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Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Deputies are very critical. I thought they were supporters of the State bus company. This is a rant against the company for failing to do its job properly.

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I will quote this back to the Deputy in the future.

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I will be long retired from this House before the Deputy's party is in Government.

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: It is just a statement of fact. The Deputy should not worry about it.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 389 and 390 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 41572 of 5 December 2006 regarding this matter. The position remains the same as I outlined in that reply.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 391 and 392 together. 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 ensuring that penalty points are endorsed on a licence record. Data in relation to penalty points is held on the National Driver File, which is administered by the Department of the...

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 to 396, inclusive, together. The management and operation of Shannon Airport is a day to day matter for the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and accordingly I have no function in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy. I should also point out that the Exchequer provides no financial support to any of the State Airports.

Written Answers — Company Licensing: Company Licensing (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The trade licence/plate system for motor dealers is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: Some €10.5 million has been paid out by the Exchequer on Integrated Ticketing since the commencement of the project. Another sum for approximately €0.5 million has been approved for payment and is currently in the process of being paid. The Integrated Ticketing Project Board, which is responsible for integrated ticketing, is chaired by Mr. David O'Callaghan, a former Secretary General at...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The day to day operation of railway services is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann however that train services on the Drogheda-Connolly line have been considerably expanded in recent years in response to growing passenger demand. There are now a total of 59 daily services on the route compared to 42 in 2000. Overall capacity has also been significantly...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Department of Education and Science, in conjunction with Bus Éireann, initiated a School Bus Flashing Lights pilot scheme in Ennis in January 2005 and I understand that it was proposed to then extend the pilot initiative to other areas to test out various options for the activation of flashing light units while a school transport vehicle stopped on a public road to pick up or set down...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The table provides the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of staff broken down by grade employed within the private office and constituency office in respect of the Minister of State. The salary costs are based on current salary scales. The annual cost of the Minister of State's office in terms of salary, overtime and expenses, over the past year (January 2006 to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The tables provide the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of staff broken down by grade employed within my private office and constituency office. The salary costs are based on current salary scales. The annual cost in terms of salary, overtime and expenses, over the past year (January 2006 to date) is approximately €846,335. This includes travel and...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The pension scheme in question, the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme, is a multi-employer scheme in which the Dublin Airport Authority, Aer Lingus and SR Technics participate. Pension entitlements under the scheme are primarily matters for the Trustees, the members of the scheme and the companies participating in the scheme.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: Under Section 17 of the Roads Act 1993 the 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.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) began a public consultation on five potential routes for connecting the two existing Luas lines in November 2005. I understand that the RPA plans to publish a further consultation document in the New Year outlining how all of the route options compare. I also understand that the RPA is engaged in dialogue with Dublin City Council, Dublin Bus and the...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Phoenix Park Tunnel is an existing railway line connecting Heuston Station with Connolly Station and North Wall Freight Yard. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the line is in good condition and is in regular use for freight services and transfer of rolling stock. The line is also occasionally used for passenger trains for major sporting events at Croke Park e.g. football and...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40, 102 and 117 together. The standard single fare charged by the CIÉ companies, and by the Railway Procurement Agency in respect of LUAS is, based on custom and practice, subject to control by me. CIÉ has applied for an average increase in 2007 of 9% in Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann fares and a 10% increase in Bus Átha Cliath fares. CIÉ has based...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41, 66 and 94 together. My Department's principal contribution towards improving the sustainability of transport is through a range of Transport 21 investments. Transport 21 will provide unprecedented levels of funding for public transport over the next ten years, and represents a major rebalancing of investment in favour of public transport, which will...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21, which was launched late last year, includes Metro West, linking Tallaght, Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Blanchardstown to Metro North. The RPA, in consultation with South Dublin and Fingal County Councils and other key stakeholders, have identified two appropriate route corridors for Metro West between its terminus at Tallaght and its connection with Metro North. I launched the...