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Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The National Development Plan 2007 to 2013 includes, in respect of road infrastructure in the Dublin region, the completion by 2010 of the M50 upgrade and the five Major Interurban Routes linking Dublin to Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and the Border. Additionally, funding is to be provided to allow for the carrying out of feasibility and planning work on the proposed Dublin Outer...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 and 479 together. The National Development Plan (2007-2013) is a strategic document setting out a broad investment framework and investment priorities, together with indicative financial allocations, for the next seven years. It does not contain a list of all projects to be undertaken in 2007 and/or over the period of the Plan, although certain Chapters,...

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: That is a big sum, Deputy Sargent should be careful.

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Sargent should put that 20 cent piece back into his pocket.

Written Answers — Integrated Ticketing System: Integrated Ticketing System (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The position in relation to the Integrated Ticketing project was set out in my response to Parliamentary Question Number 398 on 12th December 2006. I have recently received the Second Report of the Integrated Ticketing Project Board, containing proposals, including timescales, to progress the project. I am currently considering the report's findings.

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: From an examination of records, my Department answered approximately 1,950 Parliamentary Questions in 2006 . Answering Parliamentary Questions is considered a normal day to day part of civil service duties and is not costed separately.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Tax relief is currently available in respect of monthly and annual public transport tickets provided to employees. This applies to monthly and annual Luas tickets in the same way as it applies to tickets from other public transport operators. The Luas smartcard does not carry monthly and annual Luas tickets and therefore the question of applying the tax reliefs to the Luas smartcard does not...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: There are currently in place two regimes governing the approval of bus services — one for private operators and one for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann and I am currently considering their replacement with one regime, in the context of replacing of the Road Transport Act 1932. As I indicated in my statement of 28 September 2006, the precise arrangements for the awarding of franchises to...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The location of stations on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. The company informs me that there are currently no plans to open a new station on the north side of Drogheda and that any new station in that location would have to be supported by major development taking place within its catchment area. However the company is looking at the feasibility of a station between...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I can confirm that my Department received a notification from Dublin Bus on 30th May, 2006, in respect of an extension to the existing Route 161 service. On receipt of the notification, Dublin Bus was informed that the Department was giving consideration to prior applications from a private bus operator for licences for bus services that incorporated operations on the same route as that...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: This is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. However, I understand from Dublin Bus that it is the company's policy since 2000 to purchase only wheelchair accessible vehicles. Currently 58% of the fleet is accessible and Dublin Bus plans to have all of the fleet wheelchair accessible by 2012. I also understand from Dublin Bus that all of Dublin's major public hospitals are served by at...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The provision of public bus services by Bus Éireann on specific routes is a day-to-day operational matter for the Company. However, the initiation or alteration of a bus service by Bus Éireann is subject to compliance with the necessary regulatory requirement of giving advance notice to my Department and to compliance with the provisions of section 25 of the Transport Act 1958 concerning...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The National Development Plan (NDP) 2000 to 2006 concentrated on the provision of significant upgrading on the major interurban routes throughout the country. I understand from the NRA that three of these routes run through County Kildare, namely the M/N4 (Dublin to Galway), the N7 (Dublin to Limerick) and the N9 (Dublin to Waterford). Substantial works were completed on all of these routes...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I understand from Iarnród Éireann that the new station at Docklands will open on 12 March 2007 and that services will commence to the station on that day. I am also advised by Iarnród Éireann that a bus shuttle service between the city centre, Connolly station, and the new Docklands station will be operated by Dublin Bus and integrated with Iarnród Éireann's services pending...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Decisions in relation to the specification of rolling stock are matters for Iarnród Éireann.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: Some €34m was made available in 2006 for bus corridors in the GDA, of which €21,907,874 was spent. The table below details the provision of spending to bus schemes within the Dublin 15 area, during 2006. Allocated in 2006 Actual 2006 Blanchardstown QBC N3 Inbound 200,000 43,806 Blanchardstown Road North & South 3,845,727 9,999 Huntstown bus gate 200,000 0 Snugborough 2,189,614...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: As I have previously stated, proposals in relation to the development of Dublin Airport are, in the first instance, a matter for the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) which has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop the airport and to provide such facilities and services as it considers necessary for aircraft and passengers. Accordingly, the issue of cost benefit analysis in...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 and 411 together. There are no Government taxes levied on flights out of Ireland. However, I am aware that other countries, including the United Kingdom, impose these taxes. Taxes are generally imposed by Government, whereas charges are imposed by airports or airlines. Different airlines have different policies on refunds. Some airlines will offer a...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Commission for Aviation Regulation has responsibility for deciding the scheduling status of Irish airports in accordance with European Community rules. I do not have any function in the matter. I understand that the Commission is undertaking an analysis of the capacity situation at Dublin airport with a view to taking a decision on the future scheduling status of the airport shortly.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Feb 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 408 and 410 together. In 2006, I approved a request from Galway County Council for funding to develop a QBC on the N17 from the Parkmore junction to the junction with the N6 at the Font Roundabout. However, the County Council subsequently reconsidered its plans, and eventually altered the design to a dualway. As part of the dualway, the inside lane would be...