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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information requested is being compiled by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government which holds and administers the national driver file and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The City of Derry-Dublin PSO route is operated by Loganair. The total number of PSO passengers on the City of Derry-Dublin-City of Derry route in 2005 was 28,772. Data on the geographical origin of passengers travelling are not available.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The regulatory framework for vehicle standards is set at European level through a harmonised system of motor vehicle type-approval. Standards for new cars in the EU are specified in a series of EU type-approval directives for a range of items, including tyres, which are incorporated into a system known as EU whole vehicle type approval, WVTA. WVTA facilitates the achievement of a single...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Commission for Taxi Regulation was established as an independent body under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 with effect from 1 September 2004. Under the provisions of the 2003 Act, the commission may, for the purposes of providing premises necessary for the performance of its functions, purchase, lease, equip and maintain offices and premises with the consent of the Ministers for Transport...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: Mr. Buckley's amended application was received in my Department on 10 February 2006 and is currently being processed. My Department's customer service charter commits to issuing licences within ten working days. Mr. Buckley's licence is expected to be issued within this timeframe.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The current authorised complement of driver testers in my Department, excluding the chief tester and supervisors, is 119. The Public Appointments Service is currently in the process of running a competition to recruit ten testers on a fixed term contract to fill all existing vacancies. Based on the average number of test applications currently being received the current complement of driver...

Written Answers — Great Southern Hotels Group: Great Southern Hotels Group (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: In the view of the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, the orderly disposal of the GSH hotels, offers the best opportunity for the hotels to reach their full potential in the niche markets to which they are best suited. I share the view of the DAA that this decision is ultimately in the best interests of GSH, its employees and the communities and interests they serve. The Great Southern Hotel...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Dublin Port tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the local authorities concerned, in this case, Dublin City Council. I understand from Dublin City Council that the recent leaks are part and parcel of the issues that arise on large engineering projects such as the tunnel. If...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (22 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: Provisions for imposition of a weight restriction on large vehicles entering a road are set out in article 17 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, SI 182 of 1997. It is a matter for each local authority to determine if, and where, such restrictions should apply in its area. The restriction does not apply where it is necessary for a vehicle to enter a road solely for the...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Coast Guard of my Department manages Ireland's air and sea rescue services and I am satisfied that the arrangements in place compare favourably with best international practice. Search and rescue services are provided through a combination of emergency response services provided by the coast guard and other services provided by a number of charitable and voluntary organisations...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: Until very recently the length of completed motorways in Ireland was such that only relatively short lengths existed. With new sections of the major interurban routes being opened, the length of continuous motorways is expanding especially on routes such as the M1, the M-N4 and the M-N7. I recently asked the NRA, which has responsibility in the area, to review its stated policy of avoiding...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The road traffic Acts provide for a range of penalties which consist of maximum financial penalties in respect of all offences and terms of imprisonment in respect of certain offences. Unless a penalty is expressly specified in respect of a particular offence in the road traffic Acts, the general penalty applies. This is a maximum fine of €800 for a first offence and a maximum of €1,500...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, has, since its establishment in 1994, been responsible for the regulation of aviation safety, including that of helicopters, in accordance with internationally agreed standards. The authority has informed me that, because the helicopter was carrying passengers as well as the woman in labour it was not permitted to land at an unapproved landing site. When a...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have recently received proposals from Iarnród Éireann in respect of phase one of the Ennis to Athenry section of the western rail corridor. My Department is currently assessing these proposals and I will be in a position to make a decision on the funding of the capital and current costs of the line following completion of the assessment.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics in Ireland, CILTI, is the examining body responsible for conducting the certificate of professional competence, CPC, examinations in Ireland. The CPC examination comprises two papers, a morning and afternoon paper. Each paper is two and a half hours duration. The candidate must receive an overall pass mark of 60%. There is also an additional...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: There are currently 12 driver testers assigned to the Cork region covering nine driving test centres including Mallow. The level of service at this test centre is generally consistent with service levels in other centres. The allocation of driver testers to test centres is kept under review having regard to the demand for tests. As part of a package of measures to deal with the backlog of...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: While the European Commission has recommended that all EU member states should move to introduce a blood-alcohol limit of 50 mg per 100 ml of blood, there are no legislative proposals at EU level for harmonisation of blood alcohol levels. The position of the Government on drink driving policy is set out in a comprehensive manner in the road safety strategy 2004-06. This recognises our...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am considering the matter raised by the Deputy in the context of revisions to road safety legislation generally, which I intend to bring to Government shortly.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The total value of receipts to the Department of Transport in 2005 from penalties imposed under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 was €57,103. Data on the number of cases this amount represents would be available from the Courts Service.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: The road safety strategy 2004-06 stated that compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists would be introduced. A working group comprising motorcycle interests has been considering the appropriate standards that will apply in this area and the standards that instructors must comply with. Overseeing the introduction of such training will be the responsibility of the proposed road...