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Leaders' Questions. (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: I never said that.

Leaders' Questions. (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: What about Mr. Liam Kavanagh who drafted the contract?

Leaders' Questions. (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: That is rubbish. It is nonsense. The Deputy's party is calling on me to man-manage the project while the Deputy is saying something entirely different.

Leaders' Questions. (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy is speaking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time.

Leaders' Questions. (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: Except that we have a contract we must honour.

Leaders' Questions. (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Rabbitte is twisting the facts completely. That was a typical Labour Party attempt——

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: Dublin Port Company is the responsible authority for the administration of pension schemes within the company. Accordingly, payments under such pension schemes are an operational matter for the company and I do not have a role in this regard. The legislative provisions relating to superannuation schemes in the State-owned port companies are contained in sections 40 and 41 of the Harbours Act 1996.

Written Answers — Insurance Premiums: Insurance Premiums (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Government's insurance reform programme initiated in 2002 has been very successful in bringing down the cost and increasing the availability of motor insurance. Arising from the insurance reform programme, there has been an overall reduction in premia levels for motorists of 26.1% since April 2003. This has been brought about chiefly through the initiative of the Government by improving...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 411 and 412 together. On 15 December last, the Progressive Democrats launched a discussion document, A New Heart for Dublin. According to the document it is intended to fuel debate and it invites submissions from interested parties. In January 2005, when responsibility for ports policy resided in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources,...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: Article 36 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, S.I. No. 182 of 1997, imposes prohibitions on the parking of vehicles on public roads, including a prohibition on parking a vehicle on a footway. A proposal of the nature referred to by the Deputy was received last year in my Department from Dublin City Council. The council has been advised that this proposal will be...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 provides a Government commitment to deliver an extensive Luas and metro network for Dublin in the period up to 2015. Transport 21 includes provision for the carrying out of feasibility work on a number of projects including a proposed Luas line from the city centre to Dundrum via Terenure. Transport 21 involves a very large commitment of financial resources to the development of...

Written Answers — Landing Rights: Landing Rights (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: Neither I nor my Department have a role in holding areas for helicopters awaiting landing clearances. The Irish Aviation Authority has informed my Department that it has not made any decision, and does not propose to make any decision, to hold helicopters over Maynooth town during the Ryder Cup event. The authority has stated that there is consideration of a holding circuit west of Maynooth...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: A driving test will be arranged in due course for the person concerned.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: The most recent published data on seat belt wearing rates is contained in the 2003 Survey of Free Speeds (Urban and Rural) and Seat-belt Wearing Rates published by the National Roads Authority, NRA. Wearing rates, deduced from the 2003 surveys, were as follows: 85% for drivers; 84% for drivers and front seat passengers; 46% for adults occupying rear seats; 68% for primary school going...

Written Answers — Air Traffic Management: Air Traffic Management (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Aviation Authority was established under the Irish Aviation Act 1993 and given responsibility for the safety regulation of the Irish aviation industry and the provision of air traffic management services in Irish airspace. The authority exercises its safety regulation functions and service provision functions in accordance with the norms of international standards and procedures,...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: I received two copy letters from the person referred to by the Deputy, one on 3 November 2005 and the other on 20 January 2006. My private secretary responded to both representations explaining that the upkeep and repair of non-national roads, such as the ones referred to in the letters, was the responsibility of South Tipperary County Council. The National Roads Authority has recently...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420 and 421 together. The items to be tested, the method of testing and the reasons for failure of the NCT are set out in the national car test, NCT, Manual 2004 published by my Department. Right-hand drive and left-hand drive vehicles are subject to the same test. An extensive range of requirements relating to the construction, equipment, lighting and use of...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: Statistics relating to road accidents, based on information provided by the Garda Síochána, are published by the National Roads Authority, NRA, in its annual road accident facts reports. The most recent report, now entitled Road Collision Facts, relates to 2004 and is available on the NRA website. Reports relating to previous years are available in the Library. In 2004, 374 people lost...

Written Answers — Landing Rights: Landing Rights (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with international aviation law, overflights or non-traffic stops by an aircraft of an ICAO, International Civil Aviation Organisation, state engaged in non-scheduled or private services may operate without prior permission from my Department. When airlines receive permission to operate scheduled or charter services they are not required to notify my Department of landings by...

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (31 Jan 2006)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act 1997 and European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002, the amount of interest paid to contractors or to others due to late settlement of payments on account for the year ended 31 December 2005 was €103. The interest rate chargeable for late payment, as set out in the regulations, is the relevant...