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Road Network. (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: If the Green Party does not intend to be in government after 2012, that is its decision.

Road Network. (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: It was never envisaged that this project would take place or would be built during the lifetime of this Government and no commitment was given to provide it in that time. Were the port of Bremore to go ahead, obviously during the associated planning process issues such as access to and from it and so on would be critical to the final decision that will be made. This certainly could make a...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I thank all the Deputies for their detailed contributions during the course of this wide-ranging debate. I very much welcome the broad support among Deputies for the establishment of the Dublin Transport Authority. I reiterate my apologies to the Deputies for not being able to be here for the opening of the Second Stage debate because of an unfortunate clash with a North-South Ministerial...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: A number of measures relating to transport are included in the National Climate Change Strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These include rebalancing of motor taxes, Mineral Oil Tax Relief for biofuels, modal shift through Transport 21 and the achievement of a 5.75% biofuels blend in fuels by 2010. Further details of the Strategy are available on the website of the Department of the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 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, including safety and other design features associated with them, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993, in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Government decision in 2005 to extend Metro North to the Swords Area was strongly influenced by the case put forward by Fingal County Council that the provision of high quality rail-based public transport was essential to the future sustainable development of the area. The Government was also influenced by the contribution which the Council's development plans would make to the economic...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Department of Transport has given the following commitments in relation to the 2006-08 round of Value for Money and Policy Reviews. CIE Subvention; Capital Spend by Dublin Transportation Office; Strategic Non National Roads; Railway Safety Programme. The CIE Subvention and Capital spend by Dublin Transport Office reviews have been completed, published and laid before the Oireachtas. These...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 122 together. Road Safety is a regular feature of the Transport Sector of the North-South Ministerial Council and progress continues to be made in relation to cross border road safety issues. The area which has been most successful in terms of co-operation relates to the development of joint road safety advertising campaigns. There are a number of such...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I would like to clarify at the outset that the buildings in which my Department is accommodated are sourced by the Office of Public Works. The OPW, because of its particular technical expertise, plays the key role in the assessment of the energy efficiency of buildings in State use. The main step which the OPW takes in the discharge of this role is the installation of Building Management...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The decentralisation of 50 Departmental and Road Safety Authority staff to Loughrea was among the priority moves in the Government's programme and was completed in July 2007. Decentralisation of an additional 62 Road Safety Authority posts (which were not part of the original Government decision) to Ballina was also achieved. My Department met with the Decentralisation Implementation Group...

Written Answers — Ship Inspections: Ship Inspections (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Executive Committee of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on port state control (the Paris MoU) met in Greece during May and decided to admit Ireland to the "White List" in recognition of the significant improvement Ireland has made in recent years in safety standards aboard Irish registered ships. Obtaining 'White List' status from the Paris MoU is an international recognition that...

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

Noel Dempsey: In December 2006 the Integrated Ticketing Project Board submitted a comprehensive proposal setting out the timelines, scope and budget for the implementation of an integrated ticketing scheme for the Greater Dublin Area. Based on this proposal, I am informed that the current position is that the integrated ticketing system will be launched on a phased basis on the services of Dublin Bus,...

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

Noel Dempsey: At the launch of Transport 21, the Government identified the programmes and projects in the national roads, public transport and regional airports sectors that it wishes to see prioritised for implementation in the ten-year period from 2006 to 2015 within an overall capital provision of €34 billion. That objective has not changed. Significant progress has been made on Transport 21 in its...

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding issues in relation to the national roads element of Transport 21. Under section 17 and 19 of the Roads Act 1993, the detailed planning, design and implementation of individual national road improvement projects are a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the relevant local authority concerned. I met...

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

Noel Dempsey: To end May, €165.8 million in public transport capital grants was drawn down. The total Exchequer allocation for 2008 is €986 million. It should be noted however that the bulk of the drawdown of Transport 21 capital grants, including for public transport, normally takes place in the second half of the year. The position on the public transport grant drawdown to date in 2008 is in line...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 443 together. The Metro North project is progressing well. The tender documents were issued to the four bidding consortia last month and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has held meetings with these consortia recently. The bidders are putting their bids together with a view to submitting them towards the end of this year. The PPP procurement...

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85, 139 and 149 together. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to expedite the establishment of a Dublin Transport Authority, which will have the necessary powers to ensure the delivery of the integrated public transport system envisioned under Transport 21. The Dublin Transport Authority Bill has been published and is currently before the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 414 together. The lowering of the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) levels for drivers requires the recalibration or replacement and subsequent recertification of the Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) machines in Garda stations and roadside breathalysers used by the Gardaí. The Medical Bureau of Road Safety, who has responsibility for the approval, supply and...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The emerging preferred route for Metro West was announced by the RPA in July 2007 following an extensive consultation process on route options which included the public, residents, property owners, local authorities and other stakeholders. A further round of consultation is now underway to provide greater definition to the route. The current phase of the consultation process will conclude...