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State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: ——will not be available and are not at present.

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I am fulfilling that promise utterly. If Cork Airport Authority wants to wait until the distributable reserves of the Dublin Airport Authority are available——

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The irony is that Dublin Airport is quite happy to keep Cork Airport. The deal is disastrous from the Dublin Airport Authority's point of view. It is giving away one of the most valuable assets in its group while having to sell off and maximise all the others. It would want to keep Cork Airport within its remit because it is a very successful airport and makes a very substantial...

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I am fully supportive of Cork Airport's wish for autonomy earlier than originally planned and the need to operate effectively and commercially to serve the needs of tourism, trade and travel in its hinterland. A financial mechanism will have to be found so that Cork Airport can shoulder a reasonable share of the debt burden associated with the assets transferred to it. Any resolution of the...

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: ——within the Dublin Airport Authority can facilitate such a substantial assets transfer.

Written Answers — Open Skies Agreement: Open Skies Agreement (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy will be aware that, in November 2005, EU and US negotiators concluded work on the text of a first phase EU-US Open Skies agreement that included a transitional arrangement for Ireland, relating to the phasing out of the Shannon Stop. The draft agreement was unanimously endorsed at the December 2005 Transport Council subject to sufficient progress by the US side on opening up...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: In finalising their business plans, all three State Airport Authorities must demonstrate their financial and operational readiness for the post-independence era. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has to be satisfied, in the first instance, that the transition to full autonomy takes account of the challenges currently faced by all three state airports. Under the State airports Act 2004, the...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I understand that US soldiers transiting through Shannon generally travel on chartered civilian airliners. If weapons are being carried on board, the operator is obliged to seek an exemption from the Minister for Transport from the prohibition on their carriage under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973. My Department does not collate...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 includes provision for Metro West, linking Tallaght, Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Blanchardstown to Metro North. The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is progressing this project, which is on target for completion in 2014. The RPA, following consultation with South Dublin and Fingal County Councils and other key stakeholders, identified two route corridors for Metro West. I...

Written Answers — Bus Licensing System: Bus Licensing System (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: New Legislation is currently being prepared in my Department to replace the Road Transport Act, 1932 by a modern regulatory and licensing regime in line with commitments in the Programme for Government. It is anticipated that the new legislation will address a range of issues including the introduction of a single licensing code for all bus operators. The legislation will also be designed in...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88, 112 and 167 together. In relation to driver disqualification a framework for the mutual recognition of disqualifications is contained in the European Union Convention on Driving Disqualifications (98/C 216/01). The Convention relates to disqualifications arising from a range of specified traffic offences including drink-driving, speeding and dangerous...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: As Minister for Transport I have overall responsibility for policy and funding matters in relation to national roads. Under sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Act 1993 the National Roads Authority (NRA) are responsible for the detailed planning, design and implementation of the national roads programme including the major interurban routes, which will not be fully completed until 2010. The...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91, 122 and 129 together. At the outset, I should explain that overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the M50 upgrade, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned. I have no function in relation to the day-to-day operation of these projects....

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Kildare Route Project involves doubling the number of tracks to four, with two dedicated lines for commuter services and two dedicated lines for Intercity and regional services. This will facilitate a major upgrade of InterCity services, long distance commuter services and local commuter services on the corridor. These services will be operated with diesel powered trains. The additional...

Written Answers — Transport Infrastructure: Transport Infrastructure (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The National Development Plan re-affirms the Government's commitment to the implementation of the transport investment programmes and projects set out in Transport 21 and provides for an acceleration of the development of the Atlantic Road Corridor. The Plan also sets out the investment strategies for State airports and ports.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (21 Feb 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 promotion of public awareness of road safety and measures, including the advancement of education, relating to the promotion of the safe use of roads, including co-operation with local authorities and other persons in this regard.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 128 together. An outline proposal for a draft subsidy scheme to assist with the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis and hackneys was received by my Department on 16 January 2007. This proposal is being examined and will require consultation with other bodies such as the Department of Finance. Pending completion of this examination I am not in a...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: While I am fully committed to bringing forward another Road Traffic Bill, my priority at present is to ensure that the outstanding provisions of Road Traffic Act, 2006 are commenced and implemented.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 157 together. Funding has been made available to Iarnród Éireann for the upgrading of the Limerick/Ballybrophy line, as part of the 2004-2008 Railway Safety Programme which is part of Transport 21. This funding has been spent on track renewal, and upgrading of signalling, level crossings, structures and fencing. I understand that over 15 miles of...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (21 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Cabinet Sub Committee on Road Safety was established in 2006 to actively promote cross departmental road safety issues. The first meeting took place in February 2006. A total of five meetings of the Committee have taken place over the last 12 months.