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

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that during 2008 it will be undertaking a major renewal project on the Shannon river bridge at Drumsna, Co Leitrim on the Dublin to Sligo line. The project will be funded under the Railway Safety Programme as part of Transport 21. On completion of the scheme by the end of 2008, trains will be able to pass over the renewed bridge at the line speed of 75 mph.

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The second anniversary of the launch of Transport 21 has just passed and I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the progress made and to assure Deputies that the Government remains committed to delivering the programme in full. Many major projects, particularly on the national road network, are being completed on time and on budget. Construction is under way on many important...

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: ——and myself have consistently indicated that, in the interest of achieving best value for money for the taxpayer, we will not release prematurely the costs of Transport 21 projects. My position on this remains unchanged. However, it is my intention to publish full information on the business case for major projects and the factors taken into account in making decisions on them in due...

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am just——

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: How come the Deputy did not see me nodding my head in agreement with him on the earlier point?

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Bill is not finished.

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: They thought it was finished until I saw it.

Written Answers — Motor Insurance: Motor Insurance (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The cost of Motor Insurance, generally, has declined by 11% in the last twelve months and has declined by 39% since April 2003. In the case of young drivers it has been represented that the cost of this insurance is still too high. As part of the Social Partnership Agreement 2006 – 2015, Towards 2016, a review of the cost of insurance for young people in the 17 to 24 years grouping was...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The N21 Adare Bypass is included in Transport 21, the implementation of which is contained in the National Development Plan 2007-2013. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. As the Deputy is aware, the implementation of individual national road projects, including the N21 Adare...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21.The implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Both Transport 21 and the National Development Plan committed...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in its area is a matter for each individual road authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. Road grants for non-national roads are allocated annually under a number of grant categories. These include grants for specific roads schemes and roads which support the aims of the National Spatial Strategy. These...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I recognise the positive benefits of cycling and I am committed to increasing the use of cycling as a mode of transport. My Department is commissioning research on international best practice at present, which will inform the development of a National Cycle Policy. This, in turn, will feed into a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan, which I intend publishing in 2008 after a full...

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (14 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: To date twenty one national roads schemes have been completed since the commencement of Transport 21 in January 2006. These schemes are outlined in tabular format below. Many of the schemes were completed ahead of schedule and on or under budget. The opening of the Dundalk to Newry scheme, in August of this year, means that the M1 motorway is now complete. This is the first of the five...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Opposition is coming out with the usual rubbish.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Leave you where you are.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: This has nothing to do with Transport 21.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am not.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have opened many a water and sewerage scheme in Inishowen.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy can table a question and see.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Ministers do not follow blindly consultants' recommendations.