Results 1,181-1,200 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Eamon Ryan would know a lot about that all right.

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I would and I can stand over everything I have ever done. Deputy Shortall's comment with regard to connecting the Luas lines is true up to a point but not entirely so. It depends on how one routes the lines, as well as the stops along the way. The Deputy's point is fair but it does not necessarily mean that one excludes the other; it depends on how one does them. That matter is currently on...

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I disagree with the Deputy about buses. In recent years, the State has provided major investment in CIE for replacement purposes. I do not have the figures in front of me but we have provided approximately €400 million or €500 million.

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I know the point the Deputy is making and I will come to it but I just wanted to place on the record what we have done. As regards the Deputy's point with regard to CIE, of course I want to continue to invest in CIE and I will do so.

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: Hang on. Of course, I want to provide new buses for CIE and I will do so——

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: ——but I also want to examine how Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann's operations are run in order to get the maximum value for them as efficient, well-run companies. This concerns how they organise all their current assets. My view is that they can do much more with what they have. The second point is that private investment in bus operations around the country has been phenomenal in recent...

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: Yes, exactly, but I want to be fair and give them the opportunity to make their points. I agree with both Deputies in this regard — I want to see greater capacity for buses operating in Dublin because that could make a further substantial contribution to public transport.

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I will deliver on my commitment.

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I said I will.

Road Safety. (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and my predecessor jointly determined in late 2003 to consider the engagement of operators from the private sector in the operation of speed cameras. This consideration responds to a provision in the Road Safety Strategy 2004-2006 — a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library — that the number of speed checks annually should be...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 108 together. In keeping with the provisions of the State Airports Act 2004, the board of the Dublin Airport Authority has a statutory mandate to do everything necessary to give effect to the restructuring of the State airports. The Shannon and Cork Airport Authorities were incorporated in October 2004 and in line with the framework provided by the...

Written Answers — Transport Investment Plan: Transport Investment Plan (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 110 together. In his recent Budget Statement, the Minister for Finance agreed in principle that an extended ten-year capital envelope was appropriate in the case of investment in transport. This reflects the reality of the long lead-in times required for design and planning as well as the substantial construction periods required for major capital...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The provision of destination signposting is a matter for the relevant local authority in the first instance. The traffic signs manual 1996 sets out directions given to road authorities by the Minister for Transport pursuant to section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 regarding the provision and use of warning and information traffic signs, including directional information signs. A copy of...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100, 150 and 154 together. As I have indicated previously, I have met the key stakeholders in public transport and welcome the consensus that both State-owned and private bus companies have valuable roles to play in delivering future public transport needs. The overall objectives of public transport policy are to ensure the provision of a well-functioning,...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: Iarnród Éireann informs me that there is already an operating railway station at Cherry Orchard on the Dublin-Kildare railway line. The company is considering re-locating this station in the context of the Kildare route project. While Iarnród Éireann submitted a business case in relation to this project recently, I understand that revised proposals on certain aspects of the project will...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 119 together. I announced on 21 October 2004 that the operational height of the Dublin Port tunnel will not be changed. My decision was based primarily on safety grounds but cost and time delays to the opening of the project were also factors. The Dublin Port tunnel, therefore, is being completed as planned and will have an operational height of 4.65...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government holds and administers the national driver file licence records, and my Department is liaising with it to have the necessary arrangements for the issue of renewal notices from the national driver file put in place. It is the intention that the issue of renewal notices will commence in 2005.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104, 120, 155 and 165 together. I already dealt in detail with the position in regard to the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport in my reply to Priority Question No. 90 today.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The development of Kent Station is a matter for CIE and Iarnród Éireann to decide. It is intended that the project will be funded by CIE from its own resources rather than from the Exchequer.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: In May 2004, the Government agreed to the development of a commuter rail service for the Cork area. This includes the relaying of track and signalling between Glounthaune and Midleton as well as the construction of a number of new stations along the length of the route. I understand that Iarnród Éireann is finalising an engineering feasibility study of the proposed Glounthaune to Midleton...