O'Rourke, MaryThursday, 19 October 2000 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
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Ceisteanna–Questions. Priority Questions. - Iarnród Éireann Signalling System.
Was asked: if her attention has been drawn to the £40 million cost overrun in the mini-CTC Iarnród Éireann signalling system; if she has discussed the matter with the Iarnród Éireann board and executives; and if...
The mini-CTC contract relates to the installation of a new rail signalling system. The project, which was approved by the CIE board in March 1996, is considerably behind schedule and over budget. I ha...
The way in which the contract was devised in 1996 was entirely unsatisfactory. I was made aware of this matter by outside sources. That was how it came to my attention. Many of the points the Deputy ...
The main company.
I am glad the Deputy has raised the matter. I wondered whether anyone on the Opposition benches would raise it at the time it happened. The Deputy is quite right to raise it, however, because to my mi...
Some of the main players are no longer there.
I am glad Deputy Higgins raised it because I wondered if anybody in the Opposition would raise it.
Of course not.
Ceisteanna–Questions. Priority Questions. - County Dublin Transport Plan.
Was asked: the funding and implementation arrangements for the £14 billion transport plan for County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
The Dublin Transportation Office's strategy for transport in the greater Dublin area for 2000 to 2016, entitled A Platform for Change, is estimated to cost a total of £14.15 billion. This figure inclu...
I thank the Deputy for his vote of confidence that we will be in office for five years.
It was the Deputy who said five years. The first two years were tremendously occupied with safety and the Deputy knows that. Following the independent report, we secured £500 million from Cabinet for ...
They are not. Does the Deputy want me to sit down?
I hate to tell the Deputy that there are three Luas lines and that money has been provided for the three of them. There is the Tallaght to the city centre line, which is line A, the Sandyford to St. S...
Some £500 million.
There is an alternative where there was not one heretofore.
I am taking the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's advice and looking at him and not at the Deputies. That is what he told me to do.
I prefer to look at people's faces.
Funding has been obtained for three Luas lines. The Deputy can persist in telling stories. I do not mind a bit.
I am telling the Deputy now that there are three.
There are three Luas lines, lines A, B and C, for all of which funding has been secured.
Has Deputy Owen not tabled any questions herself?
Did Deputy Owen see the question about her on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”?
I am waiting for one on Mary O'Rourke.
No, I have too much of it. I could not get over it. Gay Byrne said he would like to meet the 3%—
Ceisteanna–Questions. Priority Questions. - Eircom Flotation.
Was asked: the cost to her Department of the Eircom floatation; the names of the various companies and individuals to whom payments were made; the services provided in each case; and if she will make a statement...
As the Deputy is aware, Eircom is now a private company and I have been advised that, as talks are ongoing with another company, I cannot speak about other matters. The total cost incurred by my Depa...
I have been advised not to comment on the price of shares as talks are ongoing.
I will comment on costs. I thought the Deputy was asking about the price of shares. The costs were agreed between the Department of Finance and ourselves. I did not set the costs. The costs for the fl...
The payments were entirely inappropriate and I registered my aversion to that by way of vote.
Ceisteanna–Questions. Priority Questions. - Telecommunications Services.
Was asked: the proposals she has to ensure fair competition between the Eircom copper network and cable television network with regard to the provision of telephony, Internet and television services; and if she ...
The Director of Telecommunications Regulation is carrying out a public consultation at present on whether the delivery of television services is appropriate or even possible over telecommunications ne...
Two issues arise from the Deputy's comments, both of which involve elements of the truth. The issue of unbundling the local loop has gone to the European Parliament which will complete its considerat...
The basic premise of the Deputy's comments is correct. There is a real issue if Eircom is disadvantaged by virtue of having the copper network, while another provider is advantaged, and if there is cr...
Ceisteanna–Questions. Priority Questions. - Public Transport.
Was asked: the reason she considers it necessary for the State to divest itself of ownership of Bus Átha Cliath in advance of the commencement of franchising of the core bus network in Dublin.
My Department's review of the bus market in the greater Dublin area, which I submitted to the Cabinet committee in May, dealt in some detail with the question of ownership of the State bus companies i...
