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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: This Government places the highest priority on the safety of our public transport systems. Iarnród Éireann has a statutory responsibility to manage its railway safely. The company has assured me that all railway services on its network operate to strict standards, which are in place to ensure the highest level of safety for its customers and staff. Any safety issues coming to the attention...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: The programme for Government contains a specific commitment to develop a metro for Dublin with a link to Dublin Airport. The Railway Procurement Agency has submitted to my Department a detailed business case for a metro from the city centre to Dublin Airport while Iarnród Éireann submitted proposals last July for an integrated rail network in the greater Dublin area. The proposals from...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (22 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Irish driving licence regulations are required to operate within the framework of a harmonised EU system. The criteria essential for recognition of licences from other countries are testing and licensing regimes which meet the requirements of the EU directive and reciprocal recognition of Irish licences. Ireland does not have a bilateral agreement with the United States of America for the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 provides that it is an offence to supply a mechanically propelled vehicle generally to a person who is under 17 years of age. The only exception to that applies to the supply of mechanically propelled vehicles in respect of which a person who is 16 years of age may hold a driving licence. In such circumstances the prohibition applies in respect of...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Where a person is convicted by a court of the commission of the offence of parking illegally in a disabled person's parking bay, he or she is liable to a fine not exceeding €800 for a first offence. The maximum fine for a second or subsequent offence is €1,500 and in the case of a third or subsequent offence committed within a 12 month period €1,500 and-or a prison sentence of up to...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Responsibility for the development of specific proposals for the expansion of Luas services lies with the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA. I understand from the RPA that it has received preliminary proposals from the private sector for the extension of the Luas red line from the existing Belgard stop through to Citywest. I also understand that the RPA is in discussions with South Dublin...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Contracts for the provision of regional air services on PSO routes were recently awarded following an EU procurement process. Aer Arann has been awarded the contracts for the routes linking Dublin with the regional airports in Donegal, Sligo, Galway and Kerry. Loganair has been awarded the contract for air services on the Knock and Derry routes. The total maximum contracted subvention for the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 provides that a county or city manager may make a road works speed limit order for the application of a speed limit on any road or part of a road, including a motorway, where road works are being carried out. A road works speed limit order can be applied for any period of not more than 12 months and the minimum speed limit that may be put in place by...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department is currently reviewing the legislation changes necessary to facilitate the introduction of open road tolling. I anticipate, subject to the other priorities on the legislative programme, that the draft legislation will be introduced in autumn of this year.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. It is my intention that all these directives will be incorporated into Irish law as soon as possible. Title Deadline for Transposition Directive 2002/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002 on the reduction of the level of pollutant emissions from two- and three-wheel motor vehicles and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: No costs in respect of the two Nice treaty referenda have been incurred by my Department.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (23 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: It has always been envisaged that there would be an operational deficit in the early period of Luas operations pending a full ramp-up of the system and its customer base. Earlier estimates of the amount of the operating deficit also had to be revised to take account of higher than expected costs for maintenance of trams, infrastructure and ticket machines and of insurance costs more than...

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for agreeing to deal with this important emergency legislation at such short notice. The Seanad was similarly supportive. Following the appalling terrorist attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001, insurers withdrew cover for third party war and terrorism risks at short notice and it was necessary for Governments to...

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: We received word from Brussels on 5 June. That is when the matter became clear. I referred to that in my speech so as to provide a timeline.

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is the largest Irish cargo exporting company. I will put the name on the record.

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: To be helpful, it is not our decision. We do not have a choice. It was decided within the European Commission as a European regulation so we must do it.

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: I thank all the Deputies for their contributions on Second Stage. Despite the fairly short notice of the Bill, it is clear Members took time to study its impact and raised various points in that regard. Deputy Olivia Mitchell is correct. I do not disagree with her, and other Deputies made the same point. I would rather not be here — I am sure everyone here is of the same view — dealing...

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Boyle might accept that much corporate activity is extremely legitimate in terms of foreign direct investment into this country. We rightly must take account of the situation. Nuclear, marine and property insurance matters are excluded. However, war on terrorism cover has been provided for aviation activities and is a requirement of the new EU regulation, Regulation 785/2004. The...

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (24 Jun 2005)

Martin Cullen: Regulation 2407/92 concerns requirements for the granting and maintenance of operating licences by member states in regard to air carriers established in the Community. It does not concern other aviation activities, such as the operation of airports or the provision of services at airports. Regulation 785/2004 establishes minimum third party and passenger insurance requirements for air...