Results 2,761-2,780 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Under the fixed charge system that was introduced in April 2006 the fixed charge of â¬80 (increasing to â¬120 after 28 days) that applies to illegal parking in a designated disabled persons parking bay is double the amount of fixed charge that applies to any other illegal parking offence. I am satisfied with the level of fixed charge that applies to parking in a designated disabled persons...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The amount of banking charges paid by my Department over the past three years was â¬1,201.08 in 2006, â¬1,192.85 in 2007 and â¬1,291.85 in 2008. Charges paid in each year were for annual fees and government stamp duty on credit cards, fees for Departmental bank accounts and currency conversion charges.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I wish to advise the Deputy that the amount spent by my Department on bottled water (including refills for bottle water dispensers) for each of the past three years is: 2006 - â¬4,073.65; 2007- â¬5,849.16; 2008 - â¬6,330.54. Filtered mains water is predominantly used in my Department and it is the intention to replace most of the bottle water dispensers with filtered mains water units....
- Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Measures have been put in place through amendments made to the Road Traffic Acts from 2004 to 2007 to strengthen enforcement against illegal use of disabled persons parking permits. It is an offence to submit a false declaration in the application for a permit and in relation to forgery, alteration or other illegal use or lending of a permit. On-street enforcement against illegal use of...
- Written Answers — Regional Road Network: Regional Road Network (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each individual local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants paid by my Department. Prior to 2007, grants were provided to local authorities under the then EU co- financed Specific Improvement grants scheme. EU aid is no longer available for...
- Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The issue raised by the Deputy is a technical matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) and I have no function in the matter.
- Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Representatives from the Joint Taxi Council,submitted to me last week their evaluation of the Economic Review into the Small Public Service vehicle industry undertaken on behalf of the Commission for Taxi Regulation which I am now considering. Separately, the Commission for Taxi Regulation has completed a major public consultation on the economic review and are now preparing a response to...
- Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I thank Senators for their contributions and their interest in this topic. I will try to address the number of matters raised and I look forward to working with Senators on Committee Stage. This Bill represents a landmark in the development of Irish aviation and I thank Members for recognising that. I am confident the Government's policy on preclearance will help Ireland on the road to...
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Fine Gael does not have one.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Hear, hear.
- Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: That is about the level of the Deputy's intellect.
- Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Have some manners.
- Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: He is not here either.
- Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Jun 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The purpose of this Bill is to give legal effect to a landmark intergovernmental agreement reached last November between Ireland and the United States of America on air transport preclearance. Air transport preclearance means passengers of US-bound flights from Ireland can be fully cleared for entry to the United States in respect of all necessary US controls and checks, including US...
- Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 May 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I look forward to a continuing constructive approach and thank the Deputies. The contributions made by Deputies O'Dowd and Broughan reflect the interest and concern of the House in respect of the broad area of maritime safety. I am aware of the personal commitment of both Deputies in this area and I welcome their constructive and positive contributions. There have been many Bills on...
- Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (28 May 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
- Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (28 May 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Perhaps it could be located in my native town of Trim, from which Mr. Ayton came.
- Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 May 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I thank the Opposition Deputies for the welcome they have given to the Bill and for their constructive discussion of it on Second Stage. Deputy O'Dowd said that he would like a more detailed discussion on Committee Stage and we can consider that. As is my wont, I will carefully consider each and every positive suggestion or constructive amendment and try to include as many as possible. I...
- Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (28 May 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (28 May 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Merchant Shipping Acts 1894 to 2005 deal with safety of life at sea and regulate vital maritime safety matters such as the construction, equipment and operation of ships, the radio installations, navigation and tracking systems and life-saving safety appliances to be provided as well as the issue of certificates of competency and...