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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (5 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: Iarnród Éireann has advised me that the points giving access to the freight yard will remain terminated but not removed until the mini-CTC scheme is implemented in 2007/8. I also understand from Iarnród Éireann that termination involves removal of certain moving components and is required as a safety precaution. The remainder of the point installation may remain in place. Iarnród...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: The period of a provisional licence is generally two years and in certain instances 1 year. As indicated in my reply to Question 20263/06 Ref. No. 191 of 25 May, 2006 the number of provisional licence holders at 31 December, 2005 aged 65 years and over is 4,388.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 457 together. Penalty points are recorded on the relevant driving licence records contained in the National Driver File, which is held and administered by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. This flags the record of a driver who has been disqualified due to 12 or more penalty points and whether the disqualified driver has...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: National Car Testing Service Limited took over taxi, limousine and hackney testing from the PSV Inspectorate of An Garda Síochána in 2001.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. There are no statutory specifications prescribed for the dimensions of traffic lanes, including bus lanes. The "Provision of Cycle Facilities — National Manual for Urban Areas", published in 1998, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas library, comprises of a set of guidelines for the design and provision of cycle facilities by...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 and 444 together. I received the report of the Dublin Transportation Authority Establishment Team on the 28th of March. I had asked the Team to: make recommendations on the establishment of a transport authority for the Greater Dublin Area, addressing the remit of the authority, its powers, structure, organisation and human and other resource requirements...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 445, 471 and 483 together. Transport 21 provides for the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor in 3 phases, Ennis to Athenry (2008), Athenry to Tuam (2011) and Tuam to Claremorris (2014). These projects are to be implemented in conjunction with rail commuter services from Athenry and Tuam serving a new station in Oranmore en route to Galway. The current...

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: The plans for Weston Aerodrome are a matter for the Aerodrome itself as it is a privately owned, non-State aerodrome, which has been operating since 1938. Weston Aerodrome is licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) in accordance with the Aerodrome and Visual Ground Aids Order (SI 334 of 2000) and in issuing the licence the Authority's remit extends to aviation safety standards. The...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am aware of complaints by a local residents' association in relation to parking problems on the roads that are located in the environs of Croke Park outside the Garda parking control area on match days and on the dates of concert events when a large influx of motorists from outside the area park on those residential roads for the duration of the events. Dublin City Council has also...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: There is currently no height limit for goods vehicles. I am currently considering the introduction of a height limit for vehicles taking account of the wide-ranging submissions received arising from the public consultation on the matter last year. I expect to make a decision in this matter shortly. In the event that it is decided to introduce a statutory height restriction for vehicles, it...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 283 on 9th May. Work is ongoing in relation to introducing a system of mutual recognition of lesser offences. It is not envisaged that this will be completed before the end of 2006.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: The current Rules of the Road Booklet was first published in June 1995. My Department has been working on the revision of that publication. There has been a very considerable amount of work involved in that many significant changes in the overall area of road traffic law have to be reflected in the revised booklet. The draft document was placed on the Department's website for consultation on...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452, 453 and 456 together. The decision making power in relation to whether or not to apply a special speed limit in lieu of a default speed limit at any location in their area was devolved to the elected members of county councils and city councils under the Road Traffic Act 1994. This position providing for the exercise of power at local level in this area...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: The pedestrian bridge over the Grand Canal adjacent to the Luas Drimnagh stop is not wheelchair accessible. However, I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) that the pedestrian bridge over the canal at the nearby Goldenbridge stop is wheelchair accessible. I am informed by the RPA that prior to approval being sought to construct the Luas line in question and the associated...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: The frequency of rail services on any particular route is an operational matter for Iarnród Eireann. I understand the company is looking at the case for increasing the frequency on the Enterprise services between Dublin and Belfast to an hourly service in the future. The introduction of a 90 minute high speed train service from Dublin to Belfast would require track upgrading and fleet...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: Any future contracts for the further development of the Luas network as envisaged under Transport 21 are a matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA). However, I understand from the RPA that any such contracts will contain suitable provisions to ensure that contractors carry out their works in accordance with sound industry practice. The RPA will work closely with its contractors, the...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: As indicated in the table below, my Department has provided assistance to Ireland West Airport Knock of almost €4.7 million since 2001 in respect of capital and operational expenditure. 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Totals € € € € € € NDP Regional Airports Measure 302,610 0 2,030,996 0 321,218...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: A total of €100 million will be available for investment in capital projects in all regional airports under the Transport 21 framework between 2006 and 2015. The projected allocation of funds to the Department for this purpose over the next 5 years is as follows: Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Millions € 11 13 16 18 5 As well as the continuation of grant...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 is the Government's €34 billion, 10-year capital investment framework for transport, through which the transport system in Ireland will be developed for the period 2006-2015. This framework addresses the twin challenges of past investment backlogs and continuing growth in transport demand. The projects and programmes that make up Transport 21 aim to increase accessibility,...

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (4 Jul 2006)

Martin Cullen: The projected hardware and software requirements of my Department in the second half of 2006 are summarised as follows: Requirement RFT issued 120 Replacement PCs Yes 10-20 Replacement Servers Yes (for the first 10) Upgraded Data Communications Equipment Yes Upgrade of Department server software Licences to Windows 2003 Yes Software amendments to Driving Test Application Yes...