Results 9,441-9,460 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be...
- Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The provision for the Rural Transport Programme in 2010 is being maintained at â¬11 million in recognition of the important role it plays in combating social exclusion in rural Ireland As I stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 80 of 9 December 2009, it is important that existing resources in this area are utilised as cost-effectively as possible and a number of initiatives are...
- Written Answers — Airport Security Measures: Airport Security Measures (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: A special meeting of the European Union Regulatory Committee for Civil Aviation Security was held in Brussels on 7 January 2010. The Committee received a factual report from the authorities of the Netherlands and the United States on the serious incident that took place on flight NW 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit on 25 December 2009. Following an exchange of views on the security situation in...
- Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 it is already an offence to park a mechanically propelled vehicle on any part of a footpath and I have no plans to change this. Footpaths are provided for the safety of pedestrians to segregate them from passing or parking traffic. Mounting of footpath kerbs by vehicles is potentially an unsafe practice. It is also important to...
- Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Restriction on the parking of vehicles at any location on the public road is a matter for the road authority concerned. Public roads must be kept clear for the safe passage of vehicles, particularly emergency service vehicles. In residential areas with narrow streets where the parking of vehicles on both sides causes congestion, obstructs access to vehicles or blocks traffic flow a range...
- Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I have had a number of personal contacts with the current DAA Chairman in 2009 and in August last I received a briefing from the DAA Chairman and Chief Executive on State Airport matters. In addition senior Departmental officials are in constant contact with the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) on a range of issues including the roll out of Terminal 2 (T2), which is due to open in November...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: There are currently 33 bodies under the aegis of the Department. Details of remuneration are generally published in the Annual Reports.
- Written Answers — Ethics in Public Office: Ethics in Public Office (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: As a Member of Dáil Ãireann I am aware of and comply with the necessary declarations under the Ethics Acts. Details of all declarable items /benefits are available on the appropriate websites of the Standards in Public Office Commission and the Houses of the Oireachtas.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Third Party motor insurance is required by law for the use of all mechanically propelled vehicles in a public place. The contract for motor insurance is a private contract between the policyholder and the motor insurance company. The enforcement of Road Traffic Law is a matter for An Garda Siochana. The Irish Insurance Federation, which is the representative body for insurance companies in...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: 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, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The proposal for the...
- Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Marine Pollution Prevention, Preparedness and Response Capabilities Study 2008 was received on 24th February 2009. The issue of emergency towing vessels was addressed in the Study along with the many other issues surrounding marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response capability in Ireland. The Government has decided to develop and enhance efforts to improve marine pollution...
- Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 521 together. The Director of the Coast Guard and the Director of Services for Mayo County Council are currently dealing directly on the matter. They met on 17th of December 2009 and substantial progress has been made. A resolution of the final outstanding legal issue is being investigated by both sides.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Details as requested by the Deputy for 2007 and 2010 are contained in the following table. My Department was not in existence in 1998. Whole time equivalent staff numbers @ 1st January 2010 Whole time equivalent staff numbers @ 1st January 2007 Secretary General 1 1 Deputy Secretary General 0 0 Assistant Secretary 4 6 Principal Officer Higher 7 7 Principal Officer 9 13.6 Assistant...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The number of private operators that held a passenger license during each year or any part of the year since 2000 is given in the table below: Year Number of operators 2000 194 2001 194 2002 193 2003 199 2004 199 2005 197 2006 211 2007 206 2008 221 2009 239 The types of licenses held are annual, seasonal and occasional passenger licenses. As occasional licenses apply for limited...
- Written Answers — Fuel Rebates: Fuel Rebates (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The issue raised by the Deputy does not come under the remit of my Department and should be redirected to the Minister for Finance.
- Written Answers — Free Travel Scheme: Free Travel Scheme (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The issue raised by the Deputy does not come under the remit of my Department and should be redirected to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs.
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The issue raised by the Deputy does not come under the remit of my Department and should be redirected to the Minister for Education and Science.
- Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The amount of capital investment received by each CIà subsidiary under the first National Development Plan, 2000-2006, was as follows: Iarnród Ãireann Bus Ãtha Cliath Bus Ãireann 2000 â¬153.248m â¬22.534m â¬6.478m 2001 â¬175.852m â¬22.065m â¬19.900m 2002 â¬232.545m â¬28.014m â¬2.816m 2003 â¬274.614m â¬12.691m â¬15.062m 2004 â¬145.606m â¬7.262m â¬3.332m 2005...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions 528 and 529 together. My Department's allocation to Cork City Council for the Carrigaline Green Route and the actual amount spent in the years 2007-2009 are as follows: Funding Allocated Funding Drawn Down 2007 â¬2,400,000 â¬31,701 2008 â¬1,000,000 â¬890,689 2009 â¬200,000 â¬200,000 My Department is currently considering the allocation of funding for...
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (19 Jan 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the disruption to rail services on the Ennis/Limerick rail line. As the matter is an operational one for Iarnród Ãireann, I have not had discussions with Iarnród Ãireann and/or the Office of Public Works. While my Department is kept informed of the situation, the date of the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor is a matter for Iarnród Ãireann.