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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly:  Statutory Instrument No. 163 of 2014 completed the commencement of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 in April this year with the exception of section 49. The National Transport Authority (NTA) also introduced new small public service vehicle (SPSV) regulations on 7 April which introduced new measures provided for under the Act as well as consolidating and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 611 and 612 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Dublin Bikes Scheme. My Department has provided capital funding to the NTA to assist with the expansion of this scheme. In light of the NTA's...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cycling Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: I understand the Deputy is referring to a report entitled, The Safety Challenge of Increased Cycling, by Jack Short and Brian Caulfield of Trinity College Dublin. The current road safety strategy which runs from 2013 to 2020 contains a range of measures to ensure greater safety among cyclists.  These include education to promote the use of personal protection...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cycling Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: This is a useful report which poses a range of questions. We must take an holistic approach to these issues. The numbers of people cycling are hitting record highs, which is fantastic to see. We are working to put the infrastructure in place across the country. The Dublin bicycle scheme has been expanded and schemes are being established in Cork, Limerick and Galway in the coming months....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The direct award contracts for the provision of public service obligation, PSO, bus market services held by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann expire later this year.  The awarding of subsequent contracts is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority, NTA.  All Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann routes will be included in the new five year direct award contracts...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: This matter is governed by European and national legislation, as I am sure the Deputy knows. The NTA will continue to define the services that the successful applicants will be contractually required to provide. The tender is for up to 10% of routes and I expect both companies will submit robust bids. The NTA will apply the same level of control and centralised planning to the routes put...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: I am just pointing out the facts.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The NTA will implement this change and define the services to be provided. I expect that when it engages with the unions, it will ensure all workers will be protected. It is a modest change. I expect that Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus will compete very strongly for these routes and have every possibility of being successful. I believe the workers will be protected. Public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: This Government fully supports the development of greenways.  In recent months, more than €16 million has been allocated to the delivery of cycle projects nationally, with the majority of funding been invested in off-road greenways.  €10 million of this amount was provided under the recently announced stimulus package for infrastructure development. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (in cooperation with Kildare County Council) is the body responsible for the delivery of cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Detailed plans for the development of cycling infrastructure in Kildare are contained in the NTA's Cycle Network Plan for the GDA.  I am copying your request to the NTA for follow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: Both Minister Varadkar and I have regular meetings with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and transport operators to progress one of our key objectives of increasing the number of people using public transport by 2% this year, or 5 million journeys. The most recent figures to mid-May show that passenger numbers have increased by 3.4%. The NTA together with the transport operators...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: I was very pleased to be in a position to provide funding to Kerry County Council (KCC) under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 and the Government Stimulus Package.  As you say, almost €4 million has been provided to the Glenbeigh - Reenard Point Greenway.  However,  I should also mention that funding of €345,000 has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the setting of vehicle standards, and licensing of, wheelchair accessible vehicles is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the Authority’s remit in relation to integrated ticketing to the rest of the State. Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle standards, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please notify my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (24 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: Given the great success of the greenways delivered to date, it is my intention to continue to source funding for the ongoing development of such infrastructure. Under the recent funding call for the National Cycle Network (NCN) Programme, the applications submitted by Sligo and Leitrim (with the support of Cavan) County Councils for the development of a greenway along the disused Sligo...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (24 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (in cooperation with Wicklow County Council) is the body responsible for the delivery of cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).  Detailed plans for the development of cycling infrastructure in Wicklow are contained in the National Transport Authority's Cycle Network Plan for the GDA.  I am copying your request to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (19 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including issues pertaining to a grant scheme for the purchase of wheelchair accessible vehicles. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (17 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: Following a Government Decision in January 2012, responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please notify my private office.