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Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: This legislation will allow us to redesignate high quality dual carriageways to motorways. I cannot give the Senator an exact timeframe. It is being dealt with by the National Roads Authority. I will prevail upon it to act as quickly as possible taking into consideration any practical issues which may arise.

Written Answers — Water Safety: Water Safety (27 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Under the Maritime Safety Act 2005 local authorities have been given the powers to regulate and control fast powered craft in their functional areas. The legal framework to regulate fast powered craft, 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...

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I apologise on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy John Browne, who had intended to attend the debate but for good reason had to return to the south east. Consequently, he asked me to take Committee Stage because I am familiar with these matters, having served in the Department for 15 months during which time...

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, relate to the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997, which provides for an aquaculture licensing regime in Ireland, albeit one which does not apply to the Foyle area. These amendments have been tabled to take account of the fact that it is possible that licences may be issued in the Louth area under the 1997 Act at the same time as the provisions concerning...

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Senator Kenneally is particularly interested in the Louth and Carlingford areas. If the legislation went through as it stands, it would discriminate against those in the Louth area whereas there would be the opportunity for the one-month period in the Foyle area and the rest of the country. This is to synchronise the Bill and not introduce legislation which would militate against those...

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: These are technical amendments to correct drafting errors. They are required to ensure the commission can decide an application which is transferred on the commencement of section 53A of the Bill.

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator McHugh for his understanding and appreciation. Senators will be aware of the concerns expressed with regard to the definition of fish following the presentation of the Bill to the Oireachtas last year. The Government proposed amendments on Committee Stage to address these concerns and to give effect to the advice from the Attorney General. The amendments proposed were the...

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: This is a technical amendment to correct a typographical error in the text.

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: This is a technical amendment to take account of the renumbering of paragraph (2) of the Third Schedule of the Act of 1952.

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl don Chathaoirleach, do na Seanadóirí uilig, go háirithe an Seanadóir McHugh agus an Seanadóir Kenneally, agus don Teach iomlán as ucht an chomhoibriú maidir leis an reachtaíocht seo, Bille Iascaigh an Fheabhail agus Chairlinn 2006. Ar ndóigh, mar atá a fhios againn go léir, d'fhás an reachtaíocht seo as Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta....

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Before I deal with the questions raised, I wish to thank Senators for their interest in the Bill and for dealing with this matter so promptly. I welcome the overall positive and constructive contributions from Senators. I dealt with the Bill on Committee Stage and Report and Final Stages and I am aware of the clear understanding of the Bill evident from Senators Paddy Burke and Wilson. I...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: It may well, but that is something of which the NRA will take cognisance and I will discuss the matter with it.

Written Answers — Marine Accident Investigations: Marine Accident Investigations (29 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) is currently investigating the circumstances that led to the sinking of the Pére Charles on 10th January 2007 south of Hook Head with five crewmembers on board. The MCIB is an independent statutory body and its role is to investigate casualties such as this and to publish their findings. The MCIB will investigate all relevant matters relating...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Mar 2007)

Pat Gallagher: My Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, titled 'Transport Access for All', has been finalised and published. The Plan addresses the accessibility needs of people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments across all transport modes and contains time bound targets for the progressive realisation of accessible transport in Ireland. In general, the timescales for the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 Apr 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 156 together. 'Transport Access for All', my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, along with those of five other Departments, was approved by the Oireachtas in Autumn 2006. The Department of Transport Plan addresses the accessibility needs of people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments across all transport modes and...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (3 Apr 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Ports Policy Statement, published in January 2005, states that the continued operation of the regional harbours under the outdated provisions of the Harbours Act 1946 is unsustainable on the grounds of good governance. The Policy Statement reiterated the view that most of the these harbours would best achieve their potential through their transfer to local authority ownership or, where...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (4 Apr 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I recently announced the arrangements for a new Rural Transport Programme (RTP). This new Programme builds on the success of the pilot Rural Transport Initiative (2000-2006) and puts it on a permanent mainstreamed basis. Thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are currently being funded under the RTP to address the particular transport needs of their rural areas. Two of...

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (24 Apr 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 642 and 654 together. My colleague, Martin Cullen TD, Minister for Transport, and I have had discussions with many of the families of those involved in recent tragedies. We announced yesterday that a request will be issued shortly at EU level seeking tenders on the raising of both the Pere Charles and the Maggie B. We have also requested our colleague, the...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (24 Apr 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 643, 646 and 650 together. Last February, I announced the arrangements for a new Rural Transport Programme (RTP). This new Programme builds on the success of the pilot Rural Transport Initiative (2000-2006) and puts it on a permanent mainstreamed basis with significantly increased funding. In line with Towards 2106 — the new Social Partnership Agreement, the...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (25 Apr 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. Last February, I announced the arrangements for a new Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which is being administered by Pobal on behalf of my Department. This new Programme builds on the success of the pilot Rural Transport Initiative (2000-2006) and puts it on a permanent mainstreamed basis with significantly increased funding. The...