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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (25 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The penalty points system, which is provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2002, is now operational in respect of speeding, driving without insurance and seat belt wearing offences. Penalty points are applied to the driving licence records of those convicted of such offences, and to those who pay a fixed charge, in the case of speeding and seat belt wearing offences, to the Garda to prevent the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (18 May 2004)

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

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The adaptation of vehicles for persons with disabilities by the company referred to in the Deputy's question is a day-to-day matter for the company. Services provided by the company are operated with coaches which are not available in readily accessible configuration. I indicated in response to the Deputy's Question No. 409 on 14 October 2003 that private bus operators are licensed to provide...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (18 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: A driving test will be arranged shortly for the person concerned.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (18 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 353 together. Penalty points are being applied to the driving licence records of those convicted of speeding, seat belt wearing and insurance offences, and to those who pay a fixed charge to the Garda in the case of speeding and seat belt wearing offences to prevent the instigation of court proceedings. The offence of not carrying or producing a...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (18 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 354 and 355 together. Following consultations with my Department, the Railway Procurement Agency has recently set fares for Luas. Fares will be based on a zone system with a maximum adult fare of €2 for a single journey from St. Stephen's Green to Sandyford or from Connolly Station to Tallaght. Fares will be discounted for shorter journeys and return tickets...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (18 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I understand that the Railway Procurement Agency, Iarnród Éireann and Dublin Bus will announce over the coming weeks the details of the feeder bus and combined fares arrangements to apply for travel on trains, Luas and bus services, when Luas services commence at the end of June.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The Secretary General of my Department wrote to the chairman of the Dublin Transportation Office on 23 March last, asking the office to carry out a review of the bus network in Dublin. The terms of reference for the review are as follows. The terms of reference set a target of January 2005 for the completion of the review, but the office has stated that it is likely to take some months longer...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (13 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: The RPA is considering a range of promotional initiatives, including some limited introductory travel.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Private operators must apply to my Department for licences to operate road passenger services in the State in accordance with the Road Transport Act 1932. Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann are exempt from the requirement to hold a licence under the Act. Since 10 January 2001 both companies are required, by ministerial direction, to notify my Department of proposed new services or changes to...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: Persons operating international transport services by coach or bus between EU member states must hold a community authorisation under Council Regulation (EEC) No. 684/92, as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No. 11/98, on common rules for the international carriage of passengers by coach and bus. During 2003 my Department did not receive any applications for community authorisation to...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (13 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: There are 24 driver testers assigned to the south west region covering nine driving test centres, including Killarney. Their allocation is kept under review having regard to the demand for tests. The waiting times at the Killarney test centre will be addressed in this context. The overall number awaiting driving tests nationally has risen because of an above average increase of 21% in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 159 together. The allocation of the annual Exchequer subvention between the group's subsidiary companies is a matter for the board of CIÉ. In 2003 the average subvention per passenger journey for Dublin Bus was 36 cent. The operating subsidy for DART services was 70 cent in 2003. The figure involves an apportionment of costs and revenues between the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (13 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: A driving test will be arranged as soon as possible. He should submit documentary evidence from his employer as to his need for an early driving test date.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Railway Procurement Agency which is under the auspices of my Department is responsible for the delivery of the Luas project. The agency has confirmed that it complies with the requirements of the code of practice for the governance of State bodies, including conformity with the guidelines for the appraisal and management of capital expenditure in the public...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 83 together. A contract was signed with national car testing service, NCTS, in December 1998 to provide a car testing service for the State from January 2000 until 31 December 2009. Under the terms of the contract the performance of NCTS is subject to an annual review which can cover the results of NCT inspections, the results of planned or random...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49, 66, 68, 111 and 125 together. The programme for Government states that a three year road safety strategy will be developed and will target speeding, drink-driving, seat-belt wearing and pedestrian safety in order to reduce deaths and injuries. At my request, the high level group on road safety has prepared a draft new strategy for the period 2004-06 and I...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 and 221 together. I have recently received detailed proposals from Irish Rail for the reopening of the Cork to Midleton line, as part of the implementation of the Cork area strategic plan. The projected cost of the entire project is €115 million in two phases: phase 1 — €89.7 million for start-up of services in 2008 and phase 2 — €25.3 million for...

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 51, 60, 61 and 73 together. Penalty points are being applied to the driving licence records of those convicted of speeding, seat belt wearing and insurance offences, and to those who pay a fixed charge to the Garda, in the case of speeding and seat belt wearing offences, in order to prevent the instigation of court proceedings. The full application of the...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (4 May 2004)

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52, 64 and 65 together. The programme for Government provides for the continued support of our six regional airports. My Department provides a range of financial mechanisms in support of this objective, but it is important to note that the regional airports are not in receipt of state subvention. With regard to capital funding, grant-aid of approximately €9...