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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Department of Transport was formed in 2002. The following table sets out the amount spent by this Department on legal fees for the years 2002 – 2009 and to date in 2010. YEAR AMOUNT PAID 2002 €713,073 2003 €21,296 2004 €940,752 2005 €177,436 2006 €187,297 2007 €1,315,809 2008 €859,513 2009 €246,400 To date in 2010 €221,353

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The first phase of the Western Rail Corridor was opened on 29th March 2010. Because of changed economic circumstances, it will not now be possible to progress all the projects in Transport 21 in accordance with the ambitious timescales envisioned at its launch. Overall transport investment priorities have been reviewed and these priorities are reflected in the Renewed Programme for...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (30 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Changes to the cabotage entitlements of all haulage operators in the EU were introduced on 14 May 2010, as part of a package of measures adopted in December 2009. Previously, cabotage was permitted on a "temporary basis", but the meaning of "temporary" was never legally defined, leading to different interpretations across Member States. EU legislation now clarifies that every operator is...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (30 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is compiling the information requested. I will forward the information requested to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has allocated Exchequer capital funding of €614.988 million to public transport projects in 2010.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Exchequer funding related to investment in road infrastructure in 2010 is set out in the tables. Capital Total 2010 â'¬300,000,000 â'¬112,221,000 â'¬412,221,000 National Roads Investment 2010 Capital Current Total 2010 â'¬1,114,000,000 â'¬95,555,000 â'¬1,209,555,000

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (30 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I wish to advise the Deputy that the reopening of closed railway lines, such as the Midleton to Youghal line, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In 2009 the cost of maintenance, heating and electricity used in buildings occupied by the Department of Transport was €1,241,835. The Minister for Transport has no role in relation to the day to day running costs of buildings used by agencies under the aegis of the Department.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Under Transport 21, my Department has been funding the development of a network of Green Routes in Cork, in line with proposals developed in the Cork Area Strategic Plan (CASP). One of the Green Routes to be developed under the CASP is the Carrigaline/Ringaskiddy route. The Green Route Programme in Cork is managed by Cork City Council in both the City Council and County Council areas, and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The following savings for my Department, arising from the Report of the Special Group were included in Budget 2010. Transport Savings Measures €m Savings 2010 Programme A - Administration A.1 Reduce pay expenditure 1.9 A.2 Reduce non pay expenditure 0.9 Programme A Savings 2.8 Programme B - Roads B1 Reduce expenditure on roads maintenance/improvement 13.8 B4 National...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 321 to 324, inclusive, together. Article 13 of the Road (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997 prohibits the driving of vehicles, including pedal cycles, along or across footways except where a specific cycle track has been provided or the vehicle is being driven for the purpose of access to or egress from a place adjacent to the footway. I have no proposals...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: A review of the Disabled Parking Scheme has been carried out by my Department. I have considered this review and approved its recommendations. Work on implementing these recommendations is under way in my Department. The report will be published in the near future.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. Because of the difficulties with the public finances, I decided in July 2008 that insofar as development projects are concerned, expenditure under the regional airports Capital Expenditure Grant Scheme should be focused on project elements at the regional airports where the airports have already entered into contractual commitments. The...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The dimensions, including shape, size and position of the Public Safety Zones in the ERM Report were calculated by the consultants who drafted the Report, based on modern modelling techniques regarding risks to the public (on the ground) from aircraft crashes. The size and shape of the Public Safety Zones is based on international aircraft accident statistics coupled with the estimates of the...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leis na Seanadóirí a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht seo. I thank Members for their support for the measures contained in the Bill. I accept some may have tempered their support in some respects. I welcome the fact the Opposition has agreed to support the Bill on Second Stage. I thank Members for the kind comments on the award received by Ireland for...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: It is good to note when other matters are being discussed in the other House that the Seanad, in keeping with the role it plays, will discuss this afternoon matters of life and death. The Bill represents the continued resolve of the Government to save lives and reduce injuries on our roads through appropriate legislation that supports our policies on traffic law and road safety generally....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Travellers' Protection Fund: Travellers' Protection Fund (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The existing Travellers Protection Fund, managed by the Department of Finance, was built-up by means of a levy on tour operators between 1980 and 1983. The Commission for Aviation Regulation is responsible for the administration of the Travellers Protection Fund. The fund is used where the bonds provided by tour operators and travel agents fail to cover the full costs of repatriations,...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There are currently eight advisors in my Department. Three advisors support myself and the Minister of State, namely a Special Advisor for the Minister, in receipt of a salary of €99,236; a Press Advisor, in receipt of €89,898 in salary and a Special Advisor for the Minister of State, in receipt of a salary of €96,295. I have employed a Press Advisor on a temporary basis whilst the...