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

Noel Dempsey: The primary immediate investigative role in relation to road collisions is vested in the Garda Síochána. Priority in such an investigation must be given to the determination of the causes of road collisions and, if appropriate, whether a breach of the Road Traffic laws contributed to the occurrence.

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

Noel Dempsey: 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 construction or maintenance of national roads is a matter for the NRA...

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

Noel Dempsey: The Cork Swansea Ferries Company suspended its service in 2007. I can appreciate the concerns that have been expressed in the region in response to this development. I understand that a number of interested parties and stakeholders have been in discussions with the Port of Cork Company about the possibility of commencing a new passenger and freight service out of the port. I am informed...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Following the re-allocation of Ministerial functions in 2002, my Department assumed responsibility for the overall management of the Transport Operational Programme (OPTRANS) 1994-1999 and the Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational Programme (ESIOP) 2000-2006. My Department also took possession of papers relating to two earlier programmes, i.e. the Operational Programme on...

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

Noel Dempsey: I am pleased to state that the Road Transport Operator Licensing Section of my Department, involving a total of 10 staff, decentralised to Loughrea in July 2007. The status and costs of property are matters for the Office of Public Works. The property was occupied on schedule in July, 2007.

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

Noel Dempsey: The National Roads Authority was not identified by the Decentralisation Implementation Group as an early mover. The NRA has reported that very few staff have expressed an interest in moving to the decentralised location. 90 posts are required to decentralise to Ballinasloe with the NRA.

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

Noel Dempsey: The functions of the National Safety Council were transferred to the Road Safety Authority on 1 September, 2006. 40 posts of the Road Safety Authority were decentralised to Loughrea in July 2007. The status and costs of property are matters for the Office of Public Works. The property was occupied on schedule in July, 2007.

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

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Safety Commission was not identified by the Decentralisation Implementation Group as an early mover. The RSC has reported that very few staff have expressed an interest in moving to the decentralised location. Some 20 posts are required to decentralise to Ballinasloe with the RSC.

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

Noel Dempsey: Replies to Parliamentary Questions are drafted by the staff in the line divisions dealing with the particular issues raised. The number of staff and the time spent on an individual answer depends on the complexity of the issues raised, the level of supporting detail to be retrieved and collated and the form of the proposed response, i.e. whether oral or written. In addition, for this...

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

Noel Dempsey: The allocation of slots at London Heathrow Airport is a matter for the 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 — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to similar Questions of today's date.

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

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

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

Noel Dempsey: The position in regard to the improvement of railway services on the Maynooth line is that capacity has been trebled in the last five years. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that it is currently reviewing its plans for resignalling in the city centre area as part of its broader plans for the upgrade of railway infrastructure in the Dublin area and that in this context is considering the...

Written Answers — Congestion Charges: Congestion Charges (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: At present tolls are the only charges, of the type referred to by the Deputy, made on motorists. The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads is vested in the National Roads Authority under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000). There are currently no proposals to introduce any other charges of the type referred to by the Deputy.

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

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the construction of the Interconnector Tunnel and the electrification of the Dublin suburban rail network which will provide a DART-type service between Maynooth and Bray and Hazlehatch and Balbriggan subject to final decisions on the extent of the electrification. The projected completion date is under Transport 21 2015.

Written Answers — Heavy Goods Vehicles: Heavy Goods Vehicles (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the issue of a maximum vehicle height. While at present the maximum height of goods vehicles is not regulated, my predecessor announced in January last year his intention to introduce a national maximum vehicle height of 4.65 metres. Draft Regulations to give effect to this decision have been received from the Road Safety Authority and are currently...

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

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in their areas is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State Grants. The initial selection of projects or works to be funded under the various grant categories is also a matter for local authorities. In 2007, grants totalling €23.531 million were allocated to Kildare County Council...

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

Noel Dempsey: The upgrade of the Edenderry to Enfield road is being undertaken by Kildare County Council with grant assistance provided by my Department. The design of the route is a matter for the local authority. Before works of this nature may proceed, the local authority is obliged to comply with requirements of planning legislation. I understand that those requirements, which include extensive...

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

Noel Dempsey: On 24 January 2008, I jointly announced with the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, that the Government has approved an Economic and Tourism Development Plan for Shannon Airport and its wider catchment area. The Report is available on the websites of both departments. The Economic and Tourism Development Plan will facilitate the completion of a package of measures leading to improved road...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The two remaining Minister's Nominees were appointed to the Board of Aer Lingus with effect from 31 January 2008. Under Company Law all directors are obliged to pursue the best interests of the company. Subject to that duty, the three Minister's Nominees on the Board of Aer Lingus will seek to ensure that all future decisions of the company that have significant implications for wider...