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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In accordance with section 57 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it will be a matter for the new Authority, when established, to develop and secure the implementation of a single brand to be used by public transport operators providing services in accordance with public transport services contracts with the Authority in the Greater Dublin Area.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 66 answered on 26th May 2009.

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As I indicated in replies to previous similar questions, voluntary arrangements with insurers have been put in place whereby my Department receives regular notifications of write-off instances. This arrangement commenced in June 2008 and since then some 27,200 vehicle write-offs have been notified and the relevant records on the NVDF, which contains data on some 2.5 million vehicles, have...

Written Answers — Congestion Charges: Congestion Charges (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I will not rule in or out the potential fiscal measures needed to reduce congestion in the Greater Dublin Area. Although I expressed an opinion that congestion charges might ultimately be needed to help free up road space for alternative transport I am not considering or proposing any specific measures at this point in time. The Government's approach to this issue is set out in Action 11 of...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have received a final report of the Dublin Port National Development Plan Study for consideration and it is my intention to publish its findings in the near future. The report will provide an important analysis of the future role of the port. I have no plans to bring forward a green paper on Dublin Port. However, I do propose to initiate a review of the Government's Ports Policy Statement...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There is substantial ongoing current and capital Exchequer investment in the development and operation of the Irish railway network. Total Exchequer funding allocated to Iarnród Éireann for 2008 amounted to more than €720 million and freight services benefit from this investment also. I propose to establish a forum on the movement of goods as set out in Smarter Travel - A Sustainable...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 464 and 465 together. The start and completion dates for projects which have not yet commenced construction, including Metro West, the Lucan Luas Line F and the Luas cross city link to Liffey Junction (Line BXD), will be determined as appropriate by the outcome of public consultation, the statutory planning approval process, the public procurement process and...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under Transport 21 the Western Rail Corridor is to be reinstated on a phased basis. Phase 1 will see the reinstatement of the line from Ennis to Athenry and is due for completion later this year. Phase 2 will link Athenry to Tuam and Phase 3 will see the reopening of the line from Tuam to Claremorris. Further studies are planned for later in 2009 to determine up to date costings of phases 2...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In line with a commitment in the Programme for Government, the local authorities in Cork, Galway and Limerick are carrying out studies into the feasibility of light rail systems and also, at my request, of bus rapid transit systems. I met last month with officials from Cork and Galway, and these studies are substantially complete. The start of the Limerick study, which is being conducted as...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of increased capacity is a key consideration in determining investment priorities for public transport. Given their potential to greatly increase capacity on the public transport network, Metro North and the DART Underground (as the Interconnector is now known) are key projects. The preliminary design of the DART Underground has been completed and work is currently underway on...

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The construction of the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Jul 2009)

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 construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the Leinster Orbital Route and the Dublin Eastern Bypass, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Act 1993 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and would involve an inordinate amount of time and resources to compile.

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: No contracts have been awarded by the Department of Transport to the company in question.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have been briefed by Bus Éireann management on the deterioration in its financial position due in the main to declining demand and revenue and increased costs, and on the measures necessary to maintain its financial viability. I have also been briefed by the unions on the issues involved. Decisions in relation to service rationalisations are a matter for the company itself. I understand...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Does the Deputy mind if the Cabinet sees it first?

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Cabinet is entitled to see it first.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Not half as anxious as the Members opposite.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: All the amendments we are bringing back are technical, minor, drafting style amendments so I will address most of them together. The amendments to sections 3 and 21 on the long title arose out of proposals originally put forward by the Seanad. This Bill was the subject of an intensive and lengthy debate in this House on Second and Committee Stages. Arising out of those debates several...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Senators have finished the debate on this legislation in the same constructive manner with which they approached it throughout. It is the better for its passage through this and the other House. We all recognise the importance of our commercial ports in facilitating economic growth and development. I am confident that the changes introduced in this Bill will ensure that our ports are...