Results 81-100 of 8,570 for speaker:Alan Kelly in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (2 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including matters related to the issuing of hackney licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days. In line with a commitment...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: The review is examing all aspects of taxi regulation and will make specific recommendations on matters concerning licensing, enforcement, vehicle standards, supply issues in rural and urban areas and future dialogue with the taxi sector. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: My colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has not abandoned the objective of underpinning national climate policy with legislation. His position is clearly set out in the reply to various written questions on 2nd November 2011, including Question No. 257, in which he states: "My immediate priority is to finalise a review of national climate policy in...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 29, 36 and 46 together. Recognising the success of the Dublinbikes scheme, the Programme for Government commits my Department to seek to extend the scheme to other cities and integrate the scheme more effectively with public transport links. The National Transport Authority has, at my request, had an initial analysis of the potential for similar bikes...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 47 together. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 1 December 2009, the implementation of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI), now comes under the remit of the NTA. I have been informed by the Authority, however, that the first phase of RTPI on...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: In line with the commitment in the national smarter travel strategy a national car sharing database is now available at carsharing.ie , launched by the National Transport Authority in July 2011. Carsharing offers people a cost effective and a more sustainable way of travelling by car, where public transport, walking or cycling are not viable options. Carsharing can also ease destination...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (9 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: My Department is currently exploring efficiencies that can be made by bringing together aspects of HSE transport, school transport, the Rural Transport Programme and other transport services. The overall aim is to reduce duplication and costs while increasing efficiency and maintaining service provision. All stakeholders will have a role to play including the Rural Transport Network. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (16 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: Applications for funding under the Government's Jobs Initiative for projects in the Greater Dublin Area, which includes Wicklow, and in the regional cities falls within the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. If no response has been received within ten working days, he should advise my private office.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (16 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including arrangements for the sitting of the taxi suitability and area knowledge tests, are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have asked the NTA to respond to you in this case. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: Since 2009 my Department has recouped €3.4m spent by Dublin City Council and it is expected that a further €1.2m will be recouped this year on the construction and development of the premium cycle route between Portobello and Guild Street. Completion of the proposed route between Sheriff Street and Ossory Road has encountered local difficulties in terms of route selection. Further...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: The NTA has direct responsibility for the regulation of taxi services and many of the issues mentioned are appropriate to the NTA. I have therefore arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA. If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office. Insofar as the matters mentioned refer to the wide-ranging terms of the taxi regulation review...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: I understand that on 21 November the NTA has written to the Deputy clarifying the position as regards PQ No. 545 of 11 October 2011, which was referred to the NTA for reply direct to the Deputy. The NTA has completed a public consultation on vehicle standards with a view to advancing new regulations to come into force in 2012. As part of the review of the taxi sector announced by me on...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (29 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including the regulation of vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. Under the current regulatory regime for taxis, which is supported by the Taxi Regulation Act 2003, any applications for appeal of licensing decisions are a matter for the NTA and I do not...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (29 Nov 2011)

Alan Kelly: The taxi regulation review is being carried out by a review steering group, which I am chairing. Good progress is being made on the review. Publication of the review report will of course be subject to Government approval and I would expect to submit the review proposals for Cabinet consideration at an early date.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (6 Dec 2011)

Alan Kelly: Good progress is being made on the work of the review and I would expect to submit proposals for Cabinet consideration at an early date.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Alan Kelly: I have received reports on the Value for Money and policy Review of the RTP as well as on the Local Integration Transport Studies (LITS). It is proposed to publish both reports together shortly in the context of plans for the future of the RTP as well as to achieve better efficiency through integration of Exchequer funded transport services. The issues at stake do not just involve my...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (15 Dec 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues relating to enforcement activities, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have arranged for the Deputy's specific request to be sent to the NTA. If you do not get a response within ten working days please advise my private office. I hope to submit the final report of the taxi review...

Written Answers — Sustainable Transport: Sustainable Transport (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: I am fully supportive of the Tralee to Fenit Greenway. Given the project's potential to contribute to both sustainable transport goals and to local tourism, the funding commitment from my Department remains in place. While the route is primarily a matter for Kerry County Council to progress, I understand that they are experiencing difficulties due to encroachment onto CIE lands. I therefore...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (11 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1028 and 1033 together. Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010 in accordance with section 58 of the DTA Act 2008. The Leap card was launched for sale on 12th December...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The Government set out its commitment to invest in the National Cycle Policy in the Programme for Government. The National Cycle Policy calls for a wide programme of action including investment in cycling infrastructure and soft measures to promote cycling. I recognise that the development of safe cycle routes is a key factor in encouraging more people to cycle and encouraging those who...