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Public Transport. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: There have been significant improvements, especially in Iarnród Éireann and the infrastructure. I welcome such proposals as the underground DART plans and new signalling on the Malahide route inward, which will increase capacity from 12 to 20 trains per hour and make a substantial difference to the throughput. However, the Minister stated that since 1997 the allocation has increased from...

Public Transport. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister has not seen the key point. Is he aware that when a private bus operates on a PSO route, the taxpayers' subsidy is to the PSO and not to the bus itself? However, both Dublin Bus and the PSO are subsidised on the route. This is the difference.

Public Transport. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: More private buses operating in the Dublin Bus area would reduce the cost to the taxpayer. They operate in the Bus Éireann area. This is the difference between the two companies. Bus Éireann has a relationship with private contractors and Dublin Bus does not.

Public Transport. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was just making my point.

Public Transport. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a Thursday point of information.

Public Transport. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Labour Party has nothing in common with the public.

Public Transport. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Deputy Broughan has nothing in common with his own party.

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I presume that the airports incurred other costs. Could the Minister request the figure, which is the thrust of the question? I accept that money has been invested, but the Act was passed in 2004 and we will wait until 2011 until it is acted on. What value for money will we receive as a result of the Government not proceeding with the implementation of the Act?

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is grand.

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I understand that the airports were not split up because of their disagreement on which should take accountability for the debt at, for example, Cork Airport. There was a row between Dublin and Cork as to how much the latter would pay.

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: The principle of the Act was to make the airports separate with their own business plans so that they could develop independently and grow stronger. Since the separation will not occur, we wasted money and the time of the Oireachtas on the legislation.

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: While I thank the Minister for his response, I suggest the key issue in this regard is a no strike clause for everyone who is involved in critical transport infrastructure, such as airports, and that this is where Government policy should rest. The aim should be to get a no strike clause to protect the public and the economy in respect of critical infrastructure such as airports. I stress...

Light Rail Project. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is the Minister saying that metro north will proceed at the end of this process? The 7,000 construction jobs will be very important, as will the economic benefit to the country, particularly the greater Dublin area, Fingal and beyond. The cost is the key question. While everyone supports the project, the cost of the project must be identified as quickly as possible. We were told we could...

Light Rail Project. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I accept that.

Light Rail Project. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Will that be published?

Ferry Services. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: The loss of the Cork to Swansea connection has had a significant and adverse impact on the local economy, particularly in east and west Cork and south Kerry. Is the Minister of State aware that the local communities have made available a fund of €3 million to help restore this service? I understand there is a ship in one of the Nordic countries which could be purchased in order to return...

Ferry Services. (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is available.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will meet with an association (details supplied) to discuss its concerns; the plans he is formulating to facilitate tourism within Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13828/09]

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding a request in respect of a person (details supplied). [13940/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (2 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 206: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding for a project (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13938/09]