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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I will sign regulations to implement EU Directive 2004/52/EC on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the Community in the near future.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Under Transport 21, the greater Dublin area will benefit from the development of a fully integrated network of bus and rail services that will facilitate easy interchange by public transport users. The areas referred to by the Deputy will continue to be served by the bus which will play a crucial role in the capital's public transport system under Transport 21. In this regard Transport 21...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (15 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: At present, there are no regulations either here or at EU level governing the number of passengers who can be carried on an individual railway carriage. However, I expect the Railway Safety Bill to be enacted before year-end, and the Railway Safety Commission will then have power to make regulations in this area. Iarnród Éireann has indicated that the issue of crowding is one of discomfort...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (15 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 411 and 412 together. The issue to which the Deputy refers to is an operational matter within the remit of Iarnród Éireann. Iarnród Éireann informs me that it follows the UK rail vehicle accessibility regulations when formulating the specifications prior to purchase of all new rail carriages. This encompasses all carriages, including DART carriages...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Under Transport 21 the greater Dublin area will benefit from the development of a fully integrated network of bus and rail services that will facilitate easy interchange by public transport users. Transport 21 provides for the construction of a new Luas line between Lucan and the city centre. Work on the line will start in 2010 and be completed by 2013. While the precise alignment will not be...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: This is an operational matter for the Connex in which I have no function. However, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment introduced the Organisation of Working Time (Inclusion of Transport Activities) Regulations 2004, in line with the EU working time directive. I understand Connex Transport Ireland Limited is complying with these regulations.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I saved the people of the mid-west.

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (10 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 120 and 121 of 20 October 2005. That reply outlined therein remains unchanged. If it would assist the Deputy, my office would be happy to arrange for him to discuss these issues with the relevant officials from my Department.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (10 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the M50 upgrade, is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the local authorities concerned. I understand from the NRA that the upgrade of the M50 is being planned in two phases and involves the widening of approximately 32 km of the motorway from two to three lanes in each direction, from the...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (10 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 and 167 together. The rural transport initiative, RTI, is a pilot programme that has been operational since 2002. Under the initiative, funding is provided for 34 rural community organisations across the country to address the public transport needs of their areas through the provision of local transport services. I have provided €4.5 million in funding...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (10 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: There are no implications for the stopovers of US aircraft carrying US troops at Shannon Airport once the transatlantic stopover has been phased out.

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (10 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Webmaster.ie produced the video for the launch of Transport 21 which cost €18,750 plus VAT. The required public procurement procedures were complied with in accordance with the Government procurement guidelines.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (10 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I reject the suggestion that the major upgrading of public transport in the greater Dublin area contained in Transport 21 excludes Dublin's northside. The position is that the northside will gain significantly under Transport 21 as follows: Transport 21 provides for two new metro lines, metro north and metro west. Metro north will operate from St. Stephen's Green to Swords, serving places...

Written Answers — Road and Rail Networks: Road and Rail Networks (9 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. Since the start of 2000, applications for TEN-T, trans-European networks-transport, financial support for projects in Ireland have been submitted, in the main, within the framework of the multi-annual indicative programme 2001 to 2006, MIP. The financial assistance is committed by the European Commission on an annual basis. The following...

Written Answers — Road and Rail Networks: Road and Rail Networks (9 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275, 276, 287, 289, 290, 294 to 296, inclusive, 300, 305 and 309 together. I am arranging to have all of the information made publicly available at the launch of Transport 21 forwarded to the Deputies and lodged in the Oireachtas Library. Transport 21 provides the broad strategy and the overall funding for the development of the national roads network. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Costs: Departmental Costs (9 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Transport 21 is based on the work carried out by my Department and the agencies under the aegis of the Department. The work within the Department was carried out by a small team of officials, guided by and reporting to the Minister and management board. The Department did not engage any consultants to specifically assist or advise it in developing Transport 21. However, it did benefit from...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (9 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278, 284 to 286, inclusive, 292, 298, 303, 304 and 306 to 308, inclusive, together. I am arranging to have all the information made publicly available at the launch of Transport 21 forwarded to the Deputy and lodged in the Oireachtas Library. For ease of reference, the completion dates identified in Transport 21 for the projects referred to by the Deputy are...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (9 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 to 283, inclusive, 291, 293, 297, 299, 301, 302 and 310 together. I announced a new transport investment programme, Transport 21, on Tuesday, 1 November. This ambitious programme underlines the Government's commitment to develop a world-class transport system for the 21st century. The Minister for Finance and I engaged extensively on the preparation of...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (9 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: As I have indicated in responses to previous questions, it is my clear intention to ensure an EU-US open skies agreement contains an appropriate transitional arrangement for Shannon which will be reflected in changes to the Ireland-US bilateral air transport agreement. The details of the transitional arrangement will be a matter for negotiation with the US.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The driver testing standards agency, DTSA, has not been established. The establishment of the DTSA which is being expanded and will be known as the road safety authority is being overseen by a project group considering the organisational structure in consultation with the Department of Finance and staff associations. There are, therefore, no salary costs associated with the agency for 2005.