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Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: In 2005 approximately 14% of tests scheduled were lost due to very late cancellations or indeed where no notice at all was given and the candidate simply failed to show up for the appointment. The position in other years would be similar. This amounts to about 23,000 test slots of an hour each or the work of about 15 full time testers. The total associated cost would be over €1 million. It...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information requested is set out in the table supplied. Year Applications Received 2004 177,667 2005 177,216 2006 68,862 (to 28/4/06)

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The bonus overtime scheme for driver testers commenced on 6 February 2006. Under this scheme almost 14,000 driving tests will be scheduled outside normal hours up to 10 June 2006. This will represent about 9,000 more than would have been done in overtime without the bonus.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with long standing practice, details of applications received in my Department remain confidential until a decision is made. However, I can confirm that the applications referred to in the Deputies question have been received in my Department and they are now at an advanced stage of consideration. The operator will be contacted directly by Bus Licensing Section of my Department...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Directive 2003/20/EC (which amends Directive 91/671/EEC) was transposed into national law by means of the European Communities (Compulsory Use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint Systems in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2006, which were made on 5 May 2006. A notice setting out the principal requirements in relation to the wearing of safety belts and child restraints in motor vehicles arising...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: I do not have any plans to amend the present road traffic regulations as regards cyclists and Luas tracks.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: On 16 September 2002, my predecessor at the Department of Transport issued instructions to the NRA to carry out a number of alterations to its plans so as to preserve as much of the original site at Carrickmines as possible. Any preservation or display initiatives subsequent to the construction phase would fall to the relevant road authority, in this case Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown County...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department has no function in relation to the registration of imported cars. This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. The advantage in terms of road safety of the registration of imported cars is that registration provides a unique identifier which facilitates the Gardai in the enforcement of traffic law.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will not have any formal involvement in the investigation of road collisions. The direct and immediate investigation of road accidents and their causes will continue to be primarily a matter for the Gardai. Where road conditions are a contributory factor the National Roads Authority, or the local authority, will also continue to investigate and to develop its...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The number of standard 50 minute tests that could be scheduled to be conducted in normal time within a 12 month period, based on 115 whole-time equivalent testers, is approximately 195,000 taking into account factors such as annual leave, time allowances for staff to travel to test centres, weather conditions, sick leave and normal training absences. However tests actually conducted by...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information sought by the Deputy is summarised in the table. It should be noted that in addition to the directives listed, there are a number of technical directives relating to the type approval of motor vehicles where the provisions governing the sale or use of component parts have not been implemented. A list of the directives and the relevant outstanding provisions are being compiled...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The structure of rail fares is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. As is common internationally, Iarnród Éireann operates two fare structures — a Dublin commuter area, which encompasses Balbriggan, Maynooth, Hazelhatch and Kilcoole, and the national network. With the dramatic growth in longer distance commuting, issues have arisen in regard to fare arrangements between the two areas. These...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of National Road Projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority and the relevant local Authority — Roads Act 1993. Section 17(1). Statistics relating to road accidents are based on information provided by the Garda Siochana, and are currently published by the National Roads Authority (NRA) in their annual Road...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 330 and 331 together. Transport 21 will put in place a greatly enhanced network for the Greater Dublin Area, which will significantly improve access to Dublin Airport. Transport 21 will fund the building of 2 Metro lines, Metro North and Metro West. Metro North will provide a direct link from the City Centre to Dublin Airport and beyond to Swords, while Metro...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information requested is set out in the table. Year National Average Waiting Time at 31 December 2000 25 weeks 2001 15 weeks 2002 11 weeks 2003 29 weeks 2004 31 weeks 2005 33 weeks

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: No staff have been employed by me since January 2005. However, the table shows a list of personal staff that have been employed by me since September 2004. Name Role Colin Hunt Special Adviser Dan Pender Press Officer Sean Dower Personal Assistant Inez O'Neill Personal Secretary

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: A bonus scheme for driver testers operated between 2000 and 2001. This bonus scheme resulted in about 24,000 driving tests being delivered outside normal hours. A second bonus scheme commenced in 2003. Three testers participated in the scheme which delivered approximately 1,000 bonus tests. In 2003, however, just over 20,000 tests were done in overtime without attracting a bonus. The...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 provides for the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor between Ennis and Claremorris on a phased basis and the preservation of the remaining alignment as far as Collooney. The current position regarding the Western Rail Corridor is that Iarnród Éireann has submitted proposals to my Department relating to Phase 1 (the reopening of the Ennis to Athenry section) and Phase 2...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 337 together. The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the tables. 2005 Driving Tester Gross Pay € Average Pay 45,000 Median Pay 46,000 Lower Quartile 14,000-42,000 Upper Quartile 49,000-57,000 Driving Tester Travel and Subsistence 2003 2004 2005 Travel and Subsistence €1,848,000 ...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: As I previously informed the house in March this year, this issue will be dealt with in the upcoming Road Traffic Bill. The Government approved priority drafting of the Road Traffic Bill 2006 in April. It is intended that the Bill will be published during the current Dáil session. Provision is made in the Bill to amend section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 to allow An Garda Síochána to...