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Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The issue of a dredging licence is a matter for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the Foreshore Acts. I have, however, made direct representations to the Minister for Agriculture on behalf of Arklow Harbour Commissioners.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Capital grant payments to the regional airports during 2007 amounted to just over €3.34 million. To date in 2008 payments amounting to €1.93 million have been made. Up to 2010, Exchequer grant aid amounting to €86 million, including the above payments, has been allocated under Transport 21 for the regional airports' programme of infrastructural investments which was approved by the...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The following funding was allocated for remedial works at the regional harbours in the Estimates for the years in question: 2006 — €3.57 million 2007 — €4.22 million 2008 — €3.70 million It is not possible to state what amount may be allocated in advance of the 2009 Estimates.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Three regional harbours, formerly under the Harbours Act, 1946, have been transferred in the period. In 2006 Annagassan and Sligo harbours were transferred to local authority control. In 2007, Dingle was designated a Fishery Harbour Centre and is now under the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The process is at an advanced stage for the transfer of Youghal, Kilrush,...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I confirm that with effect from 30 June 2008 holders of second provisional licences or learner permits must be accompanied by a person who holds a full driving licence. This has been the case for all other provisional licence/learner permit holders for some time.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Motor tax issues are a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and I have been informed by that Department that motor tax assessment relates directly to vehicles rather than the users or drivers of such vehicles. While motor tax refunds are available in certain circumstances such as a scrapped or stolen vehicle, it does not extend to the circumstances...

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 436 together. This matter, including a request for mediation, is still under consideration by my Department and when a decision has been reached a reply will be conveyed to the Deputy.

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 to 439, inclusive, together. I am aware of the role of the International Transport Workers Federation and in particular the work of SIPTU in relation to assisting seafarers on vessels calling at Irish ports. The payment of wages on foreign flagged ships is a matter for the flag state where the ship is registered and is a matter for the internal domestic...

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. Responsibility for vehicle standards and testing was transferred to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in September 2006, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006).

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

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Based on its commercial mandate, it is a matter for the Airport Authority board and management to promote and market the attractiveness of the airport for airlines. I am aware that the Airport is operating a European Hub incentive arrangement, which was successful in enabling CityJet to commence services to Paris, Charles de Gaulle in February last.

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

Noel Dempsey: The Road Traffic Act, 2002, which is the legislative basis for the system of penalty points, sets out an extensive list of offences, which may attract penalty points under the Act. The focus of the roll-out of the penalty points system from 2002 to date is on offences that relate primarily to the behaviour of drivers. In the first Schedule to the 2002 Act, as amended in the Road Traffic Acts...

Written Answers — Airport Landing Slots: Airport Landing Slots (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 18235/08 answered on 13th May, 2008. The position remains as outlined in that response.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Construction work on T2 began on the 1st October 2007 and will continue until late 2009. After decommissioning and testing the new terminal is due to open to the public in April 2010. Further information on the progress of the Terminal 2 project is available on DAA's website (www.dublinairportauthority.com).

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the terms of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2408/92 of 23 July 1992, a Member State may, in limited circumstances, impose a Public Service Obligation (PSO) in respect of an air service and may subvent that service if no airline is prepared to operate it on a commercial basis. The main objective of the PSO programme is to provide air services to pre-specified standards for regions regarded...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There is substantial ongoing current and capital Exchequer investment in the development and operation of the railway network. Total Exchequer funding allocated to Iarnród Éireann for 2008 amounts to more than €720 million and is targeted at passenger services. The potential to expand rail freight is being considered as part of the development of the Sustainable Travel and Transport...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (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 the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, the...

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

Noel Dempsey: Total non-capital expenditure to date is €31,343, in respect of Travel and Subsistence costs connected with the move of the Road Safety Authority and my Department's Road Haulage functions to Loughrea. Costs amounting to €6,598 were also incurred in respect of the induction training of staff in the Road Haulage Division in Loughrea. Costs of approx €46,000 were incurred in respect of...

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 and 454 together. The Road Transport Act 1932 provides for the grant of annual continuous licences, annual seasonal licences and occasional licences to private bus operators. The initiation or alteration of a bus service by Bus Eireann is subject to compliance with the necessary regulatory requirement of giving advance notice to my Department and to...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement of regional and local roads in its area, including the provision of traffic calming measures, is a matter for each individual local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by grants provided by my Department. Local authorities may submit applications for funding such projects under my Department's Low Cost Safety Improvement Works scheme of grants for...