Results 6,481-6,500 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The two notifications to which the Deputy refers were noted by my Department on 10th May 2007. It is now an operational matter for Dublin Bus to introduce the proposed changes.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The capacity and frequency of services on the railway network have been substantially increased in recent years. The capacity on the Maynooth line, in particular, has trebled in the last 5 years. The opening of the Docklands Station in March has also provided a significant increase in capacity on this line. As part of Transport 21, Iarnród Éireann also propose to resignal the city centre...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following tables. Table I Directives awaiting full Transposition No. Title Deadline for transposition Comments 1 Council Directive 2006/103/EC of 20 November 2006 adapting certain Directives in the field of Transport Policy, by reason of accession of Bulgaria and Romania. 1 January 2007 Under consideration to establish if...

Written Answers — Transport Regulations: Transport Regulations (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. SI Number Title of SI Text available on Department website 161 of 2007 Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998 (Aggregate Borrowings Limit Variation) Order 2007 The Order was signed by my Predecessor on the 18th April 2007. The statutory period in relation to the laying of the S.I. before the Houses of...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The provision and management of car parking adjacent to railway stations is an operational matter for Iarnród Eireann and the local authorities. My Department has provided funding of almost €11m to Iarnród Éireann to fund additional car parking spaces at various stations along the rail network including the Kildare and Maynooth lines. These improvement works are due for completion by...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The RPA engaged in extensive consultation on the arrangements for Metro North in Ballymun. Whilst it was very clear that there is overwhelming public support for the concept of Metro North serving Ballymun it was also clear that a significant majority of those consulted were in favour of an underground option. In April 2007 the Board of the RPA approved the underground (cut and cover) option...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Following an extensive public consultation process the selected route for Metro North was announced in October 2006. Metro North will have 15 stops, including ones at DCU, Griffith Avenue and Drumcondra. The Railway Procurement Agency are at present preparing of an Environmental Impact Statement and other documentation required to support an application to An Bord Pleanála for a Railway...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: After studies of possible Metro West routes the RPA has identified two main route options. Route Option 1 runs west of the M50 via Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Blanchardstown, (with possible stops at Meakstown and Sillogue). Route Option 2 runs west of Clondalkin via Lucan and Blanchardstown and serving Blanchardstown Institute of Technology and Ballycoolin (with possible stops at Harristown...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 provides that a road authority may, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, provide such traffic calming measures as they consider desirable in respect of public roads in their charge. The decision of whether or not to provide a traffic calming measure at any location and the nature of the measure that is deemed to be appropriate...

Written Answers — Road and Rail Networks: Road and Rail Networks (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. 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...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: What bit does Deputy Rabbitte not understand?

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: That is democracy.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: No. Fine Gael was the most disappointed.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Fine Gael managed to do the same to the Labour Party despite not being in government together.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: He is the only chance of a Wicklow Minister.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to share time with Deputy Sargent. I thank the people of Meath, who re-elected me as their representative for a sixth term. I thank the Taoiseach for the honour he bestowed on me by nominating me to Cabinet, giving me the opportunity to serve in a Government led by him. It is the 20th anniversary of my first election to the Dáil. I stand proudly to serve my constituents and the...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Rabbitte cannot accept the result of his decision, taken some years ago, to become cheerleaders on the sideline for Fine Gael, which cost his party so dearly. I am honoured and privileged to be nominated as a member of the Government.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We have 89 seats.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Fianna Fáil Party on its own has 350,000 more votes than the Fine Gael Party.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The election is over. You lost.