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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 — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 353 to 355, inclusive, together. The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table. The allocation of the Irish Rail subvention across Suburban, DART, other commuter and InterCity services is a matter for the company. Year Bus Atha Cliath Iarnród Éireann Subvention Pax Nos. Subsidy per passenger Subvention Pax Nos. Subsidy per passenger ...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Free Travel Scheme of the Department of Social and Family Affairs applies to services operated under the mainstreamed Rural Transport Programme. This is the only formal fare waiver type scheme in operation under the Programme.

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by my Department's IT security team that we have a suite of security policies which include the security of portable electronic data devices. The appropriate elements of these policies are published internally for Departmental personnel use and they are not openly available to the public. Since October 2007, all data replicated from my Department's network to laptops is...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (30 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There have been eight instances of laptop computers, data storage devices and memory sticks that have been reported lost, missing or stolen from my Department to date in 2008. These instances included five laptops and three Blackberries. Of these, four laptops and one Blackberry were subsequently recovered. I have been assured by my officials that each incident has been investigated and that...

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

Noel Dempsey: Officials from my Department, the Department of Education and Science and South Dublin County Council met on June 18 to discuss the possibility of progressing the Council's proposal. It was agreed that further work by the Council in the interests of broadening the scope of the proposal to include travel options other than motorised forms (for example, cycling and safe walking routes to...

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

Noel Dempsey: No civil or other public servants decentralised from my Department up to 31 December 2006.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (25 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The RPA continues to make good progress in the PPP tender process for Metro North. The initial phase of the PPP public procurement process was conducted in 2007 resulting in the formation of four pre-qualified consortia for the purpose of tendering for the project. Tender documentation was formally issued to the four pre-qualified consortia on 12th May 2008. Since then the Railway...

Written Answers — Aviation Regulations: Aviation Regulations (25 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for safety regulation of the civil aviation industry in Ireland, including the regulation of helicopters. The IAA has informed me that helicopter owners and pilots must operate their helicopters in accordance with S.I. No. 61 of 2006, Irish Aviation Authority (Operations) Order, 2006 and S.I. No. 72 of 2004, Irish Aviation Authority (Rules of...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in their areas is a matter for local authorities to be funded from their own resources supplemented by State Grants. The initial selection of projects or works to be funded under the various grant categories is also a matter for local authorities. The funds available to local authorities for improvement and maintenance of regional...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There have been no moneys expended, no properties purchased and no employees have decentralised. Under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 in relation to my Department and its agencies.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have been informed by the Dublin Airport Authority that the construction of Terminal Two at Dublin Airport is due to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In February 2007, the Government approved grants under Transport 21 amounting to €86 million, consisting of €39 million under Measure 1 (90% funding), for safety/security projects, and €47 million under Measure 2 (75% funding), for developmental projects at the six regional airports in the period up to the end of 2010. Total grant payments so far, at just under €6 million, reflect...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21, the largest investment package ever in Ireland's transport infrastructure, is making a significant contribution to the ongoing development of Ireland's tourism industry. By improving and transforming transport links all around the country it gives visitors to Ireland greater options when it comes to travelling between our cities and accessing rural locations. Iarnród Éireann...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: It is unclear if the Deputy is referring to any one particular occurrence relating to aircraft noise, or a series of occurrences. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has advised me that it has a noise and flight track monitoring system in place which allows them to monitor the track flown and noise generated by each and every aircraft arriving at and/or departing the airport. This tracks...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, in its area is a matter for Kerry County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. A road grant of €100,000 was allocated to Kerry County Council in 2008 for Ballinagar Bridge under the Specific Improvement Grant Scheme. It is open to Kerry County Council to continue to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Sections 12 and 73 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended by the Roads Act 2007, deal with the abandonment of public roads and the extinguishment of public rights-of-way by a road authority, respectively.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. These vehicles are all State owned by the Irish Coastguard. MAKE-MODEL COST inc VAT+ VRT CO2 â'¬ FORD MONDEO 1.8 LX (5 DR) 18,322 182g HONDA QUAD 6,200 Og /exempt HONDA TRX 400 ATV 6,200 Og /exempt HONDA TRX 400 ATV 6,200 Og /exempt HONDA QUAD 6,200 Og /exempt ISUZU DMAX 4 WD CAB 24,000 216g ISUZU DMAX...

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I recognise that current trends in travel and transport are unsustainable. The Government's vision is for a sustainable transport system by 2020 and that to achieve this vision, there will need to be a significant modal shift away from the private car towards public transport, cycling and walking. It is my intention to publish, before the end of the year, a Sustainable Travel and Transport...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Sep 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of public transport services throughout the country including those serving Dun Laoghaire and Dundrum/Sandyford, is a matter for the CIE companies, the RPA in the case of LUAS and private bus operators in conjunction with, as appropriate, the relevant local authorities.