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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: As I indicated in earlier replies on this matter to parliamentary questions on 7 and 19 October 2004, my Department has been informed by Shannon Airport management that this particular aircraft, number N379P, owned by Premier Executive Transport Services, a small US airline, has used Shannon airport thirteen times in the last five years, 2000 to 2004. The aircraft has not used any other Irish...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Data received from the Central Applications Facility indicate that there have been no expressions of interest in relocating to Mitchelstown received from Bus Éireann staff. The decentralisation implementation group will submit their views on sequencing and timing of relocations to the Cabinet sub-committee on decentralisation shortly.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Changes in Bus Éireann services are an operational matter for the company. However, since 10 January 2001, Bus Éireann is required to notify my Department of proposed new services or proposed changes to existing services at least four weeks prior to their introduction. The sole purpose of this notification procedure is to ensure a level playing field between public and private operators...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Irish Rail has significantly increased the capacity of services along the Maynooth rail line over the past five years and is committed to further increases in line with growth in commuter demands. In particular a step change increase in the order of 35% was implemented during peak periods from December 2003 onwards. This was achieved through the introduction of 80 diesel railcars for use on...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: An integrated design, build, finance and operate approach has been adopted for the implementation of user toll funded public private partnership, PPP, projects in the national roads programme. It is considered that this is the optimum approach in terms of ensuring innovation and value for money in the design, funding, construction, and operation of projects. The separation of the funding and...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Over the period 1990 to 2003 the gross toll revenue, before costs, on the Westlink toll bridge amounted to €261.9 million of which €49.097 million was paid to the State. The NRA has received €14.89 million, nett, to date from the toll on the Drogheda bypass.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: The planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the relevant local authority. I understand that an extensive programme of engineering measures is funded by the NRA to improve road safety and deal with accident black spots on national roads.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: The Railway Procurement Agency, RPA, and the Dublin Transportation Office are carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the effect of Luas on travel patterns. The "Before Luas" survey was carried out in the spring of 2004 and the "After Luas" survey will be carried out in 2005, by which time travel patterns should have become established after the introduction of the new service. The RPA has...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Although several minor accidents have occurred since the commencement of Luas services, none of the incidents to date has resulted in a fatality or serious injury. The RPA is satisfied that the safety record of Luas since its launch has been superior to that of the early days of operation of light rail systems in other cities. I understand that the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA, and Connex...

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: The operational height, 4.65 m, of the Dublin Port tunnel will be greater than the operational height applicable in most other EU member states. It was, and continues to be, the view of Dublin City Council and the National Roads Authority that the tunnel will facilitate almost all of the truck traffic currently using Dublin Port. Two vehicle height surveys of HGVs using Dublin Port have been...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: As the road — R402 — referred to by the Deputy is a regional road, the acquisition of land in respect of the upgrade of the road is a matter for the local authority and does not come under the remit of the NRA.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: My Department has not instructed local authorities in regard to the content of their development plans. The preparation and adoption of local development plans is a matter for local authorities in accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2000. Local development plans must include, inter alia, objectives relating to the provision of transport infrastructure and may include reservations...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: I am informed by Irish Rail that it carries out an annual census in November each year. Based on the census carried out in November 2003, the total number of journeys made to and from the listed stations i.e. Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Sallins and Hazlehatch was in the region of 1.5 million. The average annual increase in passenger carryings is in the region of 8%. In December 2003 the...

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: I had several commitments at the same time and appreciate the forbearance of the House in this matter. I thank Senators for the opportunity to address this House on the progress made in recent years regarding public transport facilities in the greater Dublin area and the proposals in hand for further enhancements and improvements in the coming years. These are exciting and challenging times...

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: He did not say that.

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: It would be very wrong to interpret the matter in that way. I have said repeatedly that it will not be finished by 2007, but it has not been taken off the agenda.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Difficulties in determining appropriate motor taxation rates for certain vehicles had resulted in driving test candidates being turned away and not having tests conducted. Following consultations with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government who are responsible for motor tax policy we were advised that the enforcement of motor tax law is a matter for the Garda...

Written Answers — Taxi Hardship Panel: Taxi Hardship Panel (16 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: The taxi hardship payments scheme is closed for applications. A closing date of 30 April 2004 was agreed with the taxi representative groups and advertised nationally on 27 February 2004. Some flexibility around this original closing date was allowed to take into account possible difficulties arising from postal disruptions that arose in April 2004. Subsequently, following discussions with...

Written Answers — Taxi Hardship Panel: Taxi Hardship Panel (16 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Hardship payments totalling €13,957,000 have been made to 1,190 qualifying applicants under the Taxi Hardship Payments Scheme to 9 November 2004. The cost of administering the taxi hardship payments scheme by Area Development Management Limited to 31 October 2004 was €580,564, including set-up costs. Further projected administration expenditure in the region of €30,000 is anticipated...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (16 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: To date, the Railway Procurement Agency has spent €7.5 million on the metro project. In late 2001 and early 2002, the RPA engaged financial, legal, technical and transport consultants to assist in developing the metro project. A number of tasks have been completed including a full alignment study; detailed alignment design; detailed transport modelling; a cost benefit analysis; detailed...