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Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I thank Deputy Daly for raising this Topical Issue matter, which I will be answering on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar. The Government's policy in respect of the funding of capital projects to 2016, including the development of road links, is set out in the Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Medium Term Exchequer Framework...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Deputy has raised this issue on several occasions and he has been right to do so. I know the road well. I am familiar with some parts of the Deputy's constituency. As Deputy Daly knows only too well, I often visit Gorteen in Bantry. The NRA has responsibility. However, I take on board the Deputy's well-made point on the prioritisation of projects and the role of the NRA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Planning for the proposed Dublin-Galway cycle route of which the Athlone to Ballinasloe cycle path will form part  is currently being carried out by the National Roads Authority (NRA) and National Transport Authority (NTA).      A proposal for the development of the Mullingar to Athlone section is currently under consideration by my Department  under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including matters relating to limousine services, is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please notify my private office if you do not get a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Accidents (25 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: My Department receives details of notifications made in respect of accidents/incidents that relate to railway safety within the context of the Railway Safety Act 2005. With regard to trams running on the Luas Red line: Four incidents were notified in 2011, two involved contact with a motor vehicle and two involved contact with a pedestrian. Five incidents...

Roads Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I thank Deputies for their contributions, including Deputy Durkan in particular for his modest and short contribution. As Deputies will be aware, the merger of the NRA and the RPA is being implemented under the Government's plans for public sector reform and, in particular, its programme for rationalisation and restructuring of State agencies. This is an ambitious reform programme and...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Deputy Stanton might give that to me.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is there.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The local improvement scheme.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is not.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: LISs does not only have to be about money.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is a working title.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I know that only too well.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the installation of Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Given our fiscal constraints, the main priority for transport under the Capital Investment  Plan to  2016 is to protect investment made to date and  to maintain safety standards.   On the bus side the priority is to fund replacement PSO buses. There is also a small allocation provided to the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: While the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 was enacted on 23 October 2013, the majority of its provisions have yet to be commenced. The NTA has prepared draft small public service vehicle (SPSV) regulations under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 that will introduce new measures provided for under the Act, as well as consolidate and replace the existing SPSV regulations. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 798 and 830 together. The restructuring of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) involves the establishment of 18 Transport Co-ordination Units (TCUs) in place of the existing 35 RTP Groups currently delivering the service. The appraisal process of the applications (submitted in response to the Call for Applications from existing RTP Groups) for the selection...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Following a Government Decision in January 2012, 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 implementation of the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July 2013. The purpose of the restructuring of the RTP is to protect the provision of rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: There are no proposals under consideration by my Department at present for the development of a complete cycleway from Galway to Clifden. However, Galway County Council have submitted two applications under the current National Cycle Network (NCN) funding call for the period 2014 to 2016.  These applications relate to two proposals for cycleways from...