

630. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to add an outer orbital motorway route to complement the M50 along the South Drogheda, Navan, Newbridge corridor, to the capital investment plan; his views on the need for a new outer orbital motorway for the significant populations of Dublin and east Leinster, and to alleviate pressure on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40542/15]

Sports Funding

Maureen O'Sullivan

595. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide financial support to a memorial fund (details supplied); if sports funding will be made available for this cause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39358/15]

Road Tolls

Maureen O'Sullivan

596. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether road users are receiving a fair deal with regards to tolls, given the recent media reports of the enormous profits being made by private toll companies operating said installations; whether the number and price of tolled motorways, particularly in the Dublin commuter belt, are unfair to drivers who already pay motor tax; if he will review the manner in which his Department negotiates public private partnerships regarding roads and the operation of tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39359/15]

Departmental Properties

Maureen O'Sullivan

761. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will institute a framework scheme facility and encourage the rehabilitation of disused railway, canal, and similar buildings in the ownership of agencies under the aegis of his Department for housing, cultural, heritage, community or similar uses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34166/15]

Rail Network Expansion

Maureen O'Sullivan

19. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the interconnect rail link between Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31938/15]

Tourism Policy

Maureen O'Sullivan

36. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that Tourism Ireland and Bord Fáilte are promoting all tourism areas equally; his views that a fresh approach should be taken to highlight some of the less well known areas of natural beauty, particularly our offshore islands, in conjunction with the usual tourist hot spots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31937/15]

Rail Network Expansion

Maureen O'Sullivan

1650. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that issues and difficulties could have been foreseen in the initial planning of the now shelved DART underground that could have saved the Exchequer the €50 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31962/15]

Rail Services Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

851. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the upgrade of the Maynooth line from Connolly Station will commence; if it will include a new station at Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsboro in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30355/15]

Land Ownership

Maureen O'Sullivan

852. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish a detailed place map showing how title to lands in the vicinity of the Royal Canal from Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsboro, Dublin 7, west as far as the Dublin city boundary is distributed between the different statutory transport bodies and other public bodies, including the Office of Public Works, Waterways Ireland and Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30359/15]