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Written Answers — National Biodiversity Plan: National Biodiversity Plan (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is currently co-ordinating the preparation of the new National Biodiversity Plan for Ireland, which will cover the period 2008-12, and my Department is represented on the Inter-Departmental Steering Group. When the plan is agreed and published any actions appropriate to my Department will be addressed.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department does not administer a strategic infrastructure fund.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of small public service vehicles at Shannon Airport is currently governed by S.I. No 425/1994), AIRPORT BYE-LAWS 1994. Under the SI, only hackney operators are awarded permits there. I understand that the DAA is currently reviewing this system in order to meet the changing operational requirements, to accommodate the growth in airport business and to ensure compliance with new...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (9 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The availability of up-to-date travel and traffic information to drivers and passengers is critical to facilitating safer, more efficient and more sustainable transport. It helps save lives, time and money. While there are no specific plans to introduce RDS TMC in the GDA at this time, the Deputy may be aware that up-to-date travel and traffic information is provided by a number of...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has a general policy to use modern technology and maximise electronic communications for efficient and effective service. E-mail and electronic storage of documents are used extensively. Staff have been reminded of the importance of minimising paper waste and paper is recycled as far as possible. The central aim of the Department's ICT Strategy is to facilitate the delivery...

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

Noel Dempsey: 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 to demonstrate that they already meet the qualification...

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the above reports. The question of ensuring adequate emergency towing vessel capacity is being actively considered at present in my Department.

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

Noel Dempsey: The provision of fencing on railway lines is a day-to-day operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The houses in question are located adjacent to the Marine Rescue Sub-Centre at Malin Head and two of them are currently used as offices and a staff rest room. A review of locations for a west coast Marine Rescue Sub-Centre is currently under way and the possibilities have narrowed to a choice between a site in the Limerick/Shannon area or Malin or Valentia. Following a decision on this...

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

Noel Dempsey: The breach of traffic signal regulations is an offence under section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994. Section 35 offences are included in the list of offences set out in section 21 of the Road Traffic Act 2002 where evidence produced by equipment, including a camera, can be used in the prosecution of an offence. The prosecution of road traffic offences and the form of evidence that may be...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: My Department engaged independent consultants Booz, Allen and Hamilton to review the proposal from Iarnród Éireann that the Broadstone alignment be used for suburban rail services. Having considered this report and submissions from the other bodies involved, I have now mandated the RPA to proceed with planning the delivery of a Luas line from St. Stephen's Green to Liffey Junction and...

Written Answers — Aviation Safety Regulations: Aviation Safety Regulations (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Aviation Authority has statutory responsibility for safety regulation of the Irish aviation industry under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 and for the provision of air navigation services in Irish airspace. The Authority exercises its safety regulation functions in accordance with international standards set at both European level by the European Aviation Safety Agency...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Luas extension to the Point Depot, currently under construction, will include a stop at Spencer Dock. This is situated approximately 350 metres from Iarnród Éireann's existing station at Docklands. The Luas stop is located to allow for integration with both Iarnród Éireann suburban services using the Docklands station and with the new interconnector station to be constructed in the...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have received a copy of this report. The ship involved in this incident was the "M/V Dublin Viking" which is registered in the United Kingdom. Therefore, in accordance with international maritime law the United Kingdom as the flag state was the lead investigating state and Ireland through the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, MCIB, was a substantially interested state. The purpose of...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Iarnród Eireann has been asked to compile and forward the information sought directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As previously advised to the House, the buildings used to accommodate the staff of my Department are included in a scheme of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of their level of energy usage. The objective of this exercise, operated under the aegis of the Office of Public Works (OPW), is to achieve significant reductions in energy usage. As a result of pilot studies recently undertaken by the...

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

Noel Dempsey: I have instructed CIÉ to operate their entire existing fleet on a 5% biodiesel blend in as short a time-frame as is possible and to plan for a 30% blend in new buses. It is the responsibility of CIÉ now to establish a plan to meet this requirement. CIÉ will be receiving State support totalling €309 Million in 2008 and it is not envisaged that additional funding will be available.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: In view of the divergent positions of the Cork Airport Authority (CAA) and Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) concerning the financial consideration to be paid by the CAA in respect of the transfer of assets to the CAA on separation, I asked Mr. Peter Cassells to facilitate a constructive dialogue with the CAA and DAA Boards in order to establish if there was basis for a speedy resolution of the...

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

Noel Dempsey: The EU Energy Tax Directive incorporated special derogations which allowed specific excise duty reliefs to be applied in a number of Member States below the EU minimum duty rate. In the case of public transport services under my responsibility, these derogations included reduced rates to apply to fuel used for scheduled bus services. Scheduled bus services comprise bus passenger services...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (8 Apr 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available and would involve an inordinate amount of time and resources to compile. Information on Statutory Instruments is contained in the Irish Statute Book website of the Office of the Attorney General.