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Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: All the charges he made in respect of the Taoiseach have been proved unfounded by this report-----

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is so entertaining. I think this is the first time in at least four years that I have heard Fianna Fáil come in here and talk approvingly about RTE opinion polls. While I always look forward to and respect the view of the people and the decision of the people, which they will make clear at a ballot box at some point in the future, I would rather see my justice and the search for...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy is good at that herself.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the driver testing service, including the location of testing centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  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: Road Network (22 Sep 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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with regard to motor insurance is confined to the legal requirement that under the Road Traffic Acts to have third party insurance to drive a motor vehicle in a public place.   My Department has no powers to regulate the motor insurance industry. The Central Bank, as Financial Services Regulator is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The fixed charge notice system was introduced in 2002.  Overall the system has worked very well with over 70% of those receiving fixed charge notices opting to pay within the time stipulated.   Under legislation currently in effect, a person issued with a fixed charge notice has 28 days in which to pay.  If they do not, they are given and further 28 days in which to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1585 and 1669 together. Action 107 of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 states that, subject to legal advice, my Department should, with the support of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Justice and Equality, legislate for rehabilitation and driving awareness courses as court-based sentencing options for specific offenders, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The use of bus lanes is provided for in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997, as amended. The primary purpose of providing bus lanes is to facilitate and promote bus-based public transport. Having regard to the role of taxis in providing on-street immediate public hire services, an exemption to allow for their operation in bus lanes, when they are being used in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1587 and 1607 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In addition, its functions have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets throughout the country....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, I have passed the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1589, 1599, 1603 and 1638 together. My role in the matter of motor insurance relates to legislation under the EU Motor Insurance Directives and the Road Traffic Acts. The primary requirement in the EU Motor Insurance Directives and the Road Traffic Acts regarding motor insurance is that the driver of the vehicle is covered by third party insurance.  I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (22 Sep 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU legislation