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Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: A number of issues were raised. Some of them were not directly related but I will try to respond as best I can. An event such as this is unprecedented in Europe and I do not think any of us ever imagined when this began last Thursday that we would still be talking about it on Tuesday or would probably be speaking about its effects on this day week also. As soon as the air space is freed up...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Fáilte Ireland was on the group and issues were raised with it to ensure there would be accommodation and this was the response we received. The Irish tourism industry and accommodation providers can take a bow for this. I am disappointed to hear what the Deputy had to say about the Department of Foreign Affairs. I cannot contradict it. I know he stated it more in sorrow than in anger...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: We will take that up. The point was made that people were not able to obtain their medicines or were running out of them. That has been largely resolved although there were some difficulties with it.

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: If the EU decides to offer compensation to airlines we will make a very strong case for Irish airlines. However, at this point in time, with the budgetary situation we have, we do not anticipate we will be leading a charge to have States compensating airlines. We do not have the money to do so and we cannot do so. I saw the statement issued by the EU Commissioner, which was a bit careful....

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I can raise that with the Minister for Finance. It is hoped that as a result of what has been stated here other banks will take the lead from Ulster Bank. I commend Bus Éireann on the way it responded by putting on extra buses. I am sure there is business for other companies if they want to look in that direction. We have been in contact with ferry operators and they also participated in...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I could not undertake that the Government would underwrite those expenses. However, I would take it that insurance policies would cover them. I can certainly raise the other point the Deputy made on appointments with the Minister for Health and Children. Someone who might have missed an important medical appointment should be facilitated. I will take up that with the Minister.

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 444, 448 and 450 together. Civil aviation security at EU airports is governed by Regulations (EC) Nos. 300/2008 and, 185/2010, which are due to come into effect on 29 April 2010. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No. 185/2010 contains a list of items that are prohibited from being carried in the hold of an aircraft. This list of prohibited items is available to...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Provisions relating to vehicles carrying loads on public roads are contained in Article 96 (3) and (4) of the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 1963, (S.I. 190 of 1963). Enforcement of these regulations is a matter for an Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Rail Services : Rail Services (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions in relation to the provision and development of rail services and the preparation of business cases in relation to such decisions are a matter for Irish Rail in conjunction, where appropriate, with the National Transport Authority in relation to public service obligation services.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The amount of subvention paid to the regional airports under the Core Airports Operational Expenditure Subvention Scheme (Opex) for the year 2009 is set out in the table below. Airport â'¬ Galway 962,000 Kerry Nil Sligo 313,000 Donegal 131,000 Ireland West Airport Knock 445,000 Waterford 1,494,000 Total 3,345,000 Information on air service PSO contracts and contracted amounts in...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Refurbishment works are well advanced in the Leeson Lane building, and the installation of the new equipment is well underway. The testing of the installed Integrated Communications System (ICS) and the training for Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) staff will commence in May 2010. The ICS system is expected to be live by July. The dual operation of the new and old equipment in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Set out below is the number of personal computers and laptops currently deployed within my Department. Equipment Amount Personal Computers 629 Laptops 97 The deployment of computers or laptops within agencies is a day-to-day matter for the agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Set out below is the number of photocopiers, laser printers, inkjet printers and multifunctional devices currently deployed within my Department. Equipment Amount Photocopiers 33 Laser printers 235 Inkjet printers 13 Multifunctional devices 31 The deployment of photocopiers, laser printers, inkjet printers or multifunctional devices within agencies is a matter for the agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Set out below is the approximate total spend by my Department on printer consumables for each of the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010. Year Amount 2006 â'¬28,000 2007 â'¬28,000 2008 â'¬67,000 2009 â'¬34,000 2010 (to date) â'¬10,000 The total spend on printer consumables within agencies is a day-to-day matter for the agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: It is the Department's policy to use only recycled paper wherever possible. Approximately 95% of A3 and A4 sized paper used by the Department of Transport is recyclable. The remaining 5% relates to specialist paper used mainly for colour presentations, for which the paper has to be heavier and more robust for effective and efficient reproduction.Annual data on the number of reams used is...

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 to 457, inclusive, together. The carriage of weapons and munitions of war on civilian aircraft is prohibited under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989, unless an exemption from this prohibition is granted by the Minister for Transport. The 1989 Order amended the 1973 Order to allow the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have received a number of representations from local individuals and public representatives in relation to the development of this section of roadway and consequently the NRA has provided briefing about its proposals for improvements along the route. I should point out that the NRA is currently carrying out a review of completion dates and appropriate design standards for national road...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is an operational matter for the bus companies concerned and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Under section 4 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, registration of driving instructors is a function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Under the Road Traffic (Driving Instructor Licensing) (No.2) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 203 of 2009), authorisation and registration of driving instructors and administration of driving instructor's licences are matters for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Road Traffic legislation sets specific requirements for trailers using public roads in this State. These include provisions on the construction, equipment, use and lighting of trailers along with requirements for their licensing, plating and roadworthiness testing. By October 2013 all new trailers built in the EU will have to be Type Approved to the minimum EC or national standard before...