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Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (1 Mar 2007)

Martin Cullen: Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 confers power on a road authority to determine, by resolution of the elected members of the council concerned, the manner in which any fees, accruing from the road authority's paid parking bye-law schemes, be disposed of. Section 36 also confers a discretionary power on the Minister for Transport to issue general guidelines to road authorities in...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (28 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Under the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997-2006 it is an offence to cycle on a footpath, to cycle in a bus-only street, to cycle in the wrong direction on a one-way street, to cycle in a contra-flow bus lane or to cycle in a tram-only street. These offences apply nationwide in respect of all footpaths on public roads, and to the other situations referred to, without the...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 219 together. 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. Decisions about...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (28 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: As I stated in a response to a previous Question my Department did not issue recommendations relating to a red zone at Waterford Airport. The question of red zones at regional airports is a matter for the owners and operators of the airports in conjunction with the relevant local planning authorities.

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (28 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The manner is which text is displayed on traffic signs by road authorities, and the format used in the case of Irish text, English text or text in any other language is determined by the Minister for Transport under section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. The Traffic Signs Manual sets out the principles laid down for road authorities in relation to the manner in which Irish and English text...

Written Answers — Railway Rolling Stock: Railway Rolling Stock (28 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I presume the Deputy is referring to the 67 new Intercity carriages that have entered service on the Dublin-Cork route. All 67 carriages are now in service. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the new carriages are operating reliably, providing the new hourly service each way on the Dublin-Cork route. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that the overall cost of the 67 Intercity carriages...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Acts provide that a member of the Garda Síochána may require a person in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle to provide a preliminary breath specimen where the vehicle is involved in a road collision. Garda discretion in relation to the use of preliminary roadside tests in such circumstances is necessary, having regard to possible injuries sustained, and I do not...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The calls to reserve parking on public roads to local residents is a complex matter and this issue was referred to the Office of the Attorney General for advice. Legal advice has now been received and the provisions of road traffic legislation are being examined in my Department at present in the light of that advice.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The automation of level crossings is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that it has no current plans for the automation of the crossing referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: In view of the nature of the questions and in order to supply the details requested by the Deputy I am informed by the Garda authorities that it is necessary to make enquiries at each Garda Division. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Road Transport Act, 1932 provides for the granting of passenger licences to private operators to operate public coach and bus services within the State. In considering an application for the grant of a proposed licence, the Minister must have specific regard to whether a proposed service is required in the public interest having regard to passenger road services and other forms of...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The proposed Tourism and Economic Development Plan was initiated in the context of the ongoing EU/US negotiations on Open Skies. In preparing the plan, the Department has consulted with the Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism, the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment and the Department of Finance. A liaison group, established by the Mid West Regional Authority, has separately...

Written Answers — Vehicle Height Limits: Vehicle Height Limits (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 130 on the 21 February 2007. I announced on 25 January 2007 that I propose to make a regulation to provide for a national maximum vehicle height limit of 4.65 metres. I have asked the Road Safety Authority to prepare a draft regulation providing for this maximum vehicle height limit and to undertake the necessary consultation with the European...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The European Council of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Ministers adopted a common position in relation to an EC Regulation on International Rail Passenger Rights and Obligations on 14 July 2006 based on a proposal presented by the European Commission in March 2004, as part of the Third Railway Package. Ireland supported the adoption of that common position. The European Parliament...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425 and 426 together. I am very pleased to say that I have now announced approval in principle for Exchequer grant aid amounting to €86 million for the six regional airports under the capital expenditure grant scheme which was launched by my Department last year. This includes an allocation of €27.1 million for Ireland West Airport Knock, consisting of...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 427 and 428 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 98 and 157 on 21st February 2007. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The employment of Road Safety Officers, full time or otherwise, is a matter for each local authority. I have no role in this matter.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: As the Deputy is aware, issues relating to tolls on national roads are in the first instance a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) in accordance with Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000). As the Deputy will be aware, in January of last year, the NRA decided to replace the West-Link toll on the M50 by a single-point barrier free toll on...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The State has a shareholding of 25.35% in Aer Lingus.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (27 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Iarnród Éireann have informed me that a doubling of the final 1.5-mile section of the rail line between the southern end of the tunnel and Greystones would have only a limited impact on the frequency of service which could be provided. Nevertheless, this will be among a number of options to be considered by Iarnród Éireann to expand the level of service in future years as demand grows on...