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Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 304 together. The day to day operation of bus services is a matter for the bus companies concerned and the investigation of road traffic accidents and the prosecution of court cases arising therefrom, including in relation any breaches of the Road Traffic Acts, is a matter for the Garda Síochána. I understand that Dublin Bus has co-operated fully...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Under the public service vehicle regulations, where the Commission for Taxi Regulation refuses to grant or renew a taxi, wheelchair accessible taxi, hackney or limousine licence, the applicant may appeal the decision to the District Court. Similarly, where the Garda Commissioner or authorised officer refuses to grant a licence to drive a small public service vehicle or revokes a licence, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 represents the largest capital investment commitment ever made by Government to the development of transport infrastructure in this country. It comprises a programme of projects that will greatly improve our national roads and public transport systems over the ten year period to 2015, involving a total investment of €34 billion. I consider it essential that the general public...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The issue of environmental noise, including that generated by road traffic, is dealt with under Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 140 of 2006: Environmental Noise Regulations 2006. The S.I. was signed into effect by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on 29th March 2006. These Regulations have superseded the provisions of Section 77 of the Roads Act, 1993.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The deployment of buses is a matter for Bus Éireann but I am informed by the company that it is their intention to have wheelchair accessible vehicles on all commuter routes within Co. Kildare by the end of next year, amounting to approximately 35 vehicles. The approach being taken to the provision of wheelchair accessible coaches is outlined in 'Transport Access for All', my Department's...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The State Airports Act, 2004 provides the framework for the establishment of Shannon, Cork and Dublin as independent airports. Under the Act, both the Minister for Finance and I will have to be satisfied as to the state of operational and financial readiness of the three airports before any vesting of assets can take place. The recent decision of the Cork Airport Authority to accept the...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: U.S. proposals for the provision of pre-clearance facilities at Dublin and Shannon Airports were submitted to my Department in late December 2007. Formal negotiations on the proposals commenced with the U.S. authorities on 29 January last and additional documentation has been received from the U.S. side. Further discussions with the U.S. authorities are envisaged in the coming months. Given...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The original Transport 21 logo was provided at no cost to the Department.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Following a procurement process held in January 2007, my Department engaged Design Bridge to design a new corporate image and implementation guidelines for Transport 21. The total amount paid to date by my Department to Design Bridge in respect of the new corporate image, is €70,463.35.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Taxi Regulation was established under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 and is the independent public body responsible for the development and maintenance of the regulatory framework for the control and operation of small public service vehicles, taxis, hackneys and limousines, and their drivers. Many of the issues raised in the question relate to the day-to-day...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The issue referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for Iarnród Eireann. Under the provisions of the Railway Safety Act 2005, the safety of the mainline railway network, including level crossings, is a matter for Iarnród Eireann in accordance with its Safety Case as accepted by the Railway Safety Commission under Section 46 of the Act.

Written Answers — Cycling Facilities: Cycling Facilities (17 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is currently undertaking the development of a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan (STTAP), the public consultation process for which is currently under way. An element of STTAP is likely to require significant modal shift from the private car to walking, cycling and public transport and, in parallel with the preparation of STTAP, the Department commissioned research to...

Written Answers — Shipping Services: Shipping Services (10 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by the Registrars of Ships that the following table reflects the number of commercial vessels, registered under the Mercantile Marine Act, 1955, for the dates stated. Year Date No. of Vessels of 500GT and Over 2002 31/12/2002 40 2003 31/12/2003 50 2004 31/12/2004 51 2005 31/12/2005 46 2006 31/12/2006 41 2007 31/12/2007 41 2008 31/03/2008 42

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (10 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Mr Cassells' recommendations provide an opportunity for a final decision to be made on the financial consideration to be paid by the Cork Airport Authority in respect of the transfer of net assets of €220m on its establishment as an independent airport. If agreement can be found based on Mr Cassells' proposals, there is then the opportunity for Cork Airport to move ahead and achieve...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 105 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has given me comprehensive proposals for the registration and regulation of driving instructors, with the target date of 1 January 2009. These are under consideration, with a view to making the necessary Regulations. In the meantime, the RSA has arrangements in hand to permit existing driving instructors...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the tables below. 2006 2007 €m €m Iarnród Éireann 188.716 194.911 Bus Éireann 26.459 31.595 Dublin Bus 69.845 80.078 Subvention under the Core Airport Management Operational Expenditure Subvention Scheme Airport 2006 2007 € € Donegal 64,600 44,000 Galway 677,848 859,000 Knock — — Kerry — — Sligo...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Member States of the European Community are required to implement the requirements of the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977, as provided for in European Council Directive 97/70/EC, as amended. The directive was transposed into national law by the Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Regulations 2002....

Written Answers — Air Accident Investigations: Air Accident Investigations (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Air Accident Investigation Unit of my Department was notified by the Duty Manager, Air Traffic Control Shannon at 00.45 hrs on the 29th Mar 2008 of an occurrence that had taken place at 22.20 hrs on the 28th of Mar 2008. The Air Accident Investigation Unit is currently investigating this incident and a report will be produced in due course. The Chicago Convention permits non-scheduled...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The initiation or alteration of a bus service by Dublin Bus is subject to compliance with the requirement of giving advance notice to my Department and to compliance with the provisions of Section 25 of the Transport Act 1958 concerning competition with licensed private operators. My Department has made no demand on Dublin Bus to cease any of its authorised Route 25X departures operating from...