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Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 to 2005 are kept under continuous review and any proposals received from local authorities seeking amendments thereto are examined in my Department to determine if legislative changes are warranted and feasible.

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

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority is currently developing a new Road Safety Strategy for the period 2007–2012. The Strategy is expected to be finalised in the first quarter of 2007. With regard to the possibility of reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit for learner drivers to zero, I expect the Road Safety Authority to carry out a detailed examination of this issue, taking into account...

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

Martin Cullen: Under Section 19 of the Roads Act, 1993, the National Roads Authority has overall responsibility for the planning and supervision of works for the construction and maintenance of national roads. More specifically, the NRA has responsibility, under Section 19(1)(c) of the same Act, to prepare, or arrange for the preparation of, schemes for the provision of road signs. In the circumstances I...

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

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 100 together. The EU US Open Skies deal was discussed at the Transport Council on 12 October 2006. The Council underlined the importance it attaches to the conclusion of the EU US air transport agreement. It reaffirmed its unanimous satisfaction with the text of the draft agreement negotiated in November, 2005 but regretted the further delay in the US...

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

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 94 together. On the 28th of September 2006, my Department approved funding of €30m for the purchase of 100 additional buses and a further €2m for the upgrading of garage facilities at Broadstone. I understand from Dublin Bus that the additional buses will begin to enter into service by the end of the year. Delivery of the buses will be completed by...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: This is a matter for the management of Aer Lingus, which is now a publicly listed company, and a matter in which I have no function.

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

Martin Cullen: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads, including the M50, is vested in the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000). As the Deputy is aware, in January of this year, the NRA decided to replace...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (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 is now responsible for vehicle standards.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Railway Procurement Agency has made good progress on identifying feasible alignments and I understand that a number of possible route options will be presented for public consultation in the coming weeks. It is expected that a preferred alignment will be identified in 2007, taking into account the outcome of this stage of public consultation. Thereafter a design will be developed, an EIS...

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

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 provides funding for demand management measures associated with the introduction and upgrade of transport infrastructure. I have constantly said that demand management, including congestion charging, will only be considered when a significant element of the new infrastructure is in place. Consequently, I have no immediate plans for legislation in this matter.

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

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 6, 10 and 103 on Thursday, 28th September, 2006. The framework for the mutual recognition of driving disqualifications is contained in the European Union Convention on Driving Disqualifications (98/C 216/01). The Convention relates to disqualifications arising from a range of specified traffic offences including drink-driving, speeding and...

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

Martin Cullen: In April of this year I requested that Iarnród Éireann undertake a feasibility study into a rail link from Ennis to Shannon. My Department is currently providing funding for this study. The company has engaged consultants to undertake this work. A steering group has been established, and includes a wide range of local interests. The study is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

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

Martin Cullen: Under section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 the provision of any traffic sign, regulatory or non-regulatory, is the responsibility of the individual road authority. A separate category of orange coloured signs is provided by direction of the Minister for Transport in the Traffic Signs Manual for use at road works. The provision and subsequent timely removal of these signs at any location is...

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

Martin Cullen: In line with its commitments in the Programme for Government, the Government has made a number of significant decisions recently 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. The Government has decided that the regulation of the bus market and future...

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

Martin Cullen: In line with the Programme for Government commitments, the Government has made a number of significant decisions recently 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. I am committed to the introduction of a modernised regulatory framework for public...

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

Martin Cullen: Significant progress has been made on Transport 21 since its launch on 1 November 2005. The following are the details of progress in the specific sectors covered by Transport 21. Luas/Metro: I approved a Railway Order for Cherrywood Luas extension on 14 August 2006. However, in early October a third party sought leave in the High Court to challenge the grant of this Order, by way of...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Cycling is an important part of this Government's commitment under Transport 21 to increasing modal share of public transport through infrastructure and service improvements and to encourage a transfer of trips from the private car to more sustainable modes of transport. While the provision of cycle ways and cycle parking is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant local...

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

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 189 together. Responsibility for the collection of structured information on road safety now lies with the Road Safety Authority, who would be happy to provide the Deputies with the information requested.

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

Martin Cullen: I have no function in relation to this matter. It is an operational matter for Bus Átha Cliath.