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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (19 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 320 together. I am very aware of the possible implications for Kerry of Ryanair reducing its level of services on the Kerry/Dublin route. As you are aware, this service is operated under the current Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts for services linking Dublin Airport with the regional airports at Derry, Donegal, Sligo, Ireland West Airport...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is obliged to process any application received for an annual passenger licence submitted under the 1932 Act. In considering the grant or refusal of an application, under Section 11(3)(a), I must have regard to whether the service in respect of which such application is made is required in the public interest having regard to the passenger road services available to the public on...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (19 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322 to 324, inclusive, together. PSO air services subvention is set out in the following table: Contract Amounts, per contract year Jul 05 to Jul 06 Jul 06 to Jul 07 Jul 07 to Jul 08 Jul 08 to Jul09 Jul 09 to Jul10 Galway €2,953,594 €3,004,919 €3,041,058 €3,271,344 €3,314,239 Kerry €3,013,556 €3,003,493 €3,008,433 €1,750,000...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Department has facilities in place which allow staff to undertake work while away from the Department's offices, including the provision of laptops, remote access to its email systems and Blackberry devices, and is currently investigating the options for extending access to other Departmental systems in addition to email. Through these and similar measures I would expect to see most...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (20 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 186 together. It is illegal under the current legislation to drive under the influence of drugs in Ireland. Enforcement of the law on driving under the influence of drugs is a matter for An Garda Síochána. When a member of the Garda suspects that a motorist is driving under the influence of any intoxicant, the Garda may arrest the driver under...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus and the information requested by the Deputy is available from the companies directly.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Number of Staff employed by area: Name of area Entitlement Processing Inspections IT HR Procurement Legal Services Number of staff 0 39.6 32 16.23 6 2 Staff employed on inspections covers aviation security, marine survey, ship and port safety and security inspections. Staff in the IT area includes essential IT...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Details as requested by the Deputy for 2008 and 2009 are contained in the following table. Temporary Contracts and costs Department/ Agency 2008FTE Number 2008Cost 2009FTE Number 2009Cost Department of Transport 33 €198,530 8 €59,683 Railway Safety Commission (RSC) 1 €25,000 1 €25,000 Medical Bureau of Road Safety(MBRS) 1 €15,000 0 0 Road Safety Authority (RSA) 47...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (20 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: It is an unfortunate fact that younger drivers are disproportionately represented in traffic accidents, in this jurisdiction and others. Actions 72, 73 and 74 of the Road Safety Strategy 2007–2012 relate to the introduction of a Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS), and the Strategy outlines a range of measures to be considered in relation to the GDLS. The aim of a GDLS is to improve...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Exchequer subvention for public services obligation services (PSO) was paid to the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) in 2009. Since December 2009 payment of subvention in respect of PSO services is a matter for the National Transport Authority. I understand no subvention has been paid to the RPA in 2010.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is showing his lack of experience.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Kenny should stop digging.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has been ruled out of order.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: They will not take much comfort from looking at the Deputy.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Good man, make a sensible contribution. You get up every day and make a fool of yourself.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I can advise the Deputy that the information requested is currently being compiled and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The N53 Ballynacarry Bridge scheme was discussed at the Transport sectoral meeting of the North South Ministerial Council on 3 April 2009. At the Council meeting I and my Northern counterparts noted that the Ballynacarry Bridge was not included in existing road investment plans and agreed that once the necessary studies were completed consideration would then be given to the priority to be...

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I am pleased to have this opportunity to address the House on the macro-economic and fiscal outlook. In reference to what Deputy Morgan said, I look forward to Sinn Féin submitting its plan to the Department of Finance for costing. We can then have a debate on real issues on how to tackle this crisis. I am particularly interested in seeing a justification for the introduction of a 48% tax...

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I welcome the fact that Sinn Féin has indicated it will publish that plan. I hope other parties will do likewise and that the Government will be in a position to put its plans forward so that the House can have a real and balanced debate. The scale of the commitment we have made in the House to reduce the deficit to 3% of GDP in 2014, will be a very difficult one. As has been said by many...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Oct 2010)

Noel Dempsey: While the allocation of Exchequer subvention to the CIÉ operating companies is a matter for the National Transport Authority I understand that Dublin Bus have been allocated €75.790 million in 2010 towards the cost of public service obligation services. The decision by Dublin Bus as part of its cost recovery plan, to re-organise its network to reflect changes in demand, based on 120 fewer...