Results 881-900 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: There is no requirement in either Irish or European law to provide for compensation to passengers in the event of bankruptcy of an airline. Any compensatory measures would be a matter between the customer and the airline, the customer and their travel agent or the customer and their insurers had they acquired holiday insurance.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: My Department, in consultation with the relevant State agencies under my aegis — CIE, RPA and the DTO — is in the process of finalising a prioritised investment programme for public transport over the medium term. In this regard, Irish Rail recently submitted to my Department a strategy document that sets out the business case for a greater Dublin integrated rail network. The business...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: I am informed by Irish Rail that significant improvements are planned for the Maynooth line in the short to medium term. There are currently eight-piece railcars running on all services on the Maynooth line. New diesel railcars will be introduced on the Sligo route with increased frequency from December 2005, providing additional capacity on the Maynooth section. An additional eight-piece...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question Nos. 111 to 116, inclusive, on 27 February 2002 in which it was stated that the answer to Question No. 111 was contained in a written answer on 30 January 2002 — Dáil Question No. 208 — as follows: The Irish Aviation Authority was established with effect from 1 January 1994 pursuant to the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 to exercise powers...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: As mentioned in previous replies to the House on this subject, the current red zones were formally established in 1968. On further examination it is not possible to provide a more precise date. The then Department of Transport and Power was originally responsible for proposing the establishment of the zones, which were approved and incorporated in the local authorities' development plans....

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. I am advised by the IAA, Irish Aviation Authority, that, prior to the establishment its establishment in 1994, there was no formal or statutory obstacle reporting requirement, nor such a requirement for obstruction lights. However, I am advised by the DAA, Dublin Airport Authority, that obstruction lights were installed on the Team Aer...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: My Department does not appeal planning applications of the kind mentioned in by the Deputy in his question. The appeal mentioned by the Deputy was made by Aer Rianta. The Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998 requires Aer Rianta — now the Dublin Airport Authority — to take all proper measures for the safety, security, management, control, regulation, operation, marketing and...

Written Answers — Abandonment Orders: Abandonment Orders (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: An abandonment order in respect of a rail line, or a part thereof, may be made by the board of CIE under the provisions of the Transport Act 1950. A resolution by the board is required. This resolution must be published in Iris Oifigiúil and in newspapers circulating within the catchment area of the line in question. The authorities responsible for roads in the area must also be notified. No...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter which is the day to day responsibility of the Railway Procurement Agency and I have brought these concerns to its attention.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: Integration and expansion of public transport services in the greater Dublin area is being pursued with the broad policy framework established by the Dublin Transportation Office's Platform for Change. Responsibility for the development of specific proposals for the expansion of Luas services lies with the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA. I understand from the RPA that inquiries are received...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to a similar question on 7 October 2004. I understand that Irish Rail is finalising specific proposals for the Kildare route project which involve a doubling of the existing capacity on the line by separating suburban from intercity services. This project will be submitted to my Department shortly for approval. The project will also require a railway order to be...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: I am informed by Irish Rail that the renewal of track and signalling on the Waterford to Dublin line was completed earlier this year. This has laid an excellent foundation to further enhance service levels on the route including commuter services from Athy and Carlow. As a first step in this enhancement strategy, from December 2004 there will be an additional service from Heuston to Carlow,...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, aircraft may come into Ireland for technical stops such as for refuelling purposes, as this aircraft has done, without notifying the Department of Transport, and no notification about this aircraft was received by my Department. However, as I indicated in an earlier reply to a parliamentary question on 7 October...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: Since the publication of the strategic rail review in 2003, my Department has held a number of meetings with Irish Rail at which the company has reported on its progress in improving the performance of its freight business. Iarnród Éireann informs me that it has secured new contracts, has consolidated the business and has been targeting train load traffics which are best suited to the rail...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: The NRA engaged management consultants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to review its arrangements for the implementation of the national roads programme and to make recommendations on the optimisation of these arrangements to secure further efficiencies in the implementation of the national roads programme and ensure value for money. The review has been submitted to my Department by the NRA. The...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: Over the past 20 years, the Government has invested a total of €260.3 million in Aer Lingus, the details of which are set out in the following table. Year Aer Lingus €m 1983 19.05 1984 19.05 1993 95.23 1994 63.49 1995 63.49 Total 260.31 All the investment was provided to assist with re-structuring of the company in times of crisis. In the 20-year period,...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: The Goldman Sachs report on Aer Lingus is being considered by me and my officials. It has also been circulated to the members of the Cabinet sub-committee and a meeting of this committee will take place in the very near future. This report will form an input into my deliberations and those of the Cabinet sub-committee prior to any decision by Government on the future of Aer Lingus. In...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 415 together. Responsibility for the development of specific proposals for the expansion of Luas services lies with the Railway Procurement Agency. In considering future lines and extensions, the RPA will have regard to the overall Dublin Transportation Office strategy, as set out in A Platform for Change. I understand from the RPA that inquiries are...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: A temporary visitor to Ireland from Australia who holds an Australian driving licence or an international driving permit may drive here for the duration of the visit up to a maximum period of 12 months. Where a person who holds an Australian driving licence takes up residence in Ireland, he or she may exchange his or her licence for an Irish driving licence, without the need for a driving...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (19 Oct 2004)

Martin Cullen: Proposals relating to the development of Dublin Airport, including the planning and provision of runway capacity, are in the first instance a matter for the Dublin Airport Authority, which has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop the airport and to provide such facilities and services as it considers necessary for aircraft and passengers. The airport authority has announced...