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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The number of buses purchased by Dublin Bus since 2002 that are fully wheelchair accessible is 496.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department engaged independent consultants Booz, Allen and Hamilton to review the proposal from Iarnród Éireann that the Broadstone alignment be used for suburban rail services. I received the report of the independent consultants in recent weeks. Having considered the report I wrote to both the RPA and CIE on the 4th of February indicating that I was minded to mandate the RPA to proceed...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Parking prohibitions and restrictions in the environs of a venue during periods when events are being held is a matter for local authorities, including the making of bye-laws under section 36A of the Road Traffic Act 1994.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Work is underway on Phase 1 of the Western Rail Corridor from Ennis to Athenry and I am informed by Iarnród Eireann that construction work will be completed early next year. Transport 21 provides for the completion of Phase 2 & 3 of the project by 2011 & 2014 respectively. My Department has paid €6,846,466m in grants to Iarnród Eireann towards the cost of the project to date and has...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The location of stations on the rail network is an operational matter for Iarnród Eireann.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand from the firm that provides taxi services to my Department that 10% of its fleet are wheelchair accessible. The cost of taxi services provided to my Department since 2003 is set out in the following table: Year â'¬ 2003 35,380 2004 68,410 2005 37,597 2006 42,857 2007 48,584 2008 (part) 4,467 Insofar as the agencies under the aegis of my Department are concerned, the...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The day-to-day management of DART and suburban rail services is a matter for Iarnród Eireann. Over the period since 2000 a number of major upgrade projects have been completed on the DART services which have increased peak hour capacity on the DART from 14,000 in 2000 to 27,000 now and have also delivered a higher level of service to DART passengers, including accessible stations,...

Written Answers — Rail Accidents: Rail Accidents (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that specially arranged alternative bus transfers are routinely offered to longer distance rail commuters whenever services are unavailable due to line closure, and that this was the case from Dundalk and Drogheda when the northern line was closed due to the freight train derailment. From nearer distance stations such as from stations between Balbriggan...

Written Answers — Private Bus Services: Private Bus Services (26 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Before bus operators receive a Road Passengers Transport Operators licence from my Department they must have in place insurance for hire and reward which includes public liability insurance. Any claim for injuries sustained while travelling on privately licensed buses is a matter between the person and the licensed bus operator.

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: We have read them.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (27 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Further to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 339 of 11 December 2007, I can say that the U.S. proposals for the provision of pre-clearance facilities at Dublin and Shannon Airports were submitted to my Department in late December 2007. Formal negotiations on the proposals commenced with the U.S. authorities on 29 January last and further discussions are envisaged. Given that the matter...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. A review of the disabled persons' parking scheme is ongoing in my Department with a view to ensuring that the designated parking bays are reserved for use by persons for whom those bays are a necessity. Measures have been put in place through amendments made to the Road Traffic Acts from 2004 to 2007 to strengthen enforcement against...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (27 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. As the Deputy is aware, the implementation of individual national road projects, including the Atlantic Road Corridor, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Feb 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. In May 2007, approval was conveyed to Mayo County Council to award a contract for the construction of a new bridge at Achill Sound at a tender price of €4,392,846.14 inclusive of VAT@ 13.5%. State...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Transport's maritime functions are outlined in detail in the schedule to S.I. No. 842 of 2005 — Maritime Transport, Safety and Security (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2005.

Written Answers — Foreign Registered Drivers: Foreign Registered Drivers (28 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In accordance with EU Directive 96/96/EC, each Member State of the European Union is required to have arrangements in place for the compulsory periodic roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles registered by it. Accordingly, in line with the Directive's requirements, the testing of motor vehicles in this country is confined to Irish-registered vehicles. All drivers are subject to road traffic...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (28 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my earlier reply of 26th February to Deputy Joe Costello (reference 7568/08).

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As outlined in my reply to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question [6537/08] of 19 February last, Dublin Port Company is the responsible authority for the administration of pension schemes within the company. Accordingly, payments under such pension schemes are an operational matter for the company. The legislative provisions relating to superannuation schemes in the State owned port companies...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (28 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions in relation to the location and development of new stations and the reopening of closed stations are operational matters for Iarnród Eireann.

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (4 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions regarding the development of port capacity for oil products are a matter for the port companies, in tandem with their customers, the oil companies. Any such developments are subject to the usual planning, environmental and health and safety regulatory procedures and, where necessary, my approval and that of the Minister for Finance from a port company corporate governance...