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

Martin Cullen: The recent Energy Green Paper set targets for biofuel penetration in transport of 2% by 2008 and 5.75% by 2010. Transport 21 also contains provision for initiatives to promote sustainable transport. In that context, Dublin Bus is currently undertaking a pilot trial of the use of biofuels in its fleet. This involves five buses using a 5% biofuel blend. The results of this trial and similar...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101, 103, 128, 129 and 278 together. As a result of the successful flotation of the airline Aer Lingus now has the means to fulfil its potential and contribute in a positive way to the country's economic development. The company's capital requirements have been met though the IPO, which will enable it to implement its business plan. The future development of...

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

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 143 together. I understand from the NRA that the anticipated level of PPP investment in the national road programme for 2006 is approximately €120m. This is less than the original forecast set for the year of around €160m. The difference is due to the accelerated completion of the M1 Dundalk Western Bypass and the M4/M6 Kilcock-Enfield-Kinnegad...

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

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 118 together. The position in relation to the Integrated Ticketing Project was set out in the response to Parliamentary Questions Numbers 7 and 13 on 2nd November 2006. I await proposals from the Integrated Ticketing Project Board in relation to scope, timelines and a budget for the phased completion of the integrated ticketing project. I expect...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The functions assigned to the Road Safety Authority include a mandate in relation to the collation of all relevant data and statistics. The new Authority, as part of its remit, will examine what information is currently available and what information is required on road traffic accidents from all the relevant Departments and Agencies, including the Gardaí. The recent report referred to by...

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

Martin Cullen: Funding for park and ride facilities is included under Transport 21, to be provided in the context of rail and Luas/Metro developments, as well as through local authorities. In the case of local authorities, it is a matter for the authorities themselves to prioritise projects and apply for funding. In relation to new Luas and Metro projects under Transport 21, the planned associated park...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Dublin Airport Authority has confirmed to me that work on the development of Terminal 2 remains on programme and on budget. Planning approval was granted by Fingal County Council on 25 October 2006 and the matter is now the subject of appeal to An Bord Pleanála. Design and procurement activities remain on programme in support of the planned commencement of construction works in April...

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

Martin Cullen: The Railway Procurement Agency is currently looking at a number of options and is engaged in consultation with stakeholders on the best design solution for Ballymun. No decision has yet been made on the proposed method of construction. Based on figures published by the World Bank, I am advised that the cost of an underground metro is five to six times the cost of an at-grade metro. The...

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

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question number 354 on 28 November 2006. The position remains the same.

Written Answers — Traffic Calming Measures: Traffic Calming Measures (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: In 2005, An Taisce began a pilot project of a Safer Routes to School scheme, under their Green Flag programme. The Dublin Transport Office is funding the project from the Traffic Management Grants Scheme, which is funded by my Department. This is a two-year pilot, covering the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years, and involving 30 schools, primary and post-primary, in the GDA. I am advised...

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

Martin Cullen: Under Section 17 of the Roads Act, 1993, the National Roads Authority has overall responsibility for the planning and supervision of works for the construction and maintenance of national roads. I indicated at the launch of Transport 21 that feasibility study work would be undertaken on the Eastern Bypass. This work is currently being pursued by the National Roads Authority.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: I informed Government in September this year of my intention to pursue all possible avenues to provide for the entry into force at the earliest possible date of the EU US open skies agreement including the transitional arrangements relating to Ireland already agreed between the EU and the US. I also indicated that, in the event that an EU US agreement is not achievable within a reasonable...

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

Martin Cullen: In relation to the provision of transport services and infrastructure, including park and ride facilities, my Department's role is a policy one, in the overall context of transport strategy. In this context, the key framework is provided by Transport 21, underpinned, in the Greater Dublin Area, by the Dublin Transportation Office's Platform for Change. The co-ordination of public transport...

Written Answers — Sale of Vehicles: Sale of Vehicles (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: Section 71 of the Roads Act 1993 sets down a specific procedure enabling Local Authorities to deal with unauthorised signs, caravans and vehicles on public roads. The enforcement of this legislation is a matter for the Local Authorities and the Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: Under Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, the maintenance and construction of roads is a matter for the road authorities concerned, subject, in the case of national roads, to standards specified by the NRA pursuant to Section 19 of that Act. I have no proposals of the kind referred to by the Deputy.

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

Martin Cullen: The 2007 Estimates assign €777 million to public transport investment under the Transport 21 programme. The following initial allocations have been made but it is important to stress that these are subject to ongoing review over the course of the year as part of the Department's active management of the Transport 21 allocations: Planning and implementation of LUAS and metro projects: €195...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority (RSA), which has responsibility for road safety advertising and promotion, has acknowledged that driver fatigue could be a contributory factor in up to a fifth of driver deaths in Ireland. They also say that driving when very tired is as dangerous as driving while over the drink drive limit. The Authority revealed these facts at the launch of their winter road safety...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 includes a provision of 100 million Euro in exchequer grants for capital works, including both safety/security projects and developmental projects, at the six regional airports over ten years to 2015. The capital expenditure grant scheme for the regional airports which my Department launched earlier this year involves a planning and implementation framework extending to 2010 and...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority is currently developing a new Road Safety Strategy for the period 2007 onwards. The Strategy is expected to be finalised in the first quarter of 2007. With regard to the possibility of reducing the blood alcohol concentration limit for learner drivers to zero, I expect the Road Safety Authority to carry out a detailed examination of this issue, taking into account...

Written Answers — Local Authority Development Plans: Local Authority Development Plans (6 Dec 2006)

Martin Cullen: The main role of the Department of Transport to date in this area has focused on providing an effective input into the preparation of the National Spatial Strategy and the Regional Planning Guidelines. These in turn provide the critical spatial and regional policy underpinning for local authority development plans. When preparing their development plans local authorities are obliged by law to...