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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.  The quashing by the High Court in 2013 of the Minister for Regional Development's approval for the construction of two sections of the road has resulted in significant delay.  Since the High Court decision, the Northern Ireland authorities have been working on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority PQ 4.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), recently published a draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area for the period 2016-2035. The draft strategy provides a framework for the planning and delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Government's recently published capital plan, 'Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021', the ratio between exchequer capital investment on roads infrastructure and public transport infrastructure between 2016 and 2022 (the transport element of the plan covering a 7-year period) is projected to be 1.6:1. Decisions on the transport elements of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy's question relates to foreign policy considerations, which are not my responsibility. My Department consults with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to foreign policy issues for all applications for permits issued under Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973.  As outlined in my response to the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the introduction of a "third payment option" within the Fixed Charge Notice System. Under this mechanism a person who is served with a summons for a fixed charge offence will have a final opportunity to pay a fixed charge, of an amount 100% greater than the original penalty, not later than seven days before the Court date on which the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I understand from the Department of Finance that the connectivity fund established from the proceeds of the State's stake in Aer Lingus is to be a sub-portfolio of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and that ISIF is responsible for the management of the fund.  I also understand from that Department that the fund will operate on a commercial basis and therefore not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Aviation Policy (NAP), which was published last August, refers to the need to commence the process to develop a second parallel runway at Dublin Airport, as well as other infrastructure developments, to ensure that adequate runway capacity is available at the airport when it is needed. As the Deputy is aware, the NAP was through two extensive rounds of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy knows, I have previously stated that one of my key goals was to stop the reduction in PSO funding to our public transport operators. Having protected the level of PSO subvention last year, I am very happy that increased PSO funding of €28 million was announced in the recent Budget, bringing the total PSO and Rural Transport funding in 2016 to €248...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As part of the Capital Plan a roads programme totalling €6bn is now proposed over the period 2016-2022.  This plan was framed by the conclusions reached in my Department’s Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport. This report highlighted the importance of maintenance and renewal of transport infrastructure together with targeted investment.  As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issues raised are matters 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy is aware, 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 Slane Bypass) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I met with representatives of Uber on 21st October last. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department did not request that a due diligence exercise be carried out on the finances of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company or any of the designated Ports of Regional Significance. However, and as the Deputy has been previously informed, my Department has made funding available if a local authority wishes to conduct due diligence as part of the future transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no update to provide on the response to the Deputy's question of 23 September last. My Department continues to consult with the relevant Departments in relation to each application received for permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The resolution of any issues of concern to staff in relation to the scheme referred to by the Deputy is a matter for the Trustees, the daa and the scheme members. As I previously indicated to the Deputy, my Department receives periodic briefings from daa and these sometimes include matters in relation to pensions. However, other than my officials liaising occasionally with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure and public transport services in the Greater Dublin Area, which in combination enable it to tackle congestion within available resources. The current capital investment works being undertaken by the NTA is set out in their statutory Integrated Implementation Plan 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (11 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 Department is not directly involved in the development or promotion of tourism in particular regions of the State, which is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Harbours Bill 2015 was published on 1st July and Oireachtas debates on the Bill have commenced with Committee stage scheduled for this morning, 11thNovember. The Bill will provide the legislative basis for one of the National Ports Policy's key recommendations, namely that governance of the designated Ports of Regional Significance should vest in more appropriate local...