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

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together. Iarnród Éireann has submitted a business case to my Department for the development of a greater Dublin integrated rail network, aimed at meeting the projected demand for rail services in the area into the future. Included in the business case are proposals to: construct a new rail station in the city centre; provide an interconnector...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Our records do not show any direct fees or remuneration paid to the person concerned for consultancy or other work carried out for or on behalf of the Department of Transport during the period in question.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: There are even older handbooks around, going back to the time of previous Ministers for Transport.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I found that out. I agree with the Deputy.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have asked them to produce a new one.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I have only just become aware of it.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is in now. The Deputy should know that.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I can only do what I can do.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: There is a general shortage of testers.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: As I have only three minutes left to contribute to this debate, I will not have an opportunity to read the remainder of the speech I commenced on 14 October last, a copy of which I have again circulated to Deputies. The remainder of my speech deals largely with a summary of sections 10 to 35 of the Bill. I see the establishment of the Driver Testing and Standards Authority as a crucial step...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: As a matter of interest, the Deputy is right about the high failure rate, but it is in line with the average in every other country. The problem is not a uniquely Irish phenomenon, although I am not excusing it.

Written Answers — Aircraft Safety: Aircraft Safety (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 173 together. Air quality standards on board aircraft are part of the design specifications set by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA. Aircraft maintenance is regulated in Ireland by the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I am well aware that any decisions on the future of Aer Lingus must take account of the impact of that decision not only on the company and its employees but also on the overall Irish economy, air travel customers, the airline trade and Irish tourism. Key strategic concerns were covered in the recent Goldman Sachs Report. The consultations with ICTU are progressing and will conclude in the...

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Nine.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is ongoing.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (1 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: As I indicated in my replies to Questions No. 319 on 17 November and No. 563 on 26 January last, the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 empower local authorities, the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disabled Drivers Association to grant a disabled person's parking permit where they are satisfied that the applicant is suffering from a disability that prevents him or her...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: A check on airbags is not part of the NCT. Neither EU Directive 96/96/EC relating to the roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles nor the Road Traffic (National Car Testing) Regulations 2003, which govern the NCT, provide for the inspection of airbags. As an employer, my Department has a responsibility to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of staff. Where a system warning light...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (1 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Exchequer support for the six regional airports in Donegal, Sligo, Knock, Galway, Kerry and Waterford falls under two categories. First, support for essential safety-related capital investment is available under the Border midlands and west and southern and eastern regional operational programmes of the national development plan. Grants are also available towards operational expenditure...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: Safety issues at the Dublin Port tunnel are matters for the contractor, Dublin City Council, and the National Roads Authority, NRA. I understand from the NRA that a safety audit of the project confirms that the Dublin Port tunnel complies in all respects with the requirements of the proposed EU directive on safety in road tunnels. In supervising the design and construction of both the Dublin...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (1 Mar 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together. Last year my predecessor as Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, requested Iarnród Éireann to undertake a feasibility study on the viability of a Shannon rail link in consultation with various local interests. However, all issues in relation to the study, including its likely completion date, are operational matters for Iarnród...