Results 2,081-2,100 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy should take his tablets.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: She has already made a statement.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: What a load of rubbish.

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: It is not gone yet.

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Over two years.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Objective 11 of the National Cycle Policy Framework recognises the need to improve cycling standards and cyclists' behaviour on the roads. Education of young people in relation to cycling standards will, in my view, be a key intervention that can deliver lasting benefits. On this basis, I have recently established a Working Group on the Establishment of a National Certificate for Cycling for...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be...

Written Answers — Aviation Industry: Aviation Industry (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Ireland's aviation policy as set out my Department's current Statement of Strategy, is to promote regular, safe, cost effective and competitive air services linking the country with key business and tourism markets. To this end, within the European Union, Ireland has consistently supported market liberalisation measures, which have, to date, served as the platform for the rapid expansion of...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I thank Deputies on all sides of the House for their contribution to this debate. A number of very interesting points were raised and I look forward to engaging with Deputies on Committee Stage on them. Despite the fact Fine Gael may call a vote on Second Stage, if I detected what was said correctly, in general, there appears to be an underlying welcome for the Bill and for what it...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I do not believe there is any desire in the House for us to prolong the debate. We are anxious to proceed to Committee Stage. I will make one or two other points and conclude. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the reminder. The approach adopted in section 52 with regard to the direct award contracts awards or recognises in the first instance that such contracts are required to ensure...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Traffic Acts and the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997 set the legislative framework for the operation of the Disabled Parking Scheme. Under the Regulations, the granting of a disabled person's parking permit is a matter for local authorities, the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disabled Drivers Association. For the purposes of the Scheme, a disabled person...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In December last, following the recommendations of the boards of the three State Airport Authorities, I announced the deferral until 2011 of a decision on the separation of the Airports under the State Airports Act, 2004 given the current very difficult circumstances in the aviation sector. In line with my decision at the time I continued to take the view that it would be best to provide a...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The administration of the Local Improvements Scheme (LIS) is a matter for the relevant county council, subject to the terms of the Local Improvements Scheme Memorandum and relevant Departmental circulars. Applications under the scheme are submitted to, and decided by, the relevant county council. My Department has no function in the selection of specific projects for grant aid. My...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Negotiations between the Shannon Airport Authority and an airline are day to day operational matters for the authority and I have no statutory function in this regard.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: A review of the regulation, classification and safety issues concerning the use of agricultural and works vehicles on public roads was carried out by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) during 2008. The RSA engaged in a consultation process with a wide range of stakeholders to establish the views, concerns and recommendations of those with experience or interest in the use of agricultural and...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There were 39 officers at Principal Officer level or higher working in my Department on 1 May 2009. Of this number 12 are in Principal Officer equivalent grades in professional and technical posts. The report and recommendations are wide ranging with implications for a number of policy areas and Government Departments. The RSA has submitted the report to my Department and it is currently...

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Broughan has been a Member for long enough to know how to address questions.

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (10 Nov 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy must address his questions properly if he wants me to answer them.