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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is an operational matter for the bus companies concerned and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Under section 4 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, registration of driving instructors is a function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Under the Road Traffic (Driving Instructor Licensing) (No.2) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 203 of 2009), authorisation and registration of driving instructors and administration of driving instructor's licences are matters for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Road Traffic legislation sets specific requirements for trailers using public roads in this State. These include provisions on the construction, equipment, use and lighting of trailers along with requirements for their licensing, plating and roadworthiness testing. By October 2013 all new trailers built in the EU will have to be Type Approved to the minimum EC or national standard before...

Written Answers — Smarter Travel: Smarter Travel (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The 11 shortlisted Areas announced in December last are currently finalizing their bids for Stage 2 of the competition, which will close to entries on April 30. I have convened a selection panel to meet during May and following receipt of their recommendations I hope to be in a position to announce the successful Smarter Travel Areas in June.

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being compiled and will be made available to him at a later date.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 352, 357, 361, 362, 364 and 365 taken together on 23 March 2010. Statutory responsibility for the regulation of safety standards of civil aviation in the State has been vested in the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) under the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993. I have no function in this regard. I am advised by the IAA that, arising from the...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The names of all appointees to bodies and agencies under the remit of the Department of Transport is set out in the response to Parliamentary Question no. 251 of 3rd February 2010. The reply covers the period from the establishment of the Department of Transport on 6th June 2002 to end 2009.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I wish to advise the Deputy that sixteen staff members from the Department of Transport have signed up for the cycle to work scheme.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Since 1st December 2009, this is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Oireachtas Liaison Officer for the NTA is Mr. Matt Benville, The National Transport Authority, 59 Dawson St., Dublin 2.

Written Answers — Road Projects: Road Projects (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In 2010 a total of nine national road projects will be completed. The M9 Waterford to Knocktopher opened on 22 March. The remaining eight are: Route Scheme M/N3 Clonee to North of Kells N7 Limerick Tunnel M7 Nenagh to Limerick M7 Castletown to Nenagh M7/M8 Portlaoise to Cullahill/Castletown M9 Carlow to Knocktopher N18 Crusheen to Gort M50 Upgrade Phase 2 M1 & M4 Motorway Service...

Written Answers — Smarter Travel: Smarter Travel (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department and the Northern Ireland Department for Regional Development jointly chaired an initial meeting of the All-Island Freight Forum in Dublin Castle on 29 January last. This meeting was attended by a wide range of stakeholders with an interest in promoting a sustainable freight sector. A number of the priority issues were identified, namely, being competitive in a sustainable...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Traffic Acts already provide for the offence of using a vehicle without insurance. Under the Acts, the Judge hearing a case under section 56 of the Principal Act, can elect to apply a consequential disqualification or the endorsement of 5 penalty points on a driving licence record of a person convicted of such an offence. As of end of March this year, over 13,700 drivers have...

Written Answers — Smarter Travel: Smarter Travel (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Government's view on congestion charging is set out in Action 11 of the Smarter Travel policy framework. This framework, which extends until 2020, states that fiscal measures would be needed to act as a disincentive to unnecessary car travel. Specific measures are not being proposed or considered at this point in time.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have requested Dublin Bus to compile the information requested and to forward it directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Smarter Travel: Smarter Travel (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 473 and 474 together. My Department is currently working with an Interdepartmental Working Group (IDWG) to consider an Action Plan in this area. The Group comprises representatives from a number of Departments, the Office of Public Works and the HSE, and part of its remit is to consider the potential for e-working locations near key employment centres. The...

Written Answers — Ports Policy Review: Ports Policy Review (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: During the debates on the Harbours (Amendment) Act 2009 I indicated that a review of the Ports Policy Statement would be conducted over the course of this year. Such a review is timely both in terms of the passage of time since publication of the Policy Statement in 2005 and the current challenges facing the sector. Work on a consultation document has commenced and I hope to publish the...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy requested information and I am imparting it to him. If that is not happening - and I agree that in some cases it is not - the body that will enforce that and to which people should report, is the Commission for Aviation Regulation. Currently, however, as people are in very difficult circumstances, it will not be much good to them to report to the Commission for Aviation...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: A number of issues were raised. Some of them were not directly related but I will try to respond as best I can. An event such as this is unprecedented in Europe and I do not think any of us ever imagined when this began last Thursday that we would still be talking about it on Tuesday or would probably be speaking about its effects on this day week also. As soon as the air space is freed up...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Fáilte Ireland was on the group and issues were raised with it to ensure there would be accommodation and this was the response we received. The Irish tourism industry and accommodation providers can take a bow for this. I am disappointed to hear what the Deputy had to say about the Department of Foreign Affairs. I cannot contradict it. I know he stated it more in sorrow than in anger...

Air Space and Air Traffic. (20 Apr 2010)

Noel Dempsey: We will take that up. The point was made that people were not able to obtain their medicines or were running out of them. That has been largely resolved although there were some difficulties with it.