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Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Nine.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is ongoing.

Written Answers — Aircraft Safety: Aircraft Safety (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 173 together. Air quality standards on board aircraft are part of the design specifications set by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA. Aircraft maintenance is regulated in Ireland by the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I am well aware that any decisions on the future of Aer Lingus must take account of the impact of that decision not only on the company and its employees but also on the overall Irish economy, air travel customers, the airline trade and Irish tourism. Key strategic concerns were covered in the recent Goldman Sachs Report. The consultations with ICTU are progressing and will conclude in the...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: As I have only three minutes left to contribute to this debate, I will not have an opportunity to read the remainder of the speech I commenced on 14 October last, a copy of which I have again circulated to Deputies. The remainder of my speech deals largely with a summary of sections 10 to 35 of the Bill. I see the establishment of the Driver Testing and Standards Authority as a crucial step...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: As a matter of interest, the Deputy is right about the high failure rate, but it is in line with the average in every other country. The problem is not a uniquely Irish phenomenon, although I am not excusing it.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: There are even older handbooks around, going back to the time of previous Ministers for Transport.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I found that out. I agree with the Deputy.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have asked them to produce a new one.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have only just become aware of it.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is in now. The Deputy should know that.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I can only do what I can do.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: There is a general shortage of testers.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together. Iarnród Éireann has submitted a business case to my Department for the development of a greater Dublin integrated rail network, aimed at meeting the projected demand for rail services in the area into the future. Included in the business case are proposals to: construct a new rail station in the city centre; provide an interconnector...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Our records do not show any direct fees or remuneration paid to the person concerned for consultancy or other work carried out for or on behalf of the Department of Transport during the period in question.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Driver theory test appointments are arranged by the Driver Theory Testing Service and not by my Department. The service may be contacted at Lo-Call number 1890 606106. Correspondence may be addressed to the customer service manager at PO Box 144, Drogheda, County Louth. The specification which the contractor operating the driver theory test is obliged to meet provides for the delivery of a...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department has engaged the services of a consultant to facilitate this review. It is the intention to publish a new Rules of the Road booklet in draft form by mid-year and to invite comments or submissions thereon. The new booklet would then be finalised in the autumn.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Act 1994 provided for the introduction of a scheme of evidential breath testing based on the use of apparatus for determining the concentration of alcohol in a sample of breath. The Act provides that drivers may be required to undergo a breath test in a Garda station, instead of a blood or urine test, following arrest for drink driving. Section 38(4) of the Road Traffic Act...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: There has been significant investment made to date under the national development plan in acquiring new buses for Dublin Bus. As a consequence, the capacity of the fleet has been increased by more than 25%. The management of Dublin Bus is currently examining ways of maximizing the utilisation of the bus fleet, in light of the significant investment made to date under the NDP in other modes...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Appointments for driving tests are normally issued four to five weeks prior to the date of the test. However, there have been a few occasions where, because of pressure of work, the notification period may have been shorter than this. Appointments for applicants who require early test appointments for urgent reasons may be filled from test slots that become available due to cancellations....