Results 6,061-6,080 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (6 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Cork Swansea Ferry service was suspended 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 that a...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (6 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply yesterday to Deputy Flanagan's Question No. 113.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In response to previous Dáil Questions by the Deputy on 15 November 2007, No. 102 and 30 January 2008, No. 538, I indicated that Bus Éireann had notified my Department of a proposed bus service connecting Tullow and Dublin operating via Baltinglass. Following an initial examination of the Bus Eireann submission, it was concluded that the service would be in competition with an existing...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (6 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Motor insurance companies in Ireland insure vehicle drivers rather than vehicles. This enables them to calculate the risks associated with a specific driver and thereby price the insurance premium accordingly. The factors taken into account when calculating the risk include the age, gender and driving experience of the driver, the engine size of the vehicle and its usage together with the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. Two reports were commissioned by the NRA in 2000 and 2002 on the feasibility of constructing the Eastern Bypass. In the context of the launch of Transport 21 in November 2005, the NRA engaged consulting engineers to update these studies by...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Transport Act, 1932, as amended, provides the statutory basis for regulating the provision of public bus services by private bus operators. In accordance with the legislation, private bus operators apply to my Department for licences to operate scheduled bus passenger services within the State. There are currently 54 licences issued to private bus operators authorising bus...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (7 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware that Dublin Port Company has received confirmation from An Bord Pleanála that its proposal to extend the port at the north eastern perimeter qualifies to be considered as an application under the strategic infrastructure legislation. I understand that the company is presently engaged in the process of preparing the detailed planning application and the environmental impact...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (7 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The electricity consumption for the years 2005 to 2007 in respect of 44, Kildare Street, is set out in the following table; the data is expressed in Kilowatts (KWH): 2005 2006 2007 January February 31,940 30,280 37,560 March April 36,660 33,940 33,680 May June 33,400 38,240 36,120 July August 32,200 35,700 34,540 September October 35,620 35,700 41,740 November ...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The latest EPA figures for transport show that emissions were 13.719 million tonnes CO2-equivalents in 2006, which was an increase of 5.2% on 2005 levels. The 2007 National Climate Change Strategy projected transport emissions for the period 2008-2012 to be 13.992 Mt CO2-equivalents, inclusive of existing measures such as technology improvements, mineral oil tax relief for biofuels, Dublin...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The licensing of small public service vehicles, including taxis, is the responsibility of the Commission for Taxi Regulation. All applicants for licences must comply with certain regulatory requirements including the payment of the licence fee, having a valid certificate of suitability and test certificate from NCTS in respect of the vehicle to be licensed, evidence that the use of a vehicle...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) launched in February 2007, thirty-four community transport groups around the country are being funded to address social exclusion in their rural areas arising from unmet public transport needs. Older people and people with disabilities form the core customer base of the RTP. Pobal, which administers the Programme on behalf of my Department, has...

Written Answers — Road and Rail Networks: Road and Rail Networks (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Meetings of officials take place regularly, particularly in the context of the North South Ministerial Council Transport Sector. Two meetings of that Sector took place in 2007 and progress is being made across all agenda items, including those relating to roads and rail.

Written Answers — : (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Department of Finance Guidelines on the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure and Value for Money provide the framework and criteria for the evaluation of railway upgrade projects. The Strategic Rail Review carried out in 2003 endorsed the viability of the overall railway network including the Cork-Dublin railway. In addition the most recent major investment on this route, the...

Written Answers — : (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There has been excellent cooperation for a long number of years between officials and transport agencies in my Department and in Northern Ireland regarding the development and operation of transport services and projects. The Belfast Agreement serves to strengthen this cooperation. Transport 21, which contains proposals for the improvement of our strategic road links with Northern Ireland,...

Written Answers — National Spatial Strategy: National Spatial Strategy (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: A North West Gateway Initiative (NWGI) chaired jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the office of First Minister/Deputy First Minister has been established to provide a co-ordinated cross border approach to the development of the region. I understand that a draft spatial planning framework report has been prepared and is currently being considered by the NWGI senior officials...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects and the allocation of funding in relation to the construction or maintenance of national roads are matters for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects and the allocation of funding in relation to the construction or maintenance of national roads are matters for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Government has agreed to make available funding of €580 million to provide for a major upgrade of roads within Northern Ireland serving the North West Gateway of Letterkenny/Derry. The project is being taken forward under the auspices of the North-South Ministerial Council. There are no proposals for railway development in the context of this project.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department currently employs 3 agency workers. The employment of agency workers by State agencies which fall under the auspices of this Department is a day to day matter for the State agencies.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The operation of taxi services generally at Shannon Airport is governed by the provisions of the regulatory code under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (as amended) and the Road Traffic Acts. However, the airport authority has local responsibility for certain aspects of the services in accordance with the provisions of SI No. 89 of 1980, Shannon Airport (Small Public Service Vehicles) Bye Laws...