Results 1,661-1,680 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Public Transport. (10 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I was aware in general terms that Bus Éireann was putting a plan, which would involve a lessening of services on particular routes, before the specifics were put to the union. I was not aware of the specifics until it came into the public domain. I understand it was put in the public domain by somebody from the union side when the document was put to the union as part of the negotiations.

Transport 21. (10 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As I have said on numerous previous occasions in this House, my policy in regard to the release of cost information on the transport projects contained in Transport 21 is in the first instance to ensure the taxpayer's interest is protected. In that context, the release or publication of commercially sensitive cost information prior to the completion of the competitive procurement processes...

Transport 21. (10 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In regard to all the projects in Transport 21 which have started their processes, I have indicated on a number of occasions that I will bring them from planning and design to tender stage. As I outlined previously, all of them are continuing along that path. We will then make decisions in regard to provision of the money. Obviously, metro and the DART interconnector will take up a huge...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department meets with Dublin City Council on a regular basis in relation to a number of cycling projects, including the Sutton to Sandycove route, which I am anxious to progress. I am pleased to report that progress is being made on the route. A key section of the Sutton to Sandycove route (i.e. from Sir John Rogerson's Quay via the Samuel Beckett Bridge to Fairview) forms part of the...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department, through the then Dublin Transportation Office, supported in 2008 and 2009 the provision of cycling parking facilities in schools which actively participated in An Taisce's Green-Schools Travel Programme and which demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of cycling. 790 spaces in 39 schools were provided in 2008 and a further 1,790 spaces in 114 schools were provided in 2009....

Written Answers — Departmental Procurement: Departmental Procurement (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 and 294 together. CHC Ireland Limited have been granted a contract for more than €15 million for the provision of search and rescue helicopter services for the Irish Coast Guard.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: There are currently seven external consultants working for my Department. The work they are carrying out is contained in the following table. The Work being carried out EU Article 4 checks on Irish rail expenditure under the ESIOP. Aviation Adviser for the Irish Coast Guard Search & Rescue Helicopter service Process Auditor for new Irish Coast Guard Search & Rescue Helicopter service...

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 310 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the N17 between Ballindine and Miltown, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads...

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

Noel Dempsey: Matters relating to the development of the rail network, including electrification, are a matter for Iarnród Eireann in the first instance. I have asked the company to respond directly to the Deputy with the statistical information sought. The DART underground programme will involve a significant expansion in the number of kilometres of electrified track. The Deputy will be aware that...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: My Department implements an ongoing PAT programme in order to ensure that portable equipment used in Departmental premises is maintained in a manner fit for safe use. Comprehensive reports were prepared by an external consultant engaged for this purpose in 2007 in respect of the Department's main premises at 25 Clare Street, 44 Kildare Street, Frederick Buildings (South Frederick Street)...

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

Noel Dempsey: Local authorities have statutory responsibility for the maintenance of all public roads under section 13 of the Roads Act 1993 and this includes winter maintenance. Funding for winter maintenance of national roads is allocated to local authorities by the National Roads Authority (NRA). I provide grants in respect of regional and local roads to supplement local authorities' own resources....

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

Noel Dempsey: Since 1 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 Street, Dublin 2.

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: I have been briefed on the measures being taken by Bus Eireann to ensure its financial viability. Decisions in relation to individual services are matters for the company with the approval, where necessary in the case of subvented services, of the National Transport Authority.

Written Answers — Shipping Services: Shipping Services (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Transport I feel it is important that the market offers a diverse range of viable maritime links in and out of the State. This is vital to facilitate trade and tourism. Ireland has one of the most extensive short sea networks in Europe with multiple operators and various alternative modes of shipping available. Our roll-on roll-off and ferry services between Ireland and the...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Since 1 December 2009, rail investment in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). In regard to rail investment outside the GDA, we have made clear in our renewed programme for Government that we remain committed to the provision of a safe and efficient network of rail services. A major focus of rail investment in the...

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions 302 and 303 together. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I understand that the NRA each year provides funds for safety related works on national roads. The selection and...

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

Noel Dempsey: As I have previously informed the Deputy, the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) regulates airport charges levied at Dublin Airport. Charges at Cork and Shannon are set by the airport authority. Passenger charges levied at the six regional airports, which are owned and operated independently, are a matter for each airport concerned. In relation to comparable charges at other European...

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: In Transport 21, the Government identified the programmes and projects in the national roads, public transport and regional airports sectors that it wished to see prioritised for implementation in the ten-year period from 2006 to 2015 within an overall capital provision of €34 billion.These projects and programmes can be found on the Transport 21 website (www.transport21.ie). However, in...

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

Noel Dempsey: Statutory responsibility for the application of special speed limits through the making of special speed limit bye-laws is vested in the elected members of county councils and city councils. In setting a special speed limit a local authority must assess various factors with the primary focus being on road safety. It is, quite appropriately, a matter for the local authority to assess the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Feb 2010)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 continues to provide the strategic framework for capital spending on transport infrastructure in the areas of national roads, public transport, and regional airports into the future. However, in the light of the changed economic circumstances, it has been necessary to review investment priorities across all Government Departments. The results of this review are reflected in the...