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Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am delighted to state that great progress has been made on Garda activity and the level of supports which are being put in place for the force. The Garda Commissioner is very happy with the progress made and the commitments he has received from the Government. On the other side of that coin is the issue of victims, which was also referred to. In that regard, a victims' charter has been...

Seanad: Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage. (24 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in the House. I was with some Senators last night who are, should I say, of the right political persuasion or socialist persuasion and we had an enjoyable night. Some of the females ditched me but I managed to get home safely in any case. I am pleased to present to the House the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999 on behalf of the Minister for...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (23 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: The car testing contract provides for a review of the service by the Minister after the mid-point of the contract which will occur in January 2005. The review will commence early in the new year. The format, dimensions and technical specifications of registration plates for display on motor vehicles are currently provided for in the Vehicle Registration and Taxation (Amendment) Regulations...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: The items to be tested, the method of testing and the reasons for refusal of a NCT certificate are set out in the national car test manual 2004, which is published by my Department. The NCT includes a check to ensure there is an adequate view from the driving seat and that it is not interfered with by objects or stickers on or in the vicinity of the windscreen. The presence of an object or...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: At present, buses having a design gross weight not exceeding 3,500 kg, that is, minibuses, first registered since 1 January 1992 are the only buses which require to be fitted with seat belts, in which case seat belts are required for the driver and each forward facing front seat passenger. Persons occupying these seats are required to use the seat belts. In June 2003 the European Commission...

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: If that is the case, the Deputy should support our amendment.

Roads Infrastructure: Motion. (23 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: That is what our amendment does.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Deputy.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I extend good wishes to the Deputy in his new portfolio.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I will undertake to examine the matter.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I will seek clarity on the issue and communicate my findings to the Deputy.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: One could ask for Deputy O'Connor.

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I appreciate the Senators' statements on the public transport facilities in Dublin and the future plans. Several issues were raised and I will try to respond quickly to some of them. I thank my friend and colleague, Senator Fitzgerald, for his contribution. He asked a relevant question about the planning and appeal process and in particular its costs. I cannot give a total figure for those...

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: National Car Testing Service: Motion. (3 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I will be happy to do so.

Seanad: National Car Testing Service: Motion. (3 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: As I am only in the Department three weeks, it is the earliest date I can publish it.

Seanad: Rail Network. (3 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address the House on this important issue. I am pleased to say I have some good news. Major increases in capacity are being planned by Irish Rail along a number of lines, in particular the Dublin-Kildare rail corridor. Originally Irish Rail's ability to meet growing demand along this very busy route was limited by platform capacity at Heuston...

Seanad: National Car Testing Service: Motion. (3 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Members who have so far contributed to the debate and assure Members on both sides that I have heard what has been said. I will take the issues that have been raised on board and will now try to respond quickly to some of them. I tabled the Government amendment, along with the Leader of the House and I am happy with its content and wording. I thank the officials in my Department...

Seanad: National Car Testing Service: Motion. (3 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I would like to respond to Senator O'Toole's comments. If we are to look at what we are doing in the city of Dublin as regards the road network, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that the work that has commenced over the last five years is amazing.

Seanad: National Car Testing Service: Motion. (3 Nov 2004)

Ivor Callely: I am pleased the Senator is acknowledging it.