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Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (14 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Further consideration has been given to this matter by the Office of the Attorney General. On foot of advice from that office I am withdrawing the amendment to section 11, as tabled, and I intend to make the necessary amendment to the section at the next available opportunity on Committee Stage in the Dáil. Obviously Senators will have a chance to come back to the issue again. I will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (14 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: There are no regulatory constraints over the use of rickshaws for hire at present. The offence under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (inserted by the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009) arising from the carriage of persons for reward without a licence only applies where the vehicle being used is licensed or capable of being licensed as a small public service vehicle. A rickshaw...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (14 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority anticipates initiating, within the next few months, a tender process to procure a company to supply, install, operate and maintain the Regional Cities Bike Schemes.  It is hoped that this contract can be awarded before the end of the year with construction to commence early in 2014. The National Transport Authority anticipates...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (8 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address this issue. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has responsibility for overall policy and funding regarding the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction with the local...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (8 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I appreciate Deputy Neville's concerns. I know Adare well and pass through it frequently. I admit it has serious traffic issues. I wish the NRA and the local authorities well in their endeavours to find a new route and look forward to progress on that. However, there are restrictions with regard to funding. The timeframe on that is not within my gift nor of that of the Department at this...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I support calls by Senators Landy and Whelan on narcolepsy. Like both of them, this morning I met the families that are suffering from narcolepsy, and it is clear that not enough is being done for these people and that they are being frustrated in their efforts to achieve what they need to achieve. Although narcolepsy is accepted by the Department as a long-term illness, it is not listed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (7 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: The 48km Great Western Greenway was delivered at a cost of €5,568,000 million and was completed in 2011.  The sources of funding for this investment are set out as follows. Funding source € Dept of Transport, Tourism & Sport 3,030,000 Fáilte Ireland 1,910,000 Dept of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 160,000...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: Section 11 of the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 concerns an obligation on an applicant for or holder of an SPSV licence to inform the National Transport Authority (NTA) of any other occupation. The purpose of the provision is to protect the safety of passengers against the risks of driver fatigue in circumstances where a SPSV driver has another occupation that involves driving vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: The  taxi check smartphone  App, which was introduced this year in line with Action 32 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, is intended primarily as a safety and security measure for customers to verify taxi drivers. However, it also has benefits in terms of compliance monitoring. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (30 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: The introduction of taxi branding this year was in line with Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. The roll-out of the taxi branding by the NTA requires that at the next renewal of a taxi or wheelchair accessible taxi licence the vehicle must have the semi-permanent decal affixed to it. The aim of the branding is to provide greater recognition of taxis,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €94,661 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Ardcarne Kilmore Roscommon Rural Transport Limited from January to June 2013, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €150,011 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Leitrim Integrated Development Company (Rural Lift) from January to June 2013, with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €105,643 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Bealach Páirtnnéireacht Iompar Áiriúil Chonamara Teo from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  My aim is to strengthen the RTP by ensuring a more efficient delivery structure by maximising integration with other state transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Expenditure (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: The Rural Transport Programme (RTP) was launched in February 2007 and developed from the Rural Transport Initiative (2002 -2006) which was a pilot project to address issues of unmet transport need from a social exclusion perspective.  The RTP is now operational in every county with 35 community transport groups currently being funded under the Programme. Funding for the pilot Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle age limit, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €114,634 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Seirbhís Iompair Tuaithe Teoranta from January to June 2013, with a further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €94,661 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Ardcarne Kilmore Roscommon Rural Transport Limited from January to June 2013, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €150,011 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Leitrim Integrated Development Company (Rural Lift) from January to June 2013, with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Alan Kelly: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated by my Department to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a very difficult time financially.  €105,643 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Bealach Páirtnnéireacht Iompar Áiriúil Chonamara Teo from...