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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The provision of services on a particular route is a matter for Dublin Bus itself having regard to the demand for such services and compliance with the requirements of the Transport Act 1958 and the administrative arrangements established to support those requirements. In November 2005, I approved a proposal in relation to Luas services between Tallaght and the city centre, involving...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the development of the Cork-Midleton Commuter Service does not require re-signalling at North Esk.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department does not collate this information. However, information provided to my officials by the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) who are notified of accidents involving vehicles registered outside the State indicates that most vehicles involved in accidents here do have appropriate insurance in place. These figures include vehicles registered in the United Kingdom who make up a...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Earlier this year the Government was informed that the board of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) had decided to sell the Great Southern Hotels Group (GSH), a wholly owned subsidiary of the DAA. Decisions in relation to the sale of the hotels are a matter for the Boards of both bodies and I have no function in the matter. The view of the DAA is that the disposal of the GSH group offers the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: In 2005 approximately 14% of tests scheduled were lost due to very late cancellations or indeed where no notice at all was given and the candidate simply failed to show up for the appointment. The position in other years would be similar. This amounts to about 23,000 test slots of an hour each or the work of about 15 full time testers. The total associated cost would be over €1 million. It...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information requested is set out in the table supplied. Year Applications Received 2004 177,667 2005 177,216 2006 68,862 (to 28/4/06)

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The bonus overtime scheme for driver testers commenced on 6 February 2006. Under this scheme almost 14,000 driving tests will be scheduled outside normal hours up to 10 June 2006. This will represent about 9,000 more than would have been done in overtime without the bonus.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with long standing practice, details of applications received in my Department remain confidential until a decision is made. However, I can confirm that the applications referred to in the Deputies question have been received in my Department and they are now at an advanced stage of consideration. The operator will be contacted directly by Bus Licensing Section of my Department...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Directive 2003/20/EC (which amends Directive 91/671/EEC) was transposed into national law by means of the European Communities (Compulsory Use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint Systems in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2006, which were made on 5 May 2006. A notice setting out the principal requirements in relation to the wearing of safety belts and child restraints in motor vehicles arising...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: I do not have any plans to amend the present road traffic regulations as regards cyclists and Luas tracks.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: On 16 September 2002, my predecessor at the Department of Transport issued instructions to the NRA to carry out a number of alterations to its plans so as to preserve as much of the original site at Carrickmines as possible. Any preservation or display initiatives subsequent to the construction phase would fall to the relevant road authority, in this case Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown County...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department has no function in relation to the registration of imported cars. This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. The advantage in terms of road safety of the registration of imported cars is that registration provides a unique identifier which facilitates the Gardai in the enforcement of traffic law.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will not have any formal involvement in the investigation of road collisions. The direct and immediate investigation of road accidents and their causes will continue to be primarily a matter for the Gardai. Where road conditions are a contributory factor the National Roads Authority, or the local authority, will also continue to investigate and to develop its...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The number of standard 50 minute tests that could be scheduled to be conducted in normal time within a 12 month period, based on 115 whole-time equivalent testers, is approximately 195,000 taking into account factors such as annual leave, time allowances for staff to travel to test centres, weather conditions, sick leave and normal training absences. However tests actually conducted by...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information sought by the Deputy is summarised in the table. It should be noted that in addition to the directives listed, there are a number of technical directives relating to the type approval of motor vehicles where the provisions governing the sale or use of component parts have not been implemented. A list of the directives and the relevant outstanding provisions are being compiled...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The structure of rail fares is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. As is common internationally, Iarnród Éireann operates two fare structures — a Dublin commuter area, which encompasses Balbriggan, Maynooth, Hazelhatch and Kilcoole, and the national network. With the dramatic growth in longer distance commuting, issues have arisen in regard to fare arrangements between the two areas. These...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: Overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of National Road Projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority and the relevant local Authority — Roads Act 1993. Section 17(1). Statistics relating to road accidents are based on information provided by the Garda Siochana, and are currently published by the National Roads Authority (NRA) in their annual Road...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 330 and 331 together. Transport 21 will put in place a greatly enhanced network for the Greater Dublin Area, which will significantly improve access to Dublin Airport. Transport 21 will fund the building of 2 Metro lines, Metro North and Metro West. Metro North will provide a direct link from the City Centre to Dublin Airport and beyond to Swords, while Metro...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: The information requested is set out in the table. Year National Average Waiting Time at 31 December 2000 25 weeks 2001 15 weeks 2002 11 weeks 2003 29 weeks 2004 31 weeks 2005 33 weeks

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (16 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: No staff have been employed by me since January 2005. However, the table shows a list of personal staff that have been employed by me since September 2004. Name Role Colin Hunt Special Adviser Dan Pender Press Officer Sean Dower Personal Assistant Inez O'Neill Personal Secretary