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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The value for money review of the strategic non-national roads programme is scheduled to be completed in May 2008. As the review is currently ongoing it would be premature at this stage to anticipate its outcome.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Traffic Acts provides that a member of the Garda Síochána may, where he or she is of the opinion that a person in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place is under the influence of a drug or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of that vehicle, require that person to go to a Garda station and further require that person submit to a...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The phased re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor is being progressed by Iarnród Éireann in line with the timelines set out in Transport 21 which provides, subject to compliance with statutory requirements and requirements relating to approval of capital projects, for the Ennis to Athenry section to be completed in 2008, the Athenry to Tuam section in 2011, the Tuam to Claremorris section...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It is assumed that the Deputy's reference to energy consumption in the context specified relates to electricity usage. The Electricity Supply Board is the supplier of electricity to my Department's offices. On the basis of the proportion that renewable energy resources contribute to the total electricity generated by the ESB, it is estimated that renewable resources account for approximately...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I recently met with Secretary Chertoff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when we discussed the possible extension of the pre-inspection facilities for U.S. bound passengers at Dublin and Shannon Airports to full pre-clearance. I hope to receive the detailed U.S. proposals in the matter in the near future. The operation of these facilities would be subject to a new...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 341 together. The cost of mobile telephones for my Department in 2006 and 2007, which are all paid directly to the service provider by this Department, with a breakdown of data and roaming charges is set out in the table. Year Total Data Charges Roaming Charges â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ 2006 153,628 23,386 26,800 2007 166,397 30,990 21,862

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The cost of the mobile telephone assigned to the Minister for Transport in 2006 and 2007 with a breakdown of data and roaming charges is set out in the table. Year Total Data Charges Roaming Charges â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ 2006 4,027.14 Nil 1,416.68 2007 (to date) 4,131.74 538.81 849.99

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Dec 2007)

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 implementation of individual national road projects including their design, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities concerned.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 344 and 346 together. There are 4 civil servants in my Department engaged in media monitoring. The table provides information as requested. Number Rank Pay 2 Clerical Officers €23,221-€37,652 p.a. 1 Press Officer — Higher Executive Officer €44,314-€56,250 p.a. Allowance: €11,956 p.a. 1 Press Adviser — Principal Officer equivalent Current...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy about newspapers purchased by my Department is set out in the table. Three newspapers are provided for me: Irish Times, Irish Independent and the Irish Examiner. My Department does not have a Minister of State. The yearly cost of newspapers supplied to my Department is €7,800 approx.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The number, cost & name of any media consultants employed by the Department of Transport; the cost of such advice for each year since 2002 to date is as follows. Consultant Year Cost Nature of Work € Laurie Carr Associates 2002 1,440 Media Relations 2004 1,840 Tony O'Brien Communications 2004 5,920 Media Relations

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: There is one Press Adviser currently employed in my Department. The table provides the information requested by the Deputy. As the Department of Transport has only been in existence since 2002 the information is provided from that year. Year Costs per annum 2002 €65,778–€81,126 2003 €68,409–€84,371 2004 €74,466–€91,841 2005 €71,990–€92,813 2006...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department holds twelve credit cards. For each year until February of this year there was a yearly standing charge of 19.05 euro. This increased to 25 euro in February. There is a yearly Government charge of €40 per card. The cards are held by the following people. Mr. Dan Commane Mr. Padraig McGoldrick Mr. Pat Mangan Mr. Martin Diskin Ms Olive Stephens Mr. Michael O'Mealoid Mr. Conor...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The cost to my Department of photographers used by all Ministers on a yearly basis since the Department of Transport was established in 2002 is set out in the table. Year â'¬ Total 2002 3,276.54 Total 2003 12,151.86 Total 2004 21,456.68 Total 2005 16,246.70 Total 2006 8,973.94 Total 2007 9,102.72 TOTAL 71,208.44

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Nil.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The amount spent on entertainment and catering in my Department since 2002 to date in 2007 is as follows: Year Amount â'¬ 2002 165,097.24 2003 109,264.09 2004 159,494.72 2005 97,806.70 2006 132,413.13 2007 136,220.64 This amount covers such items as catering costs in relation to staff meetings and training, as well as entertainment and catering costs relating to staff and visitors...

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Government Information Service email a daily summary of national stories (not specific to my Department) to the Press Office for information. This information would generally not be passed on to me as a matter of course.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: A Press Advisor travels with me on official visits where there may be a press/media presence.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The costs associated with my Ministerial car, including the driver are borne by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The cost of providing similar services (including salaries and expenses of civilian drivers) to junior Ministers in my Department since June 2002 when the Department of Transport was formed has been as follows: Year â'¬ 2002 33,267 2003 87,842 2004...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (11 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I refer to my previous reply to question no. 97 of 15 November 2007 in relation to transport costs for myself and Ministers of State in my Department since I came into office. A breakdown of public transport costs for my predecessors in the Department of Transport is not readily available. The compilation of this information would require an excessive amount of staff time and resources.