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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (26 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The length of the national road network, as of end 2004, is 5,421.67 kms which is approximately 5.6% of the total road network.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The quality bus network project office has prepared a scheme for Pearse Street. Works are planned for this year on this scheme with completion expected in 2006. I am aware also that Dublin City Council has examined proposals for contra-flow bus lanes on the quays. The proposal was considered unfeasible for several reasons, including the contra-flow would introduce complication and...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The power to determine the location of bus stops is vested in the Garda Commissioner under section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. I understand the Garda consults both the local authority and bus service provider before issuing a direction under section 85. I have no function in this matter.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (26 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Negotiations between the European Commission and the US authorities on an EU-US open aviation area are paused following the failure to reach agreement in June 2004. European transport Commissioner Barrot reported to the April meeting of EU Transport Ministers on his recent meetings in Washington with US Secretary for Transport Mineta and on the continuing efforts of US and EU officials to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (26 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Expenditure by my Department on public transport capital projects in the period 1995 to 2004 is outlined in the table below. Year Public Transport Capital Expenditure — million 1995 Nil 1996 4.618 1997 17.426 1998 21.35 1999 197.712 2000 281.75 2001 378.316 2002 425.782 2003 479.122 2004 437.912 Total 2,243.988 The allocation of funding in...

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I did not say that either.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The proposals to which I referred in my earlier reply of 20 April 2005 are concerned not with any particular location but rather the most appropriate mechanisms for providing further terminal capacity at Dublin Airport. Once the Government makes a decision on this matter, the detailed planning and implementation process will address the issue of the location and all other relevant operational...

Written Answers — Speed Limits: Speed Limits (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Since the passage of the Road Traffic Act 1994 the power to apply special speed limits has been vested in the elected members of county and city councils through the making of special speed limit by-laws. On 18 April 2005, I issued Guidelines on the Application of Special Speed Limits to the county and city managers. Copies of the document have been placed in the Oireachtas Library and the...

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The purpose of the Cape Town Convention is simple; it is to make it easier to finance the purchase of aircraft. Senators will be aware from reading the Bill that the Schedules contain the text of the convention and protocol relating to aircraft objects. For convenience, when I mention the convention, I will be referring to the two documents together. As everyone in this House will be aware,...

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I thank the Senators for their contributions which were most positive. This is important legislation which provides a uniform international legal framework for aircraft financing. It will greatly assist the growth of air travel and continuing safety improvements through the use of newer aircraft with the most modern systems. I join with others in congratulating those who were successful in...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I thank the Senators from the Progressive Democrats for proposing this motion this evening and all the Members who have contributed thus far. It affords the House the opportunity to debate an issue that is important both from a national policy perspective and for the personal safety of every citizen in this State. It is a fact that road safety policy reaches into every home, and the results...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I accept that private companies can make valuable contributions in this area. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and I hope to bring proposals to the Cabinet soon based on the report about the private use of cameras. I agree strongly with Senators and Deputies who have said there should be no connection between the private sector operation of speed cameras and remuneration.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Such a connection should not exist. I am implacably opposed to the development of a culture of remuneration in this area that would be akin to the culture associated with the work of clampers, as they are known. While the work of clampers is socially valuable, it is known that they often step up their activities to make an increased profit. As speed cameras are being introduced as a road...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Yes. They can act immediately. Members of local authorities can have immediate discussions with the Garda or the NRA, where appropriate and necessary. Senator Dardis mentioned that they can ask for speed limits on primary routes to be changed. It is a matter for them to operate on that basis immediately. The issues of driving instruction, testing and licensing are of particular importance in...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: It has not completed Second Stage. I think it will be welcomed by all Oireachtas Members.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Yes, but we have substantial proposals to deal with that.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: There was a particular reason for the delay. We had access to a driving test down to five or six weeks recently. That was a very good average. There was an understanding that in certain situations provisions were going to change. This caused an avalanche of applications. There are multiple applications in the system. I am not defending it. More instructors are needed. We need to resolve the...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have given a commitment here from 2:30 p.m. today. Very few Ministers would do that.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I ask the Deputy to allow me a minute at the end so that this Bill can progress to Committee Stage. I believe this has the agreement of the House.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I thought we were to conclude Second Stage today. I believe there is agreement in the House on the Bill. However, it is up to the Deputy.