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Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 22, 27, 30 and 33 together. In keeping with the provisions of the State Airports Act 2004 the board of the Dublin Airport Authority has a statutory mandate to do everything necessary to give effect to the restructuring of the State airports. The Shannon and Cork airport authorities were incorporated in October 2004 and in line with the framework provided by...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: While there has been a significant decline in the number of bicycles crossing the canal cordon inbound during the morning peak, this has to be seen in the wider context of a decline in most modes of transport crossing the cordon, including the private car. The bus is the only mode to have shown a consistent increase. The reduction in the mode share of cycling, notwithstanding greatly improved...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The legislative framework for the provision of traffic signs is set out in section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1968 and section 37 of the Road Traffic Act 1994. The Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 1997 to 2005 prescribe regulatory traffic signs, which include upright signs, road markings, traffic lights, and other devices which may be provided on roads...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: A fundamental goal of the major investment that the Government is making in public transport is to bring about a modal shift from the private car, particularly for peak period commuting in major urban areas. This is being done by expanding capacity, improving utilisation and enhancing the quality of the public transport system. Park and ride facilities are being developed to attract car...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The total capital provision for roads and public transport projects in 2005 is €2.041 billion, which is broken down as follows: Roads (Euro millions) Public Transport 1,555 486 In the case of public transport it is proposed to allocate this funding to the following projects in 2005: Project Euro (millions) Luas 120 Railway Safety 95 Rolling Stock 82 Major Rail Projects...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 124 together. At present, the penalty points system that is provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2002 applies to four road traffic offences, namely, the offences of exceeding a speed limit, non-compliance with safety belt requirements, using a vehicle without insurance and careless driving. For the offence of exceeding a speed limit, a driver will incur...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with my announcement of October 2004, the height of the Dublin Port tunnel will not be changed. The tunnel is being completed as planned and will have an operational height of 4.65 m.

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The programme for Government emphasised the importance of competitive access maritime transport and of ensuring that our ports are equipped for the demands of our growing economy through investment in and development of seamless transport systems between all modes. This has been pursued, in the case of Dublin, for example, by Government investment in major projects such as the Dublin Port...

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The publication of the annual review of road collision data is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and is undertaken by authority's research section. I am informed by the NRA that the publication of the Road Collision Facts 2003 report was somewhat later than normal as a result of delays in the receipt of information by the NRA regarding a limited number of collisions. The reasons...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Bill 2004 was passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas between November and December last and enacted on 22 December 2004. A number of measures in this Act are provided to support the enforcement of a range of road traffic offences. When the text of the Act was being finalised, it was anticipated that the ruling referred to by the Deputy could emerge from the courts and...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department has commenced activity to update the rules of the road booklet. It is the intention to publish a new rules of the road booklet in draft form by mid-year and to invite comments or submissions thereon. The new booklet would then be finalised in the autumn.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Following consideration by the Government at its meeting on 19 January 2005, the final public safety zones report is now available on my Department's website. The Government approved the drawing up of guidelines by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, to be issued to local authorities regarding public safety zones at the three State airports, based on ERM's report....

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Statistics relating to road accidents, based on information provided by the Garda Síochána, are published by the National Roads Authority, NRA, in its annual road accident facts reports. The most recent report, Road Collision Facts, relates to 2003 and is available on the NRA website. Reports relating to previous years are available in the Oireachtas Library. The Road Collision Facts 2003...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 325 of 22 March 2005, which stated: I am aware of the views of the Retired Aviation Staff Association, RASA, on the Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, formerly Aer Rianta, pension scheme for general employees. These pensioners are seeking enhanced benefits under the scheme, that is, guaranteed CPI and salary indexation. However,...

Written Answers — Heavy Goods Vehicles: Heavy Goods Vehicles (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: In December 2004 I initiated a wide consultation process on the possible introduction of a maximum height standard for vehicles with the publication of a discussion document and an invitation to interested parties to make submissions. As outlined in the discussion document, a range of factors of national importance such as business competitiveness, rail safety, environmental and quality of...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I understand that the Commission for Taxi Regulation is currently reviewing existing regulations governing safety and service standards in the industry. The outcome of this review will provide the basis for the development of a new national code for the regulation of taxis, wheelchair accessible taxis, hackneys and limousines and their drivers. It is understood from the commission that in...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic Act 2004 was enacted on 22 December 2004. Section 9 of this Act came into effect on 20 January 2005 and sets out a new process for the making of speed limit by-laws by the elected members of county and city councils following the changeover to metric speed limits. The 2004 Act also provides that the Minister for Transport may issue guidelines relating to the making of special...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: The aim of EuroRAP is to improve road safety by assessing risks and identifying shortcomings on national road networks across Europe that can be addressed with practical road improvement measures. This is a commendable goal and I therefore welcome the publication of its recent report on the state of Ireland's major national roads. I note that the NRA made a very substantial contribution to...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department is in discussions with the Department of Finance on a number of initiatives, including the recruitment of additional testers, aimed at reducing waiting times.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (24 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have not had discussions with Iarnród Éireann on this matter. I understand that the company is reviewing its position regarding parking charges as the current level of parking demand far exceeds the supply and resources are required for facility expansion and maintenance. I will, of course, examine any proposals the company wishes to make in this regard.