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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor on a phased basis in the period to 2015. Phase 1 of the Corridor, between Ennis and Athenry, is on target to be completed this year, with services due to commence in the Autumn. In September 2006 the Government made a decision in principle to support funding for the development of Phase 2 of the Corridor between Athenry...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Private interests may develop airports in whatever location they wish provided that the requirements of the Irish Aviation Authority are met and that planning permission is secured it is, of course, a matter for the promoters to satisfy themselves that a new airport can function as a viable commercial entity. My Department has no plans to support the development of any new airports. I...

Written Answers — Light Rail Projects: Light Rail Projects (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have previously advised the House that traffic management in Dublin City centre, including public information campaigns relating to traffic management, is a matter for Dublin City Council. As the Deputy will be aware, the Dublin City Manager chairs the Dublin Transport 21 Implementation Group, which coordinates and oversees the Transport 21 investment programme in Dublin, pending the...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Issues relating to EUROPOL and criminal matters relating to the prevention of crime and theft are a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The budget for the Road Safety Authority for 2009 is €32.646m as per the Revised Estimates Volume published in April. Figures published before the REV are estimated and subject to revision, but as the Deputy will be aware from recent media coverage, the RSA's advertising budget in particular was reduced from €3.4m to €0.9m. While my Department provides funding to Road Safety Authority,...

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Regulations: Fishing Fleet Regulations (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The survey of fishing vessels of 15 metres length and over is a process that generally involves inspection of the vessel's structure, machinery and safety equipment to ensure compliance with the safety regulations. The vessel will be surveyed while she is in a dry-dock or on a slipway and again when back in the water. An initial survey will involve the carrying out of an inclining...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I refer to my reply to Question No. 254 on 12 May last. The process to recruit a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) designate for the Dublin Transport Authority has now been concluded and I expect to be in a position to announce the CEO designate in the near future. With regard to the staffing of the Authority the position is that the Authority must determine its needs with the approval of the...

Written Answers — Travel Trade Regulation: Travel Trade Regulation (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Statutory responsibility for regulation of the travel trade rests with the Commission for Aviation Regulation. As the existing legislative framework for the regulation of the travel trade has been in existence since 1982, I asked the Commission for Aviation Regulation to undertake a comprehensive review of the travel trade legislation. The purpose of the review was to assess the operation...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Road safety remains a key priority for Government, and this commitment is underpinned by the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 which has set the framework for reducing deaths and injuries on our roads through a series of 126 Actions, each with a responsible agency and target date. The primary aim of the Strategy is to reduce road deaths to no greater than 60 fatalities per million of population...

Written Answers — Haulage Licences: Haulage Licences (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: A Road Haulage Operator's Licence is granted under Section 2 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006, and entitles the holder to carry on a road haulage business for hire or reward. The criteria for the grant of a Road Haulage Operator's Licence are set out in Irish and EU legislation. The three criteria that must be met by every applicant are: 1. Good Repute, 2. Professional Competence,...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As I set out in reply to Dáil Question 294 of 6 May, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has advised me that they will object to proposed developments anywhere in the State, which may affect the safe navigation of aircraft. The issue referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for the IAA and one in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Department of Transport does not provide specific funding for tackling problematic alcohol and illegal drug use. It is however part of the overall service provided by Human Resources and the Employee Assistance Service.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA), currently has responsibility for procuring an integrated ticketing system. The RPA was given this responsibility as it has no responsibility for providing transport services directly to the public and thus any concerns about the project being captured by an existing operator and causing difficulties as regards competition issues was thereby avoided. The...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In the National Cycle Policy all the recommendations, including the legislative recommendations, are being actively considered by my Department for early implementation.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments 2004 (BWM Convention) was adopted by the International Maritime Organization in February 2004. The Convention is to apply internationally. Its purpose is to prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens through the control and management of...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The volumes of rail freight carried in millions of tonnes for the last ten years are as follows: Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Tonnes 2.9m 2.7m 2.6m 2.3m 2.3m 2.1m 1.8m 1.3m 0.8m 0.7m The reduction in Iarnród Éireann's freight traffic volumes over the past 10 years reflects the discontinuation of the production of certain commodities formerly conveyed by rail...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The charging regime to which the Deputy refers, and which is a requirement under EU law relating to access by rail freight operators to the railway network, is currently under development. Iarnród Eireann has carried out work on chargeable costs for the use of the infrastructure, and my Department has engaged consultancy assistance to examine these costs with a view to ensuring a...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the Dublin Transportation Office.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The operation of train services, including commuter services, is an operational matter for Iarnród Eireann and I have no function in the matter. In relation to the provision of additional capacity, Transport 21 provides for the electrification of the Maynooth line to Maynooth, the re-signalling of the Maynooth line and also the removal of Level Crossings on the Maynooth line. This will...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (26 May 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.