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Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department has no function in relation to this matter. Industrial relations in Iarnród Éireann are a day-to-day operational matter for the company itself and the trade unions concerned. I am pleased that the issue have been resolved and that passengers on the Dublin to Cork rail service are availing of the increased standards provided by the new Mark IV trains.

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

Martin Cullen: There are no plans to open a driving test centre in Drogheda. The existing centres in Dundalk, Navan and Finglas provide for the demand in Drogheda and the general area.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Commuter services from Carlow and Athy to Dublin are currently provided by a combination of local and InterCity trains. In March 2006 the service was improved by the addition of an extra morning peak service to Dublin. Morning services for commuters from Carlow to Dublin depart at 06.30, 07.18 and 08.45. Return evening services to Athy and Carlow leave Dublin at 16.25, 18.25 and 19.45. With...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Kildare Route Project involves the four-tracking of a critical section of the Kildare line between Cherry Orchard and Hazelhatch. The project will allow separation of long distance and commuter services and improve speed and capacity for commuter, regional and intercity services. Having completed detailed planning and design, CIÉ applied for a Railway Order in October of 2005. I received...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The structure of rail fares is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand that the company is currently engaged in a review of all fare structures. It is expected that this review will be completed by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Commuter services from Carlow and Athy to Dublin are currently provided by a combination of local and InterCity trains. In March 2006 the service was improved by the addition of an extra morning peak service to Dublin. Morning services for commuters from Carlow to Dublin depart at 06.30, 07.18 and 08.45. Return evening services to Athy and Carlow leave Dublin at 16.25, 18.25 and 19.45. By...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Twenty-seven Statutory Instruments were signed by me in 2005. I refer the Deputy to my answer to PQ number 505 of Tuesday, 21st March 2006 regarding the details of these Statutory Instruments. In relation to the Government White Paper "Regulating Better", my Department is now working towards implementing the principles set out therein for good regulation in accordance with the Government...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 contains no proposals for non-tolled public-private partnership road projects. Any proposals for such projects would have to be considered in the context of the capital envelope for Transport 21.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The contract with National Car Testing Service Limited (NCTS) provides for a mid-term review of the service by the Minister after the mid-point of the 10-year car testing contract. The purpose of the mid-term review is to review, in detail, the performance of NCTS and assess a range of strategic issues including the location and number of NCT test centres, the content of the test, the quality...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the works planned on the Cork-Cobh line will have no impact on the North Esk freight facility and the freight yard will remain connected to the rail system.

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

Martin Cullen: Any person may apply for a driving test to be conducted at a driving test centre of their choice. Information on the gender and age of applicants is only compiled once driving tests are completed.

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

Martin Cullen: A profile of provisional licence holders in relation to their proximity to test centres and those currently awaiting tests is not available. The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government who hold and administer the National Driver File has advised that the breakdown of provisional licence holders by sex and age at 31st December, 2005 is as follows: Age Female Male ...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (25 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Acts establish a range of offences and penalties that can be applied for breaches of legislation. These range from the payment of a fixed charge or an on-the-spot-fine in respect of specified offences in lieu of court proceedings, to a fine, imprisonment or driver disqualification on conviction in Court. I have received no proposals for adding to the Road Traffic Acts other...

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

Martin Cullen: The intention is to fully upgrade the IT delivery of the driver testing service over the coming 18 to 24 months. The first step is the improvement of the IT infrastructure to underpin the business needs of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The RSA will have responsibility for the driver testing service, for which a sum of €380,000 has been provided for the 2006 costs associated with this...

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

Martin Cullen: There are currently 51 staff working in the administration of driving tests. The current average number of applications received is over 4,000 per week; approximately 4,500 tests are currently scheduled each week; and up to 1,500 tests are cancelled and re-arranged each week. In addition the staff are currently handling up to 3,000 telephone calls per week.

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

Martin Cullen: A small number of persons who have opted to remain in Dublin have been reassigned from decentralising offices. However, priority is being given to establishing the transport office in Loughrea and the necessary reassignment of all these staff is expected to take place by year-end.

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

Martin Cullen: It is expected that the move to Loughrea will be completed by 1st quarter 2007. The position with the move to Drogheda is less advanced and it is not possible to give a completion date at this stage. The Agencies under the aegis of my Department have not been identified by the Decentralisation Implementation Group as early movers and this is a matter for the Agencies themselves to pursue.

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

Martin Cullen: There are approximately 150 specialist skill posts due to be decentralised from this Department or its agencies. Priority is being given to finalising the decentralisation to Loughrea and the need to seek indications from individuals with specialist skills of their willingness to move their posts within units of and agencies under my Department has not arisen. This will arise with subsequent...

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

Martin Cullen: Ten staff have been assigned to-date, 1 to go to Loughrea and 9 to go to Drogheda. There have been no new recruits and nobody has moved on promotion. Regarding the decentralising Agencies under the aegis of my Department, implementation issues such as the assignment of staff is a matter for the Agencies themselves to pursue.

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

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question No. 837, answered on 25th January, 2006 where I set out the position in full. The situation remains the same.