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Written Answers — Parking Facilities: Parking Facilities (12 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The provision of park and ride facilities is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Regarding park and ride facilities in County Kildare, I understand that Irish Rail plans to develop a recently acquired site at Leixlip Louisa Bridge and to expand capacity at its Hazelhatch site.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: What about the blue flags?

Written Answers — Motor Cycle Facilities: Motor Cycle Facilities (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The use of bus lanes is provided for in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 and 1998. The primary purpose of bus lanes is to facilitate and promote bus-based public transport. The regulations, which have national application, generally limit the use of bus lanes to buses and, in the case of with-flow bus lanes, to cyclists also. Having regard to the role of taxis in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Bus Átha Cliath has informed me that at the beginning of 2005, the company's fleet comprised 1,062 buses.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Bus Átha Cliath has informed me that the company operates 207 distinct bus routes.

Written Answers — Taxi Hardship Panel: Taxi Hardship Panel (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The taxi hardship payments scheme is based on the recommendations and parameters set out in the taxi hardship panel report, as approved by Government. Payments under the scheme do not represent compensation but rather compassionate payments in respect of extreme personal financial hardship. The taxi hardship payments scheme is being administered by Area Development Management Limited, ADM, on...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (13 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department had to suspend the testing of drivers of articulated vehicles in Tullamore as access to an area where reversing manoeuvres were carried out was no longer available. These manoeuvres must be carried out at a safe location and it had not been possible to identify a suitable location. An alternative location has now been identified where the manoeuvres can be undertaken and driving...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Weston Airport is a privately owned aerodrome, the licensing requirements for aerodromes is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority and not something in which I have a function.

Written Answers — Rail Accidents: Rail Accidents (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I understand that the Interim Railway Safety Commission has already been in contact with Iarnród Éireann about this incident and will monitor closely the company's internal inquiry. If this monitoring reveals issues of importance to railway safety, the Interim Railway Safety Commission will take appropriate action.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (14 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The high level group on road safety, which is chaired by my Department and comprises representatives of all Departments and agencies that provide input into road safety policy generally, is mandated with responsibility for the development of the road safety strategy and for monitoring its delivery. The group, which meets about four times each year, is scheduled to hold its next meeting later...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: These figures do not include the additional legal costs borne by the State, including the Department of Health and Children. I am convinced that judicable rights are not in the interests of people with disabilities here.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Through the Bill and the other elements of the national disability strategy, the Government seeks to offer practical and real benefits to those most in need of services and to support the efficient use of available resources. After listening to the Opposition, I am more convinced than before that the approach to rights taken in the Bill is the correct one. As the national disability strategy...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 344 to 346, inclusive, together. Responsibility for the management of the DART upgrade project rests with Iarnród Éireann and queries regarding the detail of the implementation process are a matter for the company. I am informed by the company that, because of planning and property issues encountered during the first period of south side works, it was not...

Written Answers — Employee Share Ownership Schemes: Employee Share Ownership Schemes (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Following the allocation of employee share ownership, or ESOP, shares last August, the staff currently hold 14.9% of the company. In accordance with the terms of the ESOP agreement and in line with Government policy, for so long as the State holds any shares in Aer Lingus, the maximum shareholding which the ESOT and staff can hold is 14.9% of the entire issued share capital of the company....

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department has not received from the licensed operator referred to by the Deputy details of any alleged unlicensed operations of a bus service. Upon receipt of such information, my Department would bring the matter to the attention of the Garda Síochána, which has responsibility for enforcing the Road Transport Act 1932.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: From the point of view of civil aviation policy generally, Dublin Airport has considerable scope to expand to cater for growth in air traffic for many years to come, and accordingly Dublin does not need a second airport. The national spatial strategy has acknowledged that the expansion of the level of air services from Dublin Airport to a wider range of destinations is essential in the...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that commuter capacity on the Drogheda-Dublin rail line has been significantly increased over recent years, with the introduction of additional services, lengthening of trains and rolling stock conversion to modern high-capacity rail cars. I understand that they propose further to increase the capacity and frequency of services along the line to meet the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department's discussions with the Department of Finance about a package of measures to reduce waiting times at all test centres are at an advanced stage. The measures include the recruitment of additional driver testers as well as increased productivity. I expect that my Department will be in a position to proceed with those measures at an early date. The average waiting time for driving...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The information requested is set out in the following table. Year Number of provisional licences at 31 December 2000 345,000* 2001 325,000* 2002 352,524 2003 367,807 2004 380,347 *Figures for 2000 and 2001 are estimates based on returns from licensing authorities, as the national driver file became operational only in 2002. The Government's strategy for road safety from...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have no proposals to prevent the use of public roads by learner drivers and to require the use of enclosed designated driving schools. The Government's strategy for road safety for 2004 to 2006 states that it is the intention over the course of the strategy to introduce compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists before they are permitted to drive alone on a public road. That...