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Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I reiterate to both Deputies that this legislation cannot control movement of nuclear cargo ships. That is not the purpose of the legislation. Whether we in this country like the prospects of having nuclear power, nuclear energy or any kind of nuclear vessels in the area or not - we generally do not - we still must legislate for the fact that there are such vessels which may come into Irish...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The only crisis that arose there was the crisis on the Wednesday when it occurred in Dublin, as I told Deputy Broughan. The people around the country were dealing with it quite adequately up to that point in time. Deputy O'Dowd asked about an incident or accident, and what criteria would be put in place if at some stage in the future we had a nuclear industry in Ireland. That is something...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I am not distinguished as well.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 50: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 35.—This Chapter applies to— (a) Irish ships to which Part D of Chapter VII of the Annex to the Safety Convention applies, engaged or intending to be engaged, in the carriage of nuclear cargo, and (b) to any other ship to which such Part of such Chapter applies, engaged in such carriage while in any...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 51: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 36.—(1) The Minister may make rules ("nuclear carriage rules") prescribing requirements for the carriage by ships to which this Chapter applies of nuclear cargo, and requiring any such ships which are Irish ships to be surveyed to such extent and in such manner and at such intervals, as may be prescribed....

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 52: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 37.—(1)(a) Where after a declaration of survey, made by a surveyor of ships under the nuclear carriage rules in respect of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies, is received by the Minister and if he or she is satisfied that the ship complies with the nuclear carriage rules relevant to the ship and...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 53: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 38.—(1) It is the duty of the owner and master of an Irish ship to which this Chapter applies— (a) to ensure that it complies with the nuclear carriage rules, and (b) to maintain such ship in conformity with the nuclear carriage rules to ensure that the ship in all respects remains fit to operate...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is still examining the issues raised in the correspondence and a reply will issue on completion of that examination.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 Section 4, 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 — Air Services: Air Services (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Regulation detailing requirements with regard to hand baggage and checked-in baggage on board aircraft is Council Regulation 3922/91, of 16 December 1991, on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil Aviation. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority in the State for the purposes of this Regulation. I am advised...

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As indicated in my reply to Dáil Question no: 367 on 23 March, 2010 the number of instances brought to the attention of my Department where incorrect ownership details were recorded on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) is small and would typically amount to less than 100 cases per year. Many of these relate to issues arising from the change of vehicle ownership notification...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Apr 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, including the appraisal and selection of individual projects, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Public Transport (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The enhancement of the public transport system is at the heart of the sustainable travel agenda. In this context, notwithstanding the very real challenges the Government faces in the current difficult economic climate, it remains committed to providing the infrastructure and services required to deliver a modern, high quality public transport system. This has been demonstrated by continued...

Public Transport (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is quite incorrect. I am surprised to hear him state that we have a very poor public transport service. This is not true. We may have a somewhat lesser service than we had but we certainly do not have a very poor service. With regard to the number of buses, I made it very clear from the very start of my term as Minister for Transport that I would not measure success by the...

Public Transport (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has come forward with a whole series of half-truths. Having 500 buses operating at 20% capacity-----

Public Transport (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: One can increase the numbers by ensuring that buses are fuller by providing the type of service that consumers want. The subsidy has increased substantially over the past ten years because the number of buses, capital expenditure and the service have improved. Admittedly, in recent years the number of passengers has decreased. With regard to Deputy O'Dowd's final point, he completely...

Vehicle Registration Tax (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: A working group of local authorities, Departments, including a representative from my Department, the Garda, the Revenue Commissioners and the Road Safety Authority was established to identify improvements in the legislative and enforcement framework arising from the increase in the numbers of foreign registered vehicles on our roads. The group reported to the Minister for Finance in October...

Vehicle Registration Tax (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is incorrect that I am not remotely concerned. I agree that the start of the contract with Applus+ has been difficult, largely due to the success of my efforts to ensure people comply with the national car test. I was criticised in the House when I introduced a proposal to impose five penalty points on those who do not comply with the NCT. This proposal resulted in a surge in...

Vehicle Registration Tax (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The current system is largely the same as the previous one. The contractors involved have changed as a result of a tender process which was established following the completion of the previous contract. SGS provided a reasonably good service, although it was not without its problems and there were complaints from Members about some aspects of it. I am aware of the difficulties. I visited...

Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Appointments to each State board under the remit of my Department are made in accordance with the relevant legislation. I believe that strong State companies need strong boards to lead them. Appointments made by me are done on the basis of the appointees having the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to the work of the board. I am conscious that there...