Results 9,401-9,420 of 10,459 for speaker:Bertie Ahern

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We have put €1.2 billion into different aspects of rail transport. Two weeks ago Deputy Higgins asked me about the Clonsilla to Dunboyne line.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: In reply to Deputy Higgins's question regarding the Clonsilla to Dunboyne——

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will answer the question.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: His own Deputy mentioned two phases. One must start with the first stage before getting to the last stage. We are not building with Lego.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Studies have been finished regarding the Clonsilla to Dunboyne line, the situation is well advanced and planning is almost certain to go ahead. The next stage, the feasibility study, is being undertaken. That has only started and will look at extending the line more broadly to Navan. Of course it makes sense ultimately to extend the line to Navan, but the first part of the process is the line...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No Government has ever put as much money into transport infrastructure as we have.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Over €1.2 billion has been invested in rail transport. The logical position is to build the line to Navan. The first stage is the Clonsilla to Dunboyne line. The studies have been done and completed, the Government is supportive of it and we want to get on with it. Some €31 billion has been allocated to the transport programme until 2009.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is not all for roads. The Midleton line which helps over 100,000 commuters is going ahead and is well underway.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Deputy Boyle got upset when I said the Midleton line was underway. He obviously does not want it to be underway so he got upset at the reference. The feasibility study of the Navan line has commenced and hopefully we will get that back.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Deputy Sargent might, on another occasion, tell me when we will also get the N3. His view is that we will have the rail line sooner than the N3.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together. I met with representatives from the Border, Midlands and Western Regional Assembly on 18 November 2004. The meeting allowed for useful discussion on issues of particular importance in the region. In general terms, these included progress on the implementation of the national development plan, especially by reference to the key...

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Deputy is aware of the study of the western rail corridor. The former Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, set up a group in conjunction with the western corridor group to conduct a full study which will be available in April. I am not sure whether that addresses the issue of Shannon, but I met members of the group a few months ago and the study certainly covers the full link of the 12...

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will try to answer all those questions, although I may not have all the details. I am supportive of the western rail corridor but where it starts and finishes depends on the studies that are being undertaken.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (1 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The programme for my visit to the United States this month has yet to be finalised. However, I expect to participate in the traditional ceremonies at the White House and on Capitol Hill and to meet the Ireland America Economic Advisory Board in the course of my visit. Arrangements for attendance at St. Patrick's Day celebrations are not yet fully finalised. However, the Government Chief Whip...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Government is certainly not abandoning its commitment to provide additional buses under the national development plan. Funding for over 300 new buses has been made available in the last five years, and there are now over 1,000 buses in the service of Dublin Bus. We are continuing to invest in Dublin Bus, whose annual subvention is now €60 million. The issue, as has been pointed out by...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: They are on the way too.

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Not alone are there more buses, there are 1,000 buses. Over 300 buses have been changed. Obviously, some of those are replacement buses. On Dublin Bus figures, they have 30 buses, the change of routes of which they have not yet agreed. They have to also agree some of their other reform issues. They have been told by the Department that when those issues are addressed there will be agreement...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Deputy Rabbitte asked when the Travers report will be available. I do not know exactly; it is due in shortly. The report is not that long in preparation but I understand Mr. Travers is anxious to complete it as soon as he possibly can.

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Maybe before that, it depends on when it comes in. Obviously, the Government will have to consider it but it is committed to publishing it.

Leaders' Questions. (1 Mar 2005)

Bertie Ahern: We will publish it. If these matters had been dealt with before the election in 1977, we would not be here now.