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[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Section 47 (1) of the Roads Act 1993 sets out four types of road scheme which a roads authority can make: a motorway scheme, a busway scheme, a protected road scheme and a protected road scheme amending a protected road scheme approved under section 49. The word "may" is used where the Deputy wishes to delete it to reflect the fact that several types of scheme can be made. Were I to accept...

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I assure theDeputythat it is not in the Bill because it is a matter of course in respect of road schemes, particularly in the National Roads Authority. The Road Traffic Act 1994 provides for the publication of notices in newspapers where a road scheme is proposed for submission to An Bord Pleanála; in the case of the proposed amendment to the Roads Act 1993 or where it is proposed to make...

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: In that case I can make a policy direction to them to do it.

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The amendment as proposed by Deputy Shortall provides for powers to be given to members of the Garda Síochána to remove without warrant a person or things obstructing a service area. The amendment is not necessary because sections 71 and 72 of the 1993 Act provide extensive powers, not just to gardaí, but to officers of local authorities to remove obstructions on public roads. The...

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Yes.

International Agreements: Motion. (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of passenger name record data...

International Agreements: Motion. (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is usually on a tangent.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has issued Annual Passenger Licences and International Authorisations to the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company (LLSR), enabling them to provide public bus services in the North West Donegal region. The provision of bus services on specific routes is a commercial and operational matter for bus operators. In recent days, LLSR informed my Department that due to a...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below. Project approved CBA conducted by Luas Line B1 from Sandyford to Cherrywood Railway Procurement Agency Luas Line C1 from Connolly station to the Point Railway Procurement Agency Luas Line A1 spur off Red Line to Citywest Railway Procurement Agency Funding for thirty three Intercity Railcars Bernard Feeney of...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The State agencies under the aegis of my Department have responsibility for delivery of Transport 21 projects. In compliance with the Department of Finance guidelines for capital projects, the agencies appoint a Project Manager for each project at planning/ procurement stage. Of the seventeen national roads projects completed to date under Transport 21, thirteen were on or ahead of time and...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I presume the Deputy has in mind the review I referred to in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of Thursday 28 June 2007. In developing proposals, the DTO will welcome comments from all interested parties including cycling organisations.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am more aware of it than the Deputy.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It is legal in this country also.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have a copy of the letter myself.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. Negotiations between the EU Commission and the US authorities on a new agreement on the processing and transfer of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data by air carriers to the United States Department of Homeland Security concluded on 27 June 2007. A copy of the agreement was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 3 July 2007 and is...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The position in relation to rail freight is set out in my answer to Dáil Questions Nos 57, 72 and 144 which I answered on Thursday last.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has issued Annual Passenger Licenses and International Authorisations to the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company (LLSR), enabling them to provide public bus services in the North West Donegal region. The provision of bus services on specific routes is a commercial and operational matter for bus operators. LLSR recently informed my Department that due to a significant...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 27 June 2007 the Irish Aviation Authority has informed me that it has not received inquiries from concerned residents regarding the landing of helicopters at the location referred to. The IAA has further informed me that the Deputy or residents may contact the Authority directly with any concerns regarding safety matters arising from helicopter...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy will be aware that temporary accommodation has been made available for the Doolin Coast Guard Unit members. While separate negotiations have been commenced in recent months no final agreement has yet been reached.

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has now responsibility for the delivery of the driving test and the issuing of certificates of competency. I understand that the Road Safety Authority is currently reviewing the issue referred to by the Deputy.