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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 to 130, inclusive, together. Broadband internet connectivity is being rolled-out to all recognised primary and post-primary schools. This project is being undertaken in partnership with industry in the context of a Government — Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF) Agreement to provide local broadband connectivity to schools. The broadband...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to share time with Deputy Sargent. I thank the people of Meath, who re-elected me as their representative for a sixth term. I thank the Taoiseach for the honour he bestowed on me by nominating me to Cabinet, giving me the opportunity to serve in a Government led by him. It is the 20th anniversary of my first election to the Dáil. I stand proudly to serve my constituents and the...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Rabbitte cannot accept the result of his decision, taken some years ago, to become cheerleaders on the sideline for Fine Gael, which cost his party so dearly. I am honoured and privileged to be nominated as a member of the Government.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We have 89 seats.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Fianna Fáil Party on its own has 350,000 more votes than the Fine Gael Party.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The election is over. You lost.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We know that.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: No. Fine Gael was the most disappointed.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Fine Gael managed to do the same to the Labour Party despite not being in government together.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: He is the only chance of a Wicklow Minister.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: That is democracy.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: What bit does Deputy Rabbitte not understand?

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for developing a new Road Safety Strategy for the period 2007-2011. They went out to public consultation in October last year and I understand they have received a substantial number of suggestions and proposals as a result of this process. The RSA also engaged in a process of direct consultation with key stakeholders in December 2006. The...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The European Transport Safety Council published the Report referred to by the Deputy, on 7 June 2007. It includes rankings on the three most important aspects of road user behaviour in Europe — speed, alcohol and seat belt wearing and relates to the period 2001 to 2005. Ireland ranks thirteenth out of the EU twenty five based on road deaths per million of population in 2005. Achieving...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The re-opening of the Mullingar to Athlone rail line was considered as part of the Strategic Rail Review. The review did not recommend inclusion of the scheme in the list of new rail schemes. On this basis the project was not included in Transport 21. My predecessor met representatives of the Midlands Railway Action Group on a number of occasions to discuss the matter. I understand also...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor between Ennis and Claremorris on a phased basis. The Ennis to Athenry section is to be completed in 2008, the Athenry to Tuam section in 2010 and the Tuam to Claremorris section in 2014. Iarnród Eireann plan to have Phase 1 completed in 2008. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that route clearance, site investigation...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have no function in relation to these matters. They are day-to-day operational matters for Bus Átha Cliath.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The deployment of buses on routes with bus priority is an operational matter for Dublin Bus and I have asked the company to provide any available information regarding this matter directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Passenger carryings by Dublin Bus over the period since 2000 are as follows: Year No. of Passengers 2000 134.2m 2001 142.9m 2002 146.6m 2003 149.8m 2004 149.8m 2005 145.7m 2006 146.3m

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The initiation or alteration of a bus service by Dublin Bus is subject to compliance with the requirement of giving advance notice to my Department and to compliance with the provisions of Section 25 of the Transport Act 1958 concerning competition with licensed private operators. Under these arrangements, Dublin Bus is now operating routes 33X and 142 for travel through the Dublin Port...