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

Alan Kelly: As Minister for Public and Commuter Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). Following a Government Decision in January 2012, management of the RTP was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1 April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementation of the restructuring of the RTP...

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

Alan Kelly: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider and I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Alan Kelly: My Department is fully supportive of the development of cycleways especially where, in addition to providing a valuable amenity for the local community, they provide a safe route for cycling to local schools and other amenities. However, the provision of cycle infrastructure is a matter for the relevant local authority, which is Kerry County Council in this case.  In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (13 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: As Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). Following a Government Decision in January 2012, national responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including management of the RTP, was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect...

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I am obviously conscious that we are engaging in a debate at a time when we can hear the storms blowing outside. I am growing increasingly concerned about the storms that are ravaging Munster at the moment. Having seen what social media can deliver to people's phones straightaway, showing the devastation across the country, the House needs to work collectively on the matter. I am sure we...

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Well said.

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It was impossible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (11 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. Action 16 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report recommended a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Westmeath County Council submitted two applications for funding under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016.  One of these relates to a proposal for a Mullingar Greenway linking Lough Owel to Lough Ennell.    The Department received 38 applications under the funding call and these are currently being examined by an expert assessment panel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenway Projects (4 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The North Kerry Line application incorporates two elements.  Firstly, the application is concerned with a proposal to extend the 39km Great Southern Trail (GST) between the Kerry/Limerick Border, which is near Duagh, to Listowel.  This would be a distance of approximately 9km along the line of the existing abandoned railway between Limerick and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (4 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. Action 16 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report recommended a reduction in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (29 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: Galway County Council submitted three separate proposals under the Active Travel Towns Funding Programme 2014-2016 one of which was for the town of Athenry, the other two being for Gort and Loughrea. A total of 37 applications from local authorities were received under this second tranche of funding to implement the Active Travel Towns Initiative. All proposals have been considered by an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (29 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. The Taxi Regulation Review Report, 2011 made a number of recommendations aimed at addressing the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Youth Guarantee (21 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. I am responding on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, and I am glad I can provide an update on recent developments. The EU Council recommendation on the youth guarantee is that member states should, "Ensure that all young people under the age of 25 years receive a good-quality offer of employment,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Youth Guarantee (21 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: That is no problem. I will convey the Senator's comments to the Minister. The one thing I would say is that it is an innovative process and it is the coming together of many different programmes. To be fair, this is something that has been broadly welcomed across the political divides. We will have to learn initially from day 1. Obviously, the focus will be on those under 25 who are on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (16 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 352, inclusive, together. In August 2013, my Department announced a second round of funding for cycle infrastructure under the National Cycle Network Programme and the closing date for applications was 15 November.  It is intended that approx. €6.5 million will be allocated to local authorities for the development of such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: A large number of individual claims have been made to the High Court arising from an October 2000 High Court judgement and the subsequent regulations that provided for the liberalisation of access to taxi licences, and the manner in which the taxi industry was regulated from 1963. The cases proceeded on the basis of a number of test cases and the High Court hearing took place between 29...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. The Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 was signed into law on the 23rd of October 2013 and while the majority of the provisions in the Act have yet to come into operation, the NTA has prepared draft regulations that will consolidate and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Walking and Cycling Facilities (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Kelly: The development of walking and cycling facilities within the Greater Dublin Area is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant local authority, which is Dublin City Council in this case. The NTA provides funding to local authorities for a range of schemes to benefit pedestrians, including new walkways, under the Sustainable Transport Management...

Other Questions: Public Transport Issues (19 Dec 2013)

Alan Kelly: Not necessarily.