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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the reopening of the western rail corridor on a phased basis in the period to 2015. Phase 1 of the corridor, between Ennis and Athenry, is on target to be completed this year, with services due to commence in the autumn. The start and completion dates of Transport 21 projects which have not yet commenced will be determined by the outcome of the statutory approval...

Written Answers — Departmental Allowances: Departmental Allowances (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Information on the number of individuals who are in receipt of fixed car allowances within the State bodies under the aegis of my Department and the cost of these allowances is not available in my Department as such allowances are day-to-day matters for the bodies concerned and I have no statutory function in relation to them.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As I made clear in my reply to Question No. 191 of 28 January 2009 matters regarding the development of Cork Airport, the Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick Masterplan, runway resurfacing, runway extensions and intentions to sell existing lands are operational matters for the Dublin Airport Authority in collaboration with the Cork Airport Authority. I have no function in these matters. Neither have I...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The detailed planning and design of the upgrade works on the Maynooth line is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. The works planned for the Maynooth line provide for the electrification of the line and also for the removal of level crossings and for re-signalling that will allow for a significant increase in trains per hour from 7 currently to 17 trains per hour. The Maynooth line will also...

Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I am pleased to open this debate on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan. The Minister will speak tomorrow in this debate. There is no doubt that we are facing the most challenging global and domestic economic circumstances in generations. Our position as a small open economy, which has facilitated our recent prosperity, has also left us vulnerable to the rapid...

Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I understand it is on the way.

Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: It is my script. Challenging decisions——

Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: In case it escaped Deputy Bruton's attention, there is collective Cabinet responsibility for Government matters.

Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: My script will be available for circulation to Members. Challenging decisions lie ahead and the immediate task facing Government and consistent with our plan is to address difficulties in the public finances, as they continue to emerge, while positioning the economy to benefit as the global economy improves. We are all well aware that both the domestic and international economic environments...

Written Answers — Departmental Licences: Departmental Licences (12 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (11 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Good progress continues to be made on the Metro North Project. The first round of tenders for the Public Private Partnership contract were submitted to the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) on 27th February 2009. These tenders will now be evaluated by the RPA. On 2nd March, 2009 An Bord Pleanála held a preliminary planning hearing into RPA's application for a railway order and the Oral...

Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (11 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Policy with regard to State bodies undergoing or pending significant restructuring is that their inclusion under freedom of information legislation should be deferred until the restructuring process is complete. The harbour authorities are currently undergoing a programme of change that will result in the transfer of the harbours in most instances to local authorities, which are already...

Written Answers — Compulsory Retirement Age: Compulsory Retirement Age (11 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: There are eighty two (82) staff in my Department, twenty seven (27) of whom are female, who are not subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years and who are free to continue at work after age 65 years in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions Act) 2004.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (10 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Insofar as my Department is concerned, my officials are currently finalising arrangements to put the Cycle to Work Scheme in place and it is envisaged that Departmental staff will be able to avail of this scheme later this month. As the Cycle to Work is an optional scheme, the implementation of the scheme in the agencies under the remit of my Department is a matter for decision by those agencies.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (10 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under Council Regulation 2408/92, my Department provides compensation to contracted regional air carriers for the operation of air services under the Public Service Obligation (PSO) regime between Dublin and Galway, Kerry, Knock, Sligo, Donegal and City of Derry regional airports. The services for Sligo/Donegal and Knock/Derry are provided under combined contracts. Information on PSO...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: The Public Service Obligation and capital funding (including accessibility funding) paid to Iarnród Éireann in the years 2005-2009 is as follows: Year Public Service Obligation Capital €000 €000 2005 179.991 279.600 2006 188.716 257.400 2007 189.910 408.000 2008 191.152 538.300 2009* 44.323 61.500 *To date.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (10 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 and 250 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Commission for Taxi Regulation yesterday published an economic review into the small public service vehicles sector which recommends that a moratorium on the issue of small public service vehicle licences should not be considered. The Commission will now be consulting with the Advisory Council, the sector...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Mar 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 implementation of individual national road projects, including the matters raised by the Deputy, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993, as amended by the Roads Act 2007, in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Government's Decentralisation Plan, the Headquarters of my Department will remain in Dublin. Accordingly, senior officials in my Department will remain located in Dublin.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (10 Mar 2009)

Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, such as the Eastern Bypass, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. The...