Written answers

Tuesday, 8 July 2008

Department of Transport

Departmental Expenditure

11:00 pm

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 429: To ask the Minister for Transport the major capital projects which have been sanctioned and proceeding to tender that will be allocated funding in 2008 or the early part of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26953/08]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Coast Guard went to tender on 27 June 2008 for an Integrated Communications System.

The OPW manages the Irish Coast Guard building projects. It is expected that tenders will be invited for station house buildings at Crosshaven, Greystones and Killybegs by mid-2009.

In relation to capital works at regional harbours, the following projects are expected to proceed in tender in 2008—

HarbourProject
BaltimoreRemedial works to the West Pier.
BantryConstruction of slipways at Whiddy Island and Abbey Point.
KinsaleWork on Adam's Quay and Harbourmaster's Office.
SligoSafety railing, harbour wall, slipway works.
River MoyDemolition works and construction of mooring facility.
Tralee and FenitDredging work, car parking and fendering.

A total of €582.6 million has been allocated to the CIE companies towards the cost of capital projects in 2008. In addition to various tenders arising on major projects already underway, Iarnród Éireann expects to award tenders for phase 1 of the Navan rail line and for resignalling works equipment.

The Integrated Ticketing Project was authorised to proceed in 2006 and is currently in the implementation phase. The project has gone to tender for the back office and associated systems and it is expected that the contract will be awarded in the coming weeks.

The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) was granted a Railway Order in June 2008 by An Bord Pleanála in respect of the proposed Luas extension to Citywest. The RPA is currently finalising the business case for this project for approval by my Department in the coming weeks. Subject to such approval and to the Railway Order becoming enforceable in mid August, the RPA expect that construction on this project will commence in the autumn and the necessary funding, will be made available by my Department.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, for example, major interurban routes, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 430: To ask the Minister for Transport the projects in County Donegal, which will be proceeding to tender and allocated funding in 2008 and up until June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26956/08]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The Irish Coast Guard has gone to tender on 27 June 2008 for an Integrated Communications System estimated to cost in the region of €2m. It is expected that 15% of this sum will be spent in 2008 and the balance in 2009. Malin Head Marine Rescue Sub Centre will benefit from this investment.

The OPW manages the Irish Coast Guard building projects. It is expected that a tender will be invited for a Station House building at Killybegs by mid 2009. The cost of this project will depend on design and tendering considerations.

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

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