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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 211 together. Data available to me indicates that there has, in fact, been a decrease in the number of drivers with learner permits since the beginning of this year. I am conscious of road safety in relation to learner drivers, in particular that they are in the learning phase of driving and extra caution and supervision is required. For that reason...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Commercial and operational matters at Aer Lingus are a matter for the management and Board of the company.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 216 together. In December 2008, following the unanimous recommendation of the boards of the three State Airport Authorities, I announced the deferral until 2011 of a decision on the separation of the Airports under the State Airports Act, 2004. I have no proposals to change that policy position. I have agreed with the three airport authorities new...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. The information requested pertaining to my Department is in the table below. The information requested pertaining to agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for the agencies concerned. Department of Transport 2008(000s) 2009 to end Sept.(000s) Overtime 838 452 Shift allowance 770 591 Delegates allowance 53 35 Other...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The National Roads Authority has not taken over responsibility for regional and local roads. They remain the statutory responsibility of the local authorities. From 1st September last, the National Roads Authority was tasked with undertaking certain functions relating to regional and local road grants on behalf of my Department. This was done on foot of an agreement negotiated by officials...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Work on this new Luas extension to the Docklands is nearing completion and I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency that it is endeavouring to commence services on the new line before Christmas rather than early next year as originally planned.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 221 together. The planning and design of Luas Line BXD and Line F, is continuing and I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency that it expects to make Railway Order applications to An Bórd Pleanála next year for both of these lines. The implementation of these projects will be determined as appropriate by the outcome of public consultation,...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) that construction work on the new Luas spur from Belgard to Citywest and Saggart (4.2km) commenced earlier this year and is expected to be completed by end 2010, with services operating on the line in early 2011. In agreement with the RPA, a consortium of local developers is responsible for delivery of a substantial part of the works for...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The total gross Exchequer capital projections for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 were published with the Supplementary Budget in April this year. Negotiations between my Department and the Department of Finance in respect of the transport capital allocation under Budget 2010 are taking place as part of the normal annual estimates process. Transport 21 continues to provide the strategic...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos 51 and 30 of 9th July 2009. While there are over one hundred individual actions proposed under Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework, the key objectives are to create a culture of cycling in Ireland and to achieve a 10% share of the travel market for cycling by 2020. I have already commenced delivery of actions under the NCPF, including...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Because of the mixture of scheduled and demand responsive services offered by Rural Transport Programme groups, it would not be possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy. The provision of services under the Programme is a matter for the individual rural transport groups. Local communities know where the transport needs are in their areas and how best to address them. My...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Donegal County Council submitted a report to my Department in June this year, in relation to damage caused by flooding to regional and local roads in the Gweedore area. An official from the Department's Roads Inspectorate visited the site of the flooding to evaluate the extent of the damage. As an exceptional measure, and in view of the particular circumstances of the Donegal flooding,...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: A bit of variety is not a lot to ask for.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 204 together. There are commitments to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) in the National Development Plan, Towards 2016 and the Department of Transport's sectoral plan under the Disability Act 2005. The renewed Government Programme also contains a commitment to explore the provision of a full-scale transport system in rural areas using the network...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I remain committed to the delivery of the Luas extension from Cherrywood to Bray. The Railway Procurement Agency continues to progress planning and design for this project. The start and completion dates for this project will be determined by the outcome of on-going public consultation, the statutory planning approval process, the public procurement process and the availability of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: It is important that all strategically important transport links including those serving Rosslare be maintained and upgraded having regard to the resources available.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. Work is continuing on the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor, from Ennis to Athenry, and the line is on target to be completed by the end of the year. The Government has previously decided to reopen phases 2 (Athenry-Tuam) and 3 (Tuam-Claremorris) of the corridor under Transport 21, my Department's investment framework for the years...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Such arrangements are made by the Office of Public Works as part of its general responsibility to provide accommodation for Government Offices. The Office of Public Works have advised that there is an agreement in place to rent 30 car parking spaces from Galway County Council for both the Department of Transport and the Road Safety Authority. The rental cost is €450 per annum for each space.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: No such costs have been incurred by the Department of Transport.

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Oct 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is being compiled and will be provided to him as soon as possible.