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Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 contains a commitment to carry out feasibility work on additional Luas projects over the period to 2015. This includes a Luas line from Whitehall to Howth junction via Coolock, as identified at a strategic level in the DTO's A Platform for Change. The DTO is currently preparing a new transportation strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, which is scheduled for completion in early...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Allegations of uncompetitive behaviour among hauliers are a matter for the Competition Authority. I am not aware of any complaints to my Department of any uncompetitive behaviour in the liquid transport market. In the normal course, complaints would be referred to the Competition Authority.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 689 and 714 together. The RPA continues to make good progress in the PPP tender process for Metro North and it has not been stalled. The initial phase of the PPP public procurement process was conducted in 2007 resulting in the formation of four pre-qualified consortia for the purpose of tendering for the project. Tender documentation was formally issued to...

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

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 projects currently underway will be completed as set out in Table 1. Projects which have already been completed since the beginning of Transport 21 in 2006 are listed in Table 2. The start and completion dates of projects which have not yet commenced will be determined by the funding allocation available during the current difficult economic climate. The commencement dates for...

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

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor on a phased basis in the period to 2015. Work on the line between Ennis and Athenry is due for completion in early 2009 and services between Galway and Limerick are due to commence in early summer 2009. My Department has allocated €60 million to Iarnród Éireann for expenditure this year on the Western Rail Corridor.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: All personal data in electronic format is protected using industry best practices. Access to such data is restricted to those officers who have a business requirement to use it. All staff, contractors and consultants to my Department are subject to the Official Secrets Acts and are required to sign appropriate confidentiality agreements and usage policies. All data replicated from the...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There have been ten instances of laptop computers, data storage devices and memory sticks that have been reported lost, missing or stolen from my Department in 2007 to date in 2008. These instances included six laptops and four Blackberries. Of these, four laptops and two Blackberries were subsequently recovered. Two laptops and two Blackberries are still missing. I have been assured by...

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

Noel Dempsey: The CIÉ companies have submitted an application for a 20% increase in fares to take account, inter alia, of increased fuel costs. This application is currently being examined by my Department in relation to the overall financial situation of the CIE group, the current budgetary position and the likely impact on consumers.

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 696 and 704 together. The provision and management of car parks at railway stations, including charging, therefore, is a matter for Irish Rail.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Finance Act 2008 provides the basis for the removal of excise duty reliefs in the bus sector with effect from 1 November 2008. The position in regard to school transport is a matter for the Minister for Education and Science, while the position in regard to coach tourism is a matter for the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 701 and 705 together. In May 2008, the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) published its feasibility study on a possible Luas line connecting Dundrum to the city centre via Rathfarnham, Terenure and Harold's Cross (known as Line E). I understand from the RPA that the cost of the work to date in preparing the feasibility study is approximately €180,000. The...

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

Noel Dempsey: The costs incurred for advertising in the Irish language by the Department of Transport since the enactment of the Official Languages Act 2003 are: €103,350.66. In relation to Agencies this is a matter for the Agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision and management of car parks at Iarnród Éireann train stations is a matter for Iarnród Éireann.

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

Noel Dempsey: Significant progress continues to be made between Irish and U.S. officials towards the conclusion of an Inter-Governmental Agreement between our two countries on the introduction of pre-clearance facilities at Dublin and Shannon Airports. I am hopeful that this agreement can be concluded in the near future. Work will then commence on drafting the necessary legislation, which will be...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Since 2002 Iarnród Éireann has purchased 67 new InterCity carriages, 183 InterCity railcars, 40 DART cars and 116 new Commuter railcars involving a total investment of €780 million. All of the InterCity carriages, the DART cars and the Commuter railcars are in service. Of the 183 InterCity railcars, 84 are now in service and the remaining 99 will be delivered and commissioned by mid-2009.

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 710 and 717 together. It is the responsibility of the Boards of the relevant bodies under the aegis of my Department to agree terms and conditions (including pay and emoluments) of their respective Chief Executives or equivalents within the remuneration levels approved by my Department with the consent of the Department of Finance. It is also the...

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

Noel Dempsey: The following tables provide the information requested by the Deputy. Minister's Office Minister's Office staff (Minister Noel Dempsey — from June 2007) Grade Number Status (full time or political appointee) Personal Assistant 1 Political appointee Personal Secretary 1 Political appointee Special Advisor 2 Political appointee Private Secretary 1 Full time civil servant Executive...

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

Noel Dempsey: I understand that Dublin Bus is currently proceeding with the installation of an automatic vehicle location system (AVLS), which will enable real time passenger information to be provided via mobile phone and the Internet. My Department approved funding of €10.36 million towards the cost of this project which is due to be completed in 2011. I understand that Dublin Bus, building on the...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Earlier this year, I mandated the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) to proceed with planning the delivery of Line BX/D, based on the Agency's preferred route for Line BX and the use of the Old Broadstone railway alignment for Line D. The RPA is now progressing with detailed planning to implement this decision on the basis that it is its intention to make a single railway order application for...

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

Noel Dempsey: A total of €80.628 million in Exchequer funding has been allocated to Dublin Bus in 2008 towards the cost of loss-making economically necessary services which it provides as part of its network of bus services in the Dublin area. The deployment of this funding, and its funding from fare receipts, across its network of routes, including routes in Lucan and Clondalkin, is a matter for Dublin...