Results 4,001-4,020 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Dublin Port Tunnel. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am told by the NRA that it is, but I do not know how many times it must be said for people to accept it. The report was commissioned by Aegis, which is a subsidiary company of Transeur, the operator.

Dublin Port Tunnel. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: It highlighted deficiencies which were remedied but people do not want to accept the word of those who drew up the report. On the afternoon before the "Prime Time" programme was broadcast, it indicated that the tunnel was safe. There is not much more I can do to convince people. As regards the cost of the tunnel, I am not saying anything other than that the estimated final outturn cost to...

Dublin Port Tunnel. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Yes. If there was anything in the report concerning the safety of the tunnel, the tunnel would be closed at this stage.

Road Network. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of the national roads programme element of Transport 21, the implementation of individual projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority. In 2007, the NRA completed an updated feasibility study, based on an earlier 2001 study, which considered in particular the costs and benefits of what has become known as the...

Road Network. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I try not to be parochial, but I have always said that I see great merit in the potential for this particular route. It would be economically and environmentally a very positive move. It would certainly help to free up the M50 even further and would be of great benefit economically, especially as it would link all the major radial routes. I see great potential in this, but it was not...

Road Network. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Everybody is entitled to their own beliefs and I can disagree with them.

Road Network. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I do not necessarily think it is a disgrace that they have a view contrary to my own in a couple of areas, as it is a healthy part of democracy.

Road Network. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I agree with the Deputy that the potential development at Bremore will be beneficial to the whole region, and not just his constituency, as well as the whole country. This offers us further port capacity, so I would not disagree with the Deputy's point. If the port is to be developed in Bremore, part of that development will have to take into account the necessary road infrastructure being...

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 25 together. I will circulate a table listing the appointments I have made in the period since I took office as Minister for Transport on 14 June 2007. I have made these appointments with a view to the skills and expertise relevant to each particular position, specific arrangements pertaining to certain boards such as the appointment of worker...

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: It certainly would not disqualify them. In the case of the CIE subsidiaries, the legislation historically provided that powers for the appointment of directors to the boards of Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann remained with the chairperson of the board of CIE itself, who made appointments with the consent of the Minister. This position changed very recently with the...

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am keeping my options open.

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I intend to address the issue as soon as possible. I have a number of people in mind and some individuals have been approached. Cork Airport has had a very stormy 12 or 18 months and I want to ensure that the people who are appointed to the board will be effective so that the board will work effectively as a result. I will try to resolve the issue as quickly as possible but I will also try...

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Government is a shareholder in Aer Lingus and the relationship between myself and the directors would therefore be very different from the relationship I have with those I have appointed to other organisations. Information cannot be freely passed from the directors to me as a shareholder because the company is quoted on the Stock Exchange. The Deputy will be aware of the previous...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 344 and 360 together. The Road Transport Act 1932, provides the statutory basis for regulating the provision of public bus services by private bus operators. In accordance with the legislation, private bus operators apply to my Department for licences to operate scheduled bus passenger services within the State. Dublin Bus is not subject to licensing in...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The scheme for performance-related awards in the Civil Service applies to Deputy and Assistant Secretaries and equivalent grades. Details of awards to individual officers under the performance-related scheme are not disclosed on the basis that they are confidential to the officer concerned. However I can say that during 2006, awards totalling €46,800 (averaging €11,700) were made to 4...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The following table shows the original proposal announced in December 2003 regarding decentralisation for this Department: Organisation Location No. of Posts Road Haulage Division (Department of Transport) Loughrea 40 National Safety Council Loughrea 10 National Roads Authority Ballinasloe 90 Irish Aviation Authority Shannon 100 Railway Safety Commission Ballinasloe 20 Bus Eireann...

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The following table lists the agencies operating under the aegis of my Department, which have powers to undertake compulsory purchase orders. The initiation of compulsory purchase orders by the various agencies is a day-to-day matter for the companies concerned and I have no function in relation to this matter. Agencies with CPO powers Dublin Airport Authority Irish Aviation Authority...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I am responsible for policy and funding matters relating to the national road element of Transport 21. However, the detailed planning, design and implementation of all aspects of individual road improvement schemes including the Dublin Port Tunnel and the financial aspects of its operation are, under Section 17 of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended) a matter for the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. As the Deputy is aware, the implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In addition, I should point out that...