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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97, 108 and 146 together. The Road Safety Strategy 2007 to 2012, as approved by the Government in October 2007, identifies the need to legislate for and introduce a reduction in the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level for drivers, but does not specify what that level should be. The advice of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on the lower levels was received...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: A cost and efficiency review of both Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann by my Department has commenced and it expected that a final report will be received in the Autumn.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to meetings with CIÉ including Iarnród Éireann is as follows: Meetings Date Launch of Bus Eireann's Navan to Dublin Airport Bus Service 21/01/08 Official Opening of the Phoenix Park Railway Station 22/01/08 Meeting with Agencies re Transport 21 13/02/08 Meeting to discuss Transport 21 06/03/08 Meeting with CIE Companies 06/03/08...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I am responsible for overall policy and funding issues relating to the National Roads Programme element of Transport 21. However, the detailed planning, design and implementation of individual national road improvement projects including those carried out by way of Public Private Partnership (PPP), is a matter for the National Roads Authority...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Traffic Act 2002 provides that where a driver has accumulated penalty points but does not have a driving licence record against which to apply those points, a separate record is created for him or her. The penalty points are held there in abeyance until the individual concerned has a driving licence record. When a driving licence record is identified for the individual the penalty...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have instructed CIÉ to operate their entire existing fleet on a 5% biodiesel blend in as short a time-frame as is possible and to plan for a 30% blend in new buses. It is the responsibility of CIÉ now to establish a plan to meet this requirement.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 105 together. Transport 21 provides for the development of a Luas line from St. Stephen's Green to Liffey Junction (Lines BX and D), using the old Broadstone railway alignment. Luas Line BX runs from St. Stephen's Green to O'Connell Street, while Luas Line D is the onward extension of the line from O'Connell Street to Liffey Junction. I mandated the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I confirm that, with effect from 30 June 2008, all holders of provisional licences or learner permits must be accompanied by a person who holds a full driving licence for at least two years.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 58 on 8th May 2008. The position remains the same.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Following receipt of correspondence from the Chairman of the Road Safety Authority in relation to the delays in the provision of safety cameras and other issues, I indicated to him that my Department has been working with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Gardaí in order to implement the recommendation contained in the 2007-2012 Road Safety Strategy that privately...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Government supports, in principle, having regard to Ireland's peripheral status, the inclusion of aviation emissions in the EU emissions trading system on the basis of the European Commission's draft legislative proposal which was presented in December 2006. Discussions on the draft EU legislative proposal are taking place in the Environment Council of Ministers and I am working closely...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 and 131 together. A number of Transport 21 projects are planned for the period up to 2015, which will have a major impact on Dublin city centre. These include Metro North, DART Interconnector and Luas Line BX/D. Pending the establishment of the Dublin Transport Authority, the Dublin City Manager chairs the Dublin Transport 21 Implementation Group which...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was established on 5 June 2002. The MCIB reports of their investigations, which include fishing vessels, leisure related activities and passenger vessel incidents currently contain in the region of 400 recommendations. The majority of these recommendations, by incident category, have been implemented with the position for each being as...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Possible measures to alleviate the pressures on the Court Services arising from increased enforcement of road traffic law are being considered by my Department and the Department of Justice, the Court Services, the Attorney General's Office and the Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Consumer protection legislation falls within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment. I have been informed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, that the Consumer Cooperation Network (CCN), whose membership is made up of the consumer enforcement bodies in the various member states, carried out its first joint market...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: It is my intention that the Irish Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will be strengthened to meet the needs of this country well into the 21st century. In relation to a west coast location, I have not finalised where that location should be but expect to be in a position to do so shortly. The review of locations is nearing completion and the possibilities have narrowed to a choice...

Written Answers — Departmental Reviews: Departmental Reviews (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 119 together. In line with the efficiency review of administrative expenditure announced by the Minister for Finance in his Budget speech last December, my Department has sent a report to the Department of Finance with specific proposals to achieve administrative savings in both the Department and a number of its non-commercial and regulatory agencies....

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, including road maintenance, surfacing works and any necessary research or testing activities associated therewith, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Sections 17 and...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There are four public transport infrastructure projects in Transport 21 which will be delivered using Public Private Partnerships. These are Metro North, Metro West, the Lucan Luas and the Dart Interconnector. Metro North is the most advanced of these projects. The remaining projects are at an earlier stage of development. The Metro North project is progressing well — the tender documents...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 440 together. As I have previously stated, the provision of these facilities will require the conclusion of an Inter-Governmental Agreement with the United States for which new legislation will be required. These matters take time to conclude but I am hopeful that we can have the legislative provisions in place by the end of this year provided...