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

Martin Cullen: My Department has had continuous contact with the private bus operator concerned regarding the renewal of his annual passenger licences. The outstanding applications for renewal to which the Deputy refers are in the final stages and my Department shall be in a position to issue them soon.

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

Martin Cullen: The commission of any offence established under the Road Traffic Acts may lead to the pursuit of a criminal conviction. The only general exception to that principle occurs where a person, having been accused of the commission of an offence that attracts a fixed charge, chooses to pay such a charge, which in turn means that a prosecution will not be pursued. A person convicted of an offence is...

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

Martin Cullen: The choice of routes operated, in accordance with the bilateral agreement, is entirely a matter for the airline concerned. Aer Lingus is operating direct flights from Shannon to New York during this summer season. However, delays in the completion of the Aer Lingus winter overhaul programme have resulted in the lack of availability of one of its Airbus A330 aircraft for the period 16 May to...

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

Martin Cullen: It is an EU directive requirement that persons seeking to obtain a driving licence for the first time or to add a category to an existing licence must firstly have passed both a theoretical driving test and a practical driving test in respect of the relevant licence categories. National regulations provide that, with effect from 11 June 2001, applicants for a first provisional licence must...

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is completely independent.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Joe Higgins is being disingenuous.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: We have no control over the national pensions reserves fund. It is independent.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Last night my colleague, the Minister for Finance, set out in detail the rationale for the Government's recent decisions on key aviation issues. In agreeing the aviation action plan, the Government has given a clear strategic direction and a mandate for growth to both Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority. Since becoming Minister for Transport, my focus has been on making the correct...

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: This Government wants to ensure a viable Aer Lingus with a proper growth plan, which will fly to more destinations and give greater choice to consumers.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: How are we doing that?

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Who said the Government was doing that?

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: I did not say that at any stage.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: I never made any such statement. This is the second occasion on which Deputy Shortall has said this. I have not at any stage said that and, to be clear, it is not my intention either.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: I did not say that.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: This issue is about reinvestment in the company.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: The decision on investment will provide the necessary funds for Aer Lingus. This must be accompanied by continued progress within the company towards a more competitive cost base. This is a matter the company and staff will have to address over the coming months and will be crucial to the preparation of the viable future growth plan they have been mandated to complete as part of the...

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: I respect the point of view of my colleagues. However, some do not understand or pretend they do not understand that to take any action other than freeing Aer Lingus to fully access capital markets would be to condemn the future of Aer Lingus.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Joe Higgins would shut the airline down.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: That is not the issue. The Deputy has missed the point.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Sinn Féin's Mickey Mouse economics are in full flight.