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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 61 together. With regard to the investigation and report of the Railway Accident Investigation Unit concerning the cause of the collapse of the Malahide Viaduct at Broadmeadows, I refer the deputy to my answer to a parliamentary question on the matter taken on 24 March 2010. Until this statutory investigation by Railway Accident Investigation Unit is...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As the issue of car clocking relates to commercial trading and the Consumer Protection Acts it is a matter for the National Consumer Agency. I understand that the Consumer Protection Act 2007 makes it an offence for a trader to engage in a misleading commercial practice, which would include the provision of false information in relation to a product's usage or prior history to the extent...

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 is the Government's multi-billion investment programme, which provides for investment in our national roads and public transport network. The objectives of the programme include improved accessibility, sustainability, capacity and integration. The multi-annual Strategy Statement of the Department of Transport is a comprehensive and forward looking document that sets out the key...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have outlined the action that has been taken in relation to corporate governance in Shannon Foynes Port Company on a number of occasions. The company carried out its own review of corporate governance in 2007 and has confirmed to me that all recommendations have been fully implemented. In September 2008, I also appointed a new chairperson and five other directors to the board of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 provides for the dissolution of the Commission for Taxi Regulation and the transfer of staff and functions of the Commission to the National Transport Authority. I propose to make an order under section 31 of the Act towards the end of this year to give effect to such transfer. Section 39 provides that 'each person who, immediately before the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The merger of the National Roads Authority and Railway Procurement Authority is being examined as part of the ongoing implementation of the July 2009 Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers (the McCarthy Report). My Department has been examining the recommendation contained in the report in relation to the merger of the Railway Procurement Authority and National Roads Authority...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (23 Jun 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. As I explained to the Deputy in this...

Written Answers — Defective Vehicles: Defective Vehicles (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Manufacturers and distributors, who wish to recall vehicles due to defects which could endanger the safety of road users, seek assistance and relevant data from the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) of my Department in their efforts to contact registered owners. In the period from 1 June, 2009 to 31 May, 2010 the NVDF provided details on 163,495 vehicles covering 86 recall events. Not...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56 and 79 together. Discussions between officials of my Department with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Commission for Taxi Regulation (CTR) are ongoing concerning a range of matters in view of the incorporation of the CTR with the NTA later this year. The future implementation of the CTR package of reform measures for the small public service...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Exchequer funding of the Garda Síochána is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice and Law Reform and the allocation of such funding a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am aware from the statistics available that the Gardaí continue to carry out a high level of enforcement of road traffic legislation. In 2009 a total of 419,872 fixed charge notices were issued, the bulk of...

Written Answers — Travel Trade Sector: Travel Trade Sector (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have not received any recent representations from the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) regarding the bonding arrangements currently in place for the industry. I received representations previously in the context of the Commission for Aviation Regulation consultation on this matter.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: EU Transport Ministers have discussed the recent crisis in the industry caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud at two extraordinary meetings of the Council and the issue will also be discussed tomorrow, 24th June, at a further meeting of the Council. At the first such meeting by video conference on 19th April, Ministers agreed measures that allowed for the progressive and co-ordinated...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Since 1st December 2009, this is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (23 Jun 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 implementation of individual national road projects, including service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Section 54 of the Roads Act 1993...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 66 together. Since 1st December 2009, this is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 77 together. I recently attended the International Conference on Speeding hosted by the Road Safety Authority. Speeding has been recognised as the single most important cause of traffic death and injury across Europe. The conference was addressed by a range of experts, from home and abroad, who have particular experience and insights into speeding on...

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As part of the annual estimates process my Department critically examines the value for money aspect of all expenditure programmes. These programmes are subject to both internal and external audits. Given the scale of investment in Transport 21, monitoring arrangements supporting the framework are in place to ensure that the projects and programmes identified are proceeding as planned and...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Chambers Ireland Transport 21: A Review has not been formally submitted to my Department.

Written Answers — Car Tests: Car Tests (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) vehicle testing arrangements and the contract for same are matters for the Road Safety Authority. There is regular and ongoing contact between the RSA and my Department on matters pertaining to the National Car Testing Service (NCTS). My Department receives reports from the RSA from time to...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The integrated ticketing project is being introduced in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on a phased basis, based on smart card technology. A progressive approach is being adopted to allow customers to familiarise themselves with using the new system and to permit transport operators to undertake the necessary testing with the integration of the technologies involved. The project is now firmly...