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Rail Accidents. (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I reiterate it is my understanding that apart from the separate investigations to be conducted by the Railway Accident Investigation Unit, RAIU, Irish Rail also conducted its own internal review and report in this regard. All the details and data have been passed on to the RAIU and I am sure this also will be referred to in the report. I agree with the Deputy on one point, which is there...

Road Traffic Offences. (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: It is important to state at the outset that more than 70% of fixed charge notices are paid within the statutory prescribed 56-day period and that penalty points, where appropriate, are applied as a consequence of making such payments. Where fixed charge notices are not paid, the matter is dealt with by way of summons to appear before the courts. There is already an obligation on a person...

Road Traffic Offences. (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is being done jointly with the United Kingdom and at present we await a report from the United Kingdom's authorities in this regard. The United Kingdom is the lead authority on this issue as we were the lead authority, with Northern Ireland, regarding the mutual recognition of disqualifications and, consequently, we are in their hands to an extent. While progress is being made, I...

Road Traffic Offences. (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As I stated in my response to the previous question-----

Road Traffic Offences. (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In that regard, we await a progress report from the United Kingdom authorities.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: It was to allow one to build up a thirst.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: That is why it is so beautiful.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: We will have time to do that on Committee Stage.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I listened to his contribution in my office-----

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: -----and I came into the Chamber to hear the Deputy's contribution.

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I thank Deputy Dooley and Deputies opposite for their co-operation. I am grateful to all 34 Deputies who contributed to the Second Stage debate. The large number of contributions demonstrates the level of interest in this issue. I also acknowledge the constructive approach most Deputies have taken to the debate. While the legislation has aroused passions on both sides of the argument, I...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: -----provided there are not too many on the one stretch of road, or whatever. Flexibility in that area would be useful. Regarding the plastic driving licences mentioned by a number of speakers, we have set 2012 as the date for their introduction. I want to see this happening more quickly and have asked the RSA to begin work on this matter. In addition, we are engaging with relevant...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In my response to Question number 75 of 10th February, I indicated that I had asked my Department to provide the information in tabular form. I understand that this has since been provided to Deputy O'Dowd and I have asked that the information be also provided to Deputy Reilly. In the case of commercial State bodies, the salary scales of chief executives are reviewed from time to time by the...

Written Answers — Road Tolls: Road Tolls (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in the National Roads Authority under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended). I do not propose to amend the Roads Acts on the lines suggested by the Deputy as it would involve an inappropriate interference with...

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The provision for the rural Transport Programme in 2010 is being maintained at €11m, reflecting the Government's continued commitment to the programme, which plays an important role in combating social exclusion in rural Ireland. The development of rural transport is also a key objective in the Government's sustainable travel and transport plan, "Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 97 together. There has been much ill informed comment about the proposed new SAR contract. Because we are in the "standstill" period of the procurement process and about to commence contract negotiations I am somewhat constrained by what I can say. However I can make the following points in response to some comments made. 1. The new contract has been...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The consultants appointed by my Department to advise and organise a procurement process relating to the operation of Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport have undertaken their work in two phases. In the 1st phase, the consultants reported on the design and organisation of a procurement process. Having accepted the 1st Phase report, I retained the consultants to organise and run the procurement...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Bilateral arrangements between the UK and Ireland, under Article 15.4 of the 1998 EU Convention on driving disqualifications, came into operation on 28th January 2010. As the system only came into effect less than two months ago, it would be somewhat premature to consider reporting on its operation at this time. Unlike driving disqualifications, there is no agreed international framework...

Written Answers — Airline Restructuring: Airline Restructuring (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Government is satisfied, from all of the information available to it, that a major restructuring of the Group's cost base is essential if Aer Lingus is to return to profitability and growth. The cost base of Aer Lingus is seriously out of line with that of its competitors. The Government want to see a strong viable Aer Lingus in the future. The cornerstones of Government aviation policy...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions 78, 86 and 119 on 10 February, which sets out the position relating to Bus Eireann's service changes as part of its cost recovery plan. The level of Exchequer funding support for CIE's public service obligation transport services, including Bus Éireann's services, in 2011 will be determined in the context of the budgetary process for 2011.