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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (1 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 84 together. These questions are about the National Transport Authority's transport assessment study. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has a statutory responsibility for the strategic planning of transport in the Greater Dublin Area.  In the performance of that function, they have commenced a transport assessment study in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (1 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74, 119, 120 and 136 together. Dublin Bus has incurred accumulated losses of €75m over the period 2007 to 2012, a position which is unsustainable. Minister Varadkar and myself, along with our Departmental officials, have been engaged almost constantly over the past 18 months in dealing with the financial situation in CIÉ and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly:  I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 88 together. These questions relate to the current financial position of the CIÉ group. Since 2008 , the financial performance of CIÉ has been severely affected by the economic recession which has resulted in a significant reduction in passenger numbers. CIÉ recorded total losses, before pension cost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (1 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 and 128 together. These questions are about the future of Irish Rail. Since 2008, the financial performance of Irish Rail has been severely affected by the economic recession which has resulted in a significant reduction in passenger numbers. Irish Rail passenger numbers have dropped by 21% in the period 2008 to 2012 and has recorded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (1 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly: Both myself and my Department are fully supportive of the development of greenways particularly projects that enhance co-operation and exchange between North and South.  Such projects provide exciting opportunities for authorities and communities on both sides of the border to collaborate and align common objectives.  It is well recognised that the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Sep 2013)

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, including responsibility for SPSV licensing requirements and the development and administration of the area knowledge and skills development test.   Your correspondence has been forwarded to the NTA for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Sep 2013)

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. This includes, as provided for under Sections 11 and 50 of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, powers to give financial assistance to Local Authorities for the development of infrastructure for the small public...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 101: In page 60, before section 60, but in Part 8, to insert the following new section:61.—Part 3 of the Act of 2008 is amended by—(a) by inserting after section 44 the following:44A.—(1) The Authority shall have the function to secure or provide public transport, and cycling, infrastructure in the State in relation to—(a) bus stops, bus...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 102: In page 62, before the Schedule, to insert the following new section: “PART 10 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2 OF METROLOGY ACT 199662.—Section 2(1) of the Metrology Act 1996 is amended—(a) by inserting after the definition of “stamp” the following:“ ‘taximeter system’ means a taximeter and distance signal generator...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 103: In page 7, line 14, after “AMEND” to insert the following:“SECTION 2 OF THE METROLOGY ACT 1996, THE DUBLIN TRANSPORT AUTHORITY ACT 2008 AND”.—

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I will not be accepting these amendments. The representation of SPSV, small public service vehicles operators, on the taxi advisory committee already provides the flexibility for representation from single and multiple licenceholders. These amendments do not improve the current provision in the Bill, which is a restatement of the statute under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. Under amendment...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I will happily do that. I am involved in appointing the committee. The association to which Deputy Dooley referred has been included like every other grouping. Whether it took up that option is its own business. I will make sure there is adequate representation for full-time taxi drivers, dispatch services and multiple licenceholders. As I have said publicly on many occasions, my...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I cannot accept that proposal. It is at my discretion to put forward the committee membership. I am happy for the taxi representative groups to appear before the advisory committee. That would be a useful exercise, one which happened on one occasion in the past. Having said that, I will take on board the views of the Deputies.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: That is completely untrue.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I have no problem with this principle but it should not be prescribed in law. It is not necessary to put such a request into legislation.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am supporting the spirit of the amendment. I have no issue with the Oireachtas transport committee calling in the taxi advisory committee for discussions. It just does not need to be in law.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 99: In page 59, subsection (2)(a), to delete lines 25 to 29 and substitute the following:“(iii) the preparation and review of the draft integrated implementation plan under section 13 of the Act of 2008 in relation to issues relevant to the small public service industry, and”.This is a drafting amendment to remove a reference that is no longer relevant.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 100: In page 60, before section 60, but in Part 8, to insert the following new section: “PART 9* AMENDMENT OF ACT OF 200860.—The Act of 2008 is amended—(a) in section 2—(i) by inserting after the definition of “Act of 2005” the following:“ ‘Act of 2009’ means Public Transport Regulation Act 2009;...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: Essentially, this is just to regularise some anomalies. Every member knows I have made significant and progressive changes to the provision of rural transport. I want to ensure a greater joining up of transport services across the country in order to deliver better services. I have received a lot of support from all parties and some good suggestions. In order to deliver better services,...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: NEW SECTION