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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann currently have in place a range of integrated fares and tickets which allow transfer between their services. In addition, there are also integrated fares which allow transfers with Iarnród Eireann and Luas services. The development of fares for any particular category of passenger is a matter for the bodies concerned.

Written Answers — Motor Insurance: Motor Insurance (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Motorised wheelchairs fall within the definition of a mechanically propelled vehicle, under section 3 of the 1961 Road Traffic Act. This means that Section 56 of that Act which requires compulsory third party liability motor insurance for all mechanically propelled vehicles used in a public place, applies to motorised wheelchairs. My officials are aware of insurance companies which provide...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department's Capital Expenditure Grant Scheme for the regional airports which was launched earlier this year involves a planning and implementation framework extending to 2010 and a budget of 65 million Euro out of the total of 100 million Euro for which Transport 21 provides up to 2015. The application received from Waterford Regional Airport under the scheme includes a proposal for an...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The capital expenditure grant scheme for the regional airports which was launched earlier this year involves a planning and implementation framework extending to 2010 and a budget of 65 million Euro out of the total of 100 million Euro for which Transport 21 provides up to 2015. At my Department's request, all of the regional airports have submitted proposals for funding under the new scheme...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have had no discussions with the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government on the issue of funding this roadway, I have however written to the Minister for the Environment, Health Local Government seeking advice on the Waterford County Council application for 100% funding for the R708 access road to Waterford Airport.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I understand from the Dublin Transportation Office that it has not received any applications from Dublin City Council for a grant towards the cost of the development of park and ride facilities within its area.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I do not consider that the Government's strategic objectives would be best served by a takeover of Aer Lingus by Ryanair. It is my firm belief that Ireland's economic interests are best served by the provision, on a competitive basis, of regular, safe and cost-effective air services linking the country to key business and tourism markets around the world. The Ryanair bid raises fundamental...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 244 of 28th September which sets out the timetable for this project. All projects within Transport 21 are being, and will be, evaluated in accordance with the Department of Finance's Guidelines for the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure Proposals in the Public Sector.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: At the outset, I should explain that overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the M50, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned. I have no function in relation to the day-to-day operation of these projects. In addition, the statutory power to levy tolls on national roads,...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 is designed to inject a large amount of additional capacity into the public transport network over the next ten years, with a total investment of over €16bn in the GDA between now and 2015. Provision is made in Transport 21 to double the length of bus priority infrastructure in the GDA within the 10-year period of the programme. In January of this year, the Dublin...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I understand that Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport is due to be completed by late 2009. This is broadly in line with the 2008 — 2010 completion dates for the phased completion of the M50 upgrade. The principal agencies involved in these projects — i.e Dublin Airport Authority, Fingal County Council and the National Roads Authority have cooperated and consulted closely in the planning stages...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The range of offences in the Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975 which may be enforced by local authority traffic wardens was expanded by statutory amendments made in 2002 and 2006. Three specified offences, one of which relates to display of an NCT disc and two which relate to motor tax disc offences, have not yet been brought into the range of the fixed charge offences that...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14 and 81 together. At the outset, I should explain that overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned, in this case, Dublin City Council. As regards the opening of the Tunnel, I...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: At the outset, I should point out that traffic management in general is a matter for the appropriate local authority. In the case of the current upgrade works on the M50, that authority is South Dublin County Council with, I understand, Dublin City Council's assistance in managing the junctions and the associated traffic signals. The M50 has experienced massive traffic growth over recent...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: This is a day-to-day operational matter for the public transport companies concerned and not one in which I have no role.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 17, 53 and 102 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to a priority question today, in which I said that the RSA has submitted to me in recent days a range of proposals with a particular focus on licensing reform and on targeting drivers between 17 and 24 years old. I equally share the concern of the RSA Board about the high risk factors of death and serious...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the M3, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned. I have no function in relation to the day-to-day operation of projects.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority now has responsibility for the endorsement of penalty points on licence records. The operation of the penalty point system is kept under review by all the State Agencies involved including my Department, An Garda Síochána, the Court Service, the Vehicle Registration...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23 and 27 together. The planning and design of the Navan Rail Link is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I understand that the old Navan rail line will be re-opened in two phases with the first phase running off the Maynooth line, at Clonsilla, to the M3 interchange at Pace, near Dunboyne. The current position regarding this phase is that...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Interconnector is intended to be the final phase of a programme to extend and reconfigure the DART and suburban services and to provide higher capacities, frequencies and integration of services to meet forecast demand levels in the Dublin inner-suburban area and to develop an integrated transport system for the capital. There are a number of projects currently under way that are...