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Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Rural Transport Programme, initiatives to expand and develop rural transport services are matters for local communities, in consultation with Pobal. Community groups in Newbridge seeking to establish a scheme should make contact with Pobal at Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The State Airports Act, 2004 provides the framework for the establishment of Shannon and Cork as independent airports. Under the Act, both the Minister for Finance and I will have to be satisfied as to the state of operational and financial readiness of the three airports before any vesting of assets can take place. The actual timing of airport restructuring will continue to depend on the...

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The provision and management of car parking facilities at railway stations, including the imposition of charges, is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. However, I understand from Iarnród Éireann that as part of its upgrade of the railway system it has embarked on a major programme of upgrades to its park & ride facilities throughout the country. As new and upgraded car parks, such...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: In my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, there is an emphasis on inclusiveness and, it does not, therefore, make specific provisions for any particular groups of people, such as hospital patients. However, as part of the expansion of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to provide increased services and expand coverage, my Department initiated a meeting on 24th May last...

Written Answers — Air Accident Investigations: Air Accident Investigations (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am advised that the correspondence referred to does not contain material that would warrant any further review of the air accident to EI-ACF, which occurred in 1953, and which was reviewed in 2002 by Mr. Patrick Keane S.C. on behalf of this Department.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: This is a day-to-day operational matter for CIÉ and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am not in a position to publish the estimated capital cost of Metro North in advance of the completion of public procurement procedures. The publication of such commercially sensitive information prior to the completion of the competitive procurement process would prejudice the State's capacity to derive maximum value for money in respect of the project.

Written Answers — North-South Co-operation: North-South Co-operation (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is currently following up on the progress made at the recent meeting of the NSMC Transport Sector in Enniskillen in September, in light of the decisions reached, which are described in the joint communiqué issued after the meeting. This is in preparation for the next meeting of the NSMC in December.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Enforcement of road traffic driving offences is a matter for the Garda Síochána. The non-display of L plates on a vehicle being driven by the holder of a provisional driving license is not scheduled as a penalty point offence under the Road Traffic Act 2002. I have no proposals under consideration for amendment of the 2002 Act to provide that the non-display of L Plates would be brought...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Proposals for reform of the regulatory provisions relating to driver licensing and testing are being developed at present in line with the provisions of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the oversight of the operation of the driver licensing system including the preparation of proposals for draft regulatory provisions relating to driver licensing and testing. It is a matter for the Road Safety Authority to examine the driver...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Under the framework for the Rural Transport Programme, the types of vehicles used in rural transport services are a matter for the individual community rural transport groups involved, in consultation with Pobal. In accordance with Transport Access for All, my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, accessibility for people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments is...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement of non-national roads in County Mayo is a matter for Mayo County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. The selection and prioritisation of projects to be financed from these grants is also a matter for the Council. Mayo County Council wrote to my Department, on 8 February 2007, requesting funding for the upgrading of the R312...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of public non-national roads in its area is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993, to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State grants. The initial selection and prioritization of projects to be financed from these grants is a matter for each local authority. All...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: While the timetabling and operation of railway services is a matter for Iarnród Éireann, the Company have advised that the introduction of the new InterCity railcars on the Dublin-Sligo services will enable the commuter railcars, currently used on the Sligo services, to be reallocated to commuter operations and that rail services between Gorey and Dublin will be very significantly improved...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department currently has notifications on hands from Bus Éireann proposing a number of changes to services between Wexford/Wicklow and Dublin, including services between Dublin Airport and Arklow. Bus Éireann was advised in April 2007 that certain elements of their proposals relating to late night and early morning services did not conflict with other applications or existing licensed...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister, Deputy Ryan, is dealing with inland fisheries.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: If we could get the committees set up with the co-operation of Fine Gael, that would be helpful.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Does Fine Gael want us to chase up every rumour?

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Allow the Tánaiste to reply.