Results 26,941-26,960 of 33,175 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Nov 2015)

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 reply within ten working days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding (19 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together.​ Details of projects proposed for funding in the last CEF-transport call are available on the European Commission website . Irish projects recommended for co-funding include projects in the Ports of Cork,  Dublin and Shannon Foynes, and an Iarnród Eireann city-centre resignalling project. Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (19 Nov 2015)

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: Road Projects Status (19 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand the stretch of road in question refers to the N22 at Minish, Co. Kerry.  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 the N22 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (19 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. The development of individual tourism sectors such as that raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (19 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is unclear what new regulations the Deputy is referring to. The only new regulations relating to tachograph that my Department is in the process of drafting, in consultation with the Road Safety Authority, are in relation to the implementing act for the smart tachograph and its annexes according to Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014.  These regulations relate to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (19 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Since the establishment of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in March 2011, I have not introduced any legislation to amend the Data Protection Acts, and nor has any such amendment been introduced on my behalf.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (19 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2011 there have been no new agencies created; however a number have been merged or abolished. Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011, while Tralee and Fenit Harbour Commissioners transferred to the control of Kerry County Council on 1 October 2011.  On 1st January 2012 both Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Commissioners and Kinsale Harbour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (18 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (18 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue of funding under the Community Services Programme to the company referred to by the Deputy is a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection. I refer the Deputy to the response by the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection to his Questions Nos. 99, 100, 102 and 103 on 22nd October 2015. Responsibility for school transport is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Installation of speed cameras is a matter for An Garda Síochána. I am not considering any changes in the Road Traffic Acts to provide monetary rewards to motorists who are within the relevant speed limits.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department and the relevant Agencies, namely the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and National Transport Authority (NTA), are committed to delivering on our commitments under the National Positive Ageing Strategy. The position in relation to Objective 1.5 -  Enable people as they age 'to get out and about' through the provision of accessible, affordable, and flexible transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (17 Nov 2015)

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: Rail Services (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department is responsible for general legislation in regard to traffic matters, it has no direct role in relation to the erection of road signage, which is a matter for the relevant local authority. However, the 2010 Traffic Signs Manual, which constitutes a Direction of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, provides local authorities with detailed guidance in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the provision of Park and Ride facilities. The NTA also oversees the capital funding available for investment in public transport measures in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Luas Cross City project. Dublin City Council (DCC), in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws regarding the location and number of taxi ranks in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy referred to 190 tons of ammunition and bullets in the course of the oral discussion on 23 September last. My private secretary wrote to the Deputy on 2 November with the further information I undertook to provide in the course of the oral discussion, namely the monthly breakdown of the number of US soldiers who had passed through Shannon Airport in 2015 and the situation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (17 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, and for the provision of  bus fleets for operation of PSO services throughout the country. My  Department provides funding each year to the Authority for public transport projects and programmes, including a rolling...