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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The upgrading and extension of the mainline railway system is a matter for consideration by Iarnód Éireann in the first instance. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that it has no plans to develop a rail line from Sligo to Derry. Such a proposal does not form part of Transport 21.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my previous reply to Question No. 9618 of 6th March 2008. The Department has commenced a review of the issues relating to aviation personnel. Otherwise the situation is unchanged.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Integrated Ticketing Project Board has responsibility for delivering the smartcard technology required to implement an integrated smart card ticketing system within an agreed specification, timeline and budget. The Project Board submitted a comprehensive proposal to me in December 2006 setting out the timelines, scope and budget for the delivery of an integrated system. Based on this...

Written Answers — Dublin Transport Authority: Dublin Transport Authority (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 was published last month and the Bill is currently before Seanad Éireann. Once the Seanad has passed the Bill it will be a matter for the Chief Whip to decide when Second Stage should be ordered in the Dáil. My aim is to have the Bill enacted during 2008 with a view to facilitating formal establishment of the new Authority at the beginning of 2009....

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 69 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has given me comprehensive proposals for the registration and regulation of driving instructors, with a target operational date of 1 January 2009. The RSA's proposals followed on from extensive consultations it has engaged in with the driving instructor sector since 2006. The proposals provide, inter alia,...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There are a total of 36 State agencies under the aegis of my Department. The total operating funding, excluding capital funding, provided to the State agencies by my Department in 2007 was €407,502,715. Some 10 State agencies received this funding and the amounts provided in each case are set out in the table below. The remainder of the agencies, including the 20 port companies and...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The National Development Plan provides for a comprehensive study of the role of Dublin Port, taking account of locational considerations, in the context of overall ports policy on the island of Ireland, wider transport policy, urban development policy, the National Spatial Strategy and national economic policy. My Department is in the process of recruiting consultants to help carry out the...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I met the Chairman of Shannon Foynes Port Company on 3 March 2008. I have also been in correspondence with the Company over the past year. Department officials have represented me at the 2007 Annual General Meeting of the company on 10 July 2007 and the 2008 AGM on 2 May 2008. Officials have also had a number of meetings with the company over the past year. On 23 April last, in advance of the...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My intention is to publish a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan before the end of the year and my Department is currently considering a wide range of policy options. The development of the Action Plan is a cross-cutting initiative and there is already substantial engagement with other Government Departments, including the Office of Public Works, which is the key player in allocation...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to previous Dáil Question No: 251 on Tuesday, 29th April, 2008. The position remains the same. The Coast Guard Radio Station at Malin Head is not being closed, and therefore, no issue would arise in relation to an agreement as outlined above. The question of relocation of the Rescue Co-Ordination function is still under consideration.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Ireland, as an island, is dependent on seaborne trade. Our ports are vital gateways for commercial freight and sea passengers, with over 95% by volume of the island's overseas trade going by sea. Naturally given the State's geographic position the majority of the State's port capacity is located on the East and South coasts. The position in relation to rail freight is that Iarnród Éireann...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The following table sets out the average lead time for all payments made by the Department of Transport for goods and services in the years 2004 to 2007 and until the end of April in 2008. The average time for payments by the agencies would be a matter for the bodies themselves. Year Average Time for Payment (Days) 2004 13.0 2005 9.9 2006 7.6 2007 6.9 2008 (to end April) 5.7

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: While the airport authority does not have direct responsibility for promoting investment in the Cork region, one of the policy objectives in separating out Cork airport is to enable an independent airport, operating to a commercial mandate, to assist in the economic and tourist based development of its catchment area. Some €180 million has been spent on a capital investment programme at...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My views on this Value for Money and Policy Review are contained in my Department's response to the Review Report. This response was published at the same time as the Review Report, and is available in the Oireachtas Library and on my Department's website.

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Question impinges on matters internal to Cabinet. The only meetings of the category set out in the question were those involving the Taoiseach and Ministers and therefore the question relates to matters which are internal to Government.

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have no function in relation to the application of traffic management or traffic calming measures at local level. It is a matter for the road authority, Meath County Council, to assess the road safety situation in respect of that location and to determine if the situation warrants the application of any particular traffic management measures, for example traffic calming, a periodic speed...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the matter that the Deputy refers to. As I indicated in my reply to Dail Question No. 155 on 23 April 2008 safety oversight of civil aviation in Ireland is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) under the Irish Aviation Act 1993. The IAA carries out rigorous surveillance and enforcement in the conduct of its safety oversight functions. Furthermore the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is set in the table below. 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 € € € € € Hardware/Software/Maintenance 35,454 1,118 163,617 3,373 55,265 Staffing 146,592 164,290 157,583 178,286 58,229 The significant increase in spending in 2006 reflects a full system upgrade, installation of CorePension system, increased operational support and the costs of...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the position in relation to the studies referred to by the Deputy is that work has started on the study under Condition Number 5 while discussions have taken place with Dublin Bus under Condition Number 12. Neither study has yet been completed.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 May 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dail question Nos 70, 59 and 19 of today's date. At the launch of Transport 21, the Government identified the programmes and projects in the national roads, public transport and regional airports sectors that it wishes to see prioritised for implementation in the ten-year period from 2006 to 2015 within an overall capital provision of €34 billion. That...