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Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question No. 91 of 24 March 2010 as follows: The implementation of the recommendations of the Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon report into procurement practices in Irish Rail is a matter for the Boards and management of CIE and Irish Rail. However I sought and received from the Board of CIE a full report (dated 15 January 2010) on the background to the report...

Written Answers — Rail Safety: Rail Safety (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Dáil Question No: 62 taken on Wednesday 24 March 2010 (copy Attached) concerning the position on the investigation into the collapse of the Malahide Viaduct and the report by Irish Rail. With regard the final part of the Deputy's question concerning the Railway Safety Commission, I reiterate that until the statutory investigation by the Railway Accident...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The first phase of the Western Rail Corridor was opened on 29th March. The provision and operation of services on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Eireann and I have no function in this matter. I understand from Iarnród Eireann that the next step will be for them to undertake a detailed evaluation of Phases 2 and 3 with a view to arriving at precise costs to undertake the works....

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The company's internal auditors completed a review of corporate governance in 2007. The review made a number of recommendations for improving corporate governance procedures in the company and the Board has confirmed to me that these were implemented. In September 2008, I appointed a new chairperson and five other directors to the Board of the company. These new appointments have provided...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The priorities for the national roads...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the N5, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. On 11th January...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Traffic Acts already provide for the offence of using a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place without Third Party motor insurance. Penalties available under the Acts include a consequential disqualification or the endorsement of 5 penalty points on a driving licence record of a person convicted of such an offence. Under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 and...

Written Answers — Integrated Ticketing: Integrated Ticketing (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The contract to operate the Integrated Ticketing Scheme was recently awarded to Hewlett-Packard (HP) Ireland. The contract will provide a number of key services required to operate and administer the scheme. HP Ireland will be responsible for customer support services including provision of a telephone customer support helpdesk, back office business processing, an ITS website, and the supply...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Default speed limits that apply to defined categories of roads are established under the Road Traffic Act 2004 For local and regional roads, the default speed limit is set at 80 kilometres per hour. This can only be changed on a permanent basis by county and city councils through the making of special speed limit bye-laws. Section 9 of the 2004 Act sets out the range of special speed...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my response to Priority Question No. 41 of today.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As I have indicated to the House previously, 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...

Written Answers — Bus Licences: Bus Licences (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Pending the commencement of the relevant provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, bus route licences are granted to private operators in accordance with the provisions of the Road Transport Act 1932. The National Transport Authority is at an advanced stage in the preparation of new licensing guidelines required under the 2009 Act. I expect the new licensing regime, including...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Funding of €805,000 over a 3-year period has been agreed for this project, which aims to encourage more sustainable transport choices in Dundalk, in particular in relation to travel to and from school. The project encompasses both hard measures such as the provision of traffic calming infrastructure, and soft measures such as cycle training, and a behavioural change campaign. The Dundalk...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In line with the recommendations of the Deloitte report and taking account of the need to reduce its operating deficit, Dublin Bus is undertaking a redesign of its network based on the most recent pattern of demand and on reducing the number of variations of bus routes. It is also working on eliminating unnecessary duplication of services, creating even headways to improve reliability and...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: While industrial relations are a matter for the company, I understand that all unions representing staff at Aer Lingus have voted in favour of accepting the company's cost restructuring plans following extensive negotiations under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commissions. From an aviation policy perspective, I welcome this development and would encourage all stakeholders to continue...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulation: Taxi Regulation (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Work is currently underway to facilitate the absorption of the Commission on Taxi Regulation into the National Transport Authority by the end of the year. I ensure that I am fully briefed on matters relating to the work of the Commission for Taxi Regulation including its proposals for the reform of the SPSV Sector, and, there is ongoing contact concerning corporate governance and policy...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Annual Report and Accounts of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) for 2009 were published on 27 April and were lodged in the Library of the Houses of the Oireachtas the same day. I note that falling passenger numbers caused by the recession led to DAA's Gross Profit reducing by 10% on the previous year. DAA's Group Profit excluding exceptional items in 2009 was €38m as compared to...

Written Answers — Air Travel Regulations: Air Travel Regulations (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Regulation (EC) 261/2004 established common European rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of cancellation or long delay of flights or in the event of being denied boarding. The Regulation clearly sets out the rights of passengers in such events and the obligations on airlines to provide care and assistance. While the flight cancellations and delays which occurred...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Irish Rail recently briefed me on the deterioration in its financial position due to declining demand and revenue and increased costs. The company is implementing a wide-ranging cost recovery plan to ensure its financial viability. In this context, I understand the company is considering the suspension of services on the Waterford-Rosslare line. This line, on which one train operates each...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 May 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Exchequer funding has been allocated under Vote 32 to the following agencies under the remit of my Department since 2007: State Body Vote 32 Funding2007€000 Vote 32 Funding2008€000 Vote 32 Funding2009€000 Vote 32 Funding2010€000 CIE Group 776,269 911,036 726,808 496,129 Railway Safety Commission 2,090 2,078 2,014 400 Railway Procurement Agency 11,000 10,958 10,598 29,748...