Results 61-80 of 4,893 for speaker:Séamus Brennan

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Feb 2004)

Séamus Brennan: As I have indicated to the House on previous occasions the purpose of the public safety zones study is to establish appropriate arrangements to protect people on the ground in an unlikely event of an aircraft accident. Environmental resources management, ERM, who conducted the study, fully consulted the public and the relevant local authorities before finalising their recommendations....

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Feb 2004)

Séamus Brennan: As I indicated in my reply on 18 November 2003, red zones were formally established in 1968. On further examination it is not possible to provide a more precise date. Red zones have always had the dual purpose of aviation safety and public safety.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Feb 2004)

Séamus Brennan: As I indicated in reply to Questions Nos. 184 to 186 inclusive on 3 December 2003 and Questions Nos. 340 to 345 inclusive on 18 November 2003, these are detailed technical questions which are the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Feb 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The submission of safeguarding maps is a matter for Aer Rianta.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Integration: Rural Transport Integration (17 Feb 2004)

Séamus Brennan: For some years now my Department has been funding the pilot rural transport initiative. The RTI is a scheme whereby 34 rural community groups are being financed to operate pilot rural transport services in their areas. Area Development Management Limited administers the initiative on behalf of my Department and the specific allocations for individual RTI projects are made by ADM from funding...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (17 Feb 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to Question No. 264 on Wednesday, 11 February 2004. While the Department has no immediate plans to initiate a competition for driver testers, the position is reviewed regularly having regard to current and future requirements of the driver testing service. Recruitment to the Civil Service is carried out centrally by the Office of the Civil Service and...

Written Answers — Environmental Pollution: Environmental Pollution (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The activities of helicopters are regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority. If members of the public believe that certain helicopters are flying below the permitted altitudes they should address their concerns to the authority.

Written Answers — Environmental Pollution: Environmental Pollution (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Arising out of the tragic accident on Wellington Quay, Dublin, on 21 February last a Garda investigation is under way and, in addition, Dublin Bus has launched its own company inquiry to determine the cause and the circumstances surrounding the accident. The inquiry will investigate the circumstances of the accident to establish its causes and any contributory factors and will make...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The primary aim of my proposals for reform of the regulatory framework for public transport is to provide for independent, economic regulation of public transport services. The Railway Safety Bill is currently before the Houses and this provides that the railway safety commission will have responsibility for safety regulation on the railways. There is an extensive body of legislation...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: One of the five high level goals set out in my Department's statement of strategy is to ensure that transport infrastructure and services are provided, managed and used in a manner that protects people from death and injury. Within that goal, the safety of public transport users is a very high priority for my Department. I can assure the Deputy that the transport agencies under the aegis of...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: : The Dublin Light Rail Orders of 1999 define the alignment for the Luas lines. These set out in detail the space to be occupied by the light rail system and, therefore, the consequences for other on-street activities, such as bus stops and termini. Where the Luas works required the relocation of bus stops or termini, discussions took place between the parties involved, namely, the Garda...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The power to determine the locations for the provision of bus stops and termini is vested in the Garda Commissioner under section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Under that section the Commissioner may issue a direction to a bus operator identifying the specific location of bus stops and termini in respect of any bus route. I understand that the gardaí engage in a consultation process with...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: There is an extensive body of legislation currently in place regulating public service vehicle safety governing both public and private operators and it is envisaged that this will continue to apply in the new regulatory environment for public transport.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Following consultations with my Department, the Railway Procurement Agency has recently set fares for Luas. Fares will be based on a zone system with a maximum adult fare of €2 for a single journey from St. Stephen's Green to Sandyford or from Connolly to Tallaght. Fares will be discounted for shorter journeys and return tickets will be offered for all journeys at a discount on full fare. A...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: A further driving test will be arranged in due course for the person concerned.

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (30 Mar 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 to 425, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Luas project rests with the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA. However, the RPA has assured me that it and the Luas contractors are committed to ensuring the safety of traffic management measures which have been put in place to facilitate Luas works. As...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (29 Apr 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I offer you my sincere apologies. I overlooked doing the correct thing when I met you last time. Today's debate gives me the opportunity to update the House on the developments in road safety policy. Over the past six years, there has been a distinct improvement in our road safety performance. Indeed, over the past 18 months, improvement has been dramatic. However, the need for constant...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (29 Apr 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Newton's law was recently dropped.

Public Transport Regulation. (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I plan to enact legislation during 2004 which will repeal the Road Transport Act 1932 and put in place reformed arrangements for the procurement and market regulation of public transport services. I set out my policy proposals for public transport reform in statements to the public transport partnership forum in November 2002 and the Joint Committee on Transport in June 2003. As I have stated...

Public Transport Regulation. (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I agree that the legislation is urgently required but it will not be taken in this session.