Results 9,381-9,400 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Rubbish.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Is the Deputy shocked?

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (10 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB), in the exercise of its function, is independent from me as Minister for Transport. I have been given to understand that the MCIB investigation is advancing with the aim of finding out what may have caused this accident. Accordingly, it is inappropriate for me to comment on their investigation at this time

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (10 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by the Railway Procurement Agency that the cost per kilometre of providing the original Red and Green Luas lines was approximately €30 million.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: We took €1.7 billion from them.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has to take the 5% cut or else we will make it 15%. Question again put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand part of the main Question."

Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Stop interrupting.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There are no provisions in the Road Traffic Acts regarding cycling speeds in urban areas. There are, however, requirements on all vehicle drivers (including cyclists) to drive with due care and attention and reasonable consideration for other persons using the place.

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Funding for Park and Ride facilities in the Greater Dublin Area is a matter for the National Transport Authority. The NTA has appointed an Oireachtas Liaison Officer to respond to questions raised by Deputies. The Oireachtas Liaison Officer is Matt Benville and he may be contacted at 6041098 or at the National Transport Authority, 59 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. My Department also makes funding...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: It has not been possible in the time available to conclude an examination of all the relevant records. Officials in my Department are continuing their examination of the position and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. The Chief State Solicitor's Office has issued clear advice that all the necessary legal and contractual issues involved in this matter have not been resolved. The principal items of these issues include the registration of Common Areas, property management of the building and differences in the planning drawings. The Chief State...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In December 2008, my Department received an application from Donegal County Council for funding for the Fanad approach road to the Mulroy Bay Bridge. This proposed strategic project is an addition to the original Mulroy Bay Scheme. The project will be considered for funding in 2010, subject to the availability of resources and the position regarding other competing strategic projects from...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I refer to my reply to Question No. 31 on 9 December 2009.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. Copies of statutory instruments are available on the Irish Statute book website at www.irishstatutebook.ie. Copies of European Union Directives are available on the European Union law website at www.eur-lex.europa.EU.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a matter for Mayo County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. In 2008, and again in 2009, Mayo County Council received funding for design work on the R312 Belmullet to Castlebar Road, under the Department's regional and local road strategic grant scheme. The project is up for...

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Gilmore may have changed the name of his party but he has not changed much himself.

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: We know that. The Deputy is making all sorts of scurrilous allegations.

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. The provision for the Rural Transport Programme in 2010 is being maintained at €11 million in recognition of the important role it plays in combating social exclusion in rural Ireland, particularly for older people. Thirty-six rural community transport groups are being funded under the Programme which is operational in every county....

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The enforcement of the Road Traffic Acts is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Work on Phase 1 of the WRC, which runs from Ennis to Athenry, is complete and driver training and familiarisation began on the 16th of November. Iarnród Éireann had intended to launch Phase 1 on the 8th of January 2010, with full services commencing on the 9th of January 2010. However, driver training and familiarisation has been on hold since the 18th of November due to flooding at a...