Results 1,081-1,100 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Public Transport (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is quite incorrect. I am surprised to hear him state that we have a very poor public transport service. This is not true. We may have a somewhat lesser service than we had but we certainly do not have a very poor service. With regard to the number of buses, I made it very clear from the very start of my term as Minister for Transport that I would not measure success by the...
- Public Transport (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has come forward with a whole series of half-truths. Having 500 buses operating at 20% capacity-----
- Public Transport (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: One can increase the numbers by ensuring that buses are fuller by providing the type of service that consumers want. The subsidy has increased substantially over the past ten years because the number of buses, capital expenditure and the service have improved. Admittedly, in recent years the number of passengers has decreased. With regard to Deputy O'Dowd's final point, he completely...
- Vehicle Registration Tax (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: A working group of local authorities, Departments, including a representative from my Department, the Garda, the Revenue Commissioners and the Road Safety Authority was established to identify improvements in the legislative and enforcement framework arising from the increase in the numbers of foreign registered vehicles on our roads. The group reported to the Minister for Finance in October...
- Vehicle Registration Tax (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is incorrect that I am not remotely concerned. I agree that the start of the contract with Applus+ has been difficult, largely due to the success of my efforts to ensure people comply with the national car test. I was criticised in the House when I introduced a proposal to impose five penalty points on those who do not comply with the NCT. This proposal resulted in a surge in...
- Vehicle Registration Tax (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The current system is largely the same as the previous one. The contractors involved have changed as a result of a tender process which was established following the completion of the previous contract. SGS provided a reasonably good service, although it was not without its problems and there were complaints from Members about some aspects of it. I am aware of the difficulties. I visited...
- Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Appointments to each State board under the remit of my Department are made in accordance with the relevant legislation. I believe that strong State companies need strong boards to lead them. Appointments made by me are done on the basis of the appointees having the necessary skills, competencies and experience to contribute effectively to the work of the board. I am conscious that there...
- Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: It is true that the Government reappointed Dr. Lynch on my recommendation. I do not think the Deputy is comparing like with like. Dr. Lynch is an executive chairman and that is a completely different situation from appointing a member of the board. I reappointed him on a three monthly rolling basis for 12 months in order to ensure continuity at the company at this critical juncture. It is...
- Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is incorrect on that. As I understand it, Dr. Lynch has been involved at least twice on the Baker Tilly report and, in addition, concerning the Malahide viaduct.
- Appointments to State Boards (5 May 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I would welcome an examination by the Joint Committee on Transport of the reports on that matter, once they are published by the Railway Safety Commission. Ultimately, however, the Deputy and I will never agree on this matter, as I am the person responsible. I am the person who has to answer questions in the House and I am not going to allow a committee to appoint a chairperson, unless the...
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: What goes on in this House in regard to the Order of Business is daft.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: What is the Labour Party's position on the Croke Park deal? Is the Labour Party split?
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: That is exactly what Deputy Gilmore is doing.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Deputy Gilmore is trying to make a political football out of everything.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: He should have a little courage and stop the soundbites.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: I have a big file with the answers here.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: Without looking for answers to illegitimate questions.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: This is the kind of nonsense for which the parties opposite wanted to come back on Tuesday. It is a waste of time.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is making up his own answers.
- Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy should write to the Clerk of the Seanad.