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Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Expenditure Review on CIÉ subvention was published at the end of November after examination by my Department. The purpose of the review was to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the subvention paid to CIÉ over the period 2001-2005. The report also contains a number of measures to be taken up with the CIE companies to strengthen the management of public expenditure and...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Preparation of the report of the review is at an advanced stage. I will make public its findings when it has been completed.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is currently engaged in a procurement process for the engagement of consultants to conduct a review of the Railway Safety Programme 2004-2008. The target date for the completion of the review is before the end of the current programme — end 2008. I cannot say at this point what will be the outcome of the review.

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy will be aware that I have recently confirmed that new equipment should be procured to operate two fully manned marine rescue centres. I have also confirmed that locating one on the east coast and one on the west coast is the preferred option and that the east coast centre should be co-located with the HQ. In relation to the west coast I consider that the site should provide a...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I refer to my reply to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question number 269 on 31st October,2007 when I advised that my Department was currently considering the Dublin Bus proposal for a new Route 141 for bus passenger services between Swords and Rathmines via Drumcondra, taking into account the newly licensed commercial service operating between Swords and the City Centre via the Dublin Port...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Provisions for the designation of parking bays on public roads that are reserved for use by persons who hold a disabled persons' parking permit and the granting of such permits are set out in the Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 181/97) and the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. 182/97). A review of all aspects of this disabled persons' parking scheme is...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information the Deputy requires is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Meetings: Departmental Meetings (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Department was established in 2002 and records show that 168 formal management board meetings have been held since then. It is not possible to say precisely how many informal management board meetings have taken place in the same period, as many of these meetings were of a very short duration for consultation or coordination purposes only and, being informal, required no formal record to...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: This is a day to day operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have no role in the matter. However, I understand from Iarnród Éireann that the line south of Croke Park is used for services.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Consistent with my statement in the Dáil on 14th November, 2007, I propose to publish full information on feasibility studies and business cases for major projects and the factors taken into account in making decisions on them in due course. This will be done when there is no danger that it will have a negative impact on the State's ability to get best value for money through the public...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It is proposed that the Luas toCitywest will have a park and ride facility adjacent to the stop at Cheeverstown. It is intended that this park and ride facility will accommodate some 300 cars.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Mobile email equipment has been supplied to 47 staff in my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has 28 production databases, three of which are hosted by external organisations.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is in the tables which list all projects with a budget of €50,000 or greater which were completed by or for my Department since 2004. 2004 Description Expenditure Percentage of budget target Within Completion Deadline € % Intranet Site Development 36,296.40 52 Yes Electronic Travel and Subsistence System 132,672.96 95 Yes Integration of...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: In the National Climate Change Strategy, the Government has decided that it will voluntarily introduce a carbon offsetting scheme for all air travel on Government business, including flights by Ministers and by civil servants. Practical arrangements will be put in place by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to enable each Department to compute annually the...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed that all electronic data held by my Department is protected using industry best practices. I am further informed that data security measures are regularly reviewed in the light of changing circumstances and that any appropriate measures identified are implemented.

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: A number of major infrastructural projects are in train in Mayo and the West. Transport 21, the Government's 10-year financial framework for investment in transport infrastructure, provides for a number of important projects in County Mayo. The N5 connects Dublin to Westport and Castlebar. Major sections of this route have been upgraded. The Charlestown Bypass was opened in November of...

Written Answers — Management Information Framework System: Management Information Framework System (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The implementation of the management information framework system has assisted in improving the financial control environment, improving analysis and generally enhancing the effectiveness of financial management services. The system has also assisted in improving cost saving analysis within the Department. However, there is no readily available financial estimate of the value derived to the...

Written Answers — Management Information Framework System: Management Information Framework System (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Department's management information framework system, AGRESSO Financials, went live in September 2002 and has been fully rolled out to support the operational and reporting needs of the Department. The main focus in relation to performance indicators has been the reform of the estimates process and in particular tracking progress in relation to the indicators published in the Annual...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The answer to the first part of the question is "No". As regards the second and third parts of the question, information of this kind can be obtained directly from the Road Safety Authority.