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National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Government remains committed to the national development plan, including Transport 21.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The NDP is the basis——

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have limited time which I am sharing.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: If the Deputy wants to do his sums, he has plenty of time to work it out during what they call the holidays. The NDP is the basis for continued investment in our economic infrastructure in the years ahead. Investment in key transport infrastructure remains a priority. Now more than ever, we must ensure we achieve value for money across all areas on public activity, including expenditure in...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Before the Deputy says anything else, I wish to make a point that I may not get another opportunity to make. It is not political and I will write to him if he wants me to. We are in the middle of a procurement process for metro north. Bidders have submitted bids and must finalise bids before the end of the year. Casting doubts on the future of metro north in this House could give rise to...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I did not touch it. This is money we brought forward but which we cannot spend because we have not acquired the properties. In addition, some property we intend to purchase now costs less than it did because of the downturn in property prices. In respect of 2009 the Government has decided that payroll costs must be cut by 3% by the end of the year. The payroll savings will be achieved...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: We opened Ireland up, educated a highly skilled workforce, attracted billions in inward investment and encouraged the entrepreneurship of Irish people to flourish. Deputy Broughan would like to hear what else I have to say on this but I will give way to my colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, and send Deputy Broughan a copy of the speech.

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to outline and give information on the background to the current situation at Dublin Airport. I want to bring Members up to date on the air traffic control problems at the airport. I am satisfied that, since these problems started, the IAA has done everything in its power to resolve the issues that arose. My Department has been in ongoing...

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am repeating a portion of it to give continuity. The Deputy can let me know if I am repeating it but I do not think so.

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: That paragraph is similar to one of the earlier ones. The air traffic control system is now operating at 70% capacity. This is giving rise to delays during the peak morning period. The process of verifying, diagnosing and testing the repaired system is now under way. The IAA is satisfied it has found the problem, identified the software problem and now, though it is at 70% capacity, it...

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As I stated, the Department is aware of this and has been in contact with the IAA during recent weeks with regard to the intermittent problems with the radar system at Dublin Airport. It was possible to resolve these and maintain operation of the system generally. None of these problems was as serious as that which occurred yesterday. We sought reports from the IAA on what happened and...

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The IAA has a responsibility for the safety of passengers in the air. Other bodies and organisations have responsibilities for looking after passengers on the ground. I do not know what level of communication there was between the IAA, the DAA and the airlines concerned. It is not the sole responsibility of the IAA to inform passengers of various airlines of what is happening other than...

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I answered a number of these questions earlier but the Department received assurances from the IAA when previous disruptions took place that the matter had been dealt with and resolved. I understand the authority is not in a position to say whether the problem detected yesterday was in any way related to the previous difficulties. That is why I have asked for a full report on this incident...

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: All speakers have acknowledged that safety is a matter of significant concern for everyone and that this situation has led to inconveniences and difficulties for many people. It must also be acknowledged that this problem could not have occurred at a worse time of year, given the peak holiday season. Regarding points that I may not have addressed, a back-up system is available to and being...

Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I would not say that, but something has gone wrong. The system is the most sophisticated available, but one malfunction in five years is one too many. The situation gives rise to the issues referred to by the Deputies and I will ask that they be addressed in the report. The IAA's report will be based on facts and the best people to get those facts are those who operate and know the system....

Written Answers — Land Acquisitions: Land Acquisitions (9 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions in relation to the disposal of land owned by CIE, whether by agreement or arising from compulsory purchase orders, are a matter for the CIE Board and I have no function in relation thereto. The making and determination of compulsory purchase orders by local authorities is a matter, respectively, for local authorities and An Bord Pleanála. I have no plans to issue a direction to CIE...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (9 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Further to the recommendations of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB), in relation to the grounding and flooding of an Emerald Star hire cruiser on Lough Derg on 1st July 2006, my Department has met with Waterways Ireland who have responsibility for navigable inland waterways North and South, including the Shannon. Waterways Ireland agreed to review their current system in relation...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (9 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Two Coast Guard Integrated Communications Systems will be installed by mid-2009. One system will be co-located with the Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Dublin. The location of the second ICS system and its technical support is currently under review.

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (9 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: No decisions have been made to date on this matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Publications: Departmental Publications (9 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.