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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: A representative from Aer Lingus briefed officials from my Department on a range of proposals under the Company's cost restructuring plan following the company's announcement of its plan to the Stock Exchange. My officials have briefed me on the proposals. Arising from that briefing, I am aware that Aer Lingus is seeking to secure a UK Air Operators Certificate for commercial reasons in...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My attention has not been drawn by CIE or Irish Rail to the matter referred to by the Deputy. In the normal course CIE or Irish Rail would not inform me about the sale or disposal of railway rolling stock as it is an operational matter for Irish Rail.

Written Answers — Passenger Car Fleet: Passenger Car Fleet (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The tabular statement below provides details on the age of private cars for the years 2004-2008. The Department does not have any equivalent data relating to other EU countries. Age of Private Cars under current licence at the 31st December for the years 2004 to 2008. Age of Vehicle Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Less than 1 year old 137,669 170,706 162,943 155,798 140,129 1 year old...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority is a commercial state-sponsored company which was established in 1994 to provide air navigation services in Irish-controlled airspace, and to regulate safety standards within the Irish civil aviation industry. The Authority receives no money from the Exchequer and funds all its services and infrastructure through charges on its airline customers and its regulatory...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The issues raised by the Deputies are commercial matters for the Board and management of Aer Lingus to address. I have no function in this regard.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Negotiations between the Shannon Airport Authority and airlines are day to day operational matters for the authority and I have no statutory function in this regard. I have been informed however by the Shannon Airport Authority that while the current economic climate remains difficult that they will continue to work with all airlines to deliver commercially viable routes to the Shannon...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Harbour Authorities, Port Companies, the Dublin Airport Authority, the Railway Procurement Agency and CIE have power to make bye-laws. The Commission for Taxi Regulation and the Railway Safety Commission have power to make regulations. The Irish Aviation Authority has the power to make orders and regulations.

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Interpretation Act 2005 a statutory instrument means an order, regulation, rule, bye-law, warrant, licence, certificate, direction, notice, guideline or other like document made, issued, granted or otherwise created by or under an Act. In view of the wide range of documents that are defined as statutory instruments the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In common with other commercial semi state agencies, CIE and its subsidiary companies are not subject to FOI as it would compromise their ability to compete effectively in the markets in which they operate. While as Minister I am not answerable in the Dáil for the operational activities of autonomous state bodies I regularly address, in the context of PQs, Estimates debates, Private Members...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has identified savings estimated to be €256,000 to date in 2009. It is expected that my Department will have savings estimated to be €306,000 for the full year.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (19 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The DART Underground project is part of Ten-T Priority Project 26 (Railway/road axis Ireland/United Kingdom/continental Europe). This project will connect the northern (Belfast) and southern (Cork) rail lines, although only electric powered (DART) trains may use the tunnel. The planning and design phase of this project is being part funded by the Ten-T Executive Agency of the European...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: A representative from Aer Lingus briefed officials from my Department on a range of proposals under the Company's cost restructuring plan following the company's announcement of its plan to the Stock Exchange on 7 October. My officials subsequently briefed me on the proposals. Decisions on commercial and operational issues are entirely a matter for Aer Lingus. I have no statutory function in...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The European Commission indicated in July 1997 that the Percent for Art Scheme should not apply to EU co-financed projects. This decision applies to the Graiguenamanagh Relief Road.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office accommodation required by my Department and accordingly that Office deals with any rental or leasing issues arising in those properties.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: This is a day-to-day operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy will be aware the Preclearance facilities at Shannon Airport became operational on 5 August 2009. I understand from the Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) that airline and passenger feedback of the facility to date has been very positive. Having completed Preclearance at Shannon Airport, both the airlines and passengers enjoy the advantages associated with arriving at a Domestic...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In common with all Departments, decisions regarding my Department's allocations for 2010 remain to be finalised in the context of the ongoing estimates process and the forthcoming Budget. Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework, which I announced in April of this year, makes clear the significant level of ambition that I have for cycling. The actions on behalf of cycling that I have...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Maritime Development Office continues to actively market and promote ship management and ship finance related services in Ireland. The office is hosting a Ship Finance Seminar on 1 December to provide an overview to Irish based companies on current obstacles and opportunities in the global shipping markets. The slowdown in global demand coupled with underlying problems in the...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is continuing to progress the planning and procurement of Metro North. The Oral hearing on the railway order application, which was adjourned by An Bord Pleanála earlier this year, will recommence on 30 November. The project is being procured as a PPP and two tenders have been shortlisted. The next phase of procurement must await the outcome of the...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Procurement Agency continues to progress planning and design for Metro West. The Agency expects to lodge an application for a railway order in respect of Metro West next year. Metro West will be procured as a PPP. The start and completion dates for this project will be determined by the funding allocation available during the current difficult economic climate. The current funding...