Results 10,261-10,280 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Statutory responsibility for securing the delivery of public transport infrastructure projects, such as the DART Underground and Metro North, is now a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), pursuant to section 11 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. The Dart Underground and Metro North continue to be the Government's top public transport investment priorities. I...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that the Deputy has agreed to limit his question to those suppliers of services where expenditure exceeded €25,000 in any of the years in question. I refer to the table, which indicates the relevant suppliers, including the amount spent and the nature of the service procured. My Department complies with public procurement guidelines, and all of the services listed in the...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (12 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have no proposals to amend the statutory prohibition on parking on a footway, the provisions for which are outlined in Article 36 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997 as amended. (S.I. No. 182 of 1997).

Written Answers — Road Traffic Management: Road Traffic Management (12 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Since 1st December 2009, funding for traffic management projects in the Greater Dublin Area is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the NTA Traffic Management Grants Scheme. The Oireachtas Liaison Officer for the NTA is Mr. Matt Benville, The National Transport Authority, 59 Dawson St., Dublin 2.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Citizens Information Board's Report "Getting There – Transport and Access to Social Services" explores a range of issues relating to the availability of transport services and the supporting measures and schemes to enable people access transport appropriate to their needs. The matters raised in the report fall within the competence of a number of Departments and public bodies,...

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In Deputy Ó Caoláin's case, impossible.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The salary of the Minister of Transport and the Secretary General of the Department of Transport together with the salaries of Chief Executive Officers under the aegis of this Department who are on a comparable or higher salary are set out in the table. The other elements of the remuneration packages of Chief Executive Officers are generally set out in the Annual Reports of the agencies...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Section 2 of the Roads Act 1993 defines a road as including a gantry. Section 19 of the 1993 Act, as amended by section 7 of the Roads Act 2007, sets out the specific functions which the National Roads Authority (NRA) may do in relation to national roads or proposed national roads, including the following:- - Secure the carrying out of construction or maintenance works, or the provision of...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This proposal is the subject of ongoing consideration by my Department in conjunction with the DAA and the Lynx Group. This involves the evaluation by the parties concerned of a number of commercial matters. I expect that this process will be concluded in the near future.

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Regulation (EC) 261/2004 established common European rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of cancellation or long delay of flights or in the event of being denied boarding. The Regulation has direct application in Member States and the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) has been designated as the National Enforcement Body for the Regulation in the State. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested is set out in the table. Non Commercial Semi State Body Number of WTEs employed prior to the introduction of the moratorium Estimated number of WTEs currently employed National Roads Authority 145 139.8 Road Safety Authority 312.9 306.54 Medical Bureau of Road Safety 34 33 Commission for Aviation Regulation 22.5 18.7 Dublin Transportation Office/ National...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State road grants paid by my Department. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Delivery of aeronautical maritime search and rescue commenced in Ireland in September 1991 with the transfer of the Shannon base to civilian service delivery. The entire national aeronautical maritime search and rescue service has been fully transferred to contract delivery since 2004. The Air Corps provides support to the Coast Guard as the need arises and within their available...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This concerns day to day operational matters of the two airports for which the Dublin and Cork Airport Authorities are responsible. I have no function in the matters.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The proposal by the Commission for Taxi Regulation (CTR) for a scheme to incentivise the provision of wheelchair accessible taxis and hackneys is currently being considered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) given its wider public transport remit and in terms of the options for future funding of the proposed scheme. Among the potential funding options to be considered include the use...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The current rules governing use of bus lanes were established through the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997-1998. Large public service vehicles (buses) are permitted to use all bus lanes. Several exemptions are provided in the regulations. Pedal cyclists are regarded as being vulnerable road users and, on road safety grounds, are permitted to use with-flow bus lanes....

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I would refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 47 of 5 May 2010, which outlines how funds available in 2010 for Smarter Travel initiatives have been allocated. I am not, at this stage, in a position to commit funding to other proposals.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department does not hold information on the number of staff in receipt of a state pension. Accordingly, I am not in a position to provide the information requested to the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions. (19 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: What about the proposal to abolish stamp duty?