Results 5,621-5,640 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (28 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has asked Iarnród Éireann to compile the information sought and to forward it to the Deputy directly.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We are not concerned with listening only to those with vested interests.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The consultants have considered the technical and operational feasibility if a two tier use of the old Broadstone alignment and will comment on it in their report.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The detailed design and implementation of the Western Rail Corridor including the provision of level crossings is a matter for Iarnród Éireann.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The State is entitled under the Memorandum and Articles of Association to appoint three directors to the board of Aer Lingus. Currently there is one State appointed director serving on the board and I hope to be in a position to nominate two further candidates for appointment to the board in the near future. The State's appointees will seek to ensure that all future decisions of the Company,...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: In its press release of 7th November 2007, Aer Lingus outlined its planned schedule for 2008, which represents significant increased capacity on its long haul network. Aer Lingus also reaffirms its commitment to serving the transatlantic market to/from Shannon Airport operating daily direct flights from Shannon to Boston, Shannon to New York and daily flights to Chicago via Dublin. Through a...

Written Answers — Air Accident Investigations: Air Accident Investigations (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Safety oversight for civil aviation in Ireland is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). I am informed by the IAA that they have received no reports of this incident.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to the Minister for Finance's replies to composite Dail Question Nos. 106 and 107 which he answered on the 14th November 2007 and Dail Question No. 161 which he answered on the 20th November 2007.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (29 Nov 2007)

Noel Dempsey: No private consultants or legal experts have been engaged by my Department in relation to the withdrawal of the Shannon to Heathrow route by Aer Lingus. Legal advice is provided by the Attorney General and his office.

Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: A second is a long time.

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: As this case is currently being processed through the Courts, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on this matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Publications: Departmental Publications (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department published its Annual Report for 2006 on 11th June 2007. It is available by download from our website (www.transport.ie) or in hard copy, by contacting the Governance Support Division of my Department.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have not received any report regarding a review of the weight limits for small public service vehicles. The regulation of small public service vehicles, including the standards for such vehicles is a matter for the Commission for Taxi Regulation.

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 299 together. The offices of my Department are open from 9.15 am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and from 9.15am to 5.15pm on Fridays. Telephony services are provided continuously during these hours including the lunchtime period.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below:

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The question of the opening hours and telephone lines for the agencies and State bodies that are under the aegis of my Department is a day to day operational matter for determination by the organisations concerned. I have no statutory responsibility for such matters and my Department does not maintain records of this nature.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of 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 relevant local authorities. Both Transport 21 and the National Development Plan committed...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The securing and maintaining of routes is a matter for the relevant Airport Authority. Since the announcement by Aer Lingus of its decision to withdraw from the Shannon Heathrow route the Shannon Airport Authority has been actively engaging with airlines with a view to securing new services that would redress the reduction in connectivity that will follow from withdrawal of the Aer Lingus...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has not held discussions with the Minister for Finance in relation to the VAT issue referred to. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the promotion of road safety awareness measures is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department disposes of redundant information technology by donating it to charitable organisations or in some cases by offering it to staff as part of a wider policy to facilitate increased ICT skills within the Department. Where neither of these is appropriate, an external company is engaged to dispose of the equipment in an environmentally acceptable manner. In all cases, the...