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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The following table provides the information requested by the Deputy. Grade Number Secretary General 1 Assistant Secretary 5 Principal Officer 21 Assistant Principal 45.63 Higher Executive Officer 80.53 Administrative Officer 8 Executive Officer 89.33 Staff Officer 17.7 Clerical Officer 144.26 Ministerial staff 5 Services Officer 16.1 Telephonist 2.03 Irish Coast Guard -...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Safety Strategy 2007 – 2012 outlines a range of measures to be considered in relation to a Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS). The driver licensing regulations, which were made in October 2007, providing for the introduction of a learner permit to replace the provisional licence and some other measures, were the first step in the introduction of a GDLS. A progressive...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have no role in determining the per passenger charges at Dublin airport. The Commission for Aviation Regulation is the independent regulatory body responsible for setting maximum passenger charges at Dublin Airport.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In January 2009, the Government approved the General Scheme of the Public Transport Regulation Bill which contains proposals for a new bus licensing regime which will replace the Road Transport Act 1932 and the provisions of the Transport Act 1958 that relate to the provision of bus services by the State bus companies. In accordance with the Programme for Government commitment, the proposed...

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have not received a submission from the organisation on the matter referred to. However a number of amendments to the fixed charge system are included in the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Financial contributions made by my Department to City of Derry Airport during the period in question are outlined in the following table. No payments were made from 2002 to 2007 inclusive. 2008 2009 (to date) € € 5,059,011 1,438,524 The payments refer to a runway safety project which is co-financed by the Irish and UK Governments under an agreement which recognises the benefits of...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Dáil Question No. 313 on the same issue given to the Deputy on 7 July 2009.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There are no staff in my Department based in County Louth.

Written Answers — Public Service Review: Public Service Review (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I can confirm that my Department, in response to a request from the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, submitted a briefing document to the Group outlining the scope and nature of the Department's expenditure and work programmes. I understand that my colleague the Minister for Finance will be bringing the Group's Report to Government in the near future. I...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Taxi Regulation is preparing proposals for the further development and the improved regulation of the sector taking account of the response to the public consultation on the economic review commissioned by it. I understand that the Commission expects to finalise these proposals in consultation with the Advisory Council during August. I will consider the outcome of this...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) will be established later this year. A competition for the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) designate has been concluded and the outcome will be announced shortly. The Authority's organisational structures will be determined following the appointment of the CEO designate. Section 10 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 requires the...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have not issued any policy directives to the agencies under my control with regard to increases in licence fees.

Written Answers — Integrated Ticketing: Integrated Ticketing (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is being introduced on a phased basis, based on smartcard technology. A progressive approach is being adopted to allow customers to familiarise themselves with using the new system and to permit transport operators to undertake the necessary testing with the integration of the technologies involved. The project is now firmly in...

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Existing contractual committed infrastructure projects under Transport 21 for the Railway Procurement Agency, CIE and the National Roads Authority can progress to completion without resource to raising additional private debt. Under the Government's Ports Policy Statement, the State commercial port companies are expected to fund infrastructure projects without resource to Exchequer funding....

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The table provides details in relation to applications for the incentive schemes and also redundancies, as requested by the Deputy. Body ISER* Incentive Career Break Redundancy Department of Transport 17 17 2 Commission for Aviation Regulation 0 0 0 Commission for Taxi Regulation 0 1 0 National Roads Authority 0 0 0 Railway Safety Commission 0 0 0 Road Safety Authority 4 2 0 Dublin...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in the NRA under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended).

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have no function in relation to industrial disputes.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The N78 is a national secondary route and, accordingly, any proposal to upgrade the road, or provide an alternative route, to relieve traffic congestion would be a matter for consideration by the National Roads Authority. Kildare County Council has, however, applied to my Department seeking funding for the proposal under the Department's regional and local road strategic grants scheme. The...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I launched the Government's plan for an integrated transport policy in February of this year. Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future for Ireland sets out a vision for travel, which aims to reduce reliance on the private car and which offers a range of alternatives for people. It also links to other Government policies such as spatial planning, health promotion and education. Full...

Written Answers — Transport Projects: Transport Projects (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to similar Parliamentary Questions no. 20, 36 and 56 of today's date.