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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (11 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand from Iarnród Éireann that the company is currently engaged in a programme of track work to reduce the number of severely speed restricted sections of track along the line and that they intend to increase services on this line in September 2008 by introducing a morning and evening commuter service from Nenagh to Limerick City.

Written Answers — Vehicle Testing: Vehicle Testing (11 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 to 269, inclusive, together. My Department is currently examining the issue raised by the Deputy, in consultation with the Road Safety Authority and the Taxi Regulator, and will seek to resolve the matter in the near future.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Some 18 civil servants from my Department have attended courses on stress management in the workplace between 2005 and 2007. The Civil Service Employee Assistance Service (CSEAS) provides an internal Employee Assistance Programme to serving and retired Civil Servants. The service is designed to assist employees with work-related and personal difficulties, including stress, which may, if left...

Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (12 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: It is my intention that the Irish Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will be strengthened to meet the needs of this country well in the 21st century. In relation to the west coast I have not finalised where that location should be but expect to be in a position to do so shortly. The review of locations is currently underway and the possibilities have narrowed to a choice between a site...

Written Answers — Taxi Hardship Panel: Taxi Hardship Panel (12 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the recent Equality Tribunal decision referred to by the Deputy. The decision in question will be the subject of an appeal to the Circuit Court.

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

Noel Dempsey: The phased re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor is being progressed by Iarnród Éireann with the Ennis to Athenry section to be completed in 2009, and subject to statutory requirements and requirements relating to approval of capital projects, the Athenry to Tuam section in 2011 and the Tuam to Claremorris section in 2014. My Department has allocated €60 million to Iarnród Éireann...

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

Noel Dempsey: Under Sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended, the National Roads Authority (NRA) is responsible for the funding, design, construction and maintenance of the national roads network. I understand that the bridge and link road in question are not part of this network and therefore the issue of NRA funding is not relevant in this case. The provision and improvement of regional and...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 to 201, inclusive, together. My Department has asked Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and the Railway Procurement Agency to compile the information sought and forward it directly to the Deputy. My Department does not have the data sought in relation to private passenger bus fleets. I would also refer the Deputy to Transport 2006 published by...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the position on this project is unchanged from that set out in my reply to PQ No. 567 on 30th January 2008.

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration: Vehicle Registration (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The tabular statements below sets out the details requested by the Deputy. Table 1: Number of Private Cars by Engine Capacity in Counties Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare in 2007. Number of Private Cars by Engine Capacity Year County ENGINE CAPACITY (CUBIC CENTIMETRES) Up to 900 901 – 1000 1001 – 1100 1101 – 1200 1201 – 1300 1301 – 1400 1401 – 1500 1501 – 1600 1601 –...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is set out below: Year Bus Éireann Dublin Bus Iarnród Éireann Luas Subvention Pax Nos. Subvention Pax Nos. Subvention Pax Nos. Subvention Pax Nos. €m. €m. €m. €m. 2000 15,757 84.3 41,189 134.2 133,236 31.72 — — 2001 23,808 87.3 52,377 142.9 146,020 34.21 — — 2002 21,766 89.3 56,063 146.6 155,483 35.4 — — 2003 22,856...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have been in contact with the Dublin Transportation Office (DTO), and I understand that all available data for the years 2000 to 2005 is published on their website (www.dto.ie) as part of the QBN Monitoring Reports. In the case of 2006, I understand that some data additional to that on the DTO website is available and I have asked the DTO to pass this directly to the Deputy. The data from...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: A number of major Transport 21 projects are planned for the period up to 2015, which will have a major impact on Dublin city centre. These include Metro North, the rail Interconnector and the cross-city and Lucan Luas lines. There will also be other major construction activity during the same period, including the renewal of water and electricity services and a number of large private...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The construction start dates of projects are determined by the outcome of public consultation, the planning approval process and contract negotiations. Indicative completion dates for major projects can be found on the Transport 21 website.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In October 2006 the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) announced the preferred route for Metro North which includes the St. Stephen's Green underground station. The planned station is to be situated predominantly beneath the North West corner of St. Stephen's Green park. This station will provide for interchange with the proposed Iarnród Éireann Interconnector station located to the east of...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: 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.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision, improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of each individual road authority under section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993, to be funded from it's own resources supplemented by State road grants. Road grants for works on regional and local roads are allocated annually to local authorities under a variety of grant categories. These...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In September, 2004 the Government confirmed the Office of Public Works (OPW) as the State's lead agency in flooding, to be tasked with delivering an integrated, multifaceted programme aimed at mitigating future flood risk and impact. As regards flooding of roads, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a matter for the relevant local authority, to be funded from its own...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: All mechanically propelled vehicles, regardless of their origin, are required to have compulsory third party liability motor insurance when used in a public place. This requirement is provided for in Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, as amended. Enforcement of road traffic law is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457, 464 to 466, inclusive, and 476 together. Under the provisions of the Railway Safety Act 2005, the safety of the mainline railway network, including level crossings, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in accordance with its Safety Case as accepted by the Railway Safety Commission under Section 46 of the Act. The Act also places a general duty of care on...