Results 11,581-11,600 of 13,270 for speaker:Pat Gallagher

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: We are working on it and it should be introduced some time next year. I cannot, however, give the Deputy a precise date.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: They are not being given away for nothing.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: It has not changed dramatically. The Labour Party was in Government as well.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: Until such time as the new legislation is in place, we cannot work outside that framework.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: We are providing substantial funds to Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus through subventions.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Shortall simply will not listen.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: We do not know exactly.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The number of buses we have provided is in sharp contrast to what the Labour Party provided when it was in Government.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I recognise the difficulties experienced by drivers in Dublin each day. Plans are in place to extend the bus corridor routes.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: We have plans to do that. When it comes to funding, I challenge any Opposition party to match the Government's commitment to the provision of funds for a first-class transport system.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The Government will provide an unequalled €34.1 billion in funds through Transport 21.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: It looks as if we will be in power longer.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: With the Labour Party standing at 10% in the opinion polls, it does not look as if it will have a chance——

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: The public is not recognising that in the opinion polls. I appreciate Deputy McEntee's concerns and we will continue to address them.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: When the 15% kicks in after the 100 buses are provided, I expect the authority to examine new routes. We cannot be firm and fixed in our views. If the current routes can be improved with a mix of private and public operators, we would not tie the authority's hands in the matter.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: Any regulator should have the responsibility to ensure the best services are made available from the funding that will be provided.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: On whether there will be a rush prior to the introduction of the legislation, it is a matter for each individual company to submit their applications. Under the 1932 Act, it is the first company that applies, providing it meets all the criteria. There is no subvention in such cases.

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: When the 1932 Act is amended, it will ensure a level playing field for all operators. The Department is examining bus service applications. There may be some scope for additional services. Commercial opportunities identified by the private sector may not be where additional bus service obligations are required. Regarding north Kildare, the Department has authorised a significant increase...

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 13 together. The Minister set out the position in regard to the integrated ticketing project in his response to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 13, 41 and 91 on 28 September 2006. The chairman of the integrated ticketing project board submitted the first report of the board to the Minister on Tuesday, 9 October 2006 and the Minister has since considered...

Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)

Pat Gallagher: As I outlined, we expect the report of the integrated ticketing project board to be made available to the Minister by the end of this month. There are genuine business issues in terms of the cost of the project and the phased timing of its introduction. On the question of implementation, we must, as always, abide by the procurement policies. Although it sounds simple, the development of...