Barry Cowen

Fianna Fáil · Laois-Offaly

Activity on Transport — 138 events (1 lobbying · 134 questions · 7 votes) full profile →

• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Galway Harbour Company Transport

  • Port briefing / progress update
• 2022-12-07
  VOTE
  Air Transport Agreement

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–46
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport the policy instructions or policy documents that he has brought to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since coming into office [11609/22]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) can expect a decision on their application for school transport. [18349/20]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of freedom of information requests made to his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the number of requests fully denied by reason; the number of requests partially denied; the number of appeals made against denials; the number of such appeals upheld; the number of such appeals rejected; the number of requests that required a fee; the amount received for freedom of information requests in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50605/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Bills sponsored by his Department that have been enacted since November 2013, in tabular form. [50327/19]
• 2019-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent by his Department and each agency under the aegis of his Department on the National Ploughing Championships in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by online advertising, offline advertising, promotional material, wages, photography, stand rental and other costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49548/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising for the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and Project Ireland 2040 since its publication in February 2018 by category (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48132/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date of each review and revision of the material published under the publication scheme of his Department as outlined in section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48215/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on public relations, promotion and advertising, including multi-media, in his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48254/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the disclosures log made by his Department under freedom of information was last updated; if this is in line with the disclosure policy of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46476/19]
• 2019-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the Luas cross city by each stage of the project, that is, planning, construction and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43726/19]
• 2019-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the original expected cost of the Westport to Castlebar road; the most up-to-date expected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43727/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost incurred in establishing the National Transport Agency and Transport Infrastructure Ireland; the operational cost of each; the number of staff in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43650/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42875/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42891/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the Luas cross-city project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38043/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N56 Dungloe to Glenties project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38044/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38045/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Indoor Arena phase 2 project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38046/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Grange Castle business park project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38047/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Portlaoise southern distributor road project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38048/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Laytown to Bettystown link road project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38049/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Dingle relief road has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38050/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy motorway public private project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the cost of the PPP; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38053/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam public private project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the cost of the PPP; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38054/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N25 New Ross bypass public private project has been completed; if not, when it is expected to be completed; the cost of the PPP; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38055/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38075/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the national train control centre capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38076/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Coonagh to Knockalisheen capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38077/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Listowel bypass capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38078/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the velodrome and national badminton centre capital project has commenced; if so, the stage the project is at; when the project is expected to go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38079/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the M8/N4/N25 Dunkettle interchange project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38092/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38093/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Ardee bypass project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Garavogue River project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38095/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Sligo western distributor road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38096/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the R498 Latteragh realignment project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38097/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Shannon crossing project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38098/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Tralee northern relief road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38099/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Laytown to Bettystown link road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38100/19]
• 2019-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the stage the Dingle relief road project is at; when the project will go out for tender; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; the amount spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38101/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of capital projects being undertaken by his Department; the final agreed tender price; the estimated cost of each capital project in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31082/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital projects completed since 2010; the final agreed tender price for each project; the actual cost of each project; if the actual cost exceeded the tender price; the reason therefor in each case in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31098/19]
• 2019-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budgeted cost of the M7 motorway upgrade; the actual cost of the project; the original estimated completion date; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21291/19]
• 2019-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons employed at each level of the civil service from secretary general to cleaner each year since 2016; the number of those at each level that are female in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18358/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Public Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion failed · 36–77
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–69
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–64
