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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: With funding and, advice as appropriate from the OPW the Ennis South Flood Relief Scheme is being progressed by Clare County Council (CCC) as the contracting authority. Further to the reply of the 28 January I am advised that discussions are ongoing between CCC and the OPW. The OPW has made provision for the cost of the works in its multi-annual capital programme.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Programme for Government (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Programme for a Partnership Government sets out the ambition to build a strong economy and to deliver a fair society so that communities thrive throughout both urban and rural Ireland. For each of the policy challenges contained in the Government's Programme a clear unambiguous high-level ambition is also identified, for example: - meet the target of building 25,000 new homes needed...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Members of the House for the good wishes that have been extended to the new Government this evening. I thank the people of Dublin Central for giving me the great privilege to serve in the Dáil. I also wish to acknowledge my family, my Mam and my supporters who have supported me in getting to this point. I thank my former colleagues in the Department of Transport, Tourism...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I will conclude with this point. I will have an open door and open mind to every Member of this Dáil, be they in the Government or the Opposition. I ask them to approach their responsibilities in the same way. I ask that not because the Government demands it - what role do we have to do that? - or that the Dáil deserves it - what role does the Dáil have to do it? - but...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The NTA has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the renewal of the bus fleet in respect of Public Service Obligation (PSO) services operated by Dublin Bus. The PSO bus fleet replacement and enlargement programme is prioritised under the Government’s Capital Plan 2016-2022 with funding in excess of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The current exemption arrangements stem from Ireland's membership of Eurocontrol, a European intergovernmental organisation established in 1960 for the safety of Air Navigation. The collaborative and cooperative approaches inherent in Ireland's membership of Eurocontrol since 1965 bestows considerable, wider aviation safety and economic benefits to Ireland.  In common...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There is no such bilateral or multilateral agreement in place. The current exemption arrangements stem from Ireland's membership of Eurocontrol, a European intergovernmental organisation established in 1960 for the safety of Air Navigation. In common with most of Eurocontrol's 41 Member States, Ireland exempts military flights of Member States of Eurocontrol, the United...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department's Mission Statement is to ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development.  As an Island, accessibility is a major focus and I have constantly sought to ensure that synergies between transport, tourism and sport are exploited to improve access to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Firstly, the delay in sending a substantive response to the issue raised is regretted and the Deputy will receive a formal letter of response shortly to the following effect.  The correspondence received suggests that an intelligent speed adapter apparatus be installed on the vehicles of those who have been convicted of speeding on our roads.  The Deputy will be aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 to 333, inclusive, together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties Data (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The property below is vacant since November 2014. Vacant Property Location Local Authority Square Metres Car Park Rocket House,  Dun Laoghaire Harbour Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Internal Floor approx. 22.77/External floor 31.33 No

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​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 response within ten working days. My Department is continually kept informed on relevant developments by the NTA through various means, including a formal monthly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Given the competing road safety priorities which my Department has had to deal with, my officials could only turn their attention to the RSA's review of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles in the latter part of 2015.  The RSA's review has now been examined by my officials and recommendations have been submitted to me for my consideration. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as the N2 in Co. Meath) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (28 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Relations (28 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy is aware that industrial relations issues are a matter for the relevant employer and its employees and it is not an area in which I have a direct function. I received similar representations to those to which the Deputy refers.  By way of background, the Deputy may be aware that Iarnród Éireann has been in correspondence with two...