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Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: It is not going to Clare, however.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The policy that underlies this legislation is in keeping with the wider package of Government policies designed to strengthen national and regional competitiveness. I want to ensure that the country's principal gateway airports are in a position to provide cost competitive services and appropriate infrastructure to meet the current and future needs of airlines and other aviation companies...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I am referring to notes.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: My contribution will be on the record. Lending to State companies is an attractive proposition for banks. I deplore the leaking of financial information which seems consistently designed to undermine the determination of this Government and these Houses in doing their duty. I turn now to another issue which seems to be causing some confusion among media commentators. I emphasise that the...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: It is the Irish for "plc" — comhlacht poiblí teoranta.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: After enactment of the legislation two companies will be established which will be designated as the Cork and Shannon Airport authorities and these companies will, in due course, own and operate their respective airports once sufficient distributable reserves are available to transfer the relevant assets. Prior to the assets being vested in those two companies their boards would be charged...

Seanad: Quality Bus Corridors. (8 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The Senator is correct in that the Luas has exceeded my expectations for its first few days of operation. The promotion of public transport is central to easing congestion in the greater Dublin area. A key element of this strategy is the delivery of quality bus corridors. As a result of work by the Dublin Transportation Office and the greater Dublin area local authorities, there are nine...

Seanad: Hazardous Waste. (7 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. On his behalf I thank Senator O'Meara for raising the issue. I will ensure her comments are brought to the attention of the Minister. I note that this subject has been extensively covered in previous motions, the latest being on 22 October 2003, so a great deal of background detail is hopefully not...

Seanad: Rail Services. (7 Jul 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter and for his comments. He will be aware that I appreciate his special interest in transport, which is even evident on the head bills of his letters to me. I am being genuine, not patronising, in informing him that I take particular account of proposals he makes because of his special interest in transport which I have observed over the past two...

Seanad: Light Rail Project. (30 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for tabling this matter and giving me the opportunity to say a few words about Luas. I have listened carefully to what he said and I will insist on a number of free days being made available as requested. I will make a formal request to the RPA in that regard. The Senator is right in saying that the days of free celebratory travel were greatly welcomed today. It is...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency that the board has agreed to conclude negotiations with the Department of Social and Family Affairs on a package which will allow all free travel pass holders unlimited access to Luas services.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: A driving test will be arranged as soon as possible for the person concerned.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I am informed by CIE and the Rail Procurement Agency that they have held discussions with the National Development Finance Agency, or NDFA, regarding options for financing major capital projects. Such discussions have included the scope for public private partnership arrangements.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: It is my policy that Iarnród Éireann should remain in the rail freight business, and I am aware that the company has made great strides in the past year in restructuring that element of its operations. As part of an overall plan to address its difficult financial position, Iarnród Éireann is undertaking a restructuring of its rail freight business. Its strategy is to develop the...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The issues raised by the Deputy are day-to-day operational matters for Iarnród Éireann. However, the company has informed me that the lift in question at Tara Street was in operation on Saturday, 22 May 2004. It is accepted that the lift operates very slowly as it has constantly been subject to abuse and vandalism. Options to improve the performance of the lift are being reviewed. Iarnród...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Applicants for heavy goods vehicle tests are given a higher priority than other categories as my Department is aware that such applicants usually require the driving test for employment purposes. Separate statistics on the waiting times for such tests are not compiled.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The Railway Procurement Agency has informed me that it will monitor capacity levels on the Luas lines once passenger services commence and it has assured me that there is some flexibility to increase service frequency should the demand so require.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: All buses purchased by Dublin Bus since the year 2000 are low-floor wheelchair accessible vehicles. The implementation of this policy has resulted in 42% of the Dublin Bus fleet now being comprised of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Following discussions with my Department, it is now company policy that all new buses purchased are low-floor accessible vehicles. I understand that under current...

Written Answers — Departmental Audits: Departmental Audits (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: As the Deputy is aware the Department of Transport was formed in June 2002. Following is a table listing internal audits carried out in this Department from mid 2002 to date. Summary List of all Internal Audits carried out since January 2001 EU Audits Report Number Title Fund Type of Report Date EUIAR 8 Energy Efficiency Measure ERDF- Economic Infrastructure Operational Programme...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (1 Jun 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Article 38 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 provides that where the appropriate traffic sign is provided by a local authority, a vehicle whose unladen weight exceeds the weight specified on the information plate accompanying the sign shall not be parked in the said area. For the purposes of the regulations, a vehicle includes the drawing component of an articulated...