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Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: They are entirely about civilian aircraft engines.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: It covers all civilian, commercial operations.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Yes.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Is Senator Ryan happy with that?

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: Senator Ryan knows well I did not draft the Schedule.

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: The short answer is "No", at least as far as the Bill is concerned. I am sure that sanctions may be taken under existing law, but it is far better to have this legislation in place, so that it is clear that those who voluntarily become members of the register, which is both open and voluntary, have the protection of the convention, whereas those outside it will be operating in a different...

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: I understand the Senator's point but do not agree because it is quite clear that all the main players will want to sign up to the convention. The main manufacturing countries, namely, the United States and European countries, will want to sign up. The major finance houses which will provide resources to the individual airlines to purchase aircraft will do so at a significant advantage in...

Written Answers — Airport Security: Airport Security (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: There are no proposals under consideration to alter the existing control arrangements for airport security in the State. My Department, which has responsibility for aviation security policy, liaises on an ongoing basis with the Garda Síochána concerning issues relating to airport security. The Garda Síochána is a member of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee, which was...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, to ensure that motorways and dual carriageways are equipped with appropriate containment barriers in accordance with the NRA's design manual for roads and bridges. The NRA, as a matter of practice, keeps road design standards, including safety aspects, under regular review.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: As I have indicated previously, I am committed to reforming the public transport market in order to provide opportunities for both public and private companies to deliver increased public services and to ensure the taxpayer and customer get a high quality of service and the best value for money. In this context, it remains my intention to establish an independent national public transport...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: As I have indicated previously, I am committed to reforming the public transport market to provide opportunities for both public and private companies to deliver increased public services and to ensure the taxpayer and customer get a high quality of service and the best value for money. In this context it remains my intention to replace the Transport Act 1932. This Act provides the statutory...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I ask the Deputy to allow me a minute at the end so that this Bill can progress to Committee Stage. I believe this has the agreement of the House.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I thought we were to conclude Second Stage today. I believe there is agreement in the House on the Bill. However, it is up to the Deputy.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: That is fair enough. I do not need a lecture from the Deputy.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: If the Deputy is so interested in helping young drivers get their test he will let the Bill go through.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Fine Gael Deputies kept the whole thing going in the hope of stopping young drivers from getting the test.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Deputies opposite should shut up.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: The proposals to which I referred in my earlier reply of 20 April 2005 are concerned not with any particular location but rather the most appropriate mechanisms for providing further terminal capacity at Dublin Airport. Once the Government makes a decision on this matter, the detailed planning and implementation process will address the issue of the location and all other relevant operational...

Written Answers — Speed Limits: Speed Limits (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: Since the passage of the Road Traffic Act 1994 the power to apply special speed limits has been vested in the elected members of county and city councils through the making of special speed limit by-laws. On 18 April 2005, I issued Guidelines on the Application of Special Speed Limits to the county and city managers. Copies of the document have been placed in the Oireachtas Library and the...

Seanad: International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Apr 2005)

Martin Cullen: I thank the Senators for their contributions which were most positive. This is important legislation which provides a uniform international legal framework for aircraft financing. It will greatly assist the growth of air travel and continuing safety improvements through the use of newer aircraft with the most modern systems. I join with others in congratulating those who were successful in...