Results 4,401-4,420 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: That information came from Deputy Rabbitte himself.

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Article 36 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (SI No. 182 of 1997) imposes a prohibition on parking a vehicle, fully or partly, on a footway of a public road. In this regard I wish to point out that article 5 of the 1997 Regulations 1997, as amended by SI No. 274 of 1998, provides that the prohibitions in relation to parking on a footpath do not apply where an...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (14 Nov 2006)

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 operation of the national car testing service.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Section 13 of the Road Traffic Act 2002 empowers me to make regulations in relation to a range of road traffic related matters. However, many of the provisions in respect of which regulations can be made replicate provisions applicable under existing regulatory codes, for example, speed limit regulations for roads and classes of vehicles, road traffic regulation and regulations in relation...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (14 Nov 2006)

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 scheme.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: This issue was addressed in the Warburg Dillon Read Report of 1999 on Aer Rianta. Among other things, that report concluded that Dublin does not need a second airport given Dublin Airport's capacity to expand for the foreseeable future. I am satisfied that the analysis remains a valid assessment of the Airport's potential. Because of the prudent policy of acquiring land banks in the environs...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department provides funding for park and ride facilities in three ways. These are: funding for Iarnród Éireann developments at stations; funding through the RPA for park and ride on the Luas line; and funding through local authorities for park and ride facilities in the GDA and the regional cities. In 2004 and 2005, there were no direct payments from my Department to Iarnród Éireann...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information sought by the Deputy is outlined in the following tables. In relation to directives which are overdue for transposition, I will make the necessary arrangements to have the transposition effected at the earliest possible date. There are a number of technical directives relating to the type approval of motor vehicles which have been partially but not fully transposed. These...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Staff with disabilities are recruited by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). The criteria and procedures that would apply would therefore be those of the PAS.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The areas referred to by the Deputy are currently serviced by extensive bus services operated by Dublin Bus. In line with the commitments in the Agreed Programme for Government and Transport 21, the Government has made a number of significant decisions recently that will provide a solid basis for expanded and improved bus services in Dublin over the coming years. In this regard, my statement...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No 47 of 1998) set out the requirements for wheelchair accessible taxi vehicles. In particular the regulations require that a wheelchair accessible taxi vehicle be provided at all times with a ramp or other mechanism to permit the safe entry and egress of a passenger seated in a wheelchair. The enforcement of the...

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: He is not in the House.

Written Answers — Clár Reachtúil: Clár Reachtúil (9 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Táim sásta le halt 95 den Acht un Thrácht ar Bhóithre 1961 agus níl sé ar intinn agam aon leasú a dhéanamh.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has recently submitted to me a range of proposals, to further augment road safety initiatives, with a particular focus on licensing reform, and, on targeting drivers between 17 and 24 years old. I equally share the concern of the RSA Board about the high risk factors of death and serious injury to this particular category of drivers. My officials are...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: It is proposed that the Metro North and West projects will be procured as public private partnerships (PPP) and the cost of the construction and maintenance will be borne by the private consortium selected through a tendering procedure. The PPP consortia will be reimbursed through annual Exchequer payments over a period of approximately 26 years, which will start after commencement of...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (9 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority has proposed that the issue of allowing motorcyclists access to bus lanes be examined. The matter is presently under consideration by my Department and other relevant agencies.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The following sections and subsections of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 remain to be commenced: — Section 35, subsections (1), (1A), (2), (5) and (6) of section 36 (as amended by section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 and section 21 of the Road Traffic Act 2006) and section 44(5).

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The operation and licensing of small public service vehicles, including wheelchair accessible taxis, is currently controlled through the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations 1963 to 2002 and regulations made by the Commission for Taxi Regulation under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. In particular, the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No 47...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 251 together. My Department received €8,044 million in 2004 and €15,093 million in 2005 as the State's share of toll revenue on the Westlink Bridge, under the terms of the agreement between NRA and NTR. The funds remitted to my Department as a result of NRA's agreement with National Toll Roads are dealt with as Appropriations-in-Aid accruing to the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority has proposed that the issue of allowing motorcyclists access to bus lanes be examined. The matter is presently under consideration by my Department and other relevant agencies.