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Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In accordance with Section 30 of the Harbours Act 1996, I will consider any recommendations when making my decision to appoint Directors to the Boards of Port Companies.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Section 81 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides the statutory basis for the Local Improvements Scheme (LIS) and the Local Improvements Scheme Memorandum, which issued in February 2002, sets out the terms and conditions for the payment of LIS grants. Under the Scheme, grants are provided to county councils for the construction and improvement of non-public roads which provide access to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision and improvement of regional and local roads, including bridges, in its area is a matter for Mayo County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. Funding is being provided by my Department to Mayo County Council towards the provision of a new bridge at Achill Sound and in May 2007, approval was conveyed to the Council to award a contract for the...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provisions of road traffic legislation are not prescriptive as to the mode of pay and display schemes that a road authority may use in the operation of a paid parking scheme whether on-street or in public car parks and it is not proposed to change that position.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 518 and 571 together. The construction of the Kildare Route upgrade project, including the provision of car parking, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand from the company that the current position regarding the project is that work is underway on all main contracts and that the project is on target for completion in 2010.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus have been undertaking trials on the use of biofuels. As of 1 December 2007 one open-top bus used on Cork City tours runs on a mix of 95% regular diesel and 5% bio-diesel fuel. The bio-diesel is derived from rape-seed oil. Dublin Bus use bio-diesel made from recovered vegetable oil (RVO) on five open-top tour buses. This year Dublin Bus will be leasing, with...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Following representations received from various bodies, my Department is currently engaged with the Office of the Attorney General to establish how the current legislation can be amended to achieve roadside testing of drivers involved in serious collisions subject to overriding medical circumstances.

Written Answers — Private Airports: Private Airports (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority (Rules of the Air) Order, S.I. 72 of 2004 sets out the requirements governing the filing of flight plans. The issue raised is a day-to-day matter for the Authority and I have no function in this regard.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 taxis are permitted to use with-flow bus lanes but contra-flow bus lanes are reserved solely for use by large public service vehicles. This is based on road safety considerations. There are no plans to permit taxis to use contra-flow bus lanes.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: On 4 January 2008, I approved funding of €935,000 for remedial works to the West Pier at Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour. This funding was allocated on the basis of a request from Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Commissioners and a consulting engineer's report detailing the works required at the West Pier. The funding allocation was made early in the year, as I understand that Baltimore...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 524 to 530, inclusive, 542 and 558 together. It is my intention that the Irish Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will be strengthened on an ongoing basis over the coming years. My ambition is to put in place a service that will fully meet the needs of this country well in the 21st century. These recent decisions referred to have been taken to reflect...

Written Answers — Judicial Reviews: Judicial Reviews (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 531 and 532 together. The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. Year Number of Applications for judicial review for each year Number of Applications where leave was granted for each year Cost to the Department for each year in relation to judicial reviews Damages paid by the Department for each year in relation to judicial...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Safety Act 2005 was enacted partly in order to fulfil Ireland's obligations to transpose the Railway Safety Directive 2004 (Directive 2004/49/EC of 29th April 2004) insofar as it established the regulatory and institutional framework for railway safety as required by the Directive. As well as the usual discretion available in the implementation of EU directives to decide on the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993, the maintenance of public roads, including winter maintenance such as gritting, is a statutory function of each individual road authority.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I was aware that Birmingham was considered by Aer Lingus as a base and I had no input in their decision.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that preparation and publication of a new edition of the Cycle Design Guidance Manual is a matter for the DTO. The DTO expects to produce a draft of the manual later this year which will be circulated to stakeholders for comment. It is planned to publish the revised manual as soon as possible thereafter.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Procurement Agency has made significant progress in examining the feasibility of a Luas Line serving Rathfarnham. It is examining the feasibility of a line in the corridor from Dundrum to the city centre via Harold's Cross, Rathfarnham and Terenure. I understand that the Agency is currently reviewing its preliminary conclusions and following the completion of this process, in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In response to a previous Dáil Question by the Deputy on 15th November 2007, No. 29126, I indicated that the provision of public bus services by Bus Éireann on specific routes to serve particular areas is an operational matter for that Company. In this instance it was concluded that the notification lodged by Bus Éireann for a service from Tullow to Dublin, serving Baltinglass would...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The implementation of this project, for which my Department has approved funding, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand that enabling works have already commenced on the Midleton line. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the main construction contract has been awarded and that the main works will commence next month. Iarnród Éireann have advised that construction works are...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jan 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am concerned to see public transport priority measures, including quality bus corridors, put in place as rapidly as possible. As a consequence, I have already asked my Department to examine possible mechanisms in that regard for my consideration, paying particular attention to the reasons for apparent delays at the public consultation and project approval phases. I will give priority to...