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Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: If the Deputy looks at the Bill he will see that we are talking about two different subsections, (1)(d) and (e). As a general point, Irish law enforcement officers in the preclearance agreement have extensive powers of search, which are provided for in section 6. Under section 5(1)(d), the search is at all times subject to the consent of the traveller concerned. Section 5(1)(d) states that...

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy's interpretation of that is pretty accurate. Unless there is a perceived danger to others, a person can withdraw from the preclearance area and decide that he or she is not going through the procedure.

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: A further full process is not envisaged, but there could be further screening in the preclearance area——

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: No, but there could be such screening in the preclearance area. The best way to describe this is that people currently go through the checks and the pre-inspection at Dublin Airport or Shannon Airport. When they arrive in the US they go through another process at the end. The US Department of Agriculture must clear them through and so on. Instead of that happening on the far side, it will...

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 3: In page 8, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following subsection: "(7) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as permitting a preclearance officer to be in possession of a weapon in the performance of his or her functions under this Act.".

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Deputies will be aware that this Bill was initiated in Seanad Éireann on 9 June and was passed there on 16 June. I wish to acknowledge the amendments that were made to the Bill during its passage in that House and I believe the Bill has improved as a result. I propose to bring forward two further amendments on Committee Stage here, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (25 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Value for Money Reviews carried out by this Department since 2004 are set out in tabular form below. Name of Review Year completed Road Safety 2006 CIE Subvention 2007 The DTO Traffic Management Grants Scheme 2008 Strategic Non National Roads 2008 Railway Safety Programme 2008 Regional Airport Expenditure In progress

Written Answers — Rural Transport Programme: Rural Transport Programme (25 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I have no plans to reduce the Euro 11 million allocation for the Rural Transport Programme in 2009. Arrangements for the provision of services funded under the Programme are matters for individual rural community transport groups. Funding for the Programme in 2010 and subsequent years will be considered in the course of the Estimates process, having regard to the overall availability of...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (25 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Does the Deputy even know what IMF stands for? What does it stand for?

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: At the request of the Opposition.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: All at the request of the Opposition.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is referring to an offer of a bus route licence made by my Department on 26 May 2009, following an appeal of an earlier decision in that regard. The applicant to whom the offer was made was informed by my Department on 12 June that if the licence offer was not accepted by 19 June, no further consideration would be given to his application and the Department would then proceed to...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (24 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: It is compulsory under the Road Traffic Acts to have motor insurance to use a motor vehicle in a public place. A motor insurance policy is a private contract between the motor insurer and the driver. Insurers assess risk and charge premiums based on that risk assessment. Motor insurance companies in Ireland insure vehicle drivers rather than vehicles. This enables them to calculate the...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by the Shannon Airport Authority that the construction of the preclearance facility at the airport is due to be completed shortly and that they hope to have the facility operational by end-July. Preclearance is due to be introduced at Dublin Airport when Terminal 2 opens there next year. In relation to the necessary legislation, the Deputy may be aware that the Aviation...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: If she did not say it, she cannot withdraw it.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Kenny has had his say.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (23 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There are no plans to suspend the operation of the Rural Transport Programme in County Donegal, funded by my Department.

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (23 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: While I am satisfied regarding the strength of the air and sea rescue services I am always striving to improve the level of coverage available on all Irish coasts to meet growing demands both offshore and onshore and to ensure the coverage continues to meet both national and international requirements for marine search and rescue operations. Major strides have been made in recent years in...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In August 2008, Dublin Port Company made an application to An Bord Pleanála under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 to reclaim 21 hectares in order to facilitate proposed infrastructure development. While planning applications are operational matters for the port company, the strategic infrastructure planning regulations list a number of prescribed bodies that...

Written Answers — Air Accident Investigations: Air Accident Investigations (23 Jun 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 32 of 11 June 2009 concerning the same matter.