Results 1,781-1,800 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Perhaps the Senator would let me know where the signs are located.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: I do not want Members to think there may be a problem. In recent times we have witnessed successfully applied and well thought-out changeovers on a national basis. The commitment of those involved was visible. With regard to this changeover, the 58,000 signs which will be in place after 20 January 2005 have been ordered and received and are now in situ. They are currently being distributed to...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes. It is clear and all Departments involved are satisfied the targets will be met.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: We are not changing speed limits, we are only changing signs.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: That will not be required. Section 12(1) states: "On the commencement of section 9, bye-laws made under section 46 ... of the Principal Act continue in force and are deemed to be bye-laws for the purposes of that section 9 and are to be read as applying...". All we are doing is changing from imperial to metric speed limits.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: I will deal with the last speaker's questions first. The detection of an offence will always rest with the Garda Síochána. Other issues of outsourcing will be a matter for the administration involved in collecting the fixed charge.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: No.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: No.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: Yes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: It will be a Garda database.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am not sure where such administration will be based. In terms of technology, I am sure there will be a sharing of information, but such administration work will not necessarily have to be based in Garda headquarters. I will deal with the other issues raised. We have dealt, effectively, with amendments Nos. 2 and 3. In respect of the proposals for the delivery of the relevant notice, Senator...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: I want to be as helpful as I can because there seems to be some confusion. The intention is to outsource only the administration. Senator Paddy Burke seems to be of the view that the service provider will be involved in serving summonses and prosecuting. That is not the case. The service provider will be involved only in administering the collection of the fixed charged. It will not be...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: No. The garda will issue it.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Ivor Callely: The garda will issue the summons. I said earlier that it is a matter for the Garda Síochána to decide how best to deliver that.