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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The proposed integrated ticketing system will be launched initially within the Greater Dublin Area on the scheduled services of Dublin Bus, LUAS and Morton's in September 2009. Dublin Bus will launch its interim smartcard scheme in summer 2008 and Irish Rail will follow suit with its own interim scheme in 2009. It will be extended to Irish Rail DART and commuter rail services within a...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the completion of Luas Line F, the Luas line from Lucan to the city centre, in 2013. Last September, on behalf of RPA I launched the public consultation process on the two route options for the new Luas Line from Lucan to the city centre. The RPA asked the public and all interested stakeholders to submit their views to the RPA by 31st January. It is expected that a...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As I stated, in my reply to PQ3401/08 and PQ3480/08, the Agreed Programme for Government includes a commitment to expediting the establishment of a statutory Dublin Transport Authority. The principal functions of the proposed Authority are set out in the Programme for Government and will include strategic transport planning; procurement of public transport infrastructure; procurement of...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Dublin Bus is proceeding with the introduction of automatic vehicle location system on board buses. This technology will provide the platform for the deployment of real time passenger information. A Dublin Bus application for funding towards the cost of procuring a real time passenger information system is being considered by my Department.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Transport does not provide for the re-opening of the rail line between Midleton and Youghal. I understand from Iarnrod Eireann that the Midleton to Youghal alignment will be preserved and its future development will be assessed on foot of the experience of the re-opening of the Glounthaune to Midleton line. Enabling works have already commenced on the Glounthaune to Midleton line. I am...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: There have been no funds invested by my Department in City of Derry Airport in the period 2000 to 2007. On 22 March 2005, the Government approved a decision in principle to assist a runway safety project at the airport on a 50/50 joint-funding basis with the British Government. The total contribution from the Irish Exchequer was to be €7.55 million (37.5% of total project cost). Payment...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that the information sought by the Deputy has now been provided to him.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The primary immediate investigative role in relation to road collisions is vested in the Garda Síochána. Priority in such an investigation must be given to the determination of the causes of road collisions and, if appropriate, whether a breach of the Road Traffic laws contributed to the occurrence.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned, in this case, Dublin City Council. In particular, the allocation of funding in relation to the construction or maintenance of national roads is a matter for the NRA...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Cork Swansea Ferries Company suspended its service in 2007. I can appreciate the concerns that have been expressed in the region in response to this development. I understand that a number of interested parties and stakeholders have been in discussions with the Port of Cork Company about the possibility of commencing a new passenger and freight service out of the port. I am informed...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Following the re-allocation of Ministerial functions in 2002, my Department assumed responsibility for the overall management of the Transport Operational Programme (OPTRANS) 1994-1999 and the Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational Programme (ESIOP) 2000-2006. My Department also took possession of papers relating to two earlier programmes, i.e. the Operational Programme on...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am pleased to state that the Road Transport Operator Licensing Section of my Department, involving a total of 10 staff, decentralised to Loughrea in July 2007. The status and costs of property are matters for the Office of Public Works. The property was occupied on schedule in July, 2007.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The National Roads Authority was not identified by the Decentralisation Implementation Group as an early mover. The NRA has reported that very few staff have expressed an interest in moving to the decentralised location. 90 posts are required to decentralise to Ballinasloe with the NRA.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The functions of the National Safety Council were transferred to the Road Safety Authority on 1 September, 2006. 40 posts of the Road Safety Authority were decentralised to Loughrea in July 2007. The status and costs of property are matters for the Office of Public Works. The property was occupied on schedule in July, 2007.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Railway Safety Commission was not identified by the Decentralisation Implementation Group as an early mover. The RSC has reported that very few staff have expressed an interest in moving to the decentralised location. Some 20 posts are required to decentralise to Ballinasloe with the RSC.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Replies to Parliamentary Questions are drafted by the staff in the line divisions dealing with the particular issues raised. The number of staff and the time spent on an individual answer depends on the complexity of the issues raised, the level of supporting detail to be retrieved and collated and the form of the proposed response, i.e. whether oral or written. In addition, for this...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The allocation of slots at London Heathrow Airport is a matter for the UK authorities acting in accordance with applicable EU rules relating to the allocation of slots. The applicable rules provide for slots to be assigned to airlines as distinct from airports. It is a matter for airlines to decide what services should be provided using such slots, except in the specific case where slots are...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to similar Questions of today's date.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (5 Feb 2008)

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

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (5 Feb 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The position in regard to the improvement of railway services on the Maynooth line is that capacity has been trebled in the last five years. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that it is currently reviewing its plans for resignalling in the city centre area as part of its broader plans for the upgrade of railway infrastructure in the Dublin area and that in this context is considering the...