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- Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: They thought it was finished until I saw it.
- Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 to 216, inclusive, together. I think it is important to put the relevant decisions in context and to assure the Deputy that these decisions have been taken against a background of increased focus on, and support for, the maritime safety sector. It is my intention that the Irish Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will be strengthened on an ongoing...
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the development of a Luas line from St Stephen's Green to Liffey Junction, using the old Broadstone railway alignment. This is consistent with the long-term transportation strategy for the Greater Dublin Area in the "Dublin Transportation Initiative" (1995) and in the Dublin Transportation Office's strategy "A Platform for Change" (2001), both of which envisaged the...
- Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: From January 2006 to October 2007, total Exchequer expenditure on Transport 21 projects was â¬3,476.4 million. Transport 21 is a ten-year financial framework that identifies a number of key transport projects to be completed in each of the years from 2006 to 2015. Significant progress has been made in all of the sectors covered by the framework and all of the implementing agencies are now...
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The planning, design and construction of the Interconnector is a matter for Iarnród Ãireann. Transport 21 provides for the completion of the Interconnector by 2015. I understand that the feasibility and planning design studies currently being undertaken by Iarnród Ãireann and its consultants are due for completion shortly. As part of this work Iarnród Ãireann undertook public...
- Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The day to day operation of and the upgrading of railway stations is a matter for Iarnród Ãireann and is not one in which I have any role.
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The current position regarding the delivery of the 183 new intercity railcars is that Iarnród Ãireann has taken delivery of 60 of the cars. They are currently undergoing commissioning and the first batch will be introduced into service on the Dublin-Sligo route over the coming months. The remainder of the new fleet will be delivered and brought into service by the Spring of 2009. None of...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I have no responsibilities with regard to Inch Island Pier or the inland fisheries review.
- Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 223 to 225, inclusive, together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (SI No.477 of 2006), the national car testing service, including in relation to Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs) and weight thresholds for vehicle testing purposes, is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. Responsibility for the overall...
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I am informed by Iarnród Eireann that it expects the Kildare Route upgrade project, on which work is currently underway, to be completed by 2010 and the additional services serving, inter alia, Sallins and Hazelhatch, to be operational from this date.
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. The capacity and frequency of services on the Maynooth line have been substantially increased in recent years due to the doubling of the track and the provision of additional rolling stock. The opening of the Docklands station has also benefitted passengers on the line with additional services from Clonsilla to Docklands. Services...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The tables attached provide the information required by the Deputy. Name Title Salary Scale (@ 2002 rates) Frank Lahiffe Senior Special Advisor to the Minister â¬63,566 â â¬73,914 (per annum) Tom Rowley Press Officer to the Minister â¬68,409 â â¬79,293 Mary Browne Personal Secretary to the Minister â¬334.79 â â¬622.37 (per week) plus 10% attraction allowance Bobby Holland...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The attached tables provide the information required by the Deputy. Private Office Name Title Annual Salary Tanya Harrington Specialist in Transport Policy â¬82,016 â â¬95,363 Press Office Name Title Annual Salary Olive Stephens Press Advisor â¬82,016 â â¬95,363 Constituency Office Name Title Annual Salary James Fegan Special Advisor â¬88,261 â â¬102,305 Margaret...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: Legislation is already in place in relation to the roadworthiness standards of vehicles generally and the vehicles which are liable to the National Car Test. Contravention of the legislation is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. Enforcement of road traffic law, including vehicle standards regulations, is a matter for the Garda SÃochána who have wide powers to deal with defective...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The administration of the Local Improvements Scheme, including the standard of work to be undertaken, is a matter for the relevant county council, subject to the terms of the Local Improvements Scheme Memorandum and relevant Department circulars. The Memorandum states, inter alia, that works undertaken under the Local Improvements Scheme should aim to provide a soundly constructed and well...
- Written Answers — Light Rail Network: Light Rail Network (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 provides for the development of a Luas line from St Stephen's Green to Liffey Junction, using the old Broadstone railway alignment. The Board of the RPA decided earlier this year on a preferred route option for the cross-city on-street element of this Luas line and the RPA are now planning detailed design work on the project based on this option. Dublin City Council is...
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 531 of 26 September 2007. The position remains the same.
- Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: This is an operational matter for Aer Lingus and is not the responsibility of my Department. I understand that Aer Lingus' policy in relation to the carriage of pets is set out in full on its website.
- Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: All drivers are subject to road traffic law and it is a matter for An Garda SÃochána to enforce the law. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for ensuring that penalty points are endorsed on a licence record. Data in relation to penalty points is held on the National Driver File. As...
- Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (13 Nov 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The Transport 21 2006 Annual Progress Report was prepared by Departmental officials. Printing and translation costs were â¬12,787. The first issue of a Transport 21 Newsletter was recently published. The printing cost was â¬1,795. Significant progress has been made to date on Transport 21. Major projects, particularly on the national road network, are being brought in on time and on...