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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 265 together. The bus network review was submitted to my Department by Dublin Bus on 2 March 2006. Dublin Bus submitted an application for funding to me on 20 January 2006 for additional fleet requirements for 2006 and 2007. My Department is examining this application in the context of Transport 21, the future bus needs of the Dublin area, and the bus...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The National Roads Authority, NRA, was established in 1994 under the Roads Act 1993. Prior to this, funding of the M50 was the direct responsibility of the then Department of the Environment and Local Government and the local authorities through whose areas the M50 passed. It has not been possible to identify the precise figure requested by the Deputy in the time available. However, my...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The following table sets out the supervisory driver testers assigned to each region and the test centres in each region where driver testers are headquartered. Driver testers are assigned from headquarter centres to meet the demand in other centres. In addition, there is a chief tester and one supervisory driver tester who works full time as a training and standards co-ordinator. Driving...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: In the past, the core of driver testers were in a position to meet the underlying demand for tests within a ten week waiting time. The present backlog of more than 130,000 tests is due to a period of exceptional demand in 2003. However, the underlying level of demand has returned to its pre-2003 level. While the number of testers can deal with the number of applications coming in they cannot...

Written Answers — Vehicle Licences: Vehicle Licences (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: Prior to obtaining a passenger licence from my Department, an applicant must first obtain a public service vehicle licence from the Garda Síochána. The Garda must be satisfied that the character and previous conduct of the applicant are such that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a licence; the vehicle is safe for the carriage of passengers and complies with roadworthiness...

Written Answers — Vehicle Licences: Vehicle Licences (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The details of all bus passenger licences issued by my Department are available on request from the bus licensing division of my Department. Copies of all licences where requested are also available free of charge.

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, which holds and administers the national driver file, has advised that 410,602 provisional licences and 1,955,782 driving licences were current at 31 March 2006. The breakdown of the provisional licences is as set in the following table: Provisional Count Number of People 1st provisional licence 209,647 2nd provisional...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have requested the breakdown of provisional licences by category from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, who hold and administer the national driver file. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Regulations: Road Traffic Regulations (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 to 274, inclusive, together. An extensive range of requirements must be satisfied to use a vehicle in a public place. In this regard, all vehicles, including those of the type referred to by the Deputy, are required to comply with statutory requirements relating to the construction, equipment lighting and use of vehicles as set out in the Road Traffic...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The number of driving testers employed by the State in each of the past ten years is outlined in the following table. The number given is the end of year figure. Year Number of Driver Testers employed 1995 72 1996 70 1997 68 1998 74 1999 101 2000 107 2001 119 2002 114 2003 122 2004 122 2005 120

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The operation of a system of provisional driving licences is a national matter. It is not a matter subject to negotiations in respect of recasting EU Directive 91/439 on driving licences.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (6 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: A total of 4% of staff in my Department have indicated their ability to provide services through Irish.

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (25 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: Under the Road Traffic Act 1961 and the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1999 to 2004, it is a matter for the appropriate licensing authority to determine the eligibility of a person for a provisional driving licence, and to issue licences. The regulations provide for specific documentation to be submitted by an applicant for a provisional licence to a licensing authority in...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: Under the decentralisation programme there are 90 posts in the National Roads Authority, NRA, and 20 posts in the Railway Safety Commission, which are due to decentralise to Ballinasloe. Implementation issues, including the identification of accommodation, are being pursued by the agencies themselves. The following table shows the number of applications received for each agency. ...

Written Answers — Recreational Watercraft: Recreational Watercraft (25 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The report of the action group on small powered recreational craft recommended a number of statutory initiatives. The majority of these initiatives have already been implemented and the position on each is outlined as follows. Definition of personal watercraft, PWC, and fast power craft, FPC: PWC and FPC are defined in the Maritime Safety Act 2005 and in the Pleasure Craft (Personal Flotation...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy is included in the following table which sets out the supervisory driver testers assigned to each region and the test centres in each region where driver testers are headquartered. Driver testers are assigned from headquarter centers to meet the demand in other centers. In addition, there is a chief tester and one supervisory driver tester who works...

Written Answers — Dublin Port Company: Dublin Port Company (25 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Dublin Port Company is a State-owned company established under the Harbours Act 1996. There are currently no plans to alter the ownership status of the Dublin Port Company.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 475 and 476 together. Arrangements have been made to continue conducting driving tests in Ballina despite the inconvenience being caused by the ongoing road works. Hourly tests are being put in place to allow for delays caused by the road works. The situation is being kept under review. As a result of these arrangements, I do not propose to open a temporary...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (25 Apr 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. In 2004 and 2005, the costs incurred by the Commission for Taxi Regulation were supported by financial assistance from the Vote of the Department of Transport. Payments made to the commission, which met all of its expenditure, were as follows. ...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Apr 2006)

Martin Cullen: There is currently a competition for driver testers being managed by the Public Appointments Service. Driver testers have not yet been appointed as a result of the process but I expect that ten will be appointed and undertaking tests by the summer. My Department has also employed seven people, on secondment from the Department of Agriculture and Food, who have recently finished training and...