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Proposed Legislation. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Will the Minister expand on his point about what he will actually do in respect of this section?

Proposed Legislation. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have raised the matter of fixed penalty points in question No. 9 so I will postpone that discussion. Will the Minister commence the section soon that provides that someone who has a low blood alcohol concentration but is technically over the limit can opt to surrender his or her licence on the spot without going to court? Can he give us a date? How will that operate?

Proposed Legislation. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: When does the Minister intend to commence that?

Proposed Legislation. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: We will not see it before Christmas.

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: When the Bill went through the Dáil I made the point that the Minister should have opted for the national transport authority as the DTA has limitations. One of the problem areas relates to counties Meath and Louth. Much of the Bill is excellent, particularly as it relates to land use and strategy but, for example, planning permissions in County Meath must conform to transport plans, while...

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: To the Kremlin only.

Appointments to State Boards. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: In this case there was no competition.

Road Traffic Offences. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to improve the fixed charge processing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28523/09]

Road Traffic Offences. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: The key point is that the Courts Service is being clogged up and Garda time is being wasted. The figures we have for 2007 show that in the first six months, 88,000 people chose not to pay the fixed penalties and court notices were issued. Some 23,700 were struck out, 43,000 were not served and only 14,000 resulted in fines. That is extremely unfair to people who opt to pay their fines and...

Road Traffic Offences. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome that development.

Public Transport. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Has the Department received any approaches from companies from outside the State which may wish to provide services here?

Public Transport. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's reply. Will a percentage limit be placed on such companies? In other words, will an obligation be placed on the companies in order that, for example, 80% of their vehicles must use bio-fuels? What criteria will the Minister apply?

Public Transport. (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is what was originally proposed.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff employed by her Department in County Louth by location; if such staff are permanent, temporary, part time or on fixed contracts and so on; the accommodation used by such staff and if same is owned, leased or otherwise rented by her Department; the cost of same per annum; if leased, when...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed by his Department in County Louth by location; if such staff are permanent, temporary, part-time or on fixed contracts and so on; the accommodation used by such staff and if same is owned, leased or otherwise rented by his Department; the cost of same per annum; if leased, when such lease expires; his proposals to...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff employed by her Department in County Louth by location; if such staff are permanent, temporary, part time or on fixed contracts and so on; the accommodation used by such staff and if same is owned, leased or otherwise rented by her Department; the cost of same per annum; if leased, when such lease expires; her...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff employed by the Health Service Executive in County Louth by location; if such staff are permanent, temporary, part time or on fixed contracts and so on; the accommodation used by such staff and whether same is owned, leased or otherwise rented by her Department; the cost of same per annum; if leased when such lease...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of staff employed by his Department in County Louth by location; if such staff are permanent, temporary, part time or on fixed contracts and so on; the accommodation used by such staff and if same is owned, leased or otherwise rented by his Department; the cost of same per annum; if leased, when such lease expires; his proposals to...

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Transport if all transport agencies and companies will be able to complete all committed projects to date without having to raise more private debt of direct Government funding; if he has received representations from these agencies regarding this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29286/09]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Jul 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to previous correspondence regarding harbour pilots and the current retirement age of 60 years for pilots; and his plans to bring forward a legislative amendment which will result in the maximum retirement age for pilots being raised to 65 years with effect from its enactment. [29614/09]