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Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of bus stops and parking facilities at Dublin Airport is an operational matter for the company. The approach being taken to the provision of wheelchair accessible coaches in Ireland is outlined in 'Transport Access for All', my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, a copy of which is in the Oireachtas Library.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The State Airports Act, 2004 provides the framework for the establishment of Shannon as an independent airport. As part of the airport restructuring process the board of Shannon airport is required to prepare a business plan for eventual separation. Under the Act, both the Minister for Finance and I will have to be satisfied that all three State Airports have the capacity to operate on a...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: For some time my Department has been in informal discussions with the U.S. authorities on the introduction of full pre-clearance facilities for U.S. bound passengers at Dublin and Shannon Airports. The operation of these facilities would be subject to an Inter-Governmental treaty to be concluded between the two countries and the advice I have received is that this would require new...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Motor insurance is provided in an open and competitive market. Consumers can exert their influence by seeking several quotes and comparing costs, before purchasing. The primary incentive offered by insurance companies for safe driving lies within the No-Claims Bonus system which enables a driver to secure a reduction in premium for a given number of years of claims-free driving. The Irish...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Motor insurance is provided as a private contract between the supplier and the customer. There is no legal provision to compel an insurance company to reveal the reason a quote was refused. However, in practice, where a quote is refused or is considered to be so exorbitant as being tantamount to a refusal, there is a Declined Cases Agreement in place, operated by the Irish Insurance...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: There are no specific statutory structures concerning motor insurance. Motor insurance is provided in an open and competitive market where both youth and consumer interests can exert their influence by seeking several quotes and comparing costs, before purchasing. Motor insurance companies, similar to other financial bodies, are regulated by the Financial Regulator.

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Motor Insurance is provided in an open and competitive market. Premiums are calculated to meet the perceived risk. Factors such as age, gender, size of vehicle, use of vehicle and driving history are taken into account. The methods used by insurance companies to calculate premiums for motor insurance are matters within the commercial remit. Motor insurance companies are regulated by the...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Aer Lingus is a private company operating in a competitive market. I am advised that the information requested by the Deputy is commercially sensitive and, given the highly competitive environment in which the airline operates, it would not be appropriate for me to publicly disclose such information.

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Out of a total of 67 recommendations, 46 have been implemented in full, a further 8 have been partially implemented and 7 are being actively progressed as part of the transposition of the 5th EU Directive on Motor Insurance and the new Road Safety Strategy while the balance of recommendations are kept under review.

Written Answers — Dublin Transport Authority: Dublin Transport Authority (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Preparation of the necessary legislation is well advanced and I will bring a Memorandum to Government in due course. My overriding priority is to establish as quickly as possible a statutory Authority which will be effective

Written Answers — Dublin Transport Authority: Dublin Transport Authority (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Mr. Tom Mulcahy was appointed as Chairman-designate of the proposed Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) in February 2007. He was also appointed Chairman of the Railway Procurement Agency at the same time and reports to me regularly in that capacity. He is paid an annual fee of €24,000 in his capacity as Chairman of the Railway Procurement Agency on the basis of a commitment of 12 days per...

Written Answers — Departmental Procedures: Departmental Procedures (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Limerick/Shannon is identified as a Gateway in the National Spatial Strategy, and Shannon Airport has a vital role to play in sustaining and developing the region. My Department has long recognised the importance of improving access to Shannon. Access to Shannon Airport is by road, with a direct spur to the N18 Limerick–Galway road. The N18 is currently being upgraded to give a dual...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (5 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: From 30 March next year, the U.S. transatlantic aviation market will be fully liberalised. From that date U.S. and European airlines will be free to develop and operate transatlantic services on a fully commercial basis, without national restrictions. Experience has shown that the liberalisation of aviation markets results in a greater level of competition among airlines, lower fares and...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: As this case is currently being processed through the Courts, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on this matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Publications: Departmental Publications (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department published its Annual Report for 2006 on 11th June 2007. It is available by download from our website (www.transport.ie) or in hard copy, by contacting the Governance Support Division of my Department.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have not received any report regarding a review of the weight limits for small public service vehicles. The regulation of small public service vehicles, including the standards for such vehicles is a matter for the Commission for Taxi Regulation.

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 299 together. The offices of my Department are open from 9.15 am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and from 9.15am to 5.15pm on Fridays. Telephony services are provided continuously during these hours including the lunchtime period.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below:

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (4 Dec 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The question of the opening hours and telephone lines for the agencies and State bodies that are under the aegis of my Department is a day to day operational matter for determination by the organisations concerned. I have no statutory responsibility for such matters and my Department does not maintain records of this nature.