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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: This is a day-to-day operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy will be aware the Preclearance facilities at Shannon Airport became operational on 5 August 2009. I understand from the Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) that airline and passenger feedback of the facility to date has been very positive. Having completed Preclearance at Shannon Airport, both the airlines and passengers enjoy the advantages associated with arriving at a Domestic...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In common with all Departments, decisions regarding my Department's allocations for 2010 remain to be finalised in the context of the ongoing estimates process and the forthcoming Budget. Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework, which I announced in April of this year, makes clear the significant level of ambition that I have for cycling. The actions on behalf of cycling that I have...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Maritime Development Office continues to actively market and promote ship management and ship finance related services in Ireland. The office is hosting a Ship Finance Seminar on 1 December to provide an overview to Irish based companies on current obstacles and opportunities in the global shipping markets. The slowdown in global demand coupled with underlying problems in the...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is continuing to progress the planning and procurement of Metro North. The Oral hearing on the railway order application, which was adjourned by An Bord Pleanála earlier this year, will recommence on 30 November. The project is being procured as a PPP and two tenders have been shortlisted. The next phase of procurement must await the outcome of the...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Procurement Agency continues to progress planning and design for Metro West. The Agency expects to lodge an application for a railway order in respect of Metro West next year. Metro West will be procured as a PPP. The start and completion dates for this project will be determined by the funding allocation available during the current difficult economic climate. The current funding...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Iarnród Eireann is continuing to progress the planning and design of the DART Underground. I understand from Iarnród Eireann that an application for a railway order for the DART Underground will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála in early 2010. It is intended to procure the DART Underground project as a PPP. Iarnród Eireann is planning to commence the formal procurement process during 2010....

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Iarnród Eireann is continuing to progress the development of the Navan Rail Link. As I have previously advised the House, work commenced on the construction of the Clonsilla – Pace section (Phase 1) in December 2008 and is on target for delivery next year. €404 million was allocated to Iarnród Éireann, following the supplementary Budget in April, to progress the rail safety and...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The issue of Compulsory Basic Training for motorcyclists is primarily a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I understand that the RSA decided to run a pilot programme to prepare for the introduction of Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) for Motorcycles, before launching a full scale CBT programme. This pilot programme was completed earlier this year. Other necessary conditions are, I...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As this relates to commercial trading it is a matter for the Consumer Protection Acts and not for the Road Traffic Acts. I understand that the Consumer Protection Act 2007 makes it an offence for a trader to engage in a misleading commercial practice, which would include the provision of false information in relation to a "products usage or prior history" to the extent that the information...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (24 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Costs incurred for translating and printing all State documents into Irish by the Department of Transport in respect of the year 2008 and up to the present time amount to: €128,291. Wherever practicable, documents in my Department are published electronically in order to minimise costs.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (19 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The DART Underground project is part of Ten-T Priority Project 26 (Railway/road axis Ireland/United Kingdom/continental Europe). This project will connect the northern (Belfast) and southern (Cork) rail lines, although only electric powered (DART) trains may use the tunnel. The planning and design phase of this project is being part funded by the Ten-T Executive Agency of the European...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The issues raised by the Deputies are commercial matters for the Board and management of Aer Lingus to address. I have no function in this regard.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Negotiations between the Shannon Airport Authority and airlines are day to day operational matters for the authority and I have no statutory function in this regard. I have been informed however by the Shannon Airport Authority that while the current economic climate remains difficult that they will continue to work with all airlines to deliver commercially viable routes to the Shannon...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Harbour Authorities, Port Companies, the Dublin Airport Authority, the Railway Procurement Agency and CIE have power to make bye-laws. The Commission for Taxi Regulation and the Railway Safety Commission have power to make regulations. The Irish Aviation Authority has the power to make orders and regulations.

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Interpretation Act 2005 a statutory instrument means an order, regulation, rule, bye-law, warrant, licence, certificate, direction, notice, guideline or other like document made, issued, granted or otherwise created by or under an Act. In view of the wide range of documents that are defined as statutory instruments the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In common with other commercial semi state agencies, CIE and its subsidiary companies are not subject to FOI as it would compromise their ability to compete effectively in the markets in which they operate. While as Minister I am not answerable in the Dáil for the operational activities of autonomous state bodies I regularly address, in the context of PQs, Estimates debates, Private Members...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has identified savings estimated to be €256,000 to date in 2009. It is expected that my Department will have savings estimated to be €306,000 for the full year.

Written Answers — Travel Trade Sector: Travel Trade Sector (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 253 together. In 2007 the European Commission commenced a consultation process for the review of the Package Holiday Directive (Council Directive No. 90/314/EEC), which sets out consumer rights in the package travel, package holiday and package tour sectors. I understand that the purpose of the Commission's review is to update consumer rights in...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Government's National Cycle Policy Framework, which I launched in April this year, aims to develop a National Cycle Network. In this respect I have commissioned the National Roads Authority to map a potential National Cycle Network and I expect to have the results of their work in the New Year. In addition, with the intention of ensuring synergies across other public organizations, I...