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Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Renewal reminder letters for driving licences about to expire, using data from the National Vehicle Driver File (NVDF), are issued directly by my Department. An external service provider is not involved in the process.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have had a number of conversations with Minister of State, Ciarán Cuffe regarding this issue. The matter referred to is an operational matter for C.I.E.

Written Answers — Tuskar Rock Air Crash: Tuskar Rock Air Crash (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought is not readily available in my Department. To be of assistance to the Deputy, I have asked that a comprehensive search be carried out of the relevant files from the period in question. As the number of files is significant, this will take some time. I will communicate further with the Deputy when this search has been completed.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The allocation of the Public Service Obligation (PSO) provision for 2010 has been agreed between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the CIÉ operating companies as follows:- Iarnród Éireann, €155.43 million Bus Átha Cliath, €75.90 million Bus Éireann, €44.69 million CIÉ has a statutory mandate under various Transport Acts to provide PSO services passenger services. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. Exchequer funding has been allocated under Vote 32 to the following agencies under the remit of my Department since 2007: State Body Vote 32 Funding2007€000 Vote 32 Funding2008€000 Vote 32 Funding2009€000 Vote 32 Funding2010€000 CIE Group 776,269 911,036 726,808 496,129 Railway Safety Commission 2,090 2,078 2,014 400...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The audit referred to by the Deputy is the comprehensive safety oversight audit conducted by ICAO under the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). The USOAP aims to promote global aviation safety through auditing of the Contracting States' capability for safety oversight. The audit consists of three phases, a preparatory phase, an "on-site" phase and a reporting and follow-up...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have been in contact with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) in relation to this matter. I have been advised by the IAA that the "Red Zone" at the eastern end of runway 10/28 commences 60 metres from the existing runway threshold. The IAA has further advised that all "Red Zones" were established based on the longest length of runway including all future expansion. With regard to the...

Written Answers — Aviation Safety: Aviation Safety (25 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the IAA and one in which I have no function. I understand that the Chief Executive of the IAA, Mr. Eamonn Brennan, has recently provided comprehensive information on this issue to the Deputy at his request.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (26 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 — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department does not hold the information requested by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (26 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have conversations regularly with the Chairman of CIE regarding various matters relating to CIE and its subsidiary bodies.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (26 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 190 together. Expenditure since 2004 by my Department on the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), together with the Free Travel Scheme (FTS) contribution from the Department of Social Protection and funding for the Evening Services Pilot Scheme (ESPS) operated by the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs in the period 2007-2009, are set...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The first phase of the Western Rail Corridor was opened on 29th March. The next step will be for Iarnród Eireann to undertake a detailed evaluation of Phases 2 and 3 with a view to arriving at precise costs to undertake the works. I am seeking to progress planning of the Western Rail Corridor Phases 2 and 3, to ensure that Iarnród Eireann would be in a position to move speedily to...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Since 1st December 2009, these are matters that come under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Oireachtas Liaison Officer for the NTA is Mr. Matt Benville, The National Transport Authority, 59 Dawson St., Dublin 2.

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (27 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: With the exception of the Chief Executive of the Dublin Airport Authority whose remuneration, in common with that of all other Chief Executives of State Bodies, is set in accordance with Government guidelines, I have no function with regard to the issues raised by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (27 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to PQ Ref No: 2246/10 answered on Wednesday, 20th January 2010. Websites operated by agencies under the remit of my Department constitute a day-to-day operational matter for the agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (27 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The testing of the installed Integrated Communications System (ICS) and the training for Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) staff has commenced. The ICS system is expected to be live by July. The dual operation of the new and old equipment in the Dublin centre will last for at least a four-week period, after which the MRCC function will transfer building later this year. The equipment...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme is a multi-employer scheme in which the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is a minority company participant in the scheme. Pension entitlements and pensions in payment under this scheme are primarily matters for the Trustees, the members of the scheme and the companies participating in the scheme. Pension increases are at the...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I am delighted to have the opportunity to address some of the issues raised by the Bill. I must start by stating it is a very flawed Bill, notwithstanding the attempt it is making to piggy-back on some of the measures already adopted by the Government in dealing with other sectors through the legislation that had to be passed over the past 12 to 18 months. As my colleague, the Minister of...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: If the NRA was to seek a reduction in the tolls then the operator would seek compensation from the State for the shortfall. Guess who would pay for it? The taxpayer. The NRA operates the other two national road toll facilities, namely, the Dublin Port tunnel and the M50, and the revenues accrue directly to it. It is responsible for setting the toll rates charged for using these facilities...