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Seanad: School Accommodation (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Mansergh for raising this matter and providing me with an opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science. In doing so I wish to outline her strategy for capital investment in education projects and to outline the position on capital funding for Clerihan National School, County Tipperary. This year, over €300 million will be invested in...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl do na Seanadóirí as ucht an cheist thábhachtach seo dá gceantar a ardú ar an Athló agus deis a thabhairt dom freagra a thabhairt thar ceann an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta. I thank both Senators for raising this matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline to the House, on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, the...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: I will indicate the Senator's concerns to the Minister.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (14 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The pilot phase of the Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) concluded at the end of 2006 and, in line with Government decisions in the matter, work is now underway to mainstream the scheme. This work is based on the experience with the pilot RTI and the outcome of a public consultation process. Thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are currently being funded under this...

Written Answers — Maritime Safety: Maritime Safety (13 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The legal framework to regulate fast powered craft including jet skis, provided for in the Maritime Safety Act 2005 arose from the Report of the Action Group on Small Powered Recreational Craft (including personal watercraft) in 2000 which concluded that the primary public policy response to regulating such craft should be the use of local bye-laws. Conditions and issues vary in different...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (13 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Funding for inshore and offshore marine rescue services is provided through the Irish Coast Guard which has overall responsibility for management and co-ordination of marine search and rescue operations. The table provides details of funding in 2006, together with information on the personnel involved. Marine Rescue Service 2006 Funding Personnel (directly involved in Search and Rescue...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Irish Coast Guard of the Department is actively seeking to acquire a suitable site for construction of a new Station House for the Kilkee Coast Guard Unit. Site acquisition has to date proved difficult. The Coast Guard funds all costs of the Kilkee Unit, and of all 54 similar Units around the country, for accommodation, equipment and training as well as for exercise and call-out allowances.

Written Answers — Rescue Service: Rescue Service (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Additional temporary accommodation has been provided for the Doolin Coast Guard Unit, however the need for improved permanent accommodation remains. Coast Guard Management in conjunction with the OPW are actively looking for a suitable site in the locality.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (6 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Following the completion of the pilot phase of the Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) at the end of 2006, work is now underway to mainstream the scheme in line with Government decisions in the matter. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department and, together with the individual community transport groups funded under the scheme, is solely responsible for all the operational aspects...

Written Answers — Marine Accidents: Marine Accidents (1 Feb 2007)

Pat Gallagher: There was only one occasion when the RAF responded to a maritime incident in Irish territorial waters during the years mentioned. This occurred in 2003 when the Irish Coast Guard requested additional assistance with the possible evacuation of 155 passengers on board a ferry that had engine trouble off the Tuskar Rock. RAF assistance would have complemented the Irish Coast Guard helicopter...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Harbours Act 1946 is one of the Acts listed in section 3(13) of S.I. No. 378 of 2005. The practice of issuing harbour works orders under the Harbours Act 1946 has been discontinued for some time. The Harbours Act 1996 is not listed in section 3(13) of S.I. No. 278 of 2005. Port companies operating under the 1996 Act are subject to the normal planning laws.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: The Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) was launched on a pilot basis in 2002. Under this scheme, thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are being funded to address the particular transport needs of their rural areas. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department. The pilot phase of the Initiative concluded at the end of 2006 and in line with Government...

Written Answers — Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Services (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: Members of An Garda Síochána are State employees who receive State protection under the Garda Síochána Compensation Act 1941, whereas Mountain Rescue Team members are private persons who volunteer Search and Rescue assistance. Insurance cover is an eligible expenditure for grant aid to Mountain Rescue Teams. The Coast Guard will shortly consider the distribution of the 2007 grant aid...

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (31 Jan 2007)

Pat Gallagher: As outlined in replies to previous questions from the deputy on this topic, most recently on 11 October 2006, Dublin Port Company wrote to me as Marine Minister on 18 May 2005 seeking ministerial approval for the company to enter into an arrangement with the Anna Livia consortium, as detailed in draft heads of terms enclosed with the letter. The proposed arrangement was in essence that in...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Initiative: Rural Transport Initiative (13 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The Rural Transport Initiative (RTI) was launched on a pilot basis in 2002. Under this scheme, thirty-four community transport groups throughout the country are being funded to address the particular transport needs of their rural areas. Pobal administers the scheme on behalf of my Department. The pilot phase of the Initiative will conclude at the end of this year and in line with Government...

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "—commends this Government's very substantial levels of investment, both capital and current, in the expansion of the transport system in the greater Dublin area over the past ten years and the consequential significant increases in public transport and roads capacity arising therefrom;...

Public Transport: Motion. (12 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The Labour Party is proposing in this motion that the problems of Dublin might be solved if we constructed a network of park and ride sites, fed by what it calls express buses. Perhaps the Labour Party has not had time to do much homework on this topic, but I am only too happy to help. Its members may be surprised to know that the DTO commissioned a study on bus-based park and ride...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (7 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together. Full details regarding the division of the proceeds from the sale of the Irish Glass Bottle site are available in the Irish Stock Exchange announcement made by South Wharf plc on 10 November 2006 headlined 'Proposals for Acquisition'. This is available in the company announcements section of the Irish Stock Exchange's website...

Written Answers — Ship Inspections: Ship Inspections (7 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: My Department of Transport has not been in communication with the Dublin Port Company in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy, in relation to which I have no function. Department of Transport marine surveyors carry out inspections of ships docked in Irish ports and these inspections cover, inter alia, matters relating to the safe operation of such ships and the living and working...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: A motion of both Houses of the Oireachtas approving 'Transport Access for All', my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, was passed on 17/18 October 2006 along with the Plans of five other Government Departments. The Plan is now being implemented in conjunction with the Transport 21 investment programme and accessibility is being promoted in two ways. First, accessibility...