I am assured by Bus Átha Cliath that the opening of the QBCs will not be at the expense of existing routes. The Deputy does not seem to be aware that there have been almost 400 new buses between last ...
New buses have not been purchased for ten or 12 years. I am aware and agree that, in addition to competition, the provision of buses is the immediate, but not the long-term, solution to tackling gridl...
I have stated clearly that we must operate within the 1932 Act, which is being changed.
Dublin Bus has told me that sub-contracting is proceeding well. That was part of the settlement. I can only go on what I am told. Much as I would like to, I cannot go on what the Deputy tells me. They...
Management and the trade unions tell me that. That is not just a one-sided view.
Other Questions. - Postal Services.
Was asked: the plans she has to ensure that the current European Commission proposal to speed up liberalisation in the postal services will not result in a limitation of postal service in the less populated area...
The European Commission has recently published proposals to amend the 1997 EU Postal Directive. These include proposals to reduce the maximum tariff and weight parameters of the reserved area within w...
As I said, there is no proposal to remove the legal requirement that users enjoy the right to a universal service and An Post has been nominated as the universal provider. A possible reduction in the ...
I thought the idea to provide post boxes at the head of roads was misplaced. That was a long while ago and it was never proceeded with after it was proposed initially. The warmth of someone calling is...
The Deputy is not the only one.
I understand they are working on it. The recent plan worked out between the management and trade unions clearly has downsides as well as upsides to it. They are working through it.
I did not know about the position in Sweden but one might as well not have a once a week service. It would be ridiculous. In so far as I will be dealing with the matter, I can assure the House that th...
Other Questions. - Fixed Line Telephony.
Was asked: the proposals she has to ensure that the adoption of the European Commission draft regulation on local loop unbundling will guarantee that the practice will continue whereby all citizens irrespective ...
The proposed EU Regulation on unbundled access to the local loop will not affect the obligation on all EU member states to ensure that all users in their territory have access to a basic set of teleco...
Responsibility for the universal service lies with Eircom and where there is an undue financial burden to provide that, the fund will be there to meet the full cost involved. I do not know whether tha...
It is quite clear that would be a misuse of the regulation. As it was nominated by the director to be the provider of universal service and where there is a proven financial burden on the relevant ope...
In response to Deputy Creed, the regulator has said that she will provide the funding to enable Eircom to provide the network to those who want it and if that causes an undue burden on the relevant op...
Other Questions. - Aviation Staff.
Was asked: if, following her meeting with the Retired Aviation Staff Association, she is in a position to meet its concerns in relation to the Irish airline general employees superannuation scheme; and if she wi...
Was asked: if she will arrange to meet with the Retired Aviation Staff Association on its concerns about its pension fund as soon as possible.
Was asked: the developments with regard to concerns raised by Aer Lingus and Aer Rianta pensioners in connection with the Irish airlines gen eral employees superannuation scheme; the time schedule for such conce...
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 8, 40 and 66 together.
I met representatives from the Retired Aviation Staff Association on 10 October 2000 to hear details of its submission for enhanced pension benefits presented to the task force. At the meeting I under...
When I met the members of the Retired Aviation Staff Association last week I accepted very clearly that they had many points which must be addressed. There is no particular objective in their telling ...
I thank the Deputy for his concern. He and two Deputies of my party asked me to meet the people concerned and I was glad to do so. This goes back many years and I hope to receive a table illustrating ...
I do not know the exact amount – the figure of £50 million was put forward by Deputy Bruton. That provision which was made for the employees of the Hospital Sweepstakes has been drawn to my attention....
The new schemes are for the existing employees.
No, it does not.
Yes.
I reported to the Taoiseach that I met the retired aviation staff members on 10 October and on the tenor of our meeting. I did not go into detail but I will come back to him with that.
The previous Government did not do much.
The Deputy is annoyed that I met them.
I got a letter to which I properly replied.
What is the Deputy talking about?
Look up the record. I answered Deputy Bruton.
The Deputies are the greatest crowd of squawking hens I ever met.
