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Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is not Question Time.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There is no right to ask it.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has had five minutes and only one question was in order.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There is some alternative on offer.

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Instruction to Committee (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 127, it be an instruction to the Committee to which the Merchant Shipping Bill 2009 may be recommitted in respect of certain amendments, that it has power to make provision in the Bill to provide for a NEW PART 3 comprised of 7 Chapters to provide for maritime safety and the implementation of the Saving of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention of the...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Instruction to Committee (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: No. Section 34 provides definition for terms used in Chapter 3. Section 35 sets out the application of Chapter 3. Section 36 is an enabling provision to allow the Minister to make nuclear carriage rules to prescribe structural, operational and survey requirements for Irish ships engaged or intending to be engaged in the carriage of nuclear cargo. Section 36 is an enabling provision to allow...

Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Instruction to Committee (25 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I accept the criticism.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In my response to Question number 75 of 10th February, I indicated that I had asked my Department to provide the information in tabular form. I understand that this has since been provided to Deputy O'Dowd and I have asked that the information be also provided to Deputy Reilly. In the case of commercial State bodies, the salary scales of chief executives are reviewed from time to time by the...

Written Answers — Road Tolls: Road Tolls (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in the National Roads Authority under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended). I do not propose to amend the Roads Acts on the lines suggested by the Deputy as it would involve an inappropriate interference with...

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The provision for the rural Transport Programme in 2010 is being maintained at €11m, reflecting the Government's continued commitment to the programme, which plays an important role in combating social exclusion in rural Ireland. The development of rural transport is also a key objective in the Government's sustainable travel and transport plan, "Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 97 together. There has been much ill informed comment about the proposed new SAR contract. Because we are in the "standstill" period of the procurement process and about to commence contract negotiations I am somewhat constrained by what I can say. However I can make the following points in response to some comments made. 1. The new contract has been...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The consultants appointed by my Department to advise and organise a procurement process relating to the operation of Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport have undertaken their work in two phases. In the 1st phase, the consultants reported on the design and organisation of a procurement process. Having accepted the 1st Phase report, I retained the consultants to organise and run the procurement...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Bilateral arrangements between the UK and Ireland, under Article 15.4 of the 1998 EU Convention on driving disqualifications, came into operation on 28th January 2010. As the system only came into effect less than two months ago, it would be somewhat premature to consider reporting on its operation at this time. Unlike driving disqualifications, there is no agreed international framework...

Written Answers — Airline Restructuring: Airline Restructuring (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Government is satisfied, from all of the information available to it, that a major restructuring of the Group's cost base is essential if Aer Lingus is to return to profitability and growth. The cost base of Aer Lingus is seriously out of line with that of its competitors. The Government want to see a strong viable Aer Lingus in the future. The cornerstones of Government aviation policy...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions 78, 86 and 119 on 10 February, which sets out the position relating to Bus Eireann's service changes as part of its cost recovery plan. The level of Exchequer funding support for CIE's public service obligation transport services, including Bus Éireann's services, in 2011 will be determined in the context of the budgetary process for 2011.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Road Traffic Bill 2009, which is currently before the Dáil for Second Stage consideration, amends driving licence provisions to ensure that penalty points and disqualifications can be applied to non-national driving licences and to give the Gardaí powers to seize a licence where the driver has been disqualified or where the licence has been fraudulently obtained or is forged or altered.

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have responded to priority questions relating to the corporate governance of Shannon Foynes Port Company in the House on 9 December and 9 February last. My Department carried out a review of corporate governance arrangements in all State bodies under its aegis in 2008. As a result of this I wrote to these bodies, including Shannon Foynes Port Company, outlining new procedures for the...

Written Answers — Weather Damage Repairs: Weather Damage Repairs (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question 63, answered today.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The whole trust of our aviation policy is based on promoting maximum competitiveness and connectivity. We do this by promoting regular, safe cost effective and competitive air services linking the country with key business and tourism markets. I do not perceive that a dominant role for any one carrier would be consistent with this policy as it would militate against competitiveness....

Written Answers — Traffic Signs Manual: Traffic Signs Manual (24 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Work on the comprehensive review and updating of the Traffic Signs Manual is continuing. This work involves a number of working groups deliberating under the guidance of my Department and the NRA and with the assistance of consultants. I understand that the content of the revised Manual is expected to be finalised during the second quarter of this year. Amendments to the Road Traffic...