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Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: No, it will not.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 for the consideration of the House. This Bill places the bus passenger at the centre of a new transformed national bus licensing regime which will replace the current antiquated and inadequate regime that has applied for the past 77 years and brings the legislation governing...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The former Minister, Charlie McCreevy, once said I was the third socialist in Fianna Fáil.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the development of the Navan Rail Link on a phased basis in the period to 2015. Work commenced on the construction of the Clonsilla – Pace section (Phase 1) in December 2008 and is on target for delivery next year. The current position regarding the Pace – Navan section (Phase 2) is that the preferred route was chosen earlier this year. The selected route...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Drogheda Port Company, together with their private sector partners Castlemarket Holdings, are continuing to progress their plans to develop a deepwater port facility at Bremore. I understand that pre-planning consultations have taken place with An Bord Pleanála. However, to date no planning application has been lodged in respect of the development. Any such planning application would be...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 and 642 together. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Iarnród Éireann is as follows: Year Subvention€000 No. of Passengers (DART) No. of Passengers (Mainline Intercity & Commuter 2004 171,421 20.6m 13.8m 2005 179,991 16.2m 21.3m 2006 188,716 19.7m 23.6m 2007 189,910 20.2m 25.3m 2008 181,152 19.4m 23.9m The allocation of the...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 643, 646, 648, 655 and 674 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...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My Department's role in relation to security at airports is to ensure the application of European and international aviation security standards to prevent civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference that jeopardise the security of civil aviation. My Department has no role in relation to the prevention of the illegal importation of goods or substances which is clearly what is at...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Vehicle and Operator Service Agency (VOSA) is an agency providing a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services for vehicles, drivers and operators in the United Kingdom. In this State vehicle standards, roadworthiness testing, driver hours, tachograph and driver licensing regulations are functions of the Road Safety Authority, and enforcement is a matter for an Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 (Section 32(3)(a)) requires me, as Minister for Transport, to appoint a person to carry out an examination of the performance by the company of its functions in so far as they relate to the application and enforcement of technical and safety standards in relation to aircraft and air navigation every three years. Since the establishment of the IAA three...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 649 and 651 to 653, inclusive, together. Following are the dates of formal meetings I have had with the Chairman and senior management of the CIÉ companies since January 2008: Date Meeting 06/03/08 CEOs of Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann & Irish Rail 09/04/08 Chairman of CIÉ 23/07/08 Chairman of CIÉ 30/10/08 Chairman of CIÉ 01/12/08 CEOs of Dublin Bus, Bus...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I met with representatives of all the relevant agencies, including the National Roads Authority (NRA), on 13 February 2008 to discuss Transport 21 issues. In addition, I met with the Chief Executive of the National Roads Authority (NRA) and with senior officials and Board members to discuss a number of policy issues, including the NRA's national roads programme, on four separate occasions...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I can confirm that an application for a bus passenger licence from the operator in question was received in my Department on 1st September 2009. This application is currently being processed by my Department and a decision is expected later this month.

Written Answers — Irish Maritime Development Office: Irish Maritime Development Office (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 656 and 657 together. The company referred to in the questions recently announced plans to domicile in Ireland. As part of its role to develop and market the shipping services sector in the State, the Irish Maritime Development Office has had discussions with the company. A press release regarding the announcement is available on the IMDO's website. The...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The State retained a 25% ownership in Aer Lingus to protect strategic interests. The primary interest the State wanted to protect was the key aims of our Aviation policy 1) to maximise connectivity for Ireland 2) to encourage competition and competitiveness The 25% stake has already ensured that competitiveness is maintained in the Irish aviation market by ensuring at least two major...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Membership of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation by agencies under the aegis of my Department is a day-to-day operational issue for the agencies concerned. The Department does not hold this information.

Written Answers — Transport Services: Transport Services (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As of 2 November 2009, the number of private bus transport operators that hold a Road Passenger Transport Operator's Licence from my Department is 1,942. The number of vehicles authorised on those licences is currently 6,902.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: On 30th June, the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) announced that it had short-listed two bidding groups, Celtic Metro Group and Metro Express, to proceed to the final stage of the Metro North PPP procurement process. The formal commencement of the final stage of the procurement process is subject to a decision by An Bord Pleanála (ABP) on the railway order application for the project. The...

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 662 to 666, inclusive, and 670 together. 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 (such as the Dublin Port Tunnel), including safety related issues, is a matter for the National...

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (3 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 667 to 669, inclusive, and 671 together. 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 (such as the Dublin Port Tunnel), including safety related issues and the allocation of funding...