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Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: As the Deputy knows, I opened the Ennis bypass.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: As a follow-on to this, under the national development plan, I moved forward, as requested, more than €400 million to continue the completion of this major section of the Atlantic road corridor motorway between Shannon and Galway at the fastest possible pace. This is under way and a major tunnel under the Shannon is under construction also. Deputy O'Sullivan raised the issue of the...

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: I am struck by what Knock is doing. It is interesting and extraordinarily clever. Knock does not have half the natural hinterland available to Shannon. I do not state this as a criticism of Shannon but as an example of taking advantage of a changed environment. Shannon is a fantastic asset not only to the mid-west, but to Ireland. It is an extremely important international airport. I...

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: It is not an issue because Shannon does not have a debt. I am not bothered about it.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Absolutely.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: There is no question about it.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Of course it is and it is important to the people there.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: I repeatedly stated this with regard to investment. The Deputy is correct.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: It is crucial from the point of view of my responsibility for future major investment being made in the airport and there is no question about it. I made the point that Shannon is not only important to the mid-west, it is crucial to Ireland. It is significant infrastructure which is under-utilised and under-performing. I am delighted that after many difficulties a new cost-base was agreed...

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: ——the potential benefit for Europe is approximately €12 billion for customers and 80,000 new jobs. This is how Europe views it. Ireland is included in this and for Ireland it potentially means a doubling of the number of passengers from the United States. It is correct to state that, similar to any country, the majority of those flights will want to go to a capital city. However, if...

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: The south-east airport goes without saying.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: As soon as it is ready. It is as simple as that.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: I am happy to reject some of the points made and state that as a regional Minister I have strongly demonstrated my commitment on behalf of the Government and particularly Fianna Fáil in Government to the mid-west and west by all of the infrastructure that is not only being spoken of but is under way, totalling billions of euro.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: As the Deputy is aware, the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned. This includes the carrying out of ex-ante and ex-post analyses for such projects.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: I understand that the EU Commission will issue a "call for proposals" for TENS funding shortly. The full range of possibilities for submission of projects and proposals for TENS funding will be considered at that stage.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Following is the information requested by the Deputy. Name: Michelle Hoctor Title: Press Advisor Duties: Day to day press and media responses Date of Appointment: 29 September 2006 Salary scale: €66,000 Name: Colin Hunt Title: Special Advisor Duties: Providing advice and monitoring, facilitating and securing the achievement of Government objectives that relate to my Department. Mr Hunt is...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: The reopening of the Western Rail Corridor is being pursued by Iarnród Éireann in line with the timelines set out in the context of Transport 21. The priority at present is the Ennis-Athenry section where work has started, with a view to a 2008 completion. When that section is completed the next section to be worked on and opened will be the Athenry to Tuam section. Thereafter, the final...

Written Answers — Aviation Regulations: Aviation Regulations (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for the provision of air traffic management services in Irish controlled airspace and the safety regulation of the Irish civil aviation industry, including the regulation of helicopter operations. Neither I nor my Department has a direct role in this area. The IAA ensures that Irish civil aviation operates to the highest safety standards set...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Department of Transport has recently funded a scheme to convert 50 selected vehicles to run on pure plant oil (PPO), which is being carried out under the aegis of the German-Irish Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The cost to the Department is €227,000 and provides for 75% of the cost of engine modification. This scheme is complementary to the Minerals Oil Tax Relief (MOTR) Scheme II,...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Since 2002 my Department has invested in new, improved and safer roads. The metrication of speed limits was provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2004 and was introduced in January 2005. The Penalty Points system was extended with effect from 3rd April 2006 featuring 35 separate offences with mobile phones added from September and fixed charges now apply to almost 60 offences. A dedicated...