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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...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The North South Work Programme, as agreed by the North South Ministerial Council, included a commitment to examine the mutual recognition of penalty points between the Republic of Ireland and the North. However, in addition to the fact that separate penalty point systems operate in the two jurisdictions on this island, the system that operates in Northern Ireland differs from that applying...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: Proposals to develop the Malin Head Station are being considered as part of the future development of the Marine Emergency co-ordination services of the Irish Coast Guard. This process is on going and will be completed as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (6 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...

Seanad: Pre-nuptial Agreements. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Browne for raising this matter. I apologise on behalf of the Tánaiste who is unable to attend the House. I refute the Senator's suggestion that there has been a delay in appointing members of the group to study the operation of the law with respect to pre-nuptial agreements. The fact is there has been no undue delay. The Tánaiste indicated previously to the House that...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Ulick Burke for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to reply on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2005-2007, published in December 2005, includes some 60 major water and sewerage schemes, with a value of more than €451 million, for Galway. The Minister for the...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: To clarify, what I stated was that Galway County Council has stated an environmental impact statement might not be required and it is to confirm this. As soon as the council confirms, if it is not required then progress can be made. I will relate all of what Senator Burke has stated to the Department.

Seanad: Motor Insurance Regulations. (6 Dec 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Kitt for raising this issue. The question of vehicle insurance is vital and issues such as insurance fraud and uninsured driving are matters of concern which affect all legitimate policyholders and insurance companies. Under the Road Traffic Act 2006, enacted in July this year, the powers of the Garda were extended to allow them to seize all uninsured vehicles, whether...

Care of the Elderly. (30 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I am pleased to have the opportunity to reply on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank Deputy Breen for raising the issue as it provides an opportunity to outline to the House the current position with regard to the Stella Maris day care centre in Lisdoonvarna. The Health Service Executive in Clare provides an extensive range of day care...

Community Development. (30 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Deputy Gilmore for raising this matter and for giving me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. To respond, it is necessary to give a brief explanation of the equal opportunities child care programme, for which my colleague, Deputy Brian Lenihan, Minister of State with special responsibility for children, is responsible. The...

Light Rail Project. (30 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Deputy Olivia Mitchell for raising this matter and giving me an opportunity to respond. While Transport 21 involves a large commitment of financial resources, those resources are finite. Transport 21 provides funding for the delivery of an extensive rail-based network between 2006 and 2015. The network is based on the Dublin Transportation Office's strategy document, A Platform for...

Traffic Management. (29 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. Under the Road Traffic Act 1994 responsibility for traffic management was devolved to individual road authorities. Responsibility for the implementation of traffic management measures and the application of road traffic regulatory provisions in the Dublin city area is therefore a matter that falls to Dublin City Council to address in the first...

Seanad: Rural Transport Services. (28 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Kitt for raising the issue of the rural transport initiative, which has become so popular in the 34 pilot scheme areas located throughout all but one of the Twenty-six Counties. The Department is funding the provision of public transport in rural areas through the initiative. It has been operating since 2002 to provide funding on a pilot basis for community transport groups...

Seanad: Rural Transport Services. (28 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The €9 million will be for the main stream of the initiative. While we can give the groups an indication at an early stage, it cannot be conclusive until we decide on the pilot schemes. From knowledge of specific areas, I know extensions will take place. I also presume some areas not yet covered by the rural transport initiative will apply and will receive funding. It is not as simple...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (22 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The Department of Transport manages the scheme under which the Limerick Marine Search and Rescue Service receives grant payment. An annual current grant is paid to Limerick Search and Rescue Service under the scheme. The purposes for which the grant is used are a matter for individual recipients under the scheme.