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Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 76: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 61.—(1) It is the duty of the owner and master of a ship to which this Chapter applies— (a) before the ship is first put into service, or before the ship is put into service in any case after the expiration or cancellation of its minimum safe manning document, to submit or have submitted proposals and...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 77: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 62.—(1) A surveyor of ships may board and inspect any ship for the purpose of seeing that it complies with the provisions of this Chapter and the safe manning regulations. (2) If a surveyor of ships finds that a ship fails to comply with any provisions of this Chapter or the safe manning regulations he or...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 78: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 63.—(1) If any provision of a minimum safe manning document or a provision of any safe manning regulations is not complied with, then the owner (if in fault) or the master (if in fault) of the ship commits an offence and is liable— (a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding €5,000, or (b) on...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 79: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: "CHAPTER 7 Unsafe ships 64.—This Chapter applies to— (a) Irish ships to which this Part applies, and to any other ship to which this Part applies, while they are within any port in the State, unless it would not have been in any such port but for stress of weather or any other circumstances that neither...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Restating them in the context of the Chapters just inserted will ensure we have a deterrent that can be used.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 80: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 65.—Where a ship or boat being in a port in the State is regarded as an unsafe ship or boat under section 19(9)(b), 28(9)(b),37(6)(b), 45(4)(c), 53(3) or 60(10) a surveyor of ships may detain the ship to be detained in the port in which it is berthed until the relevant certificate, permit or document is...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 81: In page 23, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: 66.—(1) Where a surveyor of ships detains a ship or boat under section 65 he or she shall give a notice of detention to the owner or master of the ship or boat stating in what respect the ship or boat is an unsafe ship and the defects to be remedied to the satisfaction of a surveyor. (2) Where a surveyor...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy quite rightly raised this issue on Committee Stage on 4 March and we have since published guidelines on my Department's website and in hard copy. From my recollection of our previous discussion, the guidelines will meet the concerns raised. A range of improvements which can be made to existing vessels to increase their accessibility in regard to signage, lighting, handrails and...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The provisions of the reduced mobility regulations will apply nationally, having regard to the specifics of the classes of vessels. Sections 17(1) and 17(13)(a) and (b) afford ample opportunity for any representations made on the particular circumstances. The concerns raised by the Deputy are addressed in the section.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I realise that a literal interpretation of the subsection could give the impression that the Minister may ignore the system of improved accessibility and safety being introduced elsewhere in the legislation. This is not the intent of the subsection, which is necessary because it may be desirable in the case of certain vessels to provide an exemption from reduced mobility regulations. While...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The amendment proposes that the approval of the Houses of the Oireachtas be obtained after representations have been received under the consultation process on reduced mobility regulations and before the regulations are made. It is not normal practice to have to obtain approval prior to the making of regulations and I do not propose to introduce such a requirement in this legislation....

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 88: In page 26, line 40, after "with", to insert the following: "a Committee of the Houses of the Oireachtas having responsibility for matters relating to transport and with". The amendment arose as a result of the Committee Stage debate on this matter during which I undertook to examine section 18. The amendment provides that a draft code for reduced mobility be...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department made an offer in January 2009 for the grant of a licence in respect of the bus service to which the Deputy refers, which sought to operate between Dalkey and Dublin Airport. That service is known as "The Patton Flyer". That offer did not include certain of the stops sought by the applicants in respect of their proposed service, as these stops were already being served by a...

Written Answers — Employment Levels: Employment Levels (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to the Quarterly National Household Survey published by the CSO, which contains statistics on the labour market by sector. Numbers employed by CIÉ and its subsidiaries are included in its Annual Report and Financial Statements which are available on its website. I understand that the average number of persons employed in 2009 was 11,463.

Written Answers — Light Rail Projects: Light Rail Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Programme for Government made a commitment to conduct feasibility studies into light rail systems in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. I subsequently asked the local authorities in these cities to use these studies to consider the feasibility of both light rail and bus rapid transit systems. These studies, which are being carried out by consultants appointed by the relevant local...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Since 1st December 2009, the development of the DART Underground project is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). DART Underground and Metro North are the Government's key priority projects for public transport investment in the period ahead. Officials from my Department and the NTA hold monthly monitoring meetings. Following a request from my...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: State Bodies are required to comply with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies published by the Department of Finance. The Code was last updated in May 2009 and all State Bodies under the remit of the Department were provided with the updated Code. The Department formally reviews compliance by State Bodies with the Code of Practice on an annual basis. The last review was...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is finalising arrangements to undertake the Value for Money Review of the Rural Transport Programme. It is expected that the Review itself will commence within the next fortnight.

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 284 together. The Value for Money Reviews carried out by this Department since 2007 are set out in the following table. Name of Review Year Commenced Year Completed & Published CIE Subvention 2005 2007 Capital Spend by Dublin Transportation Office 2007 2008 Strategic Non -National Roads 2007 2008 Railway Safety Programme 2008 2008 Regional...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (1 Jun 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware that there is currently a high level of demand for car testing and I understand that the National Car Testing Service is responding to that demand in a timely manner. The RSA continues to monitor the position regarding demand for car testing and testing arrangements. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) vehicle testing...