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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: My Department has not engaged in research and development of hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: Every vehicle used for the carriage of passengers for reward, including buses used in the school transport service, is subject to a range of safety measures that includes annual roadworthiness testing. In the case of vehicles with eight or more passenger seats, the roadworthiness tests are carried out by authorised testers appointed by local authorities under regulations made by the Minister...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (30 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: Tachograph recording equipment in passenger vehicles is regulated under the Council Regulations (EEC) No. 3820/85 and Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3821/85 and also S.I. No. 392 and 393 of 1986. These regulations are enforced in respect of buses with a seating capacity of more than 17 persons, including the driver. There are, however, a number of exemptions under both EU regulations, including...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I thank Deputies for their positive contributions to the debate. I acknowledge the general welcome afforded to the Bill by Members of the House. In the course of the debate, Deputies raised issues, some of which directly relate to the Bill and others to road safety in general. The purpose of the Bill is to establish the Driver Testing and Standards Authority whose primary responsibility will...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: ——in terms of speed, the consumption of alcohol and everything else that goes to ensure road safety and good driving. I take this opportunity to congratulate our young people on their responsible attitude in the manner in which they go about their driving. I hope the insurance companies will acknowledge that and accommodate them by offering them more appropriate renewal premiums. In...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: It should not be and let somebody point the finger to me if this is a financial issue, because we will resolve it.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: The cost of a simple sign is very small in real terms. I am happy to work with any Member of the House if there is an issue with local authorities in terms of directional, safety or other road signage that is required.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I will be happy to meet any council in that regard.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I ask every Member to encourage local authorities to ensure that appropriate signage is in place. I will certainly encourage, support and assist Deputy Neville in whatever way I can with his local authority.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I pay tribute not just to Dublin Bus for which I have the height of respect because it is going about its business and developing its services in a proactive manner — it was mentioned by Deputy McGuinness in the context of suburban services — but also to Bus Éireann and its new acting chief executive, Mr. Tim Hayes, for the manner in which the company has developed services throughout...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I will wrap up by saying that if it is acceptable to the House, I will ask my officials to contact directly those Deputies who sought a specific response to issues raised during this debate. It might be more helpful and productive for the House to go about our business in that fashion. I thank my officials and the Deputies for engaging in such a good constructive debate on all the issues...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Referral to Select Committee. (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I am always happy to show leadership.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I hope I will very soon.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I offer my sympathies to Deputy Hayes and his county on what David and the boys did to them last Sunday.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I am speaking to the insurance companies.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I hope I am doing such a good job that Members will want me to remain.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: Thank you very much.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: Do not tell the gardaí.

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Ivor Callely: I invited Deputy McGrath to come and visit the tunnel.