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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1226 to 1229, inclusive, together. Under Section 17 of the Roads Act, 1993, overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority and the relevant local authority concerned. Under the Roads Sub-Programme of the National Development Plan, some €13.3 billion will be invested in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: While there is no statutory requirement for Ministerial consent for the level of fares on the Luas, the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) provided my Department with prior notice of their proposals for a fare increase in 2007 and I conveyed my approval for a modest average increase of 2.75%. In approving that increase, I was conscious of the requirement to achieve a balance between the impact...

Written Answers — Aviation Sector: Aviation Sector (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Irish aviation sector plays a vital role in our continuing economic development and is a critical feature of the growth in tourism and trade. Aviation is particularly important for us because we are an island nation. The key objectives of Irish Aviation policy and the strategies being pursued to achieve those objectives are set out in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2005-2007 which...

Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Government remains committed to meeting the requirements of Directive 2003/30/EC, which set an indicative target of 5.75% of all transport fuels to be met by biofuels by 2010. The investment programme in Transport 21 will have a significant impact on progressing more sustainable forms of transport. Transport 21 also provides funding for pilot projects to support biofuels uptake and my...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1233 to 1235, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that, in November 2005 EU and US negotiators concluded work on the text of a first phase EU-US Open Skies agreement that included a transitional arrangement for Ireland, relating to the phasing out of the 'Shannon Stop'. The draft agreement was unanimously endorsed at the December 2005 Transport...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The statutory directions given in the Traffic Signs Manual requires that placenames in Gaeltacht areas be displayed on traffic signs in Irish only. In the case of placenames elsewhere it is required that these be displayed in bi-lingual format. However, in the instance where a placename has the same spelling in both Irish and English, the requirement is that the only the version in the...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The location of stations on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Eireann. I am advised by Iarnród Eireann that it is currently reviewing the re-opening of Dunleer Station in the context of planned developments adjacent to the station and in Dunleer village. I understand from Iarnród Eireann that the commercial case for re-opening the station would be strengthened if the costs involved...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1238 and 1239 together. I can confirm that my Department received a notification from Bus Éireann on 5th May, 2005, in respect of a proposed service between Galway and Dublin Airport. The processing of that notification was deferred on the grounds that my Department was giving consideration to a number of prior applications from private bus operators for...

Written Answers — Road Accident Investigations: Road Accident Investigations (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Since 13 September 2006 as a consequence of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 responsibility for matters relating to vehicle standards has passed to the Road Safety Authority. Three separate investigations were undertaken in relation to the school bus accident in Kentstown, County Meath by the Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority and Bus...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the oversight and monitoring of the National Car Test Service.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1243 to 1246, inclusive, together. Overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned, in this case, Dublin City Council. In particular, the allocation of funding in relation to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Four officials from the accounts branch of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castlebar were transferred to the Road Safety Authority, Ballina in July 2006.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Prior to the establishment of the Road Safety Authority, the National Safety Council commenced, in consultation with my Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and the City and County Managers Association, the development of a template for road safety action plans to be piloted in 10 chosen local authority areas. It was intended that the results of...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I have no function in relation to this matter. This is a day to day operational matter for the Public transport authorities.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The provision of cycle paths along the Grand and Royal Canals is a matter for the relevant local authorities.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: There are five staff in total in my Constituency Office. Two of the five are civil servants. The following table provides information in relation to their grade and current remuneration. Grade Remuneration Civil servant Personal Assistant €43,445–€55,147 No Senior Special Assistant €43,445–€55,147 No Personal Secretary €21,632–€41,736 No Executive Officer...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: There are four staff in total in the Press Office in my Department. Three of the four are civil servants. The following table provides information in relation to their grade and current remuneration. Grade Remuneration Civil servant Press Adviser €66,000 No Higher Executive Officer €43,445–€55,147 Yes Clerical Officer €22,766–€36,913 Yes Clerical Officer...

Written Answers — Air Safety: Air Safety (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Aviation Authority conducts regulatory oversight activities in relation to all licensed aerodromes within the State. All licensed aerodromes have in place a safety management system for the management of safety at their aerodrome which is reviewed and audited by the Irish Aviation Authority. I am advised by the IAA that all construction projects, including runway pavement overlays,...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: While the decisions made by the European Court of Justice in the Open Skies cases were not specifically addressed to Ireland, the interpretation of Community law contained in those decisions must be respected by Ireland. That said, there is nothing in the Court judgments, per se, that prevents the Member States addressed in those judgments, or Ireland, from amending their bilateral...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The funding allocation for the NRA for 2007 was announced by me at a press conference on 16th January last. Under Section 17 of the Roads Act, 1993, overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority and the relevant local authority concerned.