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Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The question of liability for motor tax for classic cars whether they are off road or under restoration is not the responsibility of my Department. I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The construction, improvement and maintenance of national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Acts 1993, as amended, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I have no function in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I thank the Senators for their contributions and I apologise for having to leave to attend a Government meeting. On the proposed amendments, while I accept the Senators' intent, they are misinterpreting the wording on the absence of the word "or". While I fully accept their bona fides in trying to ensure the legislation is as watertight as possible, the section is worded to do exactly...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I do not wish to be disrespectful to Senator Quinn by not saying anything, but I have to take the advice of the Attorney General's office in this matter, the view of which runs contrary to that expressed by the Senator. Its advice is that this is the correct format to use. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: What Senator Ryan requires is in the legislation. It is difficult is when looking at such legislation to tie all the bits together. The amendment proposes to delete section 2(6) to make it mandatory that a person who, in the opinion of a member of the Garda Síochána, has consumed intoxicating liquor provides a preliminary breath specimen even where such a demand may be prejudicial to the...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I thank the Senator. While I am not promising anything, in the light of the contribution he and other Senators have made on the matter, I undertake to reconsider the matter before the Bill is taken in the other House to ascertain if it can be copper-fastened. We have had extensive discussions with the Garda on the matter during which we were specifically asked to give consideration to the...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I thank the Members of all parties who contributed to the debate. I again acknowledge the co-operation and support of all parties for the Bill. I know I have not been able to accept the amendments tabled, but I recognise they were tabled in good faith and were designed to ensure the legislation was copper-fastened as much as possible. I thank Members and the staff of the Houses for their...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: This Bill, following its enactment, will allow for the early introduction of significant provisions in road traffic legislation to support and reinforce the existing drink driving enforcement regime. Its provisions will further communicate the message that drink driving will not be tolerated. Drivers who, in the opinion of the Garda, have consumed intoxicating liquor and are involved in...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The public will not decide that.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy would know a lot about pellets.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61, 63 and 81 together. As I have said already in the House in response to a Priority PQ number 53, the Government decision to support the continuation of a Public Service Obligation route between Donegal and Dublin and between Kerry and Dublin and to cease requiring Public Service Obligation routes between Dublin and Sligo, Knock, Galway and Derry from July...

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 69 together. The Government Emergency Task Force, under the auspices of the Department of Defence, is the framework around which national emergency responses are co-ordinated. Under the published emergency planning procedures, the national response to severe weather events is led by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The...

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64, 66, 67, 71, 87 and 90 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the Transport sector. As the Deputies will be aware, the issues raised by them mainly fall within the operational responsibilities of the relevant agencies, be it the National Roads Authority, the public transport companies and the Dublin...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: It is intended to complete the Report on the Value for Money and Policy Review of the Rural Transport Programme in the coming weeks. Thereafter, the Report will be published following consideration by Government.

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: Transport 21 aimed to develop Ireland's transport system, by significantly expanding capacity, increasing integration, enhancing quality, increasing accessibility and ensuring sustainability. The programme proposed to achieve these aims through various objectives including the completion of the inter-urban motorway network and improvements to the rest of the national roads network; the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The recent decision by the European Parliament to reject the jointly agreed position of the European Commission and Member States concerning the application of the Working Time Directive to self-employed mobile transport workers required all Member States to re-assess the legislative framework governing working time in this area. In Ireland's case, a draft Statutory Instrument recasting...

Written Answers — Transport Infrastructure: Transport Infrastructure (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: The updated Mid-West Regional Planning Guidelines list as an objective the completion of a Strategic Integrated Framework Plan for the Shannon Estuary which among other things would identify suitable areas for economic growth and development in the estuary. Shannon Foynes Port Company is committed to working with all relevant stakeholders in seeking to maximise the potential offered by its...

Written Answers — Public Service Agreements: Public Service Agreements (18 Jan 2011)

Noel Dempsey: Progress on the Transport Sector Public Service Agreement Action Plans 2010-2014 was submitted to the Public Service Implementation Body on 6th January 2011. The plans identify progress on the actions specific to my Department and for each Non-Commercial State Agency under my remit. Six actions have been completed on schedule at end December 2010 and good progress is being made on 2011...