Results 8,961-8,980 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 397 of Tuesday 5 October 2004. A reply to the correspondence referred to issued on 13 August 2004. There was no undue delay in responding.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: I am not aware of any proposals by Iarnród Éireann to upgrade the Ennis-Athenry-Galway line in 2005. Based on the success of the enhanced Limerick-Ennis line, the company is examining the possibilities of providing additional regional services in areas where the potential demand would justify the required investment. In addition, the western rail corridor working group is currently carrying...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: Iarnród Éireann has submitted proposals to my Department for the enhancement of the Kildare route. The proposals involve significant track work and the upgrading of many of the stations along the line. The completion of the project would result in an increase in both commuter and intercity train journeys along the corridor. The proposals are being assessed by my Department and a response...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation 1944, aircraft may come into Ireland for technical stops, such as for refuelling purposes, without notifying the Department of Transport. No notification about this aircraft was received by my Department.

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: The list of bodies under the aegis of the Department of Transport that do not currently come under the remit of the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 and 2003 follows. Proposals to bring these bodies within the scope of the Act are considered from time to time in light of prevailing circumstances. Transport agencies or bodies not included under Freedom of Information Acts to be included under...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: A driving test will be arranged in due course for the person concerned.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: Total Exchequer expenditure on national road improvement and maintenance projects in 2004 was €1.23 billion. Details of expenditure broken down by local authority are held by the NRA, which has been asked to forward the information directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: In 2004 my Department received €7 million on foot of applications for driving tests. In 2004 my Department spent €9.97 million on staff, accommodation and other services directly involved in the delivery of the driver testing service. However, this sum does not take account of the cost of shared services within my Department, such as human resources and IT, or of services provided by...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 590 and 591 together. Iarnród Éireann has submitted a business case to my Department for 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 four-track the Kildare line; to electrify the Kildare and Maynooth lines; to provide an...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 to 2005 and the Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 1997 to 2005 provide for the prohibition on vehicle turns, such as turns to the right or left, on a public road where the appropriate regulatory traffic sign has been provided by the local authority. A driver who fails to comply with these road traffic regulations commits an offence and,...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: There is no record in my Department of an application for a driving test from the person concerned.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: I understand the management of Dublin Bus is currently examining ways of maximising the utilisation of the existing bus fleet in light of the significant investment made to date under the national development plan and the ongoing changes in demand patterns for Dublin. It would be premature to make any decisions on investment in additional capacity until my Department is satisfied that...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (26 Jan 2005)

Martin Cullen: The information sought by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Agency Name Date Appointed Aer Lingus John Sharman (Acting Chairman) Appointment extended on 01/09/04 Dublin Airport Authority Mr. Dermot O'Loughlin 26/10/04 (resigned 03/12/04) Ms Linda Tanham 26/10/04 Mr. Arthur Hall 26/10/04 Mr. Michael Landers 26/10/04 Cork Airport Authority Ms...

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements (Resumed). (2 Dec 2004)

Martin Cullen: I thank all Senators in the House for the discussion this morning and for their very measured and well thought out contributions regarding all of the issues surrounding Aer Lingus and aviation in general. Aer Lingus is not in crisis at present. The difficulty is that the aviation industry globally is in serious crisis. The evidence of that is apparent, whether one looks to the US airlines...

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements. (2 Dec 2004)

Martin Cullen: I will take Senator O'Toole on the advice of the House.

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements. (2 Dec 2004)

Martin Cullen: I understand that is not the case.

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements. (2 Dec 2004)

Martin Cullen: I am pleased to have this opportunity to update the Seanad on developments in Aer Lingus. Before I outline the current position relating to Aer Lingus, let me refer briefly to past performance. Aer Lingus was for many years, and especially in its early days, the main provider of air access between Ireland and the rest of the world. It opened Ireland to the world and, through its efforts, it...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: The current average waiting time for a driving test at the Monaghan test centre is 33 weeks. By the end of this year driving tests equivalent to 55 weeks' work will have been carried out at the test centre during 2004. At least one driver tester is assigned to carry out tests at the centre for each of the remaining weeks of this year. My Department will seek to arrange an early test for...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Regulations governing the issue of driving licences by licensing authorities have for many years provided that an application to renew a lapsed driving licence may be submitted without a certificate of competency to drive if a person makes such application within a period of ten years from the date of expiry of the previous driving licence. After ten years has elapsed, a person must first...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Nov 2004)

Martin Cullen: Under the Road Traffic Act 1961 and the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1999 to 2004, it is a matter for the appropriate licensing authority, in this case Sligo County Council, to determine the eligibility of a person for a driving licence, and to issue licences.