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Written Answers — Transport Projects: Transport Projects (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 to 121, inclusive, together. Following on from the Budget announcement, by the Minister for Finance, of the capital funding available to my Department in 2009 and the coming years, I will keep the priorities and timescale for Transport 21 projects under continuing review. The provision of increased capacity will be a key consideration in determining...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Quality Bus Network plays a vital role in transport in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). This is recognised in my Department's ten-year investment plan, Transport 21, which provides funding for the extension and improvement of the Network. Over time, various pinchpoints on the Network have emerged and, earlier this year, the Quality Bus Network Project Office (QBNPO), in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Integrated Ticketing System: Integrated Ticketing System (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: A smart card for public transport services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is now available on Luas and Dublin Bus services. In recent months all buses in the Dublin Bus fleet have been fitted with smart card validators. Smart cards are now in use on these buses in respect of a number of ticket products such as annual and monthly bus tickets, as well as integrated annual and monthly bus...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In accordance with the recently enacted Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA), when established, will have statutory responsibility for provision of integrated public transport information to passengers and the general public. This encompasses the provision of integrated public transport information in real time to passengers. Bus Éireann is currently...

Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The cost and efficiency review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann began on 2 July 2008. A budget of €285,000 excluding VAT, has been allocated for the review and it is expected that a final report will be received in the coming months.

Written Answers — Light Rail Projects: Light Rail Projects (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The target date for the completion of Metro North is 2013 but this is dependent on the outcome of the planning and procurement processes. A final decision on the project will be taken once the planning and procurement processes are complete. The RPA continues to make good progress on the PPP tender process for Metro North. The initial phase of the PPP public procurement process was...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The allocation is devoted to the support and maintenance of the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), which is critical for the delivery of the national motor tax and driving licensing services involving the collection in excess of €1 billion in 2008. As well as the NVDF technical environment, the allocation also covers other ongoing expenses including, in particular, the online motor...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In light of budgetary developments, the decision was taken by Government to defer a number of decentralisation projects pending a review in 2011. This includes the moves of the National Roads Authority to Ballinasloe, the Irish Aviation Authority to Shannon, the CIE Group to Mitchelstown and the Railway Safety Commission together with air and marine safety investigative functions to Drogheda.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (22 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand from Iarnród Éireann that the Midleton to Youghal section of the railway line, although disused at present, remains in CIE ownership and there have been no developments that would compromise its future use as a railway. Furthermore, I understand that Iarnród Éireann will continue to protect the alignment whilst it remains in CIE ownership.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Opposition agreed to it.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Shatter would not believe anything.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: That is not what was stated.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: After two days, we have got it through to the Deputy.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Will Deputy Gilmore start organising the Order of Business? That is the Whips' job.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: We will explain it slowly at the time.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is getting into semantics.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy's question is not about legislation.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is out of order.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Ó Caoláin is out of order.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Ó Caoláin is again out of order.