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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The initiation or alteration of a bus service by Dublin Bus is subject to compliance with the requirement of giving advance notice to my Department and to compliance with the provisions of Section 25 of the Transport Act 1958 concerning competition with licensed private operators. My Department has made no demand on Dublin Bus to cease any of its authorised Route 25X departures operating from...

Written Answers — National Biodiversity Plan: National Biodiversity Plan (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is currently co-ordinating the preparation of the new National Biodiversity Plan for Ireland, which will cover the period 2008-12, and my Department is represented on the Inter-Departmental Steering Group. When the plan is agreed and published any actions appropriate to my Department will be addressed.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department does not administer a strategic infrastructure fund.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of small public service vehicles at Shannon Airport is currently governed by S.I. No 425/1994), AIRPORT BYE-LAWS 1994. Under the SI, only hackney operators are awarded permits there. I understand that the DAA is currently reviewing this system in order to meet the changing operational requirements, to accommodate the growth in airport business and to ensure compliance with new...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The availability of up-to-date travel and traffic information to drivers and passengers is critical to facilitating safer, more efficient and more sustainable transport. It helps save lives, time and money. While there are no specific plans to introduce RDS TMC in the GDA at this time, the Deputy may be aware that up-to-date travel and traffic information is provided by a number of...

Written Answers — Shipping Services: Shipping Services (10 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 2002 31/12/2002 40 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 31/03/2008 42

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (10 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Mr Cassells' recommendations provide an opportunity for a final decision to be made on the financial consideration to be paid by the Cork Airport Authority in respect of the transfer of net assets of €220m on its establishment as an independent airport. If agreement can be found based on Mr Cassells' proposals, there is then the opportunity for Cork Airport to move ahead and achieve...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 105 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has given me comprehensive proposals for the registration and regulation of driving instructors, with the target date of 1 January 2009. These are under consideration, with a view to making the necessary Regulations. In the meantime, the RSA has arrangements in hand to permit existing driving instructors...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the tables below. 2006 2007 €m €m Iarnród Éireann 188.716 194.911 Bus Éireann 26.459 31.595 Dublin Bus 69.845 80.078 Subvention under the Core Airport Management Operational Expenditure Subvention Scheme Airport 2006 2007 € € Donegal 64,600 44,000 Galway 677,848 859,000 Knock — — Kerry — — Sligo...

Written Answers — Marine Qualifications: Marine Qualifications (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Department does not maintain records of the numbers of seafarers who are employed at any one time onboard Irish Registered vessels. I am informed by the Marine Survey Office that a "snapshot" of the numbers of seafarers employed on Irish Registered vessels was taken during September 2007 in connection with a study being undertaken by the European Commission. The statistics in the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 297 together. Information available in my Department on the cost per kilometre of road resurfacing works on regional and local roads is in respect of the State funded road restoration programme. Resurfacing works funded under that programme fall into two categories, i.e. road pavement improvements and surface dressing. The average cost per kilometre...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The carriage of munitions of war, weapons into or through Irish airspace or into Irish airports is prohibited under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, unless an exemption has been issued by the Minister for Transport. All applications under the above Orders by civilian aircraft are submitted to the Irish Aviation Authority...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions regarding the location and operation of taxi ranks on public roads are primarily matters for consideration by the relevant local authority. Under section 84 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended, a local authority is empowered to make by-laws in respect of any specified area in its functional area appointing the places at which taxis may stand for hire. The making of such...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The recent decision of the Cork Airport Authority (CAA) to accept the recommendations put forward by Peter Cassells with regard to the separation of the CAA from the DAA will allow the airports to proceed with the next steps for separation. A process of engagement will now commence with all the relevant parties on implementation and the technical and legal issues involved will be progressed...

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I wish to express my sympathy to the relatives affected by this tragedy. I understand that the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) is carrying out an investigation into the sinking of the "MFV Strath Marie". The MCIB, in the exercise of its functions, is independent from me as Minister for Transport. Therefore, the Deputy should contact the MCIB directly (www.mcib.ie) in relation to...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by Dublin Bus that it currently has, on average, approximately 1,180 buses in its fleet.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 304 together. The day to day operation of bus services is a matter for the bus companies concerned and the investigation of road traffic accidents and the prosecution of court cases arising therefrom, including in relation any breaches of the Road Traffic Acts, is a matter for the Garda Síochána. I understand that Dublin Bus has co-operated fully...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the public service vehicle regulations, where the Commission for Taxi Regulation refuses to grant or renew a taxi, wheelchair accessible taxi, hackney or limousine licence, the applicant may appeal the decision to the District Court. Similarly, where the Garda Commissioner or authorised officer refuses to grant a licence to drive a small public service vehicle or revokes a licence, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 represents the largest capital investment commitment ever made by Government to the development of transport infrastructure in this country. It comprises a programme of projects that will greatly improve our national roads and public transport systems over the ten year period to 2015, involving a total investment of €34 billion. I consider it essential that the general public...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The issue of environmental noise, including that generated by road traffic, is dealt with under Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 140 of 2006: Environmental Noise Regulations 2006. The S.I. was signed into effect by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on 29th March 2006. These Regulations have superseded the provisions of Section 77 of the Roads Act, 1993.