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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 124 together. At present, the penalty points system that is provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2002 applies to four road traffic offences, namely, the offences of exceeding a speed limit, non-compliance with safety belt requirements, using a vehicle without insurance and careless driving. For the offence of exceeding a speed limit, a driver will incur...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with my announcement of October 2004, the height of the Dublin Port tunnel will not be changed. The tunnel is being completed as planned and will have an operational height of 4.65 m.

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The programme for Government emphasised the importance of competitive access maritime transport and of ensuring that our ports are equipped for the demands of our growing economy through investment in and development of seamless transport systems between all modes. This has been pursued, in the case of Dublin, for example, by Government investment in major projects such as the Dublin Port...

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The publication of the annual review of road collision data is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and is undertaken by authority's research section. I am informed by the NRA that the publication of the Road Collision Facts 2003 report was somewhat later than normal as a result of delays in the receipt of information by the NRA regarding a limited number of collisions. The reasons...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Bill 2004 was passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas between November and December last and enacted on 22 December 2004. A number of measures in this Act are provided to support the enforcement of a range of road traffic offences. When the text of the Act was being finalised, it was anticipated that the ruling referred to by the Deputy could emerge from the courts and...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department has commenced activity to update the rules of the road booklet. 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 — State Airports: State Airports (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Following consideration by the Government at its meeting on 19 January 2005, the final public safety zones report is now available on my Department's website. The Government approved the drawing up of guidelines by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, to be issued to local authorities regarding public safety zones at the three State airports, based on ERM's report....

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Statistics relating to road accidents, based on information provided by the Garda Síochána, are published by the National Roads Authority, NRA, in its annual road accident facts reports. The most recent report, Road Collision Facts, relates to 2003 and is available on the NRA website. Reports relating to previous years are available in the Oireachtas Library. The Road Collision Facts 2003...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 325 of 22 March 2005, which stated: I am aware of the views of the Retired Aviation Staff Association, RASA, on the Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, formerly Aer Rianta, pension scheme for general employees. These pensioners are seeking enhanced benefits under the scheme, that is, guaranteed CPI and salary indexation. However,...

Written Answers — Heavy Goods Vehicles: Heavy Goods Vehicles (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: In December 2004 I initiated a wide consultation process on the possible introduction of a maximum height standard for vehicles with the publication of a discussion document and an invitation to interested parties to make submissions. As outlined in the discussion document, a range of factors of national importance such as business competitiveness, rail safety, environmental and quality of...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I understand that the Commission for Taxi Regulation is currently reviewing existing regulations governing safety and service standards in the industry. The outcome of this review will provide the basis for the development of a new national code for the regulation of taxis, wheelchair accessible taxis, hackneys and limousines and their drivers. It is understood from the commission that in...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Act 2004 was enacted on 22 December 2004. Section 9 of this Act came into effect on 20 January 2005 and sets out a new process for the making of speed limit by-laws by the elected members of county and city councils following the changeover to metric speed limits. The 2004 Act also provides that the Minister for Transport may issue guidelines relating to the making of special...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The aim of EuroRAP is to improve road safety by assessing risks and identifying shortcomings on national road networks across Europe that can be addressed with practical road improvement measures. This is a commendable goal and I therefore welcome the publication of its recent report on the state of Ireland's major national roads. I note that the NRA made a very substantial contribution to...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department is in discussions with the Department of Finance on a number of initiatives, including the recruitment of additional testers, aimed at reducing waiting times.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have not had discussions with Iarnród Éireann on this matter. I understand that the company is reviewing its position regarding parking charges as the current level of parking demand far exceeds the supply and resources are required for facility expansion and maintenance. I will, of course, examine any proposals the company wishes to make in this regard.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55, 57 and 118 together. Passenger traffic through Dublin Airport is forecast to grow from last year's level of over 17 million passengers to 30 million by around 2018. New infrastructure capacity and facilities, both airside and landside, will be needed to cater for this growth including further terminal capacity. The issue at this point is how best to ensure...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: New rights for passengers under Regulation 261/2004 came into force automatically in every EU member state on 17 February 2005. Passengers are now automatically entitled to compensation from an airline, depending on the circumstances, in the event of a long delay, cancellation at short notice or if denied boarding. Passengers should apply directly to the airline concerned for compensation. No...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my response on 15 February last. The position is unchanged. The location of stations on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. The company informs me that it has examined the case for re-opening Dunleer station on a number of occasions. A review of the Dublin suburban rail strategy, conducted on behalf of Iarnród Éireann, concluded that the station would...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency that approximately 642,000 passengers were carried on the red line and 753,000 on the green line in February 2005. The total number of passengers carried on the DART in the same period was some 1.9 million. However, it should be noted that DART upgrade works are being undertaken with consequent shutdowns at weekends. DART passenger numbers...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The provision of discounted fares for children and students is a day-to-day matter for the bus operators concerned. Dublin Bus has informed me that it offers a facility to second level students in the 16 to 18 age category to avail of a special ticket which provides two journeys at a discount rate.