Results 5,061-5,080 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: On 13 August last, I announced my decision to grant the railway order for the Kildare rail project, in line with the recommendations of the Inspector to the public inquiry into the project. On that basis, the draft order has been sent to the Office of the Attorney General for legal drafting. When that process is complete, the order will be submitted to the Minister for the Environment,...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: Iarnród Éireann has informed me that the company is currently carrying out an examination into the possibility of commencing a service on the Kildare route on Sundays. This exercise will include an examination of the demand for the service, the effect of introducing such a service on existing services and the availability of rolling stock and staff to operate such a service. A decision...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have no function in this matter. The structure of rail fares is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: Park and ride facilities have an important role in making it easier for people to access and transfer to public transport. Last summer I approved a Dublin Transportation Office (DTO) strategy for rail-based park and ride facilities, which envisages facilities at 22 locations on the existing and proposed rail network within the greater Dublin area. This year I set aside €5 million in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department is currently considering an application from Dublin Bus for funding for 200 additional buses to be delivered in 2006 and 2007. The application is being considered in the context of Transport 21, the bus network review completed by Dublin Bus and the bus market reform process. I expect to make an announcement shortly on the application having regard to the outcome of Government...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: The award of contracts for the completion of the docklands station is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have no function in the matter. Work on the project is underway and the station is expected to open next year.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department is currently considering an application from Bus Éireann for funding for additional buses to be delivered over the period 2006 to 2008. The application is being considered in the context of Transport 21 and the bus market reform process. I expect to make an announcement shortly on the application having regard to the outcome of Government deliberations on bus market reform.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (27 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: As I have said before, the funding of the new Cork Airport terminal will have to take account not only of what is commercially and financially feasible for Cork Airport, but also what is commercially and financially feasible for Dublin Airport. The future plans for both Shannon and Cork as independent airports must have regard to the capacity of each airport to contribute to its own capital...

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1, 2 and 5 together. The Government yesterday made a number of significant decisions that will provide a solid basis for expanded and improved bus services throughout the country over the coming years, while ensuring better value for money for both passengers and taxpayers. In the case of the greater Dublin area, there is a requirement for an expansion of the...

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: They will be exclusively available for the private sector and there will be a tendering process for them.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: The first 15% will be exclusively for the private sector. After that the whole market will be opened up.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: Beyond the first 15% everybody will be able to compete for new services.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: No. It is an entirely different proposal.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: Yes.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am pleased that, after many discussions with stakeholders, both in the public and private sectors, the proposals on which I was working met with favour in Government. This is an evolutionary approach to a planned opening up of the market and is in line with EU competition law. I have already conveyed the need for Dublin Bus to provide an additional 100 buses into the market in Dublin....

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: We will support the entire pool of buses for subvented routes, as provided for in Transport 21, because subvention is involved.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: We will wait for proposals to come forward but I am not averse to it. The immediate requirement, however, as indicated by Dublin Bus network planning, was for 100 buses, which it has now received. It is often forgotten by people looking purely at the numbers in the present fleet that the capacity has increased by 40%, owing to a change in the type of buses the company uses. One cannot...

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: I do not know how the Deputy can question the Government's significant commitment to getting people on to public transport in Dublin and throughout the country. There seems to be some confusion on her part. Some 22 million people use the Luas each year.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: The question is whether the Government is committed to public transport.

Public Transport. (28 Sep 2006)

Martin Cullen: The evidence is clear that there is serious commitment by the Government, more than any other Government in history, both in planning resources and in large investment in improving public transport in general.