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Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) was launched on a pilot basis in 2002. Under this scheme, thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are being funded to address the particular transport needs of their rural areas. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department. The pilot phase of the Initiative will conclude at the end of this year and in line with...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Ulick Burke for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to reply on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007, published in December 2005, includes some 60 major water and sewerage schemes, with a value of more than €451 million, for Galway. The Minister for the...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: To clarify, what I stated was that Galway County Council has stated an environmental impact statement might not be required and it is to confirm this. As soon as the council confirms, if it is not required then progress can be made. I will relate all of what Senator Burke has stated to the Department.

Seanad: Motor Insurance Regulations. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Kitt for raising this issue. The question of vehicle insurance is vital and issues such as insurance fraud and uninsured driving are matters of concern which affect all legitimate policyholders and insurance companies. Under the Road Traffic Act 2006, enacted in July this year, the powers of the Garda were extended to allow them to seize all uninsured vehicles, whether...

Seanad: Pre-nuptial Agreements. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Browne for raising this matter. I apologise on behalf of the Tánaiste who is unable to attend the House. I refute the Senator's suggestion that there has been a delay in appointing members of the group to study the operation of the law with respect to pre-nuptial agreements. The fact is there has been no undue delay. The Tánaiste indicated previously to the House that...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (7 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together. Full details regarding the division of the proceeds from the sale of the Irish Glass Bottle site are available in the Irish Stock Exchange announcement made by South Wharf plc on 10 November 2006 headlined 'Proposals for Acquisition'. This is available in the company announcements section of the Irish Stock Exchange's website...

Written Answers — Ship Inspections: Ship Inspections (7 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: My Department of Transport has not been in communication with the Dublin Port Company in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy, in relation to which I have no function. Department of Transport marine surveyors carry out inspections of ships docked in Irish ports and these inspections cover, inter alia, matters relating to the safe operation of such ships and the living and working...

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—commends this Government's very substantial levels of investment, both capital and current, in the expansion of the transport system in the greater Dublin area over the past ten years and the consequential significant increases in public transport and roads capacity arising therefrom;...

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The Labour Party is proposing in this motion that the problems of Dublin might be solved if we constructed a network of park and ride sites, fed by what it calls express buses. Perhaps the Labour Party has not had time to do much homework on this topic, but I am only too happy to help. Its members may be surprised to know that the DTO commissioned a study on bus-based park and ride...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (13 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) was launched on a pilot basis in 2002. Under this scheme, thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are being funded to address the particular transport needs of their rural areas. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department. The pilot phase of the Initiative will conclude at the end of this year and in line with Government...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Harbours Act 1946 is one of the Acts listed in section 3(13) of S.I. No. 378 of 2005. The practice of issuing harbour works orders under the Harbours Act 1946 has been discontinued for some time. The Harbours Act 1996 is not listed in section 3(13) of S.I. No. 278 of 2005. Port companies operating under the 1996 Act are subject to the normal planning laws.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) was launched on a pilot basis in 2002. Under this scheme, thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are being funded to address the particular transport needs of their rural areas. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department. The pilot phase of the Initiative concluded at the end of 2006 and in line with Government...

Written Answers — Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Services (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Members of An Garda Síochána are State employees who receive State protection under the Garda Síochána Compensation Act 1941, whereas Mountain Rescue Team members are private persons who volunteer Search and Rescue assistance. Insurance cover is an eligible expenditure for grant aid to Mountain Rescue Teams. The Coast Guard will shortly consider the distribution of the 2007 grant aid...

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: As outlined in replies to previous questions from the deputy on this topic, most recently on 11 October 2006, Dublin Port Company wrote to me as Marine Minister on 18 May 2005 seeking ministerial approval for the company to enter into an arrangement with the Anna Livia consortium, as detailed in draft heads of terms enclosed with the letter. The proposed arrangement was in essence that in...

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (1 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: There was only one occasion when the RAF responded to a maritime incident in Irish territorial waters during the years mentioned. This occurred in 2003 when the Irish Coast Guard requested additional assistance with the possible evacuation of 155 passengers on board a ferry that had engine trouble off the Tuskar Rock. RAF assistance would have complemented the Irish Coast Guard helicopter...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Irish Coast Guard of the Department is actively seeking to acquire a suitable site for construction of a new Station House for the Kilkee Coast Guard Unit. Site acquisition has to date proved difficult. The Coast Guard funds all costs of the Kilkee Unit, and of all 54 similar Units around the country, for accommodation, equipment and training as well as for exercise and call-out allowances.

Written Answers — Rescue Service: Rescue Service (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Additional temporary accommodation has been provided for the Doolin Coast Guard Unit, however the need for improved permanent accommodation remains. Coast Guard Management in conjunction with the OPW are actively looking for a suitable site in the locality.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Following the completion of the pilot phase of the Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) at the end of 2006, work is now underway to mainstream the scheme in line with Government decisions in the matter. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department and, together with the individual community transport groups funded under the scheme, is solely responsible for all the operational aspects...

Written Answers — Maritime Safety: Maritime Safety (13 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The legal framework to regulate fast powered craft including jet skis, provided for in the Maritime Safety Act 2005 arose from the Report of the Action Group on Small Powered Recreational Craft (including personal watercraft) in 2000 which concluded that the primary public policy response to regulating such craft should be the use of local bye-laws. Conditions and issues vary in different...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (13 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Funding for inshore and offshore marine rescue services is provided through the Irish Coast Guard which has overall responsibility for management and co-ordination of marine search and rescue operations. The table provides details of funding in 2006, together with information on the personnel involved. Marine Rescue Service 2006 Funding Personnel (directly involved in Search and Rescue...