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Written Answers — Motor Insurance: Motor Insurance (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Under EU Law, all motor policies issued in the EU must cover the minimum compulsory amount in the Member State where the accident occurs. This applies to all vehicles from all EU States. If an Irish citizen is involved in an accident in Ireland, caused by a vehicle registered in another EU Member State, the Irish minimum levels of compulsory motor insurance apply. For personal injury cases,...

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, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned. In addition, 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...

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

Martin Cullen: As Minister for Transport I have overall responsibility for policy and funding matters in relation to national roads. Under the Roads Act 1993 the National Roads Authority (NRA) are responsible for the detailed planning, design and implementation of the national roads programme including road scheme cost and value for money related matters.

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, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned. In particular, the allocation of funding in relation to the construction or maintenance of national roads is a matter for the NRA under section 19 of the Roads Act, 1993. In addition, the statutory...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the driving test and the issuing of certificates of competency. I am satisfied that the transfer of the driver testing function to the Road Safety Authority will lead to an improved driver testing service.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Dublin Bus has been asked to forward the information sought to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Motor Insurance: Motor Insurance (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: There is no provision for compensation under motor insurance legislation in a case where a vehicle is maliciously damaged by persons unknown and where the vehicle owner does not have comprehensive car insurance cover.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Proposals for the provision of public bus services by private bus operators on specific routes to serve particular areas is an operational matter for the companies themselves. In accordance with the Road Transport Act, 1932, as amended, such operators apply to my Department for licences to operate scheduled bus passenger services within the State. It is a prerequisite to the granting of a...

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

Martin Cullen: I have received the correspondence referred to. As the issues raised therein are operational matters my Department has asked Iarnród Éireann to respond directly to the group.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: I would like to refer the Deputy to my previous reply to PQ No. 4422/07 on Wednesday 7th February 2007 and to say that I have been advised by the DTO Executive that the position has not changed.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: Services on the routes mentioned by the Deputy are provided on foot of Public Service Obligations under my Department's Essential Air Services Programme and in accordance with the relevant EU requirements. The contracts in respect of these services oblige the carriers to provide a minimum daily capacity of 60 seats each way, at least 80% of which must be made available at a fare not...

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

Martin Cullen: The detailed programming of the implementation of the Midleton rail line is a matter for Iarnród Éireann.

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

Martin Cullen: The issue referred to is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and my Department has no role in relation thereto.

Written Answers — Taxi Services: Taxi Services (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: The independent Commission for Taxi Regulation is responsible for the development and maintenance of the regulatory framework for the control and operation of taxis, hackneys and limousines, including the licensing of such vehicles under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003, as amended. I understand from the Commission that while the proportion of wheelchair accessible taxis in the overall taxi...

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

Martin Cullen: The award of contracts for the Kildare route upgrade project is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: The clarification requested from Dublin Bus on the two notifications as referred to in my reply of 5th April, 2007 was received from the Company on 17th April last. Both notifications are currently being considered by my Department and I will inform the Deputy when decisions have been made.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Department of Transport has a primary role in relation to aviation security matters. Policy regarding armed personnel on board aircraft has involved close co-ordination between my Department, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and An Garda Síochána. In common with other States, the Irish position concerning the acceptance of in-flight security personnel on foreign...

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

Martin Cullen: The provision and management of car parking facilities at railway stations is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand, however, from Iarnród Éireann that it is not their policy to charge for the use of disabled parking spaces, either for its customers or their employees.

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves under Article 29.5.2 of the Constitution the terms of the air transport agreement between the European Community and its member states of the one part and the United States of America of the other part which it is proposed should be signed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, or his nominee, a copy of which agreement was laid before Dáil Éireann on 23...

Air Transport Agreement: Motion (24 Apr 2007)

Martin Cullen: It held Shannon Airport back.