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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The annual Exchequer subvention to CIE in 2010 in respect of its public service obligation (PSO) services is €276 million – an increase of 45% on 2000. Despite this high level of funding and fare increases over the years, the CIE companies are facing a very difficult financial outlook in 2009 due to declining passenger numbers in an increasing cost environment. Decisions in relation to...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Budget for the National Transport Authority comprises three principal elements: · Exchequer public transport provision payments to public transport companies totalling €276 million; · Exchequer grants in respect of public transport and related investment in the Greater Dublin Area totalling approximately €350million; and · An administration budget of €7.7 million.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The contract between the Irish Aviation Authority and Met Eireann is an operational matter for the Authority and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Details of the remuneration of the Chief Executive of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) are set in the Authority's Annual Reports for 2007 and 2008, which are available on the IAA website (www.iaa.ie). The audit of the 2009 accounts is currently underway and the results will be published in due course.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Procedures for senior appointments to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) are operational matters for the Authority and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions on appointments to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), including educational requirements, are operational matters for the Authority and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This is an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The management of the Irish Aviation Authority superannuation scheme is a matter for the Authority and the trustees of the scheme and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Any proposals for amendments to the Irish Aviation Authority Superannuation Scheme are matters for the Authority and the Trustees of the Scheme in the first instance.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions on the procurement of accommodation for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) are operational matters for the Authority and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions on any car allowances for senior executives of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) are operational matters for the Authority and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There are regular and ongoing contacts between the RSA and my Department on matters pertaining to the National Car Testing Service. My Department receives reports from the RSA from time to time regarding the number of tests booked and carried out and waiting periods. I am aware that there is currently a high level of demand for car testing and I understand that the National Car Testing...

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (10 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The report will be examined by my Department in the context of the development of rural transport policy. I note however that while the Report draws on previous research material produced both within and outside Ireland, it does not take into account the rural transport measures in my Department's Smarter Travel Plan or in the Renewed Programme for Government, nor does it refer to the recent...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility only for the overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of national roads, including the projects mentioned by the Deputy, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (9 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Policy relating to return to work through education and job opportunities is the responsibility of my colleague the Tánaiste and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. As confirmed by the DAA in the CEO's statement to the Oireachtas Committee on Transport on the 24th February last on the subject of Hangar 6, DAA has at all times fully assisted the various State Agencies and...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (9 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Irish Rail recently briefed me on its plans for the Waterford-Rosslare railway line including the possible provision of tourist services by heritage railway interests. Decisions in relation to services on the line are, however, matters for Irish Rail in conjunction, in the case of public service obligation services, with the National Transport Authority.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (9 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Regulation of microlight aircraft is an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority and I have no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility only for the overall policy and funding in relation to the national Roads Programme element of Transport 21. Under Section 17 of the Roads Act 1993, it is the general duty of the National Roads Authority to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of roads. For that purpose, it has responsibility for the planning and supervision...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (9 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Decisions regarding the employment of air traffic controllers, including numbers and rates of pay are operational matters for the Irish Aviation Authority and I have no function in this regard.

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (9 Mar 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is awaiting an OPW report on the scale and cost of the works required at the Coast Guard Coordination Centres in Malin Head and Valentia. The report in expected by May and will determine the order in which the work will be done. I will review the matter at that time with an intention that, subject to funding, work will commence as soon as possible.