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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The current and capital spending on road infrastructure in each of the past five years, and the proposed 2009 spend are set out in the accompanying table. Exchequer Investment in National Roads 2004-2008 Year Construction Maintenance Total € ,000 € ,000 € ,000 2004 1,178,959 51,328 1,230,287 2005 1,263,770 53,394 1,317,164 2006 1,582,500 55,064 1,637,564 2007 1,712,706 55,097...

Written Answers — Travel Trade Regulation: Travel Trade Regulation (24 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Last year I asked the Commission for Aviation Regulation to undertake a comprehensive review of the travel trade legislation including the level of bonding imposed on travel agents and tour operators. The purpose of the review was to assess the operation of the current regulatory arrangements and to recommend any reforms that may be warranted. Following an extensive consultation process, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There are no civil servants currently employed in my Department who are also in receipt of a civil service pension. If a Civil Servant pensioner is re-employed in the Civil Service the Abatement Principle, as per Section 1 of the Pensions (Abatement) Act 1965, applies.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (25 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the agencies is set out as follows. Funding Received by the CIÉ Group of Companies (2004- 2008) IÉ BÁC BÉ CIE TOTAL € millions € millions € millions € millions Year Current Capital Current Capital Current Capital Current Capital 2004 171.42 145.60 61.81 7.30 24.00 3.20 257.23 156.20 2005 179.99 279.60 64.90 9.60 25.20...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (25 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Officials from my Department met with taxi representatives on 17 December 2008 to discuss their concerns in relation to the taxi industry. Furthermore, I have been in correspondence with the person referred to by the Deputy, on 10 February 2009 and 20 February 2009, in response to issues raised by him and in that context I have indicated that the Commission of Taxi Regulation is due to...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (25 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Taxi Regulation is the independent body responsible for the development and maintenance of the regulatory framework for the control and operation, including licensing, of taxis, hackneys, limousines and their drivers in accordance with the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, which does not provide for quantitative restrictions on the issue of licences.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: If it came up with a few ideas, we would have something to discuss.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Not a white one anyway.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: It is a very difficult word to understand. The Deputy should try to get real.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: We know about Deputy Kenny.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I know Deputy Kenny's agenda.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Say it outside the House. The Deputy is saying one thing behind peoples' backs.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: He threw money at them. That was a ferocious attack.

Cost and Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann: Statements (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I am glad to have the opportunity to report to the House on the outcome of the Deloitte review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann. I commissioned the review in mid-2008 to assist me in deciding on the funding to be allocated to the two State bus companies and to provide reassurance to the Government and the taxpayer that both companies are operating efficiently and effectively. The two companies...

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (26 Feb 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has funding available for park and ride proposals from Local Authorities in the Greater Dublin Area. It is the responsibility of each Local Authority to identify suitable sites for park and ride facilities within their jurisdiction and develop proposals for Exchequer funding. To date, my Department has received no proposals for funding of any park and ride facilities from the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Exchequer capital amounts currently allocated in my Department's Estimate for 2009 in respect of Metro North, Metro West and the Western Rail Corridor are €60m, €10m and €50m respectively. Progress on Metro North in 2009 is contingent on the grant of an enforceable railway order by An Bord Pleanála. Funding for Metro West in 2009 is to allow the RPA progress planning on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Exchequer capital amount currently allocated in my Department's estimate for 2009 in respect of national roads is €1.440 billion. With regard to non-national roads, grants totalling €481.5 million have been allocated in 2009 for regional and local roads. The allocations for next year in respect of both national and non-national roads projects will be decided in the context of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 and the current National Development Plan include Exchequer funding for both new and replacement buses for the development of bus services in the Greater Dublin and provincial areas. No Exchequer funding has been provided in 2009 for additional or replacement buses. As I have indicated previously, arising from the Deloitte Report, my priority for the enhancement of bus services...