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Rail Network. (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: I note Deputy McManus is indicating that she has not been informed.

Rail Network. (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: I will ensure the Deputy receives the information. The previous Minister for Transport indicated in response to a parliamentary question as far back as last May that further work would be required on the south side. I understand that Iarnród Éireann has worked hard to keep Deputies from all parties fully informed of its intentions. While it is regrettable that customers are impacted by such...

Waste Disposal. (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: I hope he is not burning waste.

Waste Disposal. (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to address this matter on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche. This is a particular issue in the Ringsend area where I witnessed in passing the black cloud of smoke. The Minister and I share the concerns of the Deputy about the reported growth of the practice of burning waste. Data from the...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: That is not a fair reflection of the position.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: It is not just 2005 we should be talking about. Tremendous progress has been made in the provision of services in recent years.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: The Deputy stated that the case to which he referred has unique complications. I am sure he will agree that it will take some time to put the services——

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: I do not believe it.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: The Deputy is referring to the previous issue.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: That will be done. We will listen.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: Well done.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2005)

Ivor Callely: The level of funding has been increased.

Written Answers — Heavy Goods Vehicles: Heavy Goods Vehicles (26 Jan 2005)

Ivor Callely: I have deferred a decision on the introduction of a vehicle height until I have the opportunity to consider the views of all parties with interests or concerns in the matter. In this regard, on 23 December 2004 I published a consultative paper outlining the central issues involved in this matter. Notices in the national newspapers of 23 December 2004 invited interested parties and the public...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (26 Jan 2005)

Ivor Callely: This matter is currently subject to legal proceedings involving the MIBI and as such it would be inappropriate for me to intervene in any way.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Jan 2005)

Ivor Callely: There have been no discussions between my Department and the named company. In any event, it would not be appropriate for the Minister or the Department to endorse or encourage the use of any particular product.

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (26 Jan 2005)

Ivor Callely: In accordance with EU Directive 96/96/EC, passenger cars are required to undergo a roadworthiness test when they are four years old and every two years thereafter, with test-due dates determined by reference to the date of first registration of the vehicle. Under the phased implementation of the NCT, cars first registered between 1992 and 1996 were first liable for the NCT in 2001 by...

Written Answers — Heavy Goods Vehicles: Heavy Goods Vehicles (26 Jan 2005)

Ivor Callely: Irish regulations require that, subject to certain exemptions, every vehicle and every trailer attached to a vehicle should be equipped with wings or other similar devices to catch, so far as practicable, mud or water thrown up by the rotation of the wheels, unless adequate protection is afforded by the body of the vehicle. Directive 91/226/EEC sets out the technical requirements that a spray...

Written Answers — Licensing Requirements: Licensing Requirements (26 Jan 2005)

Ivor Callely: An applicant for a road passenger transport operator's licence is required to satisfy the Minister that, before being granted the licence, he or she is of "good repute" and "appropriate financial standing" and satisfies the condition as to "professional competence". In considering whether an applicant is of "good repute", I am required to have regard to any conviction which the applicant is...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: May I be helpful to the House? Senator Paddy Burke is a good old scout and deserves a reply.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: I would like to put down some markers, which might help Senators understand the background to this provision. The proposal does not of itself change the present requirement for unlimited third-party cover for road accident personal injuries. The section proposes a mechanism for change if change becomes necessary in the future. No change is being made to the existing provision of unlimited...