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Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: It will be included under the new legislation.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy is being very mean-spirited. She is playing political games with a serious issue.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am not surprised at the Deputy's approach. At least she is consistent.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The UK does not have a constitution, which the Labour Party set great store——

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: Is the Deputy referring to my constituency?

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I agree.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have done so.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am not the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: It has improved but not that dramatically.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: According to the most recent figures available, the use of safety belts in the back seat is currently at 40%. There is still a long way to go.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I changed that recently, as the Deputy is aware.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: When I heard of this policy I publicly disagreed with the NRA and demanded it change its policy, which it did.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Shortall can do better than that. She should give me more credit than that.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: Is Deputy Shortall only going to note that? I was big enough to accept the Bill.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: Not me. That is not fair.

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I announced the measure one month ago.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll by-laws, and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in the National Roads Authority, NRA, under Part V of the Roads Act 1993, as amended, by the Planning and Development Act 2000. The NRA has been asked to forward the information sought to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Great Southern Hotels Group: Great Southern Hotels Group (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: This is a day to day operational matter for the Great Southern Hotels, GSH, group and the Dublin Airport Authority. However, I am informed that a joint venture was entered into between GSH and the company referred to by the Deputy. This joint venture was the outcome of a public procurement process undertaken by the GSH last year. I am informed that there are no other joint ventures with the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Mar 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 — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: For the purposes of the Road Traffic Acts "public place" means any public road, and any street, road or other place to which the public have access with vehicles whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge. Road traffic law does not extend to the use of mechanically propelled vehicles in private property. Section 41 of the 1994 Road Traffic Act and the Road...