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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Apr 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, such as the proposed Dublin Eastern Bypass, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities concerned. As...

Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 and 460 together. I have not formally discussed the question of the location of Irish Coast Guard Co-ordination Centres with the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body or with the Good Friday Implementation Committee; however any new centre should be capable of meeting our international obligations well into the future. Synergies with the UK and Northern...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 462 together. I have just received a report from Mr. Peter Cassells who has facilitated a dialogue between DAA and CAA with a view to finalising details relating to the financial consideration to be paid by the CAA to the DAA in respect of the transfer of assets to the CAA on separation. I am currently considering the report's conclusions and I...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency that it will take account of the 2004 General National Guidelines — Per Cent for Art Scheme in deciding the percentage of the budget for Metro North that will be allocated to public art inside the Metro stations. In relation to the second part of this question on parking spaces, this is a matter for the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The study Bus-Based Park and Ride — A Pilot Scheme, published in 2002, was prepared by consultants from TAS for the Dublin Transportation Office (DTO). This study concluded that bus-based park and ride had only a limited role to play in Dublin, and did not offer a strategic solution to transport problems in cities on the scale of Dublin, due to the population size and travel distances...

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

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor on a phased basis. Phase 1, between Ennis and Athenry, on which work is under way, is due for completion in early 2009.

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

Noel Dempsey: The Agreed Programme for Government (June 2007) includes a commitment — in the context of the National Roads Authority (NRA) programme — that Claregalway is to be by-passed by 2012 as part of the N17 Galway to Tuam road. The proposed bypass scheme is now being advanced as a motorway and the Motorway Order/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was published at the end of 2007. The Oral...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There is currently no grant aid available from my Department to provide wheelchair access to coaches. Transport Access for All, my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, is addressing the question of accessible long-distance coaches in the light of the COST 349 Report (a major 4-year European research project completed in 2005). That Report made recommendations in respect...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Last February, I was delighted to announce an additional Euro 2 million for the RTP in 2008, bringing the total allocation for the Programme this year to Euro 11 million. The increased funding will provide for additional services under the Programme together with expanded area coverage. The Government's continued commitment to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) is reflected in Towards 2016...

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

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, in their areas is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State grants. In August 2007, my Department invited applications from local authorities for consideration for funding in 2008 under the regional and local roads specific improvements grants scheme. The proposals...

Written Answers — Shipping Register: Shipping Register (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by the Registrars of Ships that the following table reflects the number of commercial vessels, registered under the Mercantile Marine Act, 1955, for the dates stated. Year Date No. of Vessels of 500GT and Over 2003 31/12/2003 50 2004 31/12/2004 51 2005 31/12/2005 46 2006 31/12/2006 41 2007 31/12/2007 41 2008 29/2/2008 41 The key achievements of the Irish Maritime...

Written Answers — Departmental Facilities: Departmental Facilities (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: On the basis of information supplied by the Office of Public Works, which is responsible for the procurement and allocation of office accommodation and associated car parking spaces, the information sought by the Deputy is shown in the following table. Location No of spaces Annual leased cost â'¬ Clare Street 11 35,570 Frederick Buildings 25 79,358 44 Kildare Street 35 111,103 59...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 475 and 478 together. 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. I look forward to making good progress with the U.S....

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (2 Apr 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 doing so, I want to stress that no officer will be forced to move or lose their jobs. Should the decision be to move from Malin Head or Valentia the possibility of keeping existing staff running their current watches from their...

Written Answers — Statistical Information: Statistical Information (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for the licensing of helicopter pilots and aeroplane pilots in Ireland. The IAA has informed me that its Personnel Licensing system does not maintain statistics of applicants based on gender. Therefore the information sought by the Deputy is not available.

Written Answers — Water Sports Vehicles: Water Sports Vehicles (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In the first instance I want to point out that Section 6 of the Maritime Safety Act 2005, provides that by-laws may be made regulating or controlling the operation of specified craft, including jet skis, by local authorities, harbour authorities and Waterways Ireland in waters under their control or management or in their functional area. I am aware that the Marine Casualty Investigation...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Responsibility for driver testing was transferred to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006. The arrangements in relation to testing are therefore a matter for the RSA.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (2 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The registration and flagging arrangements for ships is determined by the internal legal systems of each Member State of the United Nations. The obligation is on the State in which the ship is registered to comply with this Article and the Convention does not provide for port state intervention in relation to this matter. However, all ships trading into Irish ports are subject to port state...

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

Noel Dempsey: The Advisory Council to the Commission for Taxi Regulation was established under section 54 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 with effect from 4 November 2003. The role of the Council is to advise the Commission for Taxi Regulation and the Minister for Transport, as appropriate, in relation to issues relevant to small public service vehicles and their drivers. The Advisory Council consists of...

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

Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Taxi Regulation was established under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 and is the independent public body responsible for the development and maintenance of the regulatory framework for the control and operation of small public service vehicles, taxis, hackneys and limousines, and their drivers. I understand that all Commission proposals for change in the small public service...