Results 6,281-6,300 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy will be aware that temporary accommodation has been made available for the Doolin Coast Guard Unit members. While separate negotiations have been commenced in recent months no final agreement has yet been reached.

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has now responsibility for the delivery of the driving test and the issuing of certificates of competency. I understand that the Road Safety Authority is currently reviewing the issue referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The location of stations on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Eireann. I am advised by Iarnród Eireann that it is currently reviewing the re-opening of Dunleer Station in the context of planned developments adjacent to the station and in Dunleer village.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dail question No. 222 answered on 8 February 2007. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: As part of my overall objective for sustainable urban transportation I have requested CIE to move to a 30% bio-diesel blend in all new buses as part of their fleet replacement policy commencing in 2008. I understand that Dublin Bus has secured a commitment from the relevant engine manufacturer to enable the buses to operate on a 30% biofuel mix without affecting the warranty. In line with...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Regulation (EC) No. 2320/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing common rules in the field of civil aviation security has been in force since January 2003. This Regulation and a number of implementing regulations have been adopted into our National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP). I am satisfied that the aviation security practices and procedures implemented...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: To date, my Department has decentralised a total of 112 posts from Dublin to Loughrea and Ballina. As part of the establishment of the Road Safety Authority, which included the transfer of some 295 posts from my Department to the new agency, 40 posts have decentralised to Loughrea and 62 posts have decentralised to Ballina. A further 10 posts that remain part of my Department's complement...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: While Transport 21 involves a very large commitment of financial resources, those resources are also finite. Transport 21 provides funding for the delivery of an extensive prioritised rail based network in the ten-year period to 2015. This network is based on the Dublin Transportation Office strategy "A Platform for Change". The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is tasked with the delivery...

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am more aware of it than the Deputy.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It is legal in this country also.

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have a copy of the letter myself.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has issued Annual Passenger Licences and International Authorisations to the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company (LLSR), enabling them to provide public bus services in the North West Donegal region. The provision of bus services on specific routes is a commercial and operational matter for bus operators. In recent days, LLSR informed my Department that due to a...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below. Project approved CBA conducted by Luas Line B1 from Sandyford to Cherrywood Railway Procurement Agency Luas Line C1 from Connolly station to the Point Railway Procurement Agency Luas Line A1 spur off Red Line to Citywest Railway Procurement Agency Funding for thirty three Intercity Railcars Bernard Feeney of...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The State agencies under the aegis of my Department have responsibility for delivery of Transport 21 projects. In compliance with the Department of Finance guidelines for capital projects, the agencies appoint a Project Manager for each project at planning/ procurement stage. Of the seventeen national roads projects completed to date under Transport 21, thirteen were on or ahead of time and...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I presume the Deputy has in mind the review I referred to in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of Thursday 28 June 2007. In developing proposals, the DTO will welcome comments from all interested parties including cycling organisations.

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Yes.

International Agreements: Motion. (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of passenger name record data...

International Agreements: Motion. (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is usually on a tangent.

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: However, if I was on that side of the House again, I would like to be as effective as I possibly could be, which is the right of every Member of the House. Members of the House, including the three main Opposition spokespersons, have indicated strongly that the current NRA system with an Oireachtas liaison unit is not working. If a parliamentary question was the first device to try to...

[i]Roads Bill 2007 [/i][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages.[/b] (4 Jul 2007)

Noel Dempsey: No, but I am also taking into account what all the Deputies said. I do not want the NRA to become the whipping boy because other agencies may be concerned also, not just those within my Department's remit.