Other Questions. - Casement Aerodrome.
Was asked: if she has discussed with the Department of Defence the possibility of the use of Baldonnel military aerodrome, County Dublin, for civilian aviation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: if her attention has been drawn to the widespread concern among local people in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, County Dublin, particularly on safety and environmental grounds, at the p...
Was asked: the impediments that are preventing Baldonnel aerodrome, County Dublin, from being used as a commercial aerodrome; if there is any possibility of these obstacles being overcome; and if she will make a...
I propose to take Questions Nos. 9, 32 and 38 together. I recently met a delegation from the Baldonnel area which is concerned that the development of commercial civil aviation operations at Baldonnel...
I said it could.
The meeting was very helpful and I took on board the legitimate fears expressed. Neither the Government nor I have any plans to open a State airport at Baldonnel. If a private investor wishes to do so...
The Government does not intend to move on the further provision of a State airport.
Let me be quite clear, it does not intend to move. A private one would be at the behest of an investor who wishes to put forward his or her point of view. I do not own Baldonnel; it is the Minister f...
In what?
Not particularly. If it comes forward it would be subject to planning permission.
I have a policy about not having any further State airports. Dublin, Cork and Shannon are the recognised national airports. As regards my nephew, Deputy Conor Lenihan, he is entitled to say what he wa...
He asked me for ten minutes and I gave it to him. It would be extraordinary if I could not give ten minutes of my time to anyone who asked me. He has very pronounced views to which he is entitled.
This is the place in which to state those views. It is nonsensical to raise this issue. I heard Deputy Rabbitte speaking about it. Long may Deputy Conor Lenihan have the independence of mind and spiri...
I reflected that view to the association which contacted me. I told it that prior to Committee Stage, which I hope will be next week, I would reflect on section 46 in case there was an implicit, rathe...
I told the deputation something which I am glad to repeat here, that I would reflect on section 46 and take soundings on it. I am going to look at it very seriously. I have just given the same answer ...
In answer to Deputy Mitchell's question, I have just said “There would also be a requirement for an amendment to section 3 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993”, which is what the Minister, Deput...
Yes.
I have told the group I will on reflect on that.
Deputy Stagg congratulated the Minister last week on what he did with the lands at Naas barracks.
The Deputy stood up in the House and said that. I am reflecting on section 46. The question remains whether this should be done by way of deletion of section 46 or confirmation that it refers only to ...
I do not know what the Deputy is talking about.
Other Questions. - Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Was asked: the extent and cost of energy imports in volume and monetary terms; her views on whether Ireland has the best clean energy resources in Europe; and the plans she has for the major development of these...
Was asked: her views on whether Ireland can avert the serious environmental consequences of exceeding agreed quota limits on greenhouse gas emissions by developing our vast clean energy resources.
Written Answers. - Public Transport.
Was asked: the total Exchequer subvention to CIE for the year 2000; the amount allocated to Bus Átha Cliath; if such subvention is made on the basis that a satisfactory and adequate service is provided; if her a...
Written Answers. - Dublin Airport.
Was asked: if she has satisfied herself that measures announced by her in relation to overcrowding at Dublin Airport are adequate to ease the present congestion; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: her plans for the future of Aer Rianta; if she has concluded her considerations of the report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: if her attention has been drawn to the frustration of passengers using Dublin Airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 12, 17 and 28 together.
Written Answers. - Telecommunications Services.
Was asked: if she has satisfied herself that the County Kerry region has sufficient broad-band capacity to attract large scale telecommunications industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: if her attention has been drawn to the difficulty which people living in rural areas in particular have securing telecommunications infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: the Government proposals in relation to the provision of broad-band and advanced telecommunications infrastructure in the County Cavan and County Monaghan regions; and if she will make a statement on ...
I propose to take Questions Nos. 13, 16 and 34 together. The provision of telecommunications services is a matter in the first instance for the companies who now operate in a fully liberalised market....
Written Answers. - Aer Lingus Flotation.
Was asked: the plans she has to privatise Aer Lingus; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: if she remains committed to the flotation of Aer Lingus; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: her plans for the future of Aer Lingus and air transport generally; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 36 and 46 together.
