Results 11,221-11,240 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to PQ No. 59, Reference No. 2409/11, which I answered earlier today.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I and my Department keep in regular and ongoing contact with the various transport agencies on matters relevant to general transport policy. My engagement with the National Roads Authority over the past three years has ranged from formal discussions with the full Board to less formal discussions with the Chairman, Board members and the Chief Executive on a variety of occasions such as re...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I have frequent interaction with various airline companies in the context of aviation policy. However, decisions on the operation of air services from any particular State Airport or Regional Airport are commercial decisions for air carriers, in conjunction with the relevant airport authority. The Deputy will be aware that the market for air services in the European Union was fully...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: Both I and my Departmental officials are in contact with the various airport authorities on a regular basis. These contacts would cover a multitude of issues of relevance to the aviation sector. I can assure the Deputy that the context of this interaction is to ensure that the sector supports Ireland's economic and social goals in a safe, competitive, cost effective and sustainable manner.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: There are ten State owned port companies. In September 2010 the Irish Ports Association hosted its annual conference, which I attended. The annual conference provides me with the opportunity to engage with the sector as a whole. I also meet from time to time with the individual port companies. I emphasise the importance of the maritime sector and that the existence of efficient modern ports...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: Over the last three years I have met, from time to time, with representatives of ports and shipping groups. In addition, officials from my Department meet with representatives from ports and various shipping companies. I have encouraged both ports and operators to improve their overall efficiency and to re-adjust their routes and capacity in order to maintain their service levels for...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 273 together. A key goal of my Department is to ensure a planned integrated network which encompasses all modes of transport. This process involves very close liaison between my Department and the three main transport sectors: land transport, aviation and marine. Mindful of the need to ensure that export-led growth is underpinned by national...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I have met with the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) on two occasions during the period mentioned in the question. Those meetings took place in 2008 and 2009, and covered a wide range of issues of concern to the IRHA. The overall thrust of any meeting I have with the IRHA or with any other similar organisation is always to find ways to help the development of their sector, to resolve...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The monitoring arrangements for Transport 21 consist of a High Level Monitoring Group comprising representatives of the relevant Government Departments and assisted by the Chief Executives of the State Agencies with responsibility for implementing the projects in Transport 21. The main role of this Group is to monitor the implementation of projects and programmes provided for in Transport 21...

Written Answers — Charities Regulation: Charities Regulation (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: My Department currently pays a grant of €175,000 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in the Republic of Ireland. In addition, The Irish Coast Guard provides yearly grants to the volunteer groups of Mountain Rescue Ireland, a registered charity that provides 24 hour emergency service and is a dedicated resource of the Irish Coast Guard. In 2010 a total of...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy would know a lot about pellets.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The public will not decide that.

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The question of liability for motor tax for classic cars whether they are off road or under restoration is not the responsibility of my Department. I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Jan 2011)

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 — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Jan 2011)

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 (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The construction, improvement and maintenance of national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Acts 1993, as amended, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I have no function in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: This Bill, following its enactment, will allow for the early introduction of significant provisions in road traffic legislation to support and reinforce the existing drink driving enforcement regime. Its provisions will further communicate the message that drink driving will not be tolerated. Drivers who, in the opinion of the Garda, have consumed intoxicating liquor and are involved in...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I thank the Senators for their contributions and I apologise for having to leave to attend a Government meeting. On the proposed amendments, while I accept the Senators' intent, they are misinterpreting the wording on the absence of the word "or". While I fully accept their bona fides in trying to ensure the legislation is as watertight as possible, the section is worded to do exactly...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I do not wish to be disrespectful to Senator Quinn by not saying anything, but I have to take the advice of the Attorney General's office in this matter, the view of which runs contrary to that expressed by the Senator. Its advice is that this is the correct format to use. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: What Senator Ryan requires is in the legislation. It is difficult is when looking at such legislation to tie all the bits together. The amendment proposes to delete section 2(6) to make it mandatory that a person who, in the opinion of a member of the Garda Síochána, has consumed intoxicating liquor provides a preliminary breath specimen even where such a demand may be prejudicial to the...