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Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, is responsible for inland fisheries.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: There is a reply but I will not give it.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Finance will deliver his Budget Statement on Wednesday, 5 December next. I am not sure why this has come as such a surprise to the Opposition.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: These changes are being made on foot of recommendations made by the Committee of Public Accounts.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am sure the Minister will——

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The committee was claiming credit for it. I am sure the Minister, Deputy Cowen, will take on board what Deputy Burton has said as he tries to be as helpful as possible to the Opposition in his usual manner.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Finance will try to facilitate the Opposition as much as possible within the normal confines of budget secrecy, which applies to Ministers as well as the Opposition.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I will raise that matter with the Minister concerned.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is correct. Work is ongoing on that Bill between different Departments. It is hoped to bring something forward.

Written Answers — Marine Safety Staff: Marine Safety Staff (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: At present there are 17 posts in each of the centres at Malin Head and Valentia. Staff have yet to be canvassed on who will relocate voluntarily and until figures are known for this, it is not possible to make out a migration plan. Discussions with staff on this matter are expected to commence shortly.

Written Answers — Infrastructural Projects: Infrastructural Projects (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: At the launch of Transport 21, the Government identified the projects and programmes in the national roads, public transport and regional airports sectors that it wishes to see prioritised for development in the ten-year period from 2006 to 2015 and estimated the cost of implementing these at €34 billion, in current cost terms. The huge scale of the Transport 21 programme is such that...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (8 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 101 together. I understand that, before submitting her report to me on Thursday, 25 October, the Secretary General showed drafts of her report to: those officials specifically referred to in it (viz. the relevant Assistant Secretary, Principal Officer and Assistant Principal and the Secretary General to the Government); the independent Chairman of the...

Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 to 216, inclusive, together. I think it is important to put the relevant decisions in context and to assure the Deputy that these decisions have been taken against a background of increased focus on, and support for, the maritime safety sector. It is my intention that the Irish Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will be strengthened on an ongoing...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the development of a Luas line from St Stephen's Green to Liffey Junction, using the old Broadstone railway alignment. This is consistent with the long-term transportation strategy for the Greater Dublin Area in the "Dublin Transportation Initiative" (1995) and in the Dublin Transportation Office's strategy "A Platform for Change" (2001), both of which envisaged the...

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: From January 2006 to October 2007, total Exchequer expenditure on Transport 21 projects was €3,476.4 million. Transport 21 is a ten-year financial framework that identifies a number of key transport projects to be completed in each of the years from 2006 to 2015. Significant progress has been made in all of the sectors covered by the framework and all of the implementing agencies are now...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The planning, design and construction of the Interconnector is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. Transport 21 provides for the completion of the Interconnector by 2015. I understand that the feasibility and planning design studies currently being undertaken by Iarnród Éireann and its consultants are due for completion shortly. As part of this work Iarnród Éireann undertook public...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The day to day operation of and the upgrading of railway stations is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and is not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The current position regarding the delivery of the 183 new intercity railcars is that Iarnród Éireann has taken delivery of 60 of the cars. They are currently undergoing commissioning and the first batch will be introduced into service on the Dublin-Sligo route over the coming months. The remainder of the new fleet will be delivered and brought into service by the Spring of 2009. None of...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have no responsibilities with regard to Inch Island Pier or the inland fisheries review.

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (13 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 223 to 225, inclusive, together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (SI No.477 of 2006), the national car testing service, including in relation to Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs) and weight thresholds for vehicle testing purposes, is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. Responsibility for the overall...