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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The allocation of slots at London Heathrow Airport is a matter for UK authorities acting in accordance with applicable EU rules relating to the allocation of slots. The applicable rules provide for slots to be assigned to airlines as distinct from airports. It is a matter for airlines to decide what services should be provided using such slots, except in the specific case where slots are...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Responsibility for vehicle testing was transferred to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006. Information on testing activity is therefore a matter for the RSA. I recently accepted recommendations from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on reforming the roadworthiness testing regime for commercial vehicles, for...

Written Answers — Railway Safety: Railway Safety (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Safety Act 2005 substantially transposed the principal provisions of the Railway Safety Directive 2004. Work to complete transposition of the remaining provisions is at an advanced stage in my Department. These provisions do not present any loopholes in the legislation as far as the regulation of railway safety is concerned, and I have not received any communication from the...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Taxi Regulation was established as an independent public body in September 2004 under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. The objectives of the Commission under the Act include the promotion of access to small public service vehicles by persons with disabilities. In this regard, it is understood that the Commission has been in communication with the Department of Social and...

Written Answers — End-of-Life Vehicles: End-of-Life Vehicles (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The examination of the alleged continued use of vehicles which are written off by insurers has been progressing on two fronts. The first relates to the establishment of a framework going forward so that there is an effective system in place which ensures that all write off instances are notified and properly recorded. My Department has been informed of the initial deliberations of an...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 329 together. The information requested by the Deputy in contained in the table below. Statutory Body Date of Establishment Year Operating Cost Irish Aviation Authority 1st January 1994 2003 €103,190,000 Commission for Aviation Regulation Established in 2001 2003 CAR is a self financing body and annual accounts detailing costs are published by...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 330 and 350 together. The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is responsible for delivery of Metro North and for discussion on the location, detailed planning and design of individual stations such as that at Mater Hospital. In October 2006, the RPA announced the preferred alignment for Metro North, which included an underground station at the Mater Hospital....

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that statutory responsibility for the creation and protection of rights of ways is vested in local authorities under planning legislation. My Department has no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 to 334, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Quarterly figures are not available for the non-property cost of decentralisation. The total non-capital expenditure by my Department to date is €31,343 for travel and subsistence costs in respect of the move to Loughrea.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: 44 civil servants from my Department have transferred to posts which were due to move out of Dublin under the Government's decentralisation programme. Of these 44 staff, 6 have relocated to their decentralised location in Loughrea as either Department of Transport or Road Safety Authority staff. Of the 6 staff who transferred to Loughrea, 4 went as Road Safety Authority staff, thus becoming...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 to 340, inclusive, together. The road traffic offences that are scheduled as penalty point offences focus on driving behaviour that adversely impacts on road safety. The only parking offence that is scheduled as a penalty point offence is the offence of parking a vehicle in a dangerous position and this serious offence incurs 5 penalty points on...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 to 343, inclusive, together. The construction of the Kildare Rail Project, including the provision of car parking, is a matter for Iarnrod Eireann. I understand from the company that work is underway on all main contracts and that the project is on target for completion in 2010. I understand also that the estimated cost of the project is almost €360m. I...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The proposed integrated ticketing system will be launched initially within the Greater Dublin Area on the scheduled services of Dublin Bus, LUAS and Morton's in September 2009. Dublin Bus will launch its interim smartcard scheme in summer 2008 and Irish Rail will follow suit with its own interim scheme in 2009. It will be extended to Irish Rail DART and commuter rail services within a...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the completion of Luas Line F, the Luas line from Lucan to the city centre, in 2013. Last September, on behalf of RPA I launched the public consultation process on the two route options for the new Luas Line from Lucan to the city centre. The RPA asked the public and all interested stakeholders to submit their views to the RPA by 31st January. It is expected that a...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As I stated, in my reply to PQ3401/08 and PQ3480/08, the Agreed Programme for Government includes a commitment to expediting the establishment of a statutory Dublin Transport Authority. The principal functions of the proposed Authority are set out in the Programme for Government and will include strategic transport planning; procurement of public transport infrastructure; procurement of...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Dublin Bus is proceeding with the introduction of automatic vehicle location system on board buses. This technology will provide the platform for the deployment of real time passenger information. A Dublin Bus application for funding towards the cost of procuring a real time passenger information system is being considered by my Department.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport does not provide for the re-opening of the rail line between Midleton and Youghal. I understand from Iarnrod Eireann that the Midleton to Youghal alignment will be preserved and its future development will be assessed on foot of the experience of the re-opening of the Glounthaune to Midleton line. Enabling works have already commenced on the Glounthaune to Midleton line. I am...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There have been no funds invested by my Department in City of Derry Airport in the period 2000 to 2007. On 22 March 2005, the Government approved a decision in principle to assist a runway safety project at the airport on a 50/50 joint-funding basis with the British Government. The total contribution from the Irish Exchequer was to be €7.55 million (37.5% of total project cost). Payment...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that the information sought by the Deputy has now been provided to him.