Results 521-540 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Traffic Calming Measures: Traffic Calming Measures (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: "Home Zones" are residential streets in which the road space is shared between drivers and other users and where the wider needs of residents, particularly pedestrians, cyclists and children are emphasised in the design. In these cases, low traffic speeds allow a sense of place to be prioritised over movement. In this context, I am aware of recent discussions at Dublin City Council's...
- Written Answers — Integrated Ticketing System: Integrated Ticketing System (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The integrated ticketing system is being introduced in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on a phased basis, based on smartcard technology. A progressive approach is being adopted to permit the ITS Project Team and transport operators undertake the necessary testing with the integration of the technologies involved and to allow customers to familiarize themselves with using the new system. The...
- Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy is aware, regulation of the taxi industry was devolved by the Oireachtas to the Commission for Taxi Regulation under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. I am advised that the Working Time Directive and the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 which transposed it into domestic law have no application to self-employed persons. Therefore, the restriction on working hours contained in...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: My Department's expenditure on mobile phones for the periods in question is as per the following table. Year ⬠2007 170,695.32 2008 137,514.70 2009 102,479.45 2010 (6 months) 54,031.71 There are currently 164 staff with mobile phones paid for by my Department. My Department has utilised the framework agreement for mobile services as provided by the Department of Finance, and currently...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: There are 7 non-commercial agencies under my remit of my Department. The information requested by the Deputy regarding the number of persons employed by my Department by grade and the number of staff employed in each non-commercial agency under my remit by grade is contained in the following table.
- Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The most recent analysis of medium to long term traffic volumes at our ports was conducted as part of the Dublin Port National Development Plan Study, which my Department published in August last year. While taking account of the economic downturn, the Study concluded that the ports sector would face renewed capacity constraints from approximately 2025 onwards. It concluded that these...
- Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: It would be a change for the Deputy to face up to the reality.
- Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Some of it caused by the Deputy's irresponsible comments.
- Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Since 1st December 2009, this is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has not awarded any money to any organisation involved in social partnership. In regard to Agencies under the aegis of my Department this is a matter for the Agencies themselves.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) matters relating to vehicle standards and vehicle safety are the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. However, in instances where vehicle defects present potential danger to road users, ownership particulars of vehicles can be provided to the manufacturer from the National Vehicle and...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: When a vehicle is subject to a recall due to a defect which could endanger the safety of road users, manufacturers and distributors endeavour to contact all registered owners with the assistance of data from my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). For 2009, the NVDF provided details on 170,712 vehicles. To date for 2010, the NVDF has provided details on 56,620 vehicles. It...
- Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The planning, design, implementation and maintenance of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993, in conjunction with the local authorities...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The planning, design, implementation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Thirty-six rural community transport groups are being funded under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which is operational in every county. These groups are working towards maximising coverage in their operational areas having regard to local public transport service needs and the availability of resources. In addition, a number of pilot transport projects are continuing in...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Under Transport 21 Exchequer funding for transport infrastructure amounting to almost â¬9 billion has been provided as follows over the last four years: Expenditure in 2006 - â¬1.937 billion Expenditure in 2007 - â¬2.357 billion Expenditure in 2008 - â¬2.504 billion Expenditure in 2009 - â¬2.124 billion In addition to this, in excess of â¬2 billion of private investment in national...
- Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is available from the Commission for Taxi Regulation directly.
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to the reply given by my colleague Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, to Dáil Question No. 116 which he answered on Thursday, 20th May 2010 regarding Garda vetting. I have no plans to introduce additional legislation in this regard.
- Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of a scheme of VAT and/or VRT relief for wheelchair accessible taxis (WATs) was considered by my Department and the Department of Finance late last year. However, having regard to the EU prohibition on new schemes to refund VAT, it was considered that it would not be feasible to narrow the tax base by introducing a VRT relief scheme for WATs. The Commission for Taxi Regulation...
- Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (8 Jul 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Regulation relating to the control and operation of small public service vehicles (SPSVs) is governed by section 82 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Currently administration of the necessary SPSV drivers licence is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. Section 35 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 will be commenced when the functions on driver licensing are transferred from the Garda...