Results 10,161-10,180 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: It is true that the Government reappointed Dr. Lynch on my recommendation. I do not think the Deputy is comparing like with like. Dr. Lynch is an executive chairman and that is a completely different situation from appointing a member of the board. I reappointed him on a three monthly rolling basis for 12 months in order to ensure continuity at the company at this critical juncture. It is...
- Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is incorrect on that. As I understand it, Dr. Lynch has been involved at least twice on the Baker Tilly report and, in addition, concerning the Malahide viaduct.
- Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I would welcome an examination by the Joint Committee on Transport of the reports on that matter, once they are published by the Railway Safety Commission. Ultimately, however, the Deputy and I will never agree on this matter, as I am the person responsible. I am the person who has to answer questions in the House and I am not going to allow a committee to appoint a chairperson, unless the...
- Air Travel Disruption (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: On Monday, 19 April, EU transport ministers met via video conference. On the basis of a recommendation agreed unanimously by the national authorities of the 38 members of Eurocontrol, ministers agreed to new measures which would allow for the progressive and co-ordinated opening of European airspace with effect from Tuesday, 20 April. These measures involved the designation of zones based...
- Air Travel Disruption (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: When the task force met, the various State agencies were tasked with trying to assess the economic aspects of the closure of airports owing to volcanic ash and that work is still ongoing. In the reply I said that Aer Lingus and Ryanair have estimated their losses from the crisis to be â¬5 million and â¬6 million respectively per day. I recollect that the airport authority mentioned losses...
- Air Travel Disruption (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: -----on passengers travelling abroad? Does he suggest that we take that out of education, social welfare or health?
- Air Travel Disruption (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Of course it is not.
- Air Travel Disruption (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: It is not at all necessary; money grows on trees.
- Air Travel Disruption (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I have taken a very strong line from the outset that the legislation must be respected and that nobody can break the law. It would be a criminal offence to break that law so I am glad everyone has agreed they will obey it, that is what I expect from our citizens. On the broader question of fairness in the context of an extraordinary event like this one, that is a debate that will no doubt...
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The renewed programme for Government contains a commitment to the provision of a safe and efficient network of rail services. Under Transport 21, rail services, including commuter services, have expanded significantly resulting in substantially increased capacity for passengers. The 67 new intercity carriages on the Dublin to Cork line and the 177 new intercity rail cars have provided...
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The route of the rail line was the subject of extensive consultation and study. A number of routes were looked at in the course of this preparation, to both the east and west of Dunshaughlin and also following the old route all the way. There was extensive study from the environmental, economic and cost benefit analysis points of view. The unanimous agreement of those who undertook all the...
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: There is no great secret about who selected the route. The recommendation was made to the board-----
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: -----by the people who did the studies.
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Yes. Approximately three studies were done in this regard over the years. This study is available. I am sure the Deputy will find it on the CIE website. Like the Deputy, I do not know who owns any land, either east or west of Dunshaughlin but when the recommendation came to me-----
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I do not think the Deputy-----
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I do not think the Deputy should go down the route of rezoning in County Meath, asking who was involved in that. It would not be a productive exercise.
- Rail Network (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The studies that were completed on this matter are public. On the recommendation of the consultants it appointed, the board of CIE agreed a particular route. This was recommended to me and I accepted it. There is no great secret about it.
- State Airports (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 75 together. I announced on 22 December 2008 that I would be deferring a decision on the separation of the three State airports until 2011. Pending a decision on separation, the boards and management of Cork and Shannon Airports carry out devolved responsibilities in respect of the day-to-day management, development and promotion of their respective...
- State Airports (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy is aware, the decision to separate the three airports was taken prior to my time in the Department. Had the method of moving forward been accepted by the board of Cork Airport, it would now be an autonomous and independent airport. That did not prove possible and the Deputy has outlined some of the processes put in place to try to bring the matter to a conclusion. Events...
- State Airports (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: No, as I hope to be a part of that as well. What I intend to do is what I try to do at all times. When one sets up a semi-State organisation, particularly a commercial one, it should be allowed to do its own business, organise its own affairs, pay for itself and, if at all possible, pay a dividend to the State. This is basically my approach to the DAA, as it would be to any other...