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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: On 2 November 2005, I met a delegation from the midland railway action group accompanied by local representatives and headed by Senator O'Rourke, to discuss the matter of the re-opening of the Athlone to Mullingar railway line. At our meeting it was agreed that the group would revert to me with a detailed proposal supported by a coherent, complementary land use and settlement strategy and...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Under the decentralisation programme, 200 posts in Bus Éireann are due to transfer to Mitchelstown and 90 posts in the National Roads Authority are due to transfer to Ballinasloe. Up-to-date decentralisation implementation plans are due to be submitted from all agencies by 1 December 2005 and these plans will then be reviewed.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Under the decentralisation programme, 200 posts in Bus Éireann are due to transfer to Mitchelstown and 90 posts in the National Roads Authority are due to transfer to Ballinasloe. Up-to-date decentralisation implementation plans are due to be submitted from all agencies by 1 December 2005 and these plans will then be reviewed.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The operation of the penalty points system commenced with effect from 31 October 2002 in respect of speeding offences and was subsequently extended to apply to the offences of driving without insurance, careless driving and offences relating to the non-wearing of seat belts. Since its introduction, more than 265,100 drivers have incurred penalty points. The introduction of penalty points...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy will recall that when I gave the information in November 2003, it was given in conjunction with information about red zones and the public safety zones being proposed by consultants employed by my Department and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The regulation of obstacle surfaces at the approaches to runways is entirely a matter for the Irish...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy has been obtained from Iarnród Eireann, Dublin Bus and the Railway Procurement Agency and is as follows:

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy which has been obtained from Dublin Bus, Iarnród Eireann and the Railway Procurement Agency is as follows:

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 to 458, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The management and operation of Shannon Airport, including compliance with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, is a day-to-day matter for the Dublin Airport Authority, the DAA, and I have no function in relation to the matter. However, I am informed by the DAA that there is no indoor area set aside as a smoking area in Shannon Airport. The company has, however, provided an...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: No public relations company was used for the launch of Transport 21. There were no costs for the use of Dublin Castle. Costs were incurred for catering at Dublin Castle, producing backdrops, graphics, associated printing and producing a video. The required public procurement procedures were complied with in accordance with the Government procurement guidelines. Webmaster.ie was the company...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The question of whether an individual is disabled or not has not been a determining factor in appointments which have been made to State boards under the aegis of my Department. Consequently it is not known if there are any individuals with disabilities on the boards of these bodies.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Under the decentralisation programme, 20 posts in the Railway Safety Commission are due to transfer to Ballinasloe. An up-to-date decentralisation implementation plan is due to be submitted by 1 December 2005. The Railway Safety Commission grading structure, which is based on a human resource requirement study conducted by independent consultants in 2000, comprises technical posts at engineer...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: Under the decentralisation programme, 90 posts in the National Roads Authority are due to transfer to Ballinasloe. The information requested is outlined in the following table. Number of positions at each grade to facilitate decentralisation Number of applications in each grade received from public servants Chief Executive 1 Principal Advisor Higher 3 Clerical Officer 10 3 ...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: A central theme of Transport 21 is connectivity. Transport 21 will improve the connectivity within County Donegal and between that county and the other western counties and Dublin. In terms of linkages with Dublin, Transport 21 provides for the upgrading of the strategic roads from Dublin to the north west. This includes the upgrading of the N2, N3, and N14. The upgrading of these strategic...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (3 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The scheduling of rail services is an operational matter for Irish Rail. However, I have been informed by the company that in December 2004, in response to the growing commuter demand from Athy and Carlow, an additional later evening peak commuter service departing Dublin at 19.45 was introduced. Irish Rail is also examining the possibility of providing an additional morning peak commuter...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department has no office on the north side of Dublin that is due to relocate under the decentralisation programme.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (3 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with the State Airports Act 2004, the three airport authorities, including the Dublin Airport Authority, are currently preparing comprehensive business plans for their airports. The Dublin Airport Authority will, as part of its business plan, address the position of its principal subsidiaries, including the future of the Great Southern Hotels, GSH, group. I will consider the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll by-laws, and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in the National Roads Authority, NRA, under Part V of the Roads Act 1993, as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000. Tolls were raised in 2002 on both the East Link and West Link bridges. Toll revenues raised on...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (3 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: A suitable location has been identified in Letterkenny to facilitate driving tests for articulated vehicles. Final arrangements are being made by the OPW which will allow such testing to resume shortly.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (3 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: As I have indicated in responses to previous questions, it is my clear intention to ensure that an EU-US open skies agreement contains an appropriate transitional arrangement for Shannon. The details of the transition arrangement will be a matter for negotiation with the US. I do not propose to compromise my negotiating position by giving details of what I might seek at this stage. There is...