Results 641-660 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely

Seanad: Railway Safety Bill 2001: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: That will be done.

Seanad: Railway Safety Bill 2001: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: The trains are ordered.

Seanad: Railway Safety Bill 2001: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: Some of them have arrived.

Seanad: Railway Safety Bill 2001: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I thank Senators for their varied and interesting contributions to this debate. I am particularly pleased that the House has demonstrated its commitment to promoting rail safety by supporting the modernisation of the regulatory framework as proposed in this Bill. I appreciate the good wishes that have been expressed concerning the launch by my Department of the Transport 21 plan. I appreciate...

Seanad: Railway Safety Bill 2001: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I was happy to be in a position to lead the way in developing some of our rail capacity as reflected in the Transport 21 plan. I am particularly pleased that that initiative has now come to fruition in a manner I envisaged even before assuming my current portfolio. As the Leader of the House knows, when other countries examined rail safety issues they decided to expand their rail fleet...

Seanad: Railway Safety Bill 2001: Second Stage. (3 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: As the Senator put it, it is her Bill. I salute her and pay tribute to her on its very progressive and innovative provisions.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I thank Opposition Members for their comments, which I have noted. I wish to share my time with Deputies Cassidy and O'Connor.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all the words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—notes that Government policy since 1998 on road safety has provided a framework for the delivery of reductions in road deaths on a sustained basis; —notes the progress already achieved in relation to the roll-out of the penalty points system and the commitment of the Minister for...

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I understand the frustration.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: The reassuring part is that some progress has been made and we should not lose sight of that. Earlier in the debate it was said that Ireland ranks seventh of 15 EU member states in terms of road safety and we have been in that position for a while.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: Maybe we are not improving, but we need to examine the increase in our population together with a corresponding rise in car ownership, compared to what has happened in other member states in this respect.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: The presentation of the subject of road safety for discussion today and tomorrow allows me an opportunity to outline the progress the Government and other agencies engaged in road safety are making in pursuing our plans on an ongoing basis. The current rate of road deaths provides the general background to the motion tabled by Fine Gael. It looks in particular at the number of road deaths in...

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: The Deputy is manipulating the figures by the manner in which he is presenting them.

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I wish to clarify the reason. The figures are the same but——

Air Services. (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. However, this matter has been dealt with by my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, in several parliamentary questions, most recently on 19 October. The Minister has consistently said he does not believe an economic impact study is required. The restructuring of the State airports, including Shannon, is intended to enhance their...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: The regulatory framework for vehicle standards is set at European level through a harmonised system of motor vehicle type-approval concerned with vehicle safety and environmental protection. These standards, which are given effect in EU directives, are adopted only after their detailed consideration and acceptance by the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers. The deliberative...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: My Department is responsible for enforcement of European Union rules governing drivers' hours and the use of tachograph recording equipment in heavy goods vehicles to monitor compliance with prescribed breaks and rest periods for drivers. Enforcement checks are carried out at the premises of the operator and at roadside checks. These rules came into force on 29 September 1986 and are set out...

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (10 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: I thank Senator Paddy Burke not only for his comments on the floor of the House but for the concerns he has expressed on these issues outside the House. I understand why he tabled these amendments. The amendments arise from concerns about the detention and sale of aircraft for non-payment of airport, air navigation and communication charges. Ireland has taken a policy decision not to impose...

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (10 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: It depends on the consultation.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (10 Nov 2005)

Ivor Callely: My departmental officials have done so.