Results 4,061-4,080 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The location of stations on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Eireann. I am advised by Iarnród Eireann that it is currently reviewing the re-opening of Dunleer Station in the context of planned developments adjacent to the station and in Dunleer village. I understand from Iarnród Eireann that the commercial case for re-opening the station would be strengthened if the costs involved...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1238 and 1239 together. I can confirm that my Department received a notification from Bus Éireann on 5th May, 2005, in respect of a proposed service between Galway and Dublin Airport. The processing of that notification was deferred on the grounds that my Department was giving consideration to a number of prior applications from private bus operators for...

Written Answers — Road Accident Investigations: Road Accident Investigations (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Since 13 September 2006 as a consequence of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 responsibility for matters relating to vehicle standards has passed to the Road Safety Authority. Three separate investigations were undertaken in relation to the school bus accident in Kentstown, County Meath by the Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority and Bus...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the oversight and monitoring of the National Car Test Service.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1243 to 1246, inclusive, together. Overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned, in this case, Dublin City Council. In particular, the allocation of funding in relation to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Four officials from the accounts branch of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in Castlebar were transferred to the Road Safety Authority, Ballina in July 2006.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Prior to the establishment of the Road Safety Authority, the National Safety Council commenced, in consultation with my Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and the City and County Managers Association, the development of a template for road safety action plans to be piloted in 10 chosen local authority areas. It was intended that the results of...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I have no function in relation to this matter. This is a day to day operational matter for the Public transport authorities.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The provision of cycle paths along the Grand and Royal Canals is a matter for the relevant local authorities.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: There are five staff in total in my Constituency Office. Two of the five are civil servants. The following table provides information in relation to their grade and current remuneration. Grade Remuneration Civil servant Personal Assistant €43,445–€55,147 No Senior Special Assistant €43,445–€55,147 No Personal Secretary €21,632–€41,736 No Executive Officer...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: There are four staff in total in the Press Office in my Department. Three of the four are civil servants. The following table provides information in relation to their grade and current remuneration. Grade Remuneration Civil servant Press Adviser €66,000 No Higher Executive Officer €43,445–€55,147 Yes Clerical Officer €22,766–€36,913 Yes Clerical Officer...

Written Answers — Air Safety: Air Safety (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Aviation Authority conducts regulatory oversight activities in relation to all licensed aerodromes within the State. All licensed aerodromes have in place a safety management system for the management of safety at their aerodrome which is reviewed and audited by the Irish Aviation Authority. I am advised by the IAA that all construction projects, including runway pavement overlays,...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: While the decisions made by the European Court of Justice in the Open Skies cases were not specifically addressed to Ireland, the interpretation of Community law contained in those decisions must be respected by Ireland. That said, there is nothing in the Court judgments, per se, that prevents the Member States addressed in those judgments, or Ireland, from amending their bilateral...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The funding allocation for the NRA for 2007 was announced by me at a press conference on 16th January last. Under Section 17 of the Roads Act, 1993, overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority and the relevant local authority concerned.

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Since 13 September 2006 as a consequence of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006, responsibility for matters relating to vehicle standards, including vehicle testing, has passed to the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: The Minister for Transport authorises the operation of commercial air services, to, from, within or over the territory of the State under the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1965 and regulations made under Sections 7 of the Act. These authorisations have and continue to be made on an ongoing basis . No assessments have been undertaken under the provisions of SI 378 of 2005 in relation to...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Iarnród Éireann plan to open the new Docklands station in March 2007 and additional commuter services will be introduced on the Maynooth line. I understand that the rail line to the new station cannot be accessed by trains from the Phoenix Park tunnel line and to do so would require major reconstruction and remodelling of the railway at Glasnevin Junction.

Written Answers — Comhfhreagras Rannach: Comhfhreagras Rannach (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: Ní féidir liom freagairt go díreach ar an gceist seo. Braitheann sé ar cé chomh fada is atá an litir, cé chomh casta is atá sí, agus an féidir aistriúchán a dhéanamh uirthi san oifig nó í a chur amach chuig aistritheoir.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Martin Cullen: I should say at the outset that responsibility for the scope and scale of operations at Baldonnell are matters for the Minister for Defence and his Department in the first instance. The use of Baldonnell as a second commercial airport has been raised on a number of occasions in fact as far back as January 1996 the then Minister for Transport Mr. Michael Lowry T.D., having consulted his...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (31 Jan 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 delivery of the driving test and the issuing of certificates of competency and now also has responsibility for the Driving Test website. I understand from the Road Safety Authority that the figures relating to pass rates contained in the...