Written Answers. - Air Accident Investigations.
Was asked: if she will order an independent inquiry, similar to the inquiry being conducted into the Tuskar Rock Aer Lingus Viscount crash, into Aer Lingus Flight 270 EI-ACF in Spernal, England, on 1 January 195...
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 109 which I answered on 18 October 2000. The accident was the subject of a public inquiry held in the Four Courts in June 1953 before the late Judge Thom...
Written Answers. - Road Haulage Industry.
Was asked: if she will report on the Government's contacts with the Irish Road Haulage Association during recent protests about oil costs.
Was asked: if she will report on the meeting between the Government and the Irish Road Haulage Association on 13 September 2000; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: if the Government has replied to the communication received from the Irish Road Haulage Association; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: if she will make a statement on the Government's meeting with the Irish Road Haulage Association on 13 September 2000.
Written Answers. - Electricity Generation.
Was asked: if she has satisfied herself that there is sufficient electricity generating capacity to meet demands next winter in view of the fact that the ESB has had to import generators; and if she will make a ...
Was asked: if she has satisfied herself that sufficient electricity is available to supply peak-time demand over the coming months particularly in the context of the ESB's decision to lease five emergency genera...
I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 31 together. Economic growth in recent years is reflected in high levels of growth in demand for electricity by all sectors of the economy, averaging around 6% ...
Written Answers. - Public Transport.
Was asked: when decisions on the institutional arrangements for transport in the greater Dublin area will be taken.
In early September I published a Government consultative paper entitled A New Institutional and Regulatory Framework for Public Transport. This contains a number of proposals which have implications f...
Written Answers. - Rail Safety.
Was asked: if she has received a report from the chairman of CIE in relation to the installation of the new rail safety system known as Mini-CTC; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I have received a copy of a report which was prepared for CIE by independent consultants in relation to the execution of the Mini-CTC contract. This contract relates to the installation of a new rail ...
Written Answers. - Aer Lingus.
Was asked: if she will state the profit and loss situation in each of the past three years for Aer Lingus when all costs are taken into consideration, both capital and operational.
The information sought by the Deputy is contained in the relevant annual report and accounts for Aer Lingus Group plc, copies of which have been furnished to the Library. Details of the net profit/los...
Written Answers. - Spencer Dock Project.
Was asked: if she has been presented with a full report by the chairman of CIE on the precise nature of its contractual obligations with a company (details supplied) in relation to the Spencer Dock project; and ...
The chairman of CIE has outlined to me the basis of CIE's participation in the Spencer Dock project. The agreement with the Spencer Dock Development Company contains a confidentiality clause, and is a...
Written Answers. - CIE Subvention.
Was asked: if she has received correspondence from CIE indicating that the company could run out of money early in 2001 and seeking an immediate increase in its annual Government subvention; and if she will make...
There has been correspondence between CIE and my Department on the company's financial position. The company has indicated that it is encountering a worsening financial position due to large cost incr...
Written Answers. - Eircom Floatation.
Was asked: the reason for the refusal to sanction a management share option deal prior to the Eircom flotation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Eircom sought on a number of occasions in advance of the flotation to establish a management incentive scheme that would provide for extra remuneration for Eircom management based on share price perfo...
Written Answers. - Rail Safety.
Was asked: when she will establish the promised rail safety board; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
The general scheme of a Bill to establish an independent railway safety board is currently being drafted by my Department. I expect to be in a position before Christmas to seek Government approval to ...
Written Answers. - Air Services.
Was asked: if she has made representations to, or had any contact with, Aer Lingus regarding the company's bid for the Dublin-Kerry route; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: if her attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by the tourism industry of the implications of the threatened withdrawal of Aer Lingus from the Dublin-Galway and Dublin-Kerry air rout...
I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 43 together. I am aware of the concerns expressed by local interests, including the tourism sector, regarding the future of the Dublin-Galway and Dublin-Kerry a...
Written Answers. - Nuclear Plants.
