Results 681-700 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 77 together. I recently attended the International Conference on Speeding hosted by the Road Safety Authority. Speeding has been recognised as the single most important cause of traffic death and injury across Europe. The conference was addressed by a range of experts, from home and abroad, who have particular experience and insights into speeding on...

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As part of the annual estimates process my Department critically examines the value for money aspect of all expenditure programmes. These programmes are subject to both internal and external audits. Given the scale of investment in Transport 21, monitoring arrangements supporting the framework are in place to ensure that the projects and programmes identified are proceeding as planned and...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Chambers Ireland Transport 21: A Review has not been formally submitted to my Department.

Written Answers — Car Tests: Car Tests (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) vehicle testing arrangements and the contract for same are matters for the Road Safety Authority. There is regular and ongoing contact between the RSA and my Department on matters pertaining to the National Car Testing Service (NCTS). My Department receives reports from the RSA from time to...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The integrated ticketing project is being introduced in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on a phased basis, based on smart card technology. A progressive approach is being adopted to allow customers to familiarise themselves with using the new system and to permit transport operators to undertake the necessary testing with the integration of the technologies involved. The project is now firmly...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: A copy of Sir Peter North's report, which was published on 16 June 2010, is currently being examined by my officials. Following the completion of that process, I will consider any recommendations contained in the report, which would be beneficial in an Irish context.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (23 Jun 2010)

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 construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. A total of €1.15 billion is being...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I understand that Aer Lingus recently launched four new routes from Shannon to the UK, under its Aer Lingus Regional franchise with Aer Arann. I also understand that extra capacity will be deployed at Shannon for winter 2010 with a larger A321 aircraft to service the Shannon Heathrow route. The Government regrets the decision of Aer Lingus to suspend transatlantic services from Shannon for...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The current Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts for services linking Dublin Airport with the regional airports at Derry, Donegal, Sligo, Ireland West Airport Knock, Galway and Kerry Airports commenced on 22 July 2008 and are due to expire on 20 July 2011. Under updated EU legislation governing these services, more stringent conditions will apply to future PSO arrangements, having...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Ireland implements an effective port state control regime and the Port State Control Officers from my Department each year inspect approximately 400 foreign flagged ships. They detain any of these ships which have serious safety or environment related deficiencies. The inspections include enforcement of the provisions for living and working conditions. Following recent assessment visits by...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Directive 2002/15 – the Working Time Directive for Mobile Workers - applies to self-employed drivers, among other mobile workers. Following a detailed study and impact analysis of various options in relation to the implementation of the Directive, and in line with that study's recommendations, the European Commission made proposals to amend the Directive, including a proposal to exclude...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to PQ No. 213 answered on the 5th May 2010. The position remains the same.

Written Answers — Transport Policy: Transport Policy (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Government's plans for air transport are to facilitate the growth of competitive air links, in order to promote the development of Irish business and tourism; to ensure the sustainable development of the State and regional airports; to ensure that Irish aviation safety and security policies and practices meet the highest international standards and to provide for effective air navigation...

Written Answers — Parking Facilities: Parking Facilities (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is an operational matter for the relevant transport providers and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Substantial progress has been made to date on the transport projects contained in the National Development Plan. The major inter urban roads programme, linking Dublin with Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and the Border with Northern Ireland, is on target for full completion in 2010. The upgrade of the M50 motorway is also on target for completion in 2010. On public transport, new railway...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Funding is provided by my Department to a range of bodies and groups which are instrumental in carrying out the functions and achieving the objectives set out in my Department's Statement of Strategy. As part of the annual estimates process my Department critically examines the value for money aspect of all expenditure programmes. These programmes are subject to both internal and external...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 is the Government's multi-billion investment programme, which provides for investment in our national roads and public transport network. Transport 21 is made up of two investment programmes – a national programme and a programme for the Greater Dublin area. The main objectives of the programmes are - · to create a high quality, efficient national road and rail network...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop the three state airports, operational costs at these airports are a matter for the DAA and I have no function in the matter. As the six regional airports are owned and operated independently, operational costs at these airports are similarly a matter for each airport. In relation to comparative...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The first phase of the Western Rail Corridor was opened on 29th March 2010. Issues relating to the scheduling of passenger services and freight facilities are entirely day to day operational matters for Iarnród Éireann. The next step will be for Iarnród Eireann to undertake a detailed evaluation of Phases 2 and 3 with a view to arriving at precise costs to undertake the works. As I have...

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (23 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 13: In page 13, to delete lines 11 to 18 and substitute the following: "(a) is of opinion that a person in charge of a vehicle in a public place— (i) has consumed intoxicating liquor, the member shall require, or (ii) (I) is or has, with the vehicle, been involved in a collision, or (II) is committing or has committed an offence under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010,...