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Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Politics should be about facing challenges squarely with such courage and integrity, rather than crumbling at the first sign of unpopularity. Every member of the Government can truthfully say that we are unambiguously sorry for what people are going through. We are acting on the basis of what we believe to be best for the people, rather than on the basis of poll standings.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: That gives the Government unity, which is the strength that is needed to lead this country to economic recovery over the next five years. If one accepts the criticism of past Government performance made by independent commentators and international observers, as the Deputies opposite seem to do, one must also accept their view on the Government's performance over the last two years. Quite...

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The most prestigious international economic commentators, such as the European Central Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, have said that Ireland has implemented the right policies since September 2008.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Many of them have cited Ireland as an exemplar of how to approach this global financial crisis. I do not particularly like the phrase "difficult decision", although I am probably as guilty as anybody else of using it, because it makes it seem that the decision-maker is doing the suffering. We are under no illusion that the harsh but necessary decisions we are taking are affecting the Irish...

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Labour Party is selling snake oil policies and relying on personal attacks.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Opposition parties will learn that anger and popularity are not policies, and neither will lead Ireland to recovery.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The public realises that the Opposition consists of two parties which oppose each other-----

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: -----and, in some cases, oppose themselves. Fine Gael, which veers to the right, chokes itself on political convulsions whenever it approaches its Holy Grail of power. The Labour Party, which is covertly moving to the left, is hiding its paucity of ideas and policies behind meticulously manicured media messaging.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I wish to make it clear that a political party that is in the process of voting no confidence in its own leader is hardly in a good position to pass judgment on a Government that has worked together through the most difficult period in our history. The Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, offers the steadfast commitment, integrity and competence this country needs.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Most fair-minded people will agree that he has delivered that in spades. He has avoided the temptation to make knee-jerk reactions and populist statements to inflate his own poll ratings. He has acted decisively when required, for example by implementing new regulations in the financial services sector. I will send the rest of my speech to the Labour Party, as its Deputies seem to be in...

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (10 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 to 29, inclusive, together. The overall cost of Phase 1 of the Western Rail Corridor is estimated at €106.5 million. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that this estimate includes some outstanding works and expenditures including a station at Oranmore, the closure of more level crossings on the route and finalising various property issues. Funding is...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (10 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Officials from the Marine Survey Office of my Department will be attending the upcoming Diplomatic Conference to amend the Standards for Training Certification and Watchkeeping, STCW, Convention and the STCW Code of the International Maritime Organization. The Conference will essentially replace the Code on training and certification of seafarers. Proposals have been developed in...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (10 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), acting for the European Commission, carried out a full inspection of the activities of the Marine Survey Office (MSO) in my Department in relation to meeting the requirements of the Port State Control Directive 95/21/EC in September 2005 and also carried out a follow up inspection in September 2009. My Department is now in receipt of an advanced...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (10 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Contracting of the aeronautical maritime search and rescue commenced in Ireland in September 1991 with the transfer of the Shannon base to civilian service delivery. The entire national aeronautical maritime search and rescue service has been fully transferred to contract delivery since 2004. Prior to commencing the tender process for the next contract, the Department of Transport and the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State road grants paid by my Department. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Duty Free Sales: Duty Free Sales (9 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is a matter that falls within the operational responsibilities of the Dublin and Shannon Airport Authorities. However, I understand that a retail shop for passengers is open and fully operational within the U.S. preclearance area in Shannon Airport and that its operating procedures have been agreed with the local U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff. I understand that...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (9 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Carriage of liquids by those intending to travel by air is governed by Regulation (EC) 300 / 2008, Regulation (EU) 185/2010 and the National Civil Aviation Security Programme. The amounts of liquids being confiscated at Irish airports are an operational matter for the relevant airport authorities.

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (9 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) maintains a record of the 'Registered Owners' of motor vehicles. Article 10 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 to 2008 sets out the procedures in respect of the notification and recording of changes of vehicle ownership through the completion of the relevant portion of the Vehicle...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Details of the Review carried out in late 2009 were given in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 282 of 1st June 2010. Details of the reviews carried out previously to this are set out below: The key findings of a review completed in February 2008 on compliance with the code of practice were that Department's monitoring divisions reported that 21 State Bodies under the aegis of the...