Was asked: the health risks that the public are exposed to due to radioactive and other pollutants being discharged from Sellafield, UK; the impact such discharges has had on the health and well being of the pub...
Written Answers. - County Dublin Transport Plan.
Was asked: the reason that the cost of the Dublin transport initiative announced on 3 October 2000 has escalated from £8 billion to £15 billion; the timescale for the various elements of the plan; and if she wil...
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 2 which I answered earlier. The initial estimate of £8.5 billion was presented to the Cabinet sub-committee in April this year. These were preli...
Written Answers. - Suburban Rail System.
Was asked: when she will publish the consultants' report into the longer term development of the suburban rail system with a view to extending the DART service to Balbriggan, County Dublin.
The report in question, Dublin Suburban Rail Strategic Review, was commissioned by CIE. A copy of the report can be obtained from Iarnród Éireann and I have asked that a copy be forwarded to the Deput...
Written Answers. - Air Accident Investigations.
Was asked: when the independent investigation into the Aer Lingus Viscount crash at Tuskar Rock will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
The international investigators are currently making further inquiries with air accident, aviation authority, aircraft manufacturer and Ministry of Defence officials in the UK. A notice was also place...
Written Answers. - Electricity Generation.
Was asked: if she will investigate measures to increase the nation's output of electricity from natural resources in view of the critical situation on the world's oil market in recent times.
Was asked: if she will expedite schemes for the production of energy from natural resources such as wind farms, wave energy and small hydro-electric schemes in view of the dangers to the economy brought about by...
I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 67 together. The Government is committed to the accelerated deployment of renewable energy technologies, particularly in the field of electricity production.
Written Answers. - Air Accident Investigations.
Was asked: if she will make a statement on the implications for air safety procedures of the findings of the report of the air accident investigation unit into the crash of an Air Corps helicopter in Tramore, Co...
I wish to advise the Deputy that it was agreed jointly by the Minister for Defence and myself that this fatal accident would be investigated under SI No 205 of 1997 Air Navigation (Notification and In...
Written Answers. - Rail Services.
Was asked: if consideration will be given to the provision of a passenger rail service to Kingscourt, County Cavan, in view of the decision to provide passenger services to Navan, County Meath, and as a freight ...
The provision of rail services is a day-to-day matter for Iarnród Éireann. The recent report published by the Dublin Transportation Office entitled A Platform for Change recommends that a new rail lin...
Written Answers. - Fuel Pipeline Operations.
Was asked: if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no public body which will undertake to license or to supervise the operation of fuel pipelines running through residential areas which is in c...
Written Answers. - Cutaway Bogs.
Was asked: the total acreage of cutaway bog now held by Bord na Móna; the total acreage expected to become available over the next 20 years; the plans the Government has for the future of this valuable resource;...
Bord na Móna now hold over 14,000 acres of cutaway bog. It is estimated that between 86,000 and 100,000 acres will become available over the next 20 years. The Government is satisfied that the diverse...
Written Answers. - Rail Services.
Was asked: the current position in relation to the improvement of the rail service; the degree to which targets identified in the national plan have been reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Since 1990 the rail network has benefited from considerable grant assistance from both the EU Cohesion and Structural Funds, and more recently from the Exchequer. Under the National Development Plan, ...
Written Answers. - Public Transport.
Was asked: when the policy of integrated ticketing for all public transport services, rail and bus, both public or private, will be in place and available to the public.
The committee on integrated ticketing has now finalised its report. I plan to present the report of the committee to Cabinet shortly. Until such time as the Cabinet has considered the report and reco...
Written Answers. - Pension Provisions.
Was asked: when a person (details supplied) will receive a pension entitlement in view of the fact that he was employed for 27 years; if it will be immediately processed; and if she will make a statement on the ...
On the basis of the information provided, my Department is unable to trace any records in relation to the named person. If the person concerned wishes to contact my office and provides a copy of his b...
Written Answers. - Telecommunications Services.
Was asked: the discussions she has had at EU level concerning fair competition between the Eircom copper wire network and the fibre optic cable television network here to the provision of telephony, internet and...
