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Written Answers — Aer Lingus Privatisation: Aer Lingus Privatisation (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am aware of the case that the Deputy has referred to. As the Deputy will be aware, in its decision of 18 May 2005 the Government agreed to the State disposing of a majority shareholding in Aer Lingus and retaining a stake of at least 25% to protect strategic interests provided that both myself and the Minister for Finance are satisfied that this level of disposal is warranted on foot of the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 77 on Tuesday, 7 March. The current waiting times for each of the test centres referred to is set out in the following table. Centre Longest Weeks Waiting Average Weeks Waiting Naas 52 30 Carlow 45 36 Portlaoise 53 33

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I will be attending the commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising at the Dublin Parade on Easter Sunday morning, 16 April 2006.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The Minister for Finance and I are currently considering the report prepared by our advisors on the nature, scale and timing of an investment transaction for Aer Lingus. The advisers report identifies issues that should be resolved in relation to the company's pension schemes. I understand that, on the basis of the most recent actuarial valuation, the Irish airlines superannuation — general...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: This offence relates to the signals given by members of the Garda Síochána when on point duty. As indicated in the Road Traffic Act 2002, Part 4, offence reference number 11, the offence concerned is contained in article 19 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, SI 182 of 1997. A description of each of the five Garda signals involved and the duties of drivers in respect...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 to 304, inclusive, 306, 309 and 310 together. The legislative framework for the provision of traffic signs is set out in section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1968 and section 37 of the Road Traffic Act 1994. Regulatory provisions underpinning the provision of specified traffic signs are set out in the Road Traffic...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I have no proposals to extend the application of this measure to non-motorway roads.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The offence at reference number 5 relates to contraventions of article 11 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, SI 182 of 1997, and relates to requirements for turning at junctions. The advice in the current Rules of the Road is that a driver should treat a roundabout as a normal junction which means he or she must yield right of way to traffic approaching on the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: Section 12 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, SI 182 of 1997, provides the following provisions in relation to the reversing of a vehicle: before reversing, a driver shall ensure that to so reverse would not endanger other traffic or pedestrians; a driver shall not reverse onto a major road from another road; and (3) a driver shall not reverse from a place adjacent to...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The following projects incorporated the percentage for arts scheme during the period in question: refurbishment of 59 Dawson Street for occupancy by Department of Transport staff; modernisation of seven coastal unit station houses; and 20 road project schemes. The percentage for arts scheme was not included in ten other roads projects, the CIE projects funded by my Department nor in the Luas...

Written Answers — Park and Ride Facilities: Park and Ride Facilities (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The provision of park and ride facilities is an important component in our strategy for attracting people out of private cars and onto public transport, so reducing congestion and improving the environment. Last year I approved the Dublin Transportation Office, DTO, strategy for rail-based park and ride, which envisages facilities at 22 locations on the existing and proposed rail network...

Written Answers — Driver Licensing: Driver Licensing (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 489 on Tuesday, 21 March 2006. No moneys have been spent on developing an on-line driving licence application service.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department has supported an initiative by the Irish Motorcyclists' Action Group through the Irish Rider Training Association to establish a network of motorcycle instructors throughout the country so that motorcycle training can be made as widely available as possible. There are 33 qualified motorcycle instructors in place covering most, but not all, of the country. Motorcycle training is...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: Under section 54 of the Roads Act 1993, the National Roads Authority has responsibility for the provision of service and rest areas along motorways. At my request the NRA carried out a review of its policy on the placement of service and rest areas on the major interurban routes. The authority completed this review in January 2006 and has published a policy statement on its website,...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I am informed by the Dublin Airport Authority that there are continuing discussions between the US authorities and Dublin Airport Authority on this matter and that the subject is receiving careful consideration in the DAA.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: A comprehensive review of the national and regional road system was last concluded in 1994 as set out in statutory instruments made at that time. The update of these statutory instruments is currently in hand and is designed to take account of road improvements and route changes since 1994. The classification of the R109 will be reviewed in the update. It is anticipated that the update will...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: Following Irish Rail's application to me for a railway order for the Kildare route project in October last year, a public inquiry was held from 24 January to 2 February. I am now awaiting the inspector's report of the inquiry. I will make a decision as to the granting of the railway order when I have given due consideration to that report and to the submissions I received in respect of the...

Written Answers — Driver Testing: Driver Testing (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: My Department has today confirmed with the Public Appointments Service that a reply will issue to the Deputy in the coming days.

Written Answers — Driver Testing: Driver Testing (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: The bonus scheme which driver testers are currently availing of applies to additional tests conducted at lunchtimes, in the evenings and on Saturdays. As part of this scheme a target number of tests must be reached before a bonus is payable. A set target productivity level to be reached in normal hours, outside of the additional bonus scheme currently being offered has not been included. The...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I wish to share time with Deputy O'Connor. I congratulate Deputy Olivia Mitchell on her work in producing this Bill and for focusing on the problem of irresponsible mobile telephone use by drivers of motor vehicles. It is well known that I am in favour of a prohibition on the use of hand-held mobile telephones while driving and I therefore welcome the spirit behind the Bill. As I signalled on...