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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions in relation to public transport fares are, for the most part, a matter for the operators of public transport services. However, proposals for changes to the standard single fare charged by the CIÉ companies and the RPA is, based on custom and practice, subject to control by me and such proposals are considered in the context of the overall impact on public transport patronage, the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 236 and 237 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for matters relating to the commercial vehicle roadworthiness system. The RSA engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to undertake a comprehensive review of the arrangements for the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Contracts for the procurement of goods and services are a matter for the companies and not one in which I have a role.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The procurement activities of the bodies and agencies operating under the aegis of my Department are governed by the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies as issued by the Department of Finance.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 240 to 243, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out as follows: Córas Iompair Éireann 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 €m €m €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Revenue 693.0 770.6 813.1 906.9 940.7 974.6 1031.4 1092.1 1097.7 Subvention 190.2 222.2 233.3 245 257.2 270.1 285.0 306.6 308.6 Subvention %...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Maintaining and developing rural passenger transport services is one of the objectives of my Department. It is therefore vitally important that the resources available for rural transport are utilised as cost effectively as possible and that best possible service is achieved from these resources. In that regard, earlier this year, I asked Bus Éireann to work with Pobal to explore the...

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...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Acts: Road Traffic Acts (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 defines "public place" as: (a) any public road, and (b) any street, road or other place to which the public have access with vehicles whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge. Section 2 of the Roads Act 1993 defines "public road" as a road over which a public right of way exists and the responsibility for the...

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

Noel Dempsey: Dublin City Council has developed plans for an off-road cycle route via the Grand Canal, the new Samuel Beckett Bridge and the Royal Canal to provide a link from Portobello to Fairview Park. At the same time South Dublin County Council is developing an exemplary cycling route between Adamstown and Inchicore. The stretch referred to in the Question lies outside of the scope of the current...

Written Answers — Dublin Transport Authority: Dublin Transport Authority (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Dublin Transport Authority has not commenced work yet. The Authority will be formally established in early December.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: A representative from Aer Lingus briefed officials from my Department on a range of proposals under the Company's cost restructuring plan following the company's announcement of its plan to the Stock Exchange. My officials have briefed me on the proposals. Arising from that briefing, I am aware that Aer Lingus is seeking to secure a UK Air Operators Certificate for commercial reasons in...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My attention has not been drawn by CIE or Irish Rail to the matter referred to by the Deputy. In the normal course CIE or Irish Rail would not inform me about the sale or disposal of railway rolling stock as it is an operational matter for Irish Rail.

Written Answers — Passenger Car Fleet: Passenger Car Fleet (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The tabular statement below provides details on the age of private cars for the years 2004-2008. The Department does not have any equivalent data relating to other EU countries. Age of Private Cars under current licence at the 31st December for the years 2004 to 2008. Age of Vehicle Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Less than 1 year old 137,669 170,706 162,943 155,798 140,129 1 year old...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority is a commercial state-sponsored company which was established in 1994 to provide air navigation services in Irish-controlled airspace, and to regulate safety standards within the Irish civil aviation industry. The Authority receives no money from the Exchequer and funds all its services and infrastructure through charges on its airline customers and its regulatory...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The funding provided to the NRA by the Exchequer in relation to capital and current expenditure on the national road network for the period 1997 to 2009 is as follows: Capital Expenditure Current Expenditure Total â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ 1997 294,427,000 36,210,000 330,637,000 1998 334,393,000 30,991,000 366,196,000 1999 500,162,000 31,803,000 531,153,000 2000 622,171,000 34,410,000...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: No specific submission from South Dublin County Council requesting funding under Action 14 in Smarter Travel has been received by my Department. This year, I announced two funds to support exemplary projects under the new Smarter Travel policy. One related to demonstration projects and the other to demonstration areas. South Dublin County Council made submissions under both funds but...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I presume the Deputy is referring to fixed charge notices associated with road traffic offences. Road traffic legislation already provides for the option of issuing fixed charge notices by post. The Road Traffic Bill 2009, which was published on 30 October, includes a provision for the presumption, unless the contrary is shown, that the relevant fixed charge notice has being served by post...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: It is not possible to provide figures to the Deputy as requested as this would require the manual examination of records going back over a considerable time period. Such an examination would require a disproportionate and inordinate amount of staff time and effort and could not be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources. A breakdown of the...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: We are not discussing press releases from Michael O'Leary.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The information was supplied to the Taoiseach at a later time.