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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Provision for the capital costs of the Cork Commuter Services Project, including for the development of the Glounthane to Midleton railway line, was incorporated into the multi-annual estimates for Transport 21 when it was announced last November. This provision was made on the basis of costings prepared by consultants on behalf of Iarnród Éireann as part of the cost-benefit analysis for...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The provision of bus stops and shelters in the greater Dublin area is a matter for the local authorities in that area, in consultation with the Garda Síochána and transport service providers.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: This is a day-to-day operational matter for the companies concerned and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I understand from Iarnród Éireann that it expects that passenger numbers on its DART and commuter services in the Dublin area will reach 32.8 million in 2007, an increase of 20% on 2005.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: In the EU there is an open skies policy in which airlines are free to operate what routes they choose, including domestic routes, provided they satisfy the necessary requirements. The provision of scheduled air services between the major towns and cities in Ireland is essentially a matter for airlines, if they consider there would be a demand for a particular service on a particular route....

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The air transport market in the EU has been fully liberalized and consequently fully competitive since 1992 with an open skies policy in which airlines are free to operate what routes they choose. This has provided an environment for increased competition, giving low cost carriers access to the market to the ultimate benefit of the consumer. In June 2006 the EU concluded a multilateral...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Irish aviation sector plays a vital role in our continuing economic development and is a critical feature of the growth in tourism and trade. Aviation is particularly important for us because we are an island nation. The key objectives of Irish Aviation policy and the strategies being pursued to achieve those objectives are set out in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2005-2007...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 and 482 together. The original forecast of expenditure under the National Roads priority relate to calendar years only and for the period 1st January 2000 to 31st December 2006 for the BMW region is €2,479.362 million, and the south and east region €4,269.087 million. The actual expenditure outturn for the period 1st January 2000 to the 30th June 2006...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Investment in public transport is a critical element of Government policy on transport for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Transport 21 is designed to inject a large amount of additional capacity into the public transport network over the next ten years, with a total investment of over €16bn in the GDA over its investment period. By developing Metro North, Metro West, by extending the Luas...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 484 and 485 together. Ships, within the definition of the International Load Line Convention, when engaged on international voyages are required to hold International Load Line Certification. Such ships when engaged on other types of voyages are required to hold Irish Load Line Certification.

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to a vessel, which was involved in an incident in December 2005 in Galway. Following this incident the ship was inspected by Port State Control Officers from this Department and the report of the inspection is published on the website of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control: www.parismou.org.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Under Statutory Instrument 645 of 2003 (Air Navigation and Transport Rules and Procedures for Noise Related Operating Restrictions at Airports) the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the Competent Authority. I have no function in relation to issuing directions to the IAA under this Statutory Instrument. However, I am advised that all aircraft arriving and departing Dublin Airport come under...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I understand that a letter issued from the Secretary-General of my Department to the persons concerned on 3 October 2006.

Written Answers — Registration of Vehicles: Registration of Vehicles (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: As a consequence of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority is now responsible for vehicle standards including vehicle testing.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The amount expended on photographers by the Department of Transport for events and publicity leaflet production in my constituency and the constituency of Minister Pat the Cope Gallagher in the years 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 is nil.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: The provision of public bus services on specific routes is a commercial and operational matter for bus operators. However, there is a requirement on the State bus companies to notify my Department of any proposals to operate new bus services or to alter any existing services. My Department has received and is currently processing a notification from Bus Eireann for amendments to the 111...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have not issued any policy directions to the National Roads Authority during the period referred to by the Deputy. Funding is provided to the NRA in accordance with the provisions of Section 24 of the Roads Act, 1993. Under Section 19(1)(f) it is a matter for the NRA to allocate monies in relation to the construction or maintenance works.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (1 Nov 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 Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have no remit in relation to the regulation of parking on roads that have not been taken in charge in private residential estates. The road traffic statutes and regulations provide for the application of parking controls and restrictions on public roads and in public car parks. A road authority has no power to provide traffic signs, including on-road markings, on roads that have not been...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Nov 2006)

Martin Cullen: Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann currently have in place a range of integrated fares and tickets which allow transfer between their services. In addition, there are also integrated fares which allow transfers with Iarnród Eireann and Luas services. The development of fares for any particular category of passenger is a matter for the bodies concerned.