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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department does not intend to institute a framework as mentioned by the Deputy,  there are some agencies under the remit of my Department such as Iarnród Éireann who encourage the rehabilitation of disused property. Disused railway lines can be formally abandoned under Statute and disposed of by CIE or in other cases services are discontinued...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (6 Oct 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 N26) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Over the lifetime of the new Capital Plan "Building on Recovery: Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016 - 2021", the priority for heavy rail infrastructure is to provide the necessary funding for maintenance and renewal programmes to bring the level of funding on the network up to the required steady state level. In an environment where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism attractions, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The allocation of funding to individual projects under the Ireland's Ancient East Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism attractions, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. While my Department has not received a funding application regarding Ardee Castle, Co Louth,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Responsibility for the development public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including train stations, is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy, whereas the tourism agencies have operational responsibility for the implementation of this policy.  As regards the division of those responsibilities, Tourism Ireland is responsible for the overseas promotion of the island of Ireland as a tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 will be presented to the Dáil shortly. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle age limits, 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 response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I understand that the Mullingar to Athlone Greenway which is due to be officially opened by An Taoiseach, on October 18th, will have signage on the route in place on opening. As the signage to be used will set a template for other Greenways in the country, it is important that we have signage in place that will work in a myriad of different locations whilst also avoiding visual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (6 Oct 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 private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is understood from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that the original access bridge at Ennis Station was in poor condition and had to be replaced. The replacement bridge is constructed to modern standards and has been designed to accommodate a lift or ramp in the future. In order to provide accessibility for all its customers Iarnród Éireann can make arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Oct 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 N28) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism attractions, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. I understand that land access to the Seven Arches cave, located in Portsalon, Donegal,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the safe use and operation of remotely piloted aviation systems (RPAS) in Irish airspace is a matter 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: Road Projects (6 Oct 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. The M7 upgrade...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Railway Stations Upgrade (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Issues relating to the installation of shelters at railway stations  are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Eireann for a direct reply.  If you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I have periodic meetings with the Chief Executive Officer of Iarnród Éireann. While I have no immediate plans at present to meet with him there is, of course, regular interaction between my Department and the CEO and his management team.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (1 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A separate pilot Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was run in 2013 and 2014. The scheme has reverted back to allowing local authorities to set aside 7.5% of their Restoration Improvement (RI) and Restoration Maintenance (RM) grants for CIS schemes if they so wish. The Local Improvement Scheme remains in place but there is no separate allocation available towards this grant...