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Written Answers — Rail and Road Network: Rail and Road Network (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The construction and bringing into operation of the Cork to Midleton rail link is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand from the company that it expects to have the link operational by mid-2009. 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: All transport capital projects are appraised in accordance with the Department of Finance Guidelines for the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure Proposals in the Public Sector and the Department of Transport Common Appraisal Framework, which provides for the inclusion of environmental factors. I am aware that an interdepartmental working group, chaired by the Department of...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have used rail, bus and Luas services at various times on official business since 2007 and I have not submitted any claims for reimbursement to the Department of Transport. Where possible, I have used public transport to travel to and from official engagements/business, all of which are on public record.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The planning and design of the DART Underground (as the Interconnector is now known) is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand from the company that work is currently underway on the scheme design, geotechnical investigations and preparation of an environmental impact study including a detailed archaeological report. I understand that Iarnród Éireann expect to submit an application...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155 and 200 together. I have not had contact with Aer Lingus management or unions nor have I been briefed by the State-nominated directors on the Board in relation to the current industrial relations issues at the airline. The conduct of industrial relations is a matter for the company and the State's shareholding does not confer on me any direct role in this...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156, 206 and 207 together. Ireland's aviation policy as set out my Department's current Statement of Strategy is to promote regular, safe cost effective and competitive air services linking the country with key business and tourism markets. To this end, within the European Union, Ireland has consistently supported market liberalisation measures, which have to...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Nos. 119,120 and 121 on 22 October, which sets out the position regarding Transport 21 investment overall including investment in rail services.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Nov 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, as well as the responsibility to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of national roads, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA)...

Written Answers — End-of-Life Vehicles: End-of-Life Vehicles (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: With the assistance of data made available voluntarily by the insurance industry, the Department following analysis against the 2.5 million active vehicles on the NVDF has to date written to the registered owners of some 856 vehicles which the records indicate have been written off and which may still be in use on public roads. At this stage verification of data relating to only one insurer...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I am responsible for overall policy and funding issues relating to the National Roads Programme element of Transport 21. However, the detailed planning, design and implementation of individual national road improvement projects including those carried out by way of Public Private Partnership (PPP), is a matter for the National Roads Authority...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As I said in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 234 of 5 November 2008, provision has been made for expenditure next year on both the DART Underground and Metro West, which will facilitate significant progress in planning and design. No construction activity is proposed during 2009. The precise allocation for the projects will be determined in the coming weeks taking account of the...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand from Iarnród Éireann that work will commence shortly on the Clonsilla to Dunboyne section of the Navan Rail Link and that the project, which includes the construction of the Hansfield and Pace Stations with park and ride, is expected to open during July 2010. The main civil construction contract for this phase was awarded on 5th November 2008. The award of the contract for...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: This is a day-to-day operational matter for the relevant transport provider (both public and private) and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ No. 119 today. This sets out the position regarding investment in public transport under Transport 21. The provision of further funding for buses for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann will be considered in the light of the outcome of the cost and efficiency review currently underway.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The following table lists the bodies and organisations under the aegis of my Department and their responsibilities. Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, I have not devolved any additional responsibilities to any of these bodies and organisations. Body Functions Dublin Airport Authority Dublin Airport Authority is responsible for the management and development of Dublin Airport...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (13 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. A scheme introduced in 2006 provides for an annual subvention in respect of expenditure incurred by the regional airports in providing core airport services. The amount of subvention payable in any one year is based on projected losses by the airports in providing those core services, having taken account of any surpluses from commercial...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (13 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The tables which follow this reply provide the information required by the Deputy. The first table relates to me, as the Minister for Transport, and the second table relates to the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Noel Ahern.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (13 Nov 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. Waterford Airport, with potential grants amounting to €22.33...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The strategic overall framework for land use and transport planning in the south-east region is the national spatial strategy and the south-east regional planning guidelines. In addition, the Waterford planning land use and transportation strategy, adopted by the three relevant local authorities, provides a sub-regional framework for Waterford city and environs, while development plans and...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (13 Nov 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.