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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: 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 monies to those projects, including projects on the Atlantic Road Corridor, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Act, 1993...

Written Answers — Motor Insurance: Motor Insurance (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The level of motor insurance premiums is measured by the CSO using as a base the costs obtaining in December 2001 which is allocated an index of 100. Using this scale, the costs for motor insurance in January 1997 measured 64.8 index points. From that date, costs rose to a peak of 108 index points in April 2003. Since April 2003 motor insurance costs have reduced and at December 2006, the...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: One of the key objectives of our aviation policy as set out in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2005-2007 is to facilitate and encourage as wide a range as possible of reliable, regular and competitive commercial air services for Irish tourism, trade and industry. Our success in this regard is evident in the increased number of direct services to and from Ireland that are now available...

Written Answers — Aviation Safety: Aviation Safety (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: As I stated in my reply to Question 5821/07 the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 established the IAA and among the primary functions conferred on it under the Act is safety regulation of the Irish aviation industry. The Authority exercises its safety regulation functions in accordance with international standards set at both European level by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Glounthaune-Midleton Rail Project Public Inquiry opened on 31 October 2006 and concluded on 3 November 2006. I received the report of the inquiry on 17 January 2007 and on 1 February last I announced that I had published the Report. I am now considering the relevant documentation, including this Report, as required under the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act, 2001. I will make a...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 to 261, inclusive, 265 and 268 together. There has been major investment in recent years in expanding the number and capacity of commuter services on the Kildare and Maynooth lines. The provision of turnback facilities at Newbridge, the extension of platforms at Sallins and Hazelhatch and the introduction of new rolling stock on the Kildare route as part...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I have asked the Road Safety Authority to draft a regulation providing for a national maximum vehicle height limit of 4.65 metres. The issue of setting a maximum vehicle height limit was the subject of a wide ranging public consultation exercise in 2005. A period of two years is proposed for the phasing out of the use of existing vehicles that exceed the proposed height limit of 4.65 metres....

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Decisions on the provision of bus shelters, their location and type is a matter for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, in consultation with the local authorities.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: It is my belief and that of the Government that Ireland's strategic interest in aviation is best served by the provision of regular, safe, cost-effective and competitive air services linking the country to key business and tourism markets around the world. I am also firmly of the view that Ireland's economic interests are best served by having as many airlines as possible competing...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The issues raised by the Deputy will be addressed by the relevant implementation agencies generally as part of the statutory approval process for each project. Most of the major projects will require motorway schemes, railway orders or compulsory purchase orders and substantial progress has already been made in this regard. For example, the statutory approval process for all the projects on...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: One of the main objectives of Transport 21 is to alleviate traffic congestion. This will be achieved by providing vastly improved national road network that bypasses major towns and by providing a public transport system that acts as an attractive alternative to the private car. As Transport 21 progresses and more projects are completed, the level of congestion on our roads will reduce....

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to his question of 1st February, Dáil Question No. 200.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I am satisfied that there is appropriate regulation of airlines and the aviation industry in general in Ireland and that there are adequate avenues of redress for customers regarding the performance of airlines. The industry is subject to regulation by a number of different bodies. My Department monitors aviation security in the State and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible,...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Decisions by private bus operators relating to the provision and operation of bus services are day-to-day operational matters for bus operators. Any bus operator may apply to my Department under the Road Transport Act 1932 for a licence to operate public bus services. It is a matter for Bus Éireann to decide, having regard to its statutory mandate and within the resources available to it,...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Acts provide that a member of the Garda Síochána may require a person in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle to provide a preliminary breath specimen where the vehicle is involved in a road collision. Garda discretion in relation to the use of preliminary roadside tests in such circumstances is necessary, having regard to possible injuries sustained, and I do not...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The calls to reserve parking on public roads to local residents is a complex matter and this issue was referred to the Office of the Attorney General for advice. Legal advice has now been received and the provisions of road traffic legislation are being examined in my Department at present in the light of that advice.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The automation of level crossings is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that it has no current plans for the automation of the crossing referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: In view of the nature of the questions and in order to supply the details requested by the Deputy I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is necessary to make enquiries at each Garda Division. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Road Transport Act, 1932 provides for the granting of passenger licences to private operators to operate public coach and bus services within the State. In considering an application for the grant of a proposed licence, the Minister must have specific regard to whether a proposed service is required in the public interest having regard to passenger road services and other forms of...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The proposed Tourism and Economic Development Plan was initiated in the context of the ongoing EU/US negotiations on Open Skies. In preparing the plan, the Department has consulted with the Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism, the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment and the Department of Finance. A liaison group, established by the Mid West Regional Authority, has separately...