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Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I take on board what the Deputy is saying and I acknowledge that there is a congestion problem and an access issue in the community to which he refers. Early next year my Department will allocate funding for local and regional roads for 2016. We would be able to work with the local authority to see if, within the allocation, it would be possible to deal with the matter. I am not in a...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Lawlor for raising this matter. As he is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in County Kildare is the statutory responsibility of Kildare County Council in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Work on such roads is funded from the council’s own resources, supplemented by allocations made directly from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 Cork County Council. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There are no plans to extend the rail network to Kilcock, Co. Kildare or to Enfield, Co. Meath. The National Transport Authority is currently finalising the draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2016-2035) following a recent public consultation process. This strategy provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 N11 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department is not the licensing authority for commercial fishing (including for lobster) - that responsibility lies with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. However, in relation to maritime safety aspects, mariners are obliged at all times (under the Collision Regulations - S.I. 507 of 2012) to maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the collection and compilation of statistics on road accidents. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 580 and 581 together. While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism propositions such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East is an operational matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is funding an on-going programme of accessibility improvement grants to upgrade existing public transport infrastructure and facilities. This includes funding for the upgrading of Iarnród Éireann stations to ensure they are accessible to people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments. This programme is being managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Funding for the delivery of greenways is fully committed up until 2016.  However, the development of a greenway along the Royal Canal from Abbeyshrule to Ballymahon is one of various projects which would be considered for funding should additional resources become available. Officials from my Department along with colleagues from the National Trails Office and Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The delivery of a sustainable and low carbon transport system for Ireland is an important priority for the Government. "Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future" lays the policy foundation for achieving that priority. In creating a culture of walking in Ireland it is important to ensure that walking is a safe and pleasant experience. There is a strong convergence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​"A Fresh Start – the Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan" concluded on 17 November states that the Irish Government remains supportive of the commitment to co-fund the construction of the A5 and notes that the planning issues related to the project are currently being addressed by the Northern Ireland authorities. Under the Agreement the Government reaffirms its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Requests (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As I informed the Deputy in my reply of 17 November 2015, Sport Ireland is a public body for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act and is responsible for the processing of FOI requests relating to the body, including decisions regarding the release or withholding of records.  I have no role in the process. However, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Vehicle roadworthiness testing is governed by Directive 2009/40/EC as last amended by Commission Directive 2010/48/EU. Currently there is no requirement to subject agricultural tractors to compulsory roadworthiness testing. However, the new EU Roadworthiness Testing Directive (Directive 2014/45/EU) which is effective from May 2018 requires Member States to introduce compulsory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Requests (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I would like to apologise to the Deputy for the fact that he did not receive a reply by the 13th November. The section responsible for the roads programme, which has a small staff complement, is particularly busy at this time of year liaising with Councils in relation to completion of this year's works programme, the drawdown of grant funding and end of year financial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In June 2015 the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council jointly published the “Dublin City Centre Transport Study” for consultation purposes. The study set out various proposals to enable the City Centre to accommodate the increase in commuters travelling into the City Centre each morning by 2023, while facilitating the operation of Luas Cross City and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Turbary Rights (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII - formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 and 593 together. All Department funding for the delivery of greenways is fully committed up until 2016.  However, the development of a greenway along the Royal Canal from Abbeyshrule to Ballymahon is among those projects to which my Department will give serious consideration in the event of additional funding becoming available. Any funding award...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Public transport fleet data is a matter for Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.   The NTA is responsible for purchasing buses on behalf of the CIÉ companies.  However, the Deputy may be interested...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I met with representatives of Uber on 21st October. At the meeting Uber briefed me on the development of their smartphone applications, the establishment of its Centre of Excellence in Limerick, with the creation of 300 jobs, and Uber's future plans including the development of its ride-sharing service. I welcomed the investment that Uber has made in Limerick and noted that Uber's...