Results 2,321-2,340 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is being compiled and will be provided to him as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The Strategic Rail Review (SRR), which was completed in 2003, set out priorities for future rail investment which fed into the development of Transport 21, my Department's ten-year investment framework, which runs from 2006 to 2015. While the SRR considered possible developments in Donegal, in particular a proposed Derry-Letterkenny rail link which could, potentially be extended to Sligo,...
- Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority recently lodged a planning application in respect of the proposed new Visual Control Tower at Dublin Airport. However, the building of the proposed Tower will only be required if the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) proceeds with the construction of a second runway at Dublin airport. The current decline in the aviation market has affected traffic at the airport...
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 and 607 together. Work is continuing on the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor, from Ennis to Athenry, and the line is on target to be completed by the end of the year. The Government has previously decided to reopen phases 2 (Athenry-Tuam) and 3 (Tuam-Claremorris) of the corridor under Transport 21, my Department's investment framework for the years...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The initiation or alteration of a bus service by Bus Eireann is subject to compliance with a requirement to give advance notice to my Department and to compliance with the provisions of Section 25 of the Transport Act 1958 concerning competition with licensed private operators. Where proposed services by the Company are deemed to be in competition with services that are the subject of a...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Oct 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 — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 605 and 617 together. The regulation of the small pubic service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including dealing with concerns of persons involved in the industry, is a matter for the Commission on Taxi Regulation in accordance with the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The CTR is currently finalising its proposals for the future development and regulation of the industry,...
- Written Answers — Traffic Calming Measures: Traffic Calming Measures (6 Oct 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 funded...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: My Department recently received a tender recommendation for the Ballinagar Bridge project in County Kerry, from Kerry County Council. My Department has issued a letter to the Council approving the appointment of the proposed contractor.
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The issue raised is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Education and Science.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Oct 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 — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The provisions of the Road Traffic Acts relating to parking apply only to the parking of vehicles on public roads or in local authority car parks. The practice of clamping or the removal of vehicles on private property does not come within the scope of Road Traffic legislation and, accordingly, I have no plans to regulate in this area.
- Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I want to assure the Deputy that I remain fully committed to the delivery of Luas Line F to Lucan. The implementation of this project will be determined as appropriate by the outcome of public consultation, the statutory planning approval process, the public procurement process and the funding available to my Department during the current difficult economic climate. I understand that the...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: Action 47 of the Governments Smarter Travel Policy states that a fund would be set up to support innovative sustainable travel projects. Such a fund, the Smarter Travel Project Fund was set up in June 2009. It is envisaged that the total value of the fund will be â¬15 million, with â¬3 million per annum being made available over a five-year period. The closing date for applications was...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 615 and 616 together. The information requested pertaining to my Department is in the table. This excludes contract terminations and/or resignations arising from Cabinet changes. Costs arising from early retirements, termination of contracts and resignations of staff in my Department is borne by the Exchequer through the Department of Finance. The...
- Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The levels of fixed charge penalties payable in respect of contravention of traffic and parking regulations were set in 2006. I have no plans to reduce the level of fixed charge penalties payable.
- Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The Department of Transport has contracts with O2 and Vodafone under the National Mobile Voice and Data Framework, which was negotiated by the Department of Finance.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: The Road Safety Strategy 2007 â 2012 sets out a range of measures to be undertaken in relation to motorcycle safety, including the development of a national motorcycling safety strategy and the introduction of compulsory basic training for motorcyclists. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has undertaken consultation processes on both a national motorcycling safety strategy and the introduction...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Oct 2009)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has neither sanctioned or applied for the payment of a pension top-up or discretionary payment on retirement to a staff member of my Department or any agency under the remit of my Department in the past three years.