I assume the Deputy is referring to the question of delivering television services over telecommunications networks such as Eircom's copper network. The Director of Telecommunications Regulation is, a...
Written Answers. - Public Transport.
Was asked: the plans she has to improve the public transport network in the Dublin area over the coming months to adequately meet the demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: the plans she has to ensure an improvement in public transport in order to ease current serious traffic problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 73 together. I refer the Deputies to my response to Questions Nos. 32 and 79 of 20 June 2000. The national plan provides for £2.2 billion of investment in publi...
Written Answers. - Rail Services.
Was asked: the developments on the additional rolling stock for DART services; the percentage increase in people using the DART over the past ten years; the increase in the capacity of DART stock for the same pe...
The existing DART fleet comprises 80 carriages. Ten new additional carriages at a cost of £16 million have been delivered and four are now in service. These carriages are the first new units to be int...
Written Answers. - Airport Development Projects.
Was asked: when she will sanction the £61 million capital investment by Aer Rianta in Cork Airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Aer Rianta funds its capital development programme at each of the three State airports without recourse to the Exchequer. The company is proceeding with its planned expenditure programme of over £60 m...
Written Answers. - Air Traffic Agreement.
Was asked: her views on the proposals for a single EU-US air traffic agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
With regard to the proposals for a single EU-US air traffic agreement, this issue has been the subject of discussions in the Transport Council since 1996. The European Commission has been seeking a f...
Written Answers. - Telecommunications Services.
Was asked: her preferences in the context of the loop unbundling process; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
As I made clear at the Council of Telecommunications Ministers meeting held in Luxembourg on 3 October 2000, I support proposals to unbundle the local loop provided they ensure that all operators, inc...
Written Answers. - Semi-State Bodies.
Was asked: the plans she has with regard to the flotation of Aer Lingus or other State or semi-State bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I have said on several occasions that questions about the future ownership of commercial State companies fall to be determined on a case by case basis in the context of developments in their main busi...
Written Answers. - Rail Services.
Was asked: if she has satisfied herself in relation to the adequacy of safety standards and practices on all rail services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Day to day responsibility for all matters relating to rail safety is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. The company has informed me that adequate safety standards and practices are in place on all of the c...
Written Answers. - Industrial Disputes.
Was asked: if she will intervene to resolve the industrial dispute at Dublin Airport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Rail Services.
Was asked: the current position in relation to the upgrading of rail facilities on the Enfield to Dublin route via Kilcock, Maynooth and Leixlip, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: the current position in relation to the availability of extra rolling stock on the Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip to Dublin rail line; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Was asked: the current position in respect of the upgrading and enhancement of facilities at Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey railway stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 75, 76 and 81 together.
Written Answers. - Electricity Generation.
Was asked: the number, location and capacity of electricity generating stations both operating and proposed; the extent to which the national requirement is being met; and if she will make a statement on the mat...
Was asked: if adequate supply of power is available through the national grid to meet current and future demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 79 together. I refer the Deputy to the responses I gave to similar questions from him on 15 February – composite Dáil Questions Nos. 117 and 118 – and 20 June 2...
Written Answers. - Mobile Telephony.
Was asked: if she has issued any new or recent policy directives in relation to the operation of the mobile telephone service in view of the new entrants to the marketplace and ever increasing customer demands; ...
Under the Telecommunications (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1996, I have the power to issue policy directions to the director of telecommunications deregulation in relation to the allocation and use ...
Written Answers. - Rail Network.
Was asked: if she has satisfied herself that modern safety requirements are being met in full on the Sallins to Hazelhatch to Dublin rail services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Day to day responsibility for all matters relating to rail safety is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. The company has informed me that all safety requirements on the Sallins-Hazelhatch to Dublin rail ser...
Written Answers. - Rail Services.
Was asked: when, in the context of the development plans for Iarnród Éireann, provision will be made for the upgrading of rail services between Connolly and Heuston stations, thereby facilitating easy access to ...
There is an existing railway connecting Connolly and Heuston stations via the Phoenix Park tunnel. Due to track capacity constraints in the city centre it would not be possible to route existing comm...
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