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount paid to each sport organisation in each year since 2011; the level of oversight his Department has of same; if his officials have statutory authority to oversee the operations of sporting organisations; if this is solely an issue for Sport Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14682/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of converting the public rail network fully to electricity in terms of the cost of the trains and the infrastructure required, respectively; the estimated cost of converting the entire State-owned bus fleet, that is, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus to fully electric by the cost of the buses and the infrastructure cost, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14684/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €3 billion allocation for the development and construction of MetroLink; the current 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. [12584/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen 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. [12585/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen 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. [12586/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen 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. [12587/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen 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. [12588/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen 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. [12589/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen 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. [12590/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected cost of the metro north and south project; the amount spent to date; when the project will be fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10177/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €25 million allocation for 2019 for the Fresh Start agreement; the date in 2019 the funding will be made available; the date the first part of the A5 road project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6861/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of boards or agencies his officials have been appointed to; if there are guidelines or protocols for members of staff being appointed to boards or agencies; if so, when same were last updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6654/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the allocation in 2019 for the investment in the inter-urban rail network; the dates in 2019 28 rail carriages will re-enter service; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6878/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the allocation in 2019 for the LocalLink programme; the date in 2019 the suspension on the purchase of diesel-only buses will be enacted; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6879/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €56 million allocation for 2019 for the greenways strategy; the projects to be delivered in 2019; the dates in 2019 these projects will be completed; if they will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6880/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €2 billion allocation for 2019 for the DART expansion programme; the date in 2019 a new contract will be awarded; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6881/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €75 million allocation for 2019 for the heavy rail enhancement programme; the date in 2019 the city centre resignaling project is expected to be completed; the date in 2019 the Pearse Street re-roofing will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6882/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €2 billion allocation for 2019 for BusConnects; the date in 2019 the planning process will begin; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6883/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €200 million allocation in 2019 for the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom route; the date in 2019 building will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6884/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €150 million allocation for 2019 for the national train control centre; the date in 2019 the project will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6885/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €115 million allocation in 2019 for the Dunkettle interchange; the date in 2019 construction will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6886/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €100 million allocation in 2019 for the N25 Dungloe to Glenties road; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6887/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €52 million allocation in 2019 for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen route; the date in 2019 the project will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; and if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6888/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €39 million allocation in 2019 for the N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road route; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6889/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €26 million allocation in 2019 for the national indoor arena phase 2; the date in quarter 1 of 2019 it will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6890/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €42 million allocation in 2019 for the Listowel bypass; the date in 2019 it will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6891/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €18 million allocation in 2019 for a facility (details supplied); the date in 2019 it will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6892/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €16 million allocation in 2019 for the velodrome and national badminton centre; the date in 2019 building will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6893/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €7 million allocation in 2019 for the Portlaoise southern distributor road; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6894/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €5 million allocation in 2019 for the Laytown to Bettystown link road; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6895/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €4 million allocation in 2019 for the Dingle relief road; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6896/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €150 million allocation for 2019 for the systems integration and support programme; the date in 2019 the existing Leap ticketing system will be extended to debit and credit cards and e-ticketing deployment; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6897/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €592 million allocation in 2019 for the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy motorway; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6898/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €385 million allocation in 2019 for the N25 New Ross bypass; the date in 2019 the project will be completed; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6899/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €10,579,000 capital allocation in civil aviation within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6037/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €1,493,523,000 capital allocation in land transport within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6038/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €7,953,000 capital allocation in maritime transport and safety within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6039/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €61,488,000 capital allocation in sports and recreation services within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6040/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €39,482,000 capital allocation in tourism services within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6041/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the original cost estimate for the metro north to Dublin Airport; the current estimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2229/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the original expected cost of the second runway at Dublin Airport; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2234/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of building a third terminal at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2235/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent in each year for the past five years on accountancy and consultancy firms in relation to capital projects; the specific capital project in which the costs were incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2269/19]
• 2019-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of employees in his Department; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1896/19]
• 2019-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of employees in his Department authorised to engage in procurement; the number professionally qualified with organisations (details supplied); the number with other relevant professional qualifications; and the number with no professional qualifications, in tabular form. [1913/19]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on social media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53998/18]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on marketing and media by his Department in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the projected spend in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54015/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years March 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the cost of same; the company involved; and the title and publication date by report in tabular form. [50104/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progress being made on the planning and funding for an inner relief road in Edenderry, County Offaly, to alleviate traffic congestion in the town. [50204/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €10,590,000 capital allocation in civil aviation (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44506/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €1,493,080,000 capital allocation in land transport (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44507/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €8,302,000 capital allocation in maritime transport and safety (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44508/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €61,522,000 capital allocation in sports and recreation services (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44509/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €39,531,000 capital allocation in tourism services (details supplied) within his Department for 2019 by specific project; the projects that will be commenced and completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44510/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number and locations of regional budget briefings taking place throughout the country; the Ministers attending each briefing; the cost of holding each briefing; the cost of transporting Ministers to each briefing; if these costs are incurred by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43422/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the administrative cost of running the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland for 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34178/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of extra employees to be hired in his Department between now and March 2019 to prepare for a hard Brexit; the specific roles these new employees will take up; the estimated cost of hiring these new employees; the impacts on his Department's expenditure ceilings for 2018 and 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34672/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of unfilled vacancies in his Department; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; the number of unfilled vacancies in each agency under his remit; the time these vacancies have been open from when the roles were first advertised to date for each vacancy or group of vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34690/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific projects which will receive the €316 million in extra capital expenditure in 2019 as outlined in annex 1 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; the amount each project will receive of this €316 million in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31281/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific projects which will receive the €1.643 billion in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €1.643 billion in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31298/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific reason for the underspend in gross voted expenditure of €17 million as outlined in appendix V of the June 2018 fiscal monitor; the specific projects that have an underspend; the value of the underspend on each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31313/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria by which his Department designated the heart of Ireland tourism area. [25415/18]
• 2018-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full year cost of restoring school transport services to the criteria that existed pre-2011. [19423/18]
• 2018-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the Coast Guard is not defined as a principal response agency in view of it being the body with the apparent responsibility and developed expertise in search and rescue operations in Irish waters. [5034/18]
• 2018-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Irish Coast Guard under the 2006 framework for a major emergency event, that is, whether it is a principal emergency service; and if so, the principal agency it falls under. [4716/18]
• 2018-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the statutory role of the Irish Coast Guard. [4717/18]
• 2018-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Irish body or agency that has statutory responsibility for search and rescue operations in waters within Ireland's jurisdiction. [4718/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the principal response agency the Irish Coast Guard falls under for the purposes of emergency planning. [3207/18]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount received by his Department from the local government fund in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and the estimated amount in 2018. [50361/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 19 October 2017, if the definition of Dublin city and suburbs matches that of the NTA in the greater Dublin transport strategy encapsulating the inner metropolitan and outer metropolitan areas of Dublin. [46453/17]
• 2017-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the link road N52 on the Kilbeggan to Tullamore bypass at Durrow (details supplied). [26357/17]
• 2017-05-18
  VOTE
  Dublin Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–99
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 40–93
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–87
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent by his Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23458/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department on renting car park spaces in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23474/17]
• 2017-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the level of oversight the new office of the planning regulator, OPR, will have over strategic transport plans drafted by the NTA or TII; if the OPR will have the power to ask these bodies to alter elements of a plan if it is of the view it is not fully consistent with regional or national planning guidelines; and if not, the way the OPR will ensure compliance of strategic transport plan with the national spatial strategy or its successor, the national planning framework. [17235/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when he expects the motorised transport scheme grant will be replaced in view of the fact this scheme was discontinued in February 2013 and has not received any application since this date. [7126/17]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of dog passports that are acquired each year for the transporting of dogs to other jurisdictions. [32679/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to outline his views on whether the introduction of a usage based charge for electric car charge points by the Electricity Supply Board will discourage consumers from switching to electric vehicles and have a negative effect on Ireland's ability to meet the 2020 European Union transport renewables targets; and if he has discussed or will discuss this with the Electricity Supply Board. [11465/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will receive a decision on an application for transport from the Brothers of Charity. [7367/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff in the National Roads Authority in each of the years 2010 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1970/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the administrative costs of operating the National Roads Authority from 2010 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1971/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of installing automatic number plate recognition cameras; the number of cameras in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2131/16]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of completing the A5 road; the cost to the State to date and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46105/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of completing the Narrow Water bridge; the cost to the State to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46106/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of operating Transport Infrastructure Ireland, by wages, by administration and the number of staff employed, in 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46114/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money spent on the Road Safety Authority in each year from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46119/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money spent by the Road Safety Authority on safety programmes in primary, secondary and third level institutions of education in each year from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46120/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of restoring the local improvement scheme programme funding to the level that last pertained before this Government took office. [46325/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for additional respite hours by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly, when the person will receive payment, and transport for the existing services with the Health Service Executive. [44003/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress in meeting the overall renewables targets by 2020 under the Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC, including the progress on meeting the targets for the contribution of renewables and biofuels to gross electricity consumption, transport energy and heat since this Government came to office. [44188/15]
• 2015-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and when the person can expect to receive transport to respite services from the Health Service Executive. [40476/15]