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Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy speaks out of both sides of his mouth.

Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Eamon in Wonderland.

Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Gilmore has asked the questions, so let the Taoiseach answer.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Roads Act, 1993, the maintenance of roads, including winter maintenance, is a statutory function of each individual road authority. This work is funded out of each authority's own resources, supplemented in the case of regional and local roads by discretionary and block grants allocated annually by my Department. In the case of national roads, funding for maintenance, which...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Staff in the central co-ordination unit of my Department have been assigned to manage the process to give effect to the Government's commitment to reduce by 25% administrative burdens. As part of this process all Divisions in my Department have been asked to identify information obligations in the legislation that they are responsible for and to prioritise them having regard to their impact...

Written Answers — Light Rail Projects: Light Rail Projects (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The cost of an underground metro system depends on a wide range of variables, including ground conditions, size and spacing of stations, tunnel configuration and the amount of land acquisition. There is also a wide range of variables impacting on the cost of on-street light rail systems, including whether it is on-street or off- street, the scale of utilities diversion and so on. A...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together. Unless an individual is legally restricted from serving as a director, their suitability or otherwise to serve as a director or chairman of a State company under my Department would generally have to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, having regard to the relevant statutory provisions.

Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Analyses: Regulatory Impact Analyses (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Legislation Type Title Screening RIA Reason S.I. 195/2008 European Communities (Mechanically Propelled Vehicle Entry Into Serve (Amendment) Regulations N Not a significant regulation S.I. 196/2008 European Communities Motor (Motor Vehicles Type Approval)(Amendment) Regulations N Not a significant regulation S.I....

Written Answers — Regulatory Impact Analyses: Regulatory Impact Analyses (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department carried out a screening regulatory impact analysis in November 2008 on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 549/2004, (EC) No 550/2004, (EC) No 551/2004 and (EC) No 552/2004 in order to improve the performance and sustainability of the European aviation system. A screening RIA was carried out on the Road...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Roads Act, 1993, the maintenance of roads, including winter maintenance, is a statutory function of each individual road authority. This work is funded out of each authority's own resources, supplemented in the case of regional and local roads by discretionary and block grants allocated annually by my Department. In the case of national roads, funding for maintenance, which...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The procurement and expenditure activities of the agencies operating under the aegis of my Department are essentially a day-to-day operational matter for the agencies concerned. Each agency submits an annual report in compliance with the Code of Practice for the Corporate Governance of State Bodies of which compliance with procurement requirements and maintaining a system of internal...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262, 267 and 268 together. The State Airports Act, 2004 provides the framework for the establishment of Shannon and Cork as independent airports. As part of the airport restructuring process the boards of Cork and Shannon airport are required to prepare business plans for eventual separation. All three airport business plans have to be coordinated by the...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: On 3 December, I accepted a request from the CEO of Ryanair, as a courtesy, for an informal meeting at which the CEO outlined, in general terms, the main features of their proposed cash offer for all shares in Aer Lingus. On 11 December I agreed to meet with the CEO and Chairman of Aer Lingus who wished to convey to me their opposition to the Ryanair offer. I did not indicate to either...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The construction start dates of projects are determined by the outcome of public consultation, the planning approval process and contract negotiations, and the availability of financial resources. Indicative completion dates for major projects can be found on the Transport 21 website.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (16 Dec 2008)

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

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (11 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) operates under a clear commercial mandate and its capital investment programme, including the proposed new parallel runway, is entirely funded from its own internal resources. Proposals in relation to the development of Dublin Airport are, in the first instance, a matter for the DAA, which has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop the...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I would again refer the Deputy to my reply to his previous question (Dáil Question No. 81) answered on 4 December, 2008. The basis on which the scheme operates was dictated by the need to comply with the relevant mandatory EU guidelines. A scheme on the lines outlined by the Deputy would not be in compliance with those guidelines.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Work in my Department on better regulation is an integral part of the functions of a number of staff in my Department and, hence, there are no full-time dedicated staff or budgets allocated to that function. All Divisions in the Department are aware of their obligations to conduct regulatory impact assessments when preparing legislative proposals. Each division takes its own decision on...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (11 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The existing network of State airports and regional airports is adequate to cater for the air transport needs of all parts of the country for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, I have no plans to develop any new airport in the midlands region. The long-standing policy of my Department is that private interests may develop airports in whatever location they wish, as long as the...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (11 Dec 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table: Consultant Cost Report Status of Report (i.e. whether report is completed and implemented etc) € Dom Hegarty 18,876 A review of funding arrangements for Long Mile Road Junction Completed and implemented. Goodbody Economic Consultants 59,986 Value for Money Review of Traffic Management Grants Completed and...