Results 27,101-27,120 of 33,175 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Facilities Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to make three points concerning the matters raised by the Deputy. First, I agree with him that this project is of importance not just to Cork city and county but also to the region. As he has identified, it does have an important national role in that, were our country to be successful in winning the bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, due to the agreement we have with the GAA, this...

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Facilities Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I also acknowledge what a very important and positive day this is. I am confident history will recognise the leadership role Deputy Jerry Buttimer played in allowing our country to get to this point. It is my sincere hope that the people of Cork will do so as well. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. As he acknowledged, Exchequer funding of €30 million in support of the Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department ran the Active Travel Towns competition in 2013 and Kerry County Council was successful in securing funding under this Programme for the town of Tralee. In 2014, my Department awarded €1,363,000 in funding for this project. The project is progressing with approximately €200k being spent to date. As work progresses, Kerry County Council will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issues raised by the Deputy are matters for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct response.  If the Deputy does not receive a response within 10 days, he should contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commencement of Legislation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015, the National Transport Authority (NTA) will be the national independent regulator for clamping activities wherever clamping is used as a means of parking control. My Department is in contact with the NTA concerning the resourcing requirements to enable the legislation to commence soon and to allow the new arrangements to operate effectively....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 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: Noise Pollution (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: On the basis of the location of the housing estates referred to by the Deputy, I presume that the noise pollution issues in question concern the M8 motorway. ​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 is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Nov 2015)

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 Cork North Link Road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: These are operational matters for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland and are not matters in which I, as Minister, have any role or function.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department keeps road traffic legislation under constant review, and this includes legislation on driving under the influence of alcohol. There have been major changes to drink driving legislation in recent years, particularly as a result of the Road Traffic Act 2010 which was the last time a major revision and consolidation of the primary road traffic legislation in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014. The allocation and payment booklets for regional and local roads in 2013 and 2014 are available in the Dáil Library. It was decided that there would be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme has reverted back to allowing local authorities to set aside...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​From 1stJanuary 2016, revised regulatory standards come into force for new and existing agricultural vehicles in a number of key safety areas including: braking; lighting and visibility; weights, dimensions and coupling; as well as plating and speed rating. These standards are being introduced following a comprehensive review, including a public consultation undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While the proposed walkway-cycleway has merit it is a matter for Cork County Council (CCC), in the first instance, to develop a project outline and if funding is required submit an application to my Department under whatever funding programme is in place at that time.  I know that CCC are developing and progressing plans for a number of greenways at present. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Land Acquisition (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department gave a commitment in 2010 to contribute a maximum of €3.7 million of the estimated land acquisition costs of €7.4 million related to the proposed Carrigaline Western Relief Road or 50% of the cost, whichever is the lesser, and this commitment is being honoured. To date €2.05 million has been paid to Cork County Council in respect of the Carrigaline...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There is no discretionary funding available within my Department by which I could provide financial support for the memorial fund mentioned by the Deputy. I have had enquiries made with Sport Ireland, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding across its various...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (10 Nov 2015)

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 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 authority. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department requests that airlines make permit applications under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973 at least 48 hours prior to the flight in question. The vast majority of applications received adhere to this request. Occasionally, applications are received inside the 48 hour notice period and are processed if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority published its draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2016-2035) on 15 October 2016. In appraising options for the Navan-City Centre transport corridor the draft strategy notes that, based on population and employment forecasts, the level of travel demand between Navan, Dunshaughlin and various stations to the City Centre is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The information sought by the Deputy is contained in daa's Annual Reports and Financial Statements, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas Library or on the company's website .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The decision to include the new Metro North project in the Capital Plan (2016-2021) was based on the conclusions and recommendations of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study, which was undertaken by NTA.  As part of the study, the technical and operational feasibility, environmental impact and cost of each shortlisted scheme was developed and detailed transport...