Results 11,621-11,640 of 13,264 for speaker:Pat Gallagher
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
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- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I have to defend the Road Safety Authority. Under the chairmanship of Mr. Gay Byrne and its chief executive, Mr. Noel Brett, the RSA has been doing excellent work over the past few months since it was established
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: We set it up some time ago and it was not vestedââ-
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I will repeat, if necessary, that we must work with the Road Safety Authority. Is the Deputy suggestingââ-
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: The Deputy should hold on, please. I am not filibustering.
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I am not the one filibustering. We have had proposals from the Road Safety Authority. The Minister met the chief executive and will meet the board in the near future. On top of that agendaââ-
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: We are looking at a structured approach to a complete transition, within time-lines, from the current regime of provisional licences to one of learner permits and restricted category drivers as well as related formation arrangements. Of course this will take some time. We will do this.
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: We areââ
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I have just spelt it out for the Deputy.
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I have just told the Deputy.
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I have just told the Deputy we are looking at the questionââ
- Road Safety. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: It is not, we are proactive.
- Aer Lingus. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: From the outset as regards the Aer Lingus IPO the Government has been committed to ensuring that our strategic interests are protected. It was always the intention that the State should retain a significant minority shareholding for this purpose. The State's shareholding currently stands at approximately 28.3% of the capital in Aer Lingus and will be approximately 25.4% from tomorrow...
- Aer Lingus. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: That is correct.
- Aer Lingus. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: The Government's overarching objective is to provide the company with access to new equity to enable Aer Lingus to compete effectively and fund the growth of its business. Through the IPO, the company now has new equity in the order of â¬500 million. Some â¬104 million goes towards the pension funds and there will be an additional â¬400 million plus to go to the business plan and to fund...
- Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: All projects provided for in Transport 21 will be required to comply with the Department of Finance guidelines for the appraisal and management of capital expenditure and the Department of Finance circular of 25 January 2006 on value for money. The guidelines require that capital appraisals, including cost-benefit analysis, are carried out for all projects costing over â¬30 million. The...
- Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: The Deputy has made the case for us. Whether the figure is â¬34.1 billion, â¬70 billion or â¬1 million, the principle is the same. The Deputy referred to the building of a house. Of course a person would have an estimated price from a surveyor, but the person would not indicate to all those invited to tender the price suggested by the surveyor. It is the same here. It is not a...
- Public Transport. (2 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I understand from the RPA that concerns were expressed, during the public consultation process, regarding plans to run the metro on elevated structures in Ballymun. These concerns were taken into account when deciding on the selected route. The RPA is working closely with Dublin City Council and Ballymun Regeneration Limited to ensure the design of metro complements the new townscape....
- Railway Stations. (1 Nov 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I thank Deputy Catherine Murphy for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to respond. The provision of facilities at train stations to enhance physical access to services and increase usage is integral to investments already made in the rail network under the national development plan and planned or under way under Transport 21. Under the National Development Plan 2000-2006,...
- Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (25 Oct 2006)
Pat Gallagher: I have in reply to the previous question referred to by the Deputy stated that I am conscious of the need for improved accommodation for the Doolin Coastal Unit and am continuing to act to secure such accommodation. I do not wish to elaborate upon the negotiations taking place at present. Coast Guard management has been asked to consider, as a matter of urgency, alternative locations to...