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Written Answers — Transport Investment Plan: Transport Investment Plan (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 110 together. In his recent Budget Statement, the Minister for Finance agreed in principle that an extended ten-year capital envelope was appropriate in the case of investment in transport. This reflects the reality of the long lead-in times required for design and planning as well as the substantial construction periods required for major capital...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The provision of destination signposting is a matter for the relevant local authority in the first instance. The traffic signs manual 1996 sets out directions given to road authorities by the Minister for Transport pursuant to section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 regarding the provision and use of warning and information traffic signs, including directional information signs. A copy of...

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

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100, 150 and 154 together. As I have indicated previously, I have met the key stakeholders in public transport and welcome the consensus that both State-owned and private bus companies have valuable roles to play in delivering future public transport needs. The overall objectives of public transport policy are to ensure the provision of a well-functioning,...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: Iarnród Éireann informs me that there is already an operating railway station at Cherry Orchard on the Dublin-Kildare railway line. The company is considering re-locating this station in the context of the Kildare route project. While Iarnród Éireann submitted a business case in relation to this project recently, I understand that revised proposals on certain aspects of the project will...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 119 together. I announced on 21 October 2004 that the operational height of the Dublin Port tunnel will not be changed. My decision was based primarily on safety grounds but cost and time delays to the opening of the project were also factors. The Dublin Port tunnel, therefore, is being completed as planned and will have an operational height of 4.65...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government holds and administers the national driver file licence records, and my Department is liaising with it to have the necessary arrangements for the issue of renewal notices from the national driver file put in place. It is the intention that the issue of renewal notices will commence in 2005.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104, 120, 155 and 165 together. I already dealt in detail with the position in regard to the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport in my reply to Priority Question No. 90 today.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The development of Kent Station is a matter for CIE and Iarnród Éireann to decide. It is intended that the project will be funded by CIE from its own resources rather than from the Exchequer.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: In May 2004, the Government agreed to the development of a commuter rail service for the Cork area. This includes the relaying of track and signalling between Glounthaune and Midleton as well as the construction of a number of new stations along the length of the route. I understand that Iarnród Éireann is finalising an engineering feasibility study of the proposed Glounthaune to Midleton...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: My Department has not received correspondence from the Garda in respect of the condition of the N81. As the Deputy will be aware the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the relevant local authority are responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of the national roads network. I understand that the NRA receive accident reports on an ongoing basis from the Garda in respect of accidents on the...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 93 of today on this matter.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The planning, design and implementation of national roads improvement projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the relevant local authorities concerned — in this case Westmeath County Council. I assume the Deputy is referring to a recent newspaper report comparing the cost of the upgrade of the Kilcock-Kinnegad section of the N4-N6 to the estimated cost of the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The West-Link bridge toll agreement, concluded in October 1987 between the then Dublin County Council and NTR, provides that the toll company, NTR plc, has until the expiry of the agreement in the year 2020, the exclusive right to toll traffic using the West-Link bridge. A buy-out of NTR's rights has not been considered having regard to the potential cost involved, the possible implications...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: Both management and unions in the Dublin Airport Authority are continuing their discussions regarding the future of the travel concessions on Aer Lingus flights which are available to certain airport workers. If management and unions cannot reach agreement on the status of the concession travel arrangements, the State's industrial relations machinery is available to assist both sides. I...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 122 together. The provision of median barriers on national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, having regard to best practice in road safety and EU standards for safety barriers of this type. The position generally in regard to the provision of median barriers on national roads is that: median barriers are currently being provided...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The authorised number of driver testers, including a chief tester and supervisory testers is 130. This number has not increased since 2002. At present there are 103 permanent driver testers and 19 contract driver testers employed. There are also six former testers who have returned on short term contracts. My Department is in discussions with the Department of Finance with a view to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The national roads development programme being implemented by the NRA and local authorities is in line with the principles, and with the transport infrastructure priorities, identified in the national spatial strategy. A key priority of the national roads programme at present is the upgrading of the national primary road network serving the national gateways. Major road projects have been...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117, 153, 347 and 364 together. The relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Act 2004 that establish a new system of speed limits based on metric values were commenced on 20 January 2005. The changeover process involved the provision of more than 58,000 traffic signs depicting the application of speed limits across the country. The new traffic signs that were...

Written Answers — Transport Infrastructural Projects: Transport Infrastructural Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: It is expected that all the projects in the public transport sector, which are being funded under the national development plan, will be completed. Projects completed to date have been done on time and within budget. The very significant Exchequer allocation to my Department in respect of the provision of transport infrastructure clearly demonstrates the Government's strong ongoing commitment...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (15 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: The primary objective of the regional airports measure of the NDP is to provide the airports with financial assistance towards essential infrastructure projects to facilitate continued safe and viable operations. The final round of allocations for the regional airports under the NDP will be announced shortly. The question of providing further funding allocations, following the completion of...