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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Unbelievable.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I will answer all of the questions but if I missed any we will take a note and get back to members individually. Deputy Dooley asked about the allocation of €10 million. Between €4 million and €10 million is spent on public service obligation air services and contracts for the Donegal to Dublin and Kerry to Dublin routes. The operational expenditure subvention is...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Yes. The increasing capital costs to which the Deputy referred are for some safety-related improvements that are required in certain places. The question of insurance policies was examined. It has been provisionally included because there was a larger outturn last year, but we expect it will not be 20% over; we believe it will fall back. The non-pay administration costs that arose were...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I was not.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Via the European Parliament.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: There are no regulatory constraints over the use of rickshaws for hire at present.  A rickshaw whether or not mechanically propelled is not capable at present of being licensed as a small public service vehicle. The Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 which is before the Oireachtas provides for a restatement of the offence provision so that, following enactment, the use of mechanically...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (25 Jun 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, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including Action 46 concerning the introduction of a local area hackney licence. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Funding of the Dublinbikes since its inception has been a matter for Dublin City Council and no funding from department administered funding schemes has been granted towards its provision or operation. Decisions regarding the expansion of the Dublinbikes scheme and any funding required are matters falling entirely within the remit of Dublin City Council and the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Licences (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the renewal of vehicle licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. I have referred the details of your question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 to 588, inclusive, together. The Government is committed to examining the feasibility of public bike schemes in the regional cities, as set out in the Programme for Government. I have tasked the National Transport Authority (NTA) with investigating the potential for extending bike sharing schemes within Dublin and to the regional cities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (13 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: A copy of the proposal has been received by my Department and I note that it is supported by a number of Deputies. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded 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: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1070 and 1071 together.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. Action 46 of the Review Report proposes the introduction of a "local area hackney licence" for rural locations having a low level or, in some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 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 the development and administration of the area knowledge and skills development test. Your question has been forwarded to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a response within ten working days...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1075 to 1078, inclusive, together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 and is also the lead agency for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011,  including Action 32 of the Review...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Review Report Implementation (11 Jun 2013)

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 implemetation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including, in cooperation with An Garda Siochana, the implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Support Services Issues (11 Jun 2013)

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 NTA carried out a consultation on vehicle standards as part of the Taxi Regulation Review which gave rise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1088 and 1089 together. The following Exchequer payments were made to Waterford City & County Councils in respect of the public transport capital investment programme in the period 2007-2012:        &# xa0;         &#...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (11 Jun 2013)

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). The RTP including allocation of funding was managed on behalf of the Department by Pobal until 31st March 2012.  Following the Government Decision of 26th January 2012 in relation to integrated local and rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 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. If you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: 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 Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the NTA’s...