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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The amount spent on mobile phones assigned to me by the Department (including roaming charges) since I was appointed Minister in June 2007 is set out in the following table. Year Total 2007 €1,686.13 (includes roaming charges of €568.33) 2008 €3,607.36 (includes roaming charges of €1,501.85) 2009(Jan – June) €1,417.78 (includes roaming charges of €171.67)

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There are no accumulated costs in relation to court cases taken by my Department in the past five years.

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Measures to strengthen provisions were put in place in amendments to the Road Traffic Acts from 2004 to 2007. Offences include submitting a false declaration in the application for a permit, and forgery, alteration or other illegal use or lending of a permit. Gardaí and local authority traffic wardens have powers to inspect permits and to detain any permit that is invalid or is being used...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Preclearance is scheduled to become operational at Dublin Airport after the completion and opening of Terminal 2 in November 2010.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The initiation or alteration of a bus service by Bus Éireann 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 — Disability Act: Disability Act (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The review of my Department's Sectorial Plan under the Disability Act 2005, Transport Access for All, was published on 1st May 2009 and is available on my Department's website www.transport.ie.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office accommodation required by my Department and accordingly that Office deals with any rental or leasing issues arising in those properties.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 316 together. Under this scheme which was introduced in 2006, regional airports may be considered for annual subvention in respect of operating costs incurred in providing core airport services, to the extent that these cannot be met by prudent commercial management and by any surpluses available from other sources such as carparking charges and...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The only port in counties Donegal and Galway that falls under the aegis of my Department is Galway Harbour, which is a tidal port.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The amounts paid to staff in my Department in respect of delegates allowance for each of the past three years are as follows:- 2006 €47,874.94 2007 €52,886.52 2008 €53,032.26 2009 to date €23,408.05

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Details of print jobs carried out for my Department by companies outside the Republic of Ireland are set out in the following table. Print jobs carried out from 2006 to present and being provided by companies based outside ROI Date contract awarded Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft (printed May 2006) 22 March 2006 Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (2 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under this scheme which was introduced in 2006, regional airports may be considered for annual subvention in respect of operating costs incurred in providing core airport services, to the extent that these cannot be met by prudent commercial management and by any surpluses available from other sources such as carparking charges and catering. Applications in respect of 2009 are currently being...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (2 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I can advise the Deputy that I have received a copy of the report. It has also been circulated to my colleagues on the Cabinet Committee on Aspects of International Human Rights. The Committee has met at official level and work on the issues within the remit of the Committee is being taken forward by the relevant Departments. Further Ministerial level meetings are also envisaged where...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (2 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is responsible for the implementation of EU and International security requirements at all ports including fisheries harbours. However, there is no specific prescriptive requirement for the installation of security cameras under legislation administered by my Department. Such installations would be an operational matter for the port and harbours themselves. The principal fishing...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no plans to change either the Order or the Road Safety Authority Act. At present the National Car Test (NCT) becomes a requirement for cars four years after first registration. This is in line with the minimum requirements of...

Written Answers — Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (2 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have not yet received the Report in question. It would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment on this matter until the Report has been received and examined.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (2 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (2 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: This is an operational matter for the company concerned and it would not be appropriate for me to comment.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (1 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Thirty seven rural community transport groups are being funded under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which is now operational in every county. These groups are working towards maximising coverage in their operational areas having regard to local public transport service needs and the availability of resources. Arrangements for the provision of services funded under the...