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Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Nonsense. They would have gone down the tubes.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Answer the question on tax.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Listen to the answer.

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Thirty-six rural community transport groups are being funded under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which is operational in every county. These groups are working towards maximising coverage in their operational areas having regard to local public transport service needs and the availability of resources. The provision of services under the RTP is a matter for the individual...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is contained in the tables. Table 1 contains the names, titles, duties and annual salaries of each of the advisors, press officers, assistants and secretaries appointed by me. Table 2 contains details of the pension arrangements which apply in each case. Staff Appointed by Minister Noel Dempsey Table 1 Names, Titles, Duties, Annual Salaries Title Name...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There are currently 32 bodies under the aegis of my Department and these are listed in Table 1. Eight bodies have received Exchequer funding from Vote 32 and re amounts are set out in Table 2. The names of those employed by each agency and the wages paid are a matter for the bodies concerned. Table 1 Bodies dealing with issues relating to the Department CIE Bus Átha Cliath Bus...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The first phase of the Western Rail Corridor was opened on 29th March 2010. The National Recovery Plan which was launched on the 24th November 2010 provides revised capital budgets for my Department over the Plan period 2011-2014. The new allocations mean that it will not now be possible to meet the original timeline for all T21 projects. However no project has been cancelled and planning...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There is no record of any representations in relation to this matter being received in my Department. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. e construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is facing a significant financial adjustment from 2011 onwards as a result of the changes in its current contract with its main customer, Stena Line. In order to keep the business on a sustainable footing, the company must reduce its cost base, a substantial portion of which is staff costs. The company has been engaging with its employees and their...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Government's Transport 21 Programme provided the investment framework for the development of the five major interurban motorways, linking Dublin with Belfast, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. This inter-urban motorway programme is close to completion. The other major motorway projects which have been delivered under Transport 21 are the M3 Clonee to North of Kells scheme and the M50...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy will be aware that operational maintenance of National, Regional and Local roads is the responsibility of the Local Authorities, which in this case is Kerry County Council.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The current Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts for services linking Dublin Airport with the regional airports at Derry, Donegal, Sligo, Ireland West Airport Knock, Galway and Kerry Airports commenced on 22 July 2008 and are due to expire on 21 July 2011. With regard to the PSO programme in general, the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes (An Bórd...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: This project was one of eleven short-listed for Stage 2 of the Smarter Travel Areas Competition. As no decision has yet been announced in relation to the competition, it would be not be appropriate for me to comment on this application.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The information in relation to the appointment of the Boards of State bodies is set out in the table. The fees payable to Board members are determined by Government and are published in the Annual Accounts of the bodies concerned. In some cases Board members have voluntarily declined to accept fee payments. New appointments to Board from 3 December 2009 Name Body Term of office Fred...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Moneys owed to private firms by public bodies are a matter for the public bodies concerned.

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (7 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There are no industrial disputes, including work to rule actions, currently being engaged in by staff in my Department.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (2 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: The National Roads Authority (NRA) was tasked, as the result of the Transport review of last year's severe weather event with responsibility for salt supplies during periods of prolonged severe weather. In early August of this year, the NRA advertised a Framework Contract for the supply of de-icing salt for the Winter. The primary objectives were to (a) ensure that there is an adequate...

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: That is not a point of order.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: That is no problem.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As part of its role on the Government Emergency Task Force, my Department has reviewed the transport-related response to the severe weather events last winter and is working with the Task Force and other Government Departments with putting in place additional measures in response to such events. In relation to transport issues, my Department and its agencies are engaged in the implementation...