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Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Minister for Transport uses public transport and he has not submitted any claims for reimbursement to the Department of Transport. Similarly, no claims have been submitted by the Minister of State for public transport expenses. Since the new Cabinet was formed this year no payments have been made by the Department of Transport for air travel by the Minister or Minister of State.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The procurement activities of the bodies and agencies operating under the aegis of my Department are a day-to-day operational matter for those bodies/agencies. Each body/agency submits an Annual Report in compliance with the Code of Practice for the Corporate Governance of State Bodies of which compliance with procurement requirements is an integral component. All of the bodies/agencies...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for safety regulation of the civil aviation industry in Ireland, including the regulation of helicopters. The IAA has informed me that helicopter owners and pilots must operate their helicopters in accordance with S.I. No. 61 of 2006, Irish Aviation Authority (Operations) Order, 2006 and S.I. No. 72 of 2004, Irish Aviation Authority (Rules of...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have been informed by the Dublin Airport Authority that the construction of Terminal Two at Dublin Airport is due to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In February 2007, the Government approved grants under Transport 21 amounting to €86 million, consisting of €39 million under Measure 1 (90% funding), for safety/security projects, and €47 million under Measure 2 (75% funding), for developmental projects at the six regional airports in the period up to the end of 2010. Total grant payments so far, at just under €6 million, reflect...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21, the largest investment package ever in Ireland's transport infrastructure, is making a significant contribution to the ongoing development of Ireland's tourism industry. By improving and transforming transport links all around the country it gives visitors to Ireland greater options when it comes to travelling between our cities and accessing rural locations. Iarnród Éireann...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: It is unclear if the Deputy is referring to any one particular occurrence relating to aircraft noise, or a series of occurrences. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has advised me that it has a noise and flight track monitoring system in place which allows them to monitor the track flown and noise generated by each and every aircraft arriving at and/or departing the airport. This tracks...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, in its area is a matter for Kerry County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. A road grant of €100,000 was allocated to Kerry County Council in 2008 for Ballinagar Bridge under the Specific Improvement Grant Scheme. It is open to Kerry County Council to continue to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Sections 12 and 73 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended by the Roads Act 2007, deal with the abandonment of public roads and the extinguishment of public rights-of-way by a road authority, respectively.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. These vehicles are all State owned by the Irish Coastguard. MAKE-MODEL COST inc VAT+ VRT CO2 â'¬ FORD MONDEO 1.8 LX (5 DR) 18,322 182g HONDA QUAD 6,200 Og /exempt HONDA TRX 400 ATV 6,200 Og /exempt HONDA TRX 400 ATV 6,200 Og /exempt HONDA QUAD 6,200 Og /exempt ISUZU DMAX 4 WD CAB 24,000 216g ISUZU DMAX...

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I recognise that current trends in travel and transport are unsustainable. The Government's vision is for a sustainable transport system by 2020 and that to achieve this vision, there will need to be a significant modal shift away from the private car towards public transport, cycling and walking. It is my intention to publish, before the end of the year, a Sustainable Travel and Transport...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of public transport services throughout the country including those serving Dun Laoghaire and Dundrum/Sandyford, is a matter for the CIE companies, the RPA in the case of LUAS and private bus operators in conjunction with, as appropriate, the relevant local authorities.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The number of people from the Department of Transport who attended the above conference is one at a cost of €671.55. In relation to Agencies this is a matter for the Agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As I have indicated previously I am satisfied that the data on both the driver and vehicle records is accurate and fit for purpose. This is supported by the relatively small number of returned non-deliveries of driving licence and motor tax renewal reminders which are generated from NVDF data and issued each month to drivers and vehicle owners whose licences are about to expire. To further...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision and improvement of regional and local roads in their areas is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State grants. Road grants for regional and local roads are allocated annually under a number of grant categories. The level of grants allocated to individual authorities is determined each year having regard to a number of factors...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that Dublin Bus expects delivery of a hybrid double decker bus in the coming weeks. This will be the first such bus to be acquired by the CIE group and will be trialled for three years. The cost of its acquisition will be met by my Department. It is my intention to publish, before the end of the year, a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan which will inter alia set out...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The status of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) pension fund is reported in the IAA's Annual Report for 2007. The report indicates a deficit of some €64m as at 31 December 2007. It is a matter for the Authority, the trustees of the pension scheme and the employees of the Authority in the first instance to determine how this deficit is best addressed. The Authority has raised some issues...

Written Answers — Aviation Regulations: Aviation Regulations (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Irish, European and International requirements and regulations require an air operator to establish policies and procedures with regard to the consumption of alcohol and psychoactive substances. These policies and procedures are published in air operators' Operations Manuals, with which all air crew are obliged to comply, and the air operator is required to monitor compliance with these...

Written Answers — Electric Transport Vehicles: Electric Transport Vehicles (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 684 and 728 together. The detailed information requested is not available in my Department. I recognise the need to achieve a shift towards more sustainable transport modes and, to this end, I propose to publish a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan before the end of this year. It is my intention that the Plan will include actions to promote a...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The production of reliable estimates of CO2 emissions for transport is a matter for the Environmental Protection Agency. My Department is not in possession of estimates sought for the years in question. Notwithstanding the current economic climate, it remains essential to progress measures in the medium and long term to deliver a sustainable transport system. I propose to publish a...