Results 4,701-4,720 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to question number 62 of today, 7th June 2006, which deals with the Deputy's question.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: The person concerned has undergone five driving tests as follows — 2 March 2004, 5 October 2004, 9 December 2004, 13 December 2005 and 29 March 2006. He applied for a further driving test on 12 May, 2006 enclosing a letter from a potential employer. His application was placed on a cancellation list and he will be called once a cancellation date becomes available. There has been considerable...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1998 and the State Airports Act 2004 provides that the DAA can establish new pension schemes for its own employees and pensioners. The introduction of any new scheme would require my approval following consultation with the Minister for Finance. Discussions are ongoing with DAA in relation to future pension arrangements. Decisions on the...

Written Answers — Rail Accidents: Rail Accidents (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have no function in this matter. Trespass incidents are a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that prosecutions relating to such incidents number between twenty and twenty-five a year.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: A driving test will be arranged for the person concerned in due course.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am advised by Bus Eireann that the company has investigated this incident and is satisfied that the relevant procedures were observed.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: Urban public transport bus services are provided by Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and/or licensed private operators in all the major cities and towns including Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Drogheda, Galway, Waterford, Sligo, Navan, Dundalk, Balbriggan and Athlone. In addition, my Department has licensed a number of private operators to provide urban public bus services in other towns. As the...

Written Answers — Insurance Costs: Insurance Costs (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have no direct responsibility in relation to the setting of motorcycle insurance premiums. I am, however, aware from the Central Statistics Office Consumer Price Index that motorcycle insurance premia have not increased over the period February 2004 to April 2006, the latest date for which published data is available.

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have indicated to the Deputy in response to similar questions that I regard the provision of a new station house for the Doolin Coastal Unit as a very high priority. The negotiations with a landowner about a site, also previously referred to, are still taking place and are at an advanced stage. I prefer not to elaborate upon these negotiations in public at this time but can only reiterate...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: The number of supervised driving tests conducted in 2005 was 824.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department has responsibility for national roads only. National roads make up only about 5% of the total roads network in Ireland. The development and improvements in the national road network (particularly the construction of numerous bypasses) over recent years has had a very positive impact on many towns and villages throughout the country. The remaining 95% of the road network are...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-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 — Rail Services: Rail Services (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 291 together. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that it is currently developing a prioritised car park development programme which will take due account of a strategy drawn up by the DTO for the development of rail-based park and ride facilities. The provision of car parking facilities at rail stations in Leixlip, Hazelhatch, Sallins, Kilcock,...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: At present, buses having a design gross weight not exceeding 3,500 kilograms first registered since 1 January 1992 require to be fitted with safety belts, in which case, safety belts are required for the driver and each forward facing front seat passenger. Following the adoption of a number of directives relating to safety belts and restraint systems in motor vehicles by the Council and...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply today to PQ 21953.06 regarding improvements on commuter rail services. Iarnród Éireann's commuter train services are operated with modern diesel commuter railcars designed and constructed to current safety standards. These standards provide for safe operation under fully laden rush hour conditions with all seating and standing capacity occupied. I understand...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: The bus network will continue to provide a very significant element of the public transport system for the foreseeable future. In the Greater Dublin Area alone, Dublin Bus carried nearly 150 million passengers in 2005, representing around 75% of all passenger journeys on public transport. The bus also provides the most effective and flexible means of responding quickly to the demand for...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: This is a matter primarily for the Irish Aviation Authority, which is responsible for establishing controlled airspace for the safe operation of aircraft, and not one for which my Department has operational responsibility. The Irish Aviation Authority has informed my Department that there were approximately 35 encroachments of controlled airspace by light aircraft in 2005. The vast majority...

Written Answers — Aer Lingus: Aer Lingus (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: The arrangements agreed between Aer Lingus and those workers who were transferred to TEAM Aer Lingus was a matter for the company. I understand from the company that those workers who opted to move to the new owner (FLS) waived all their rights in this regard at the time of the sale and those who did not returned to the employment of Aer Lingus and, therefore, have all of the conditions...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 149 together. Each Aerodrome under the terms of its licence issued by the Irish Aviation Authority must carry out emergency exercises at the aerodrome at intervals not exceeding two years. This is a day-to-day matter for the relevant airport authority and is one in which I have no function. On 25 April 2006, Shannon Airport management initiated a...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Jun 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am aware of complaints by residents in relation to parking problems on the roads in the environs of Croke Park on match days when a large influx of motorists from outside the area park on residential roads for the duration of the events. Dublin City Council has also contacted my Department in relation to this matter. My Department is examining the current legislative provisions that are...