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Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It will not be closed. The Deputy can rest assured of that.

Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Broughan should know how to ask questions.

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I did not.

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy should get his facts right.

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy got his answer on LMFM yesterday.

Leaders' Questions (31 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Gilmore is still on a learner permit.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: In February 2006 public consultation on the preferred alignment for Metro North got underway and in October of that year my predecessor announced the preferred alignment selected by the RPA. Since then the RPA has undertaken significant detailed design work and engaged extensively with local communities and businesses. Arising from these consultations local alterations have been made to the...

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Ó Caoláin is making a Second Stage speech.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Is this a Second Stage speech?

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department's Press Office did not bring press reports relating to the establishment of a hub by Aer Lingus in Belfast to my attention before my office was made aware of this possibility at the end of July.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: An email was sent to my Private Secretary by an Assistant Secretary in my Department which stated that Aer Lingus intended "to announce the new Belfast base on 8th August. This will involve the reallocation of Shannon-Heathrow slots to Belfast from early 2008". A meeting with the Chairman and Chief Executive was arranged for the earliest opportunity — 3rd August. At the meeting, which...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Motor insurance costs throughout the European Union are not comparable. In Ireland it is the driver who is insured whereas on the continent, it is the vehicle which is insured. Other differences include size of motor insurance markets, competition, level of litigation and legal costs. Social welfare and health support systems also have a bearing on motor insurance costs. The cost of motor...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The provision and improvement of non-national roads in its area is a matter for Mayo County Council to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State grants. In 2007, Mayo County Council was allocated €31,625,821 in non-national road grants. Following the issue of road grants for 2007, Mayo County Council sought additional funding for the upgrading of the R312 Castlebar —...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Under section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, it is the function of the Garda Commissioner to direct, by the issue of a notice in writing, that specified points on a bus route shall be stopping places (bus stops) or stands (termini) for buses. The procedure is that the operator of a bus service must contact the Garda authorities in relation to any location where a bus stop or bus stand...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Oct 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Act 1993, in conjunction with the relevant local authorities concerned.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 189 together. From 30 March 2008, the transatlantic aviation market will be fully liberalised. American and European airlines will be free to develop and operate transatlantic services on a fully commercial basis, without restrictions which persist under the existing system of bilateral agreements. Experience has shown that the liberalisation of...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 to 192, inclusive, together. The Secretary General of my Department is compiling a report on these issues.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. The nature of the contact my Department had with Aer Lingus regarding the proposed Aer Lingus hub at Belfast and the withdrawal of the Shannon Heathrow service will be dealt with in the context of a report currently being prepared by the Secretary General of my Department. I expect to receive that report within the next week and to make...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: On 13 June, an official of my Department had contact with the Dublin Airport Authority in order to determine the performance, in terms of passenger numbers and load factors, of the Shannon Heathrow route. The initial contact was followed by some email exchanges. The approach was made in the context of separate contacts between the Department and Aer Lingus concerning the media coverage of a...

Pre-Budget Outlook: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the pre-budget outlook. The Department of Transport Vote will provide for all capital expenditure on roads, public transport, maritime transport and regional airports. Of this amount, more than €1.5 billion is allocated for national roads investment. This will allow the pace and momentum achieved in the national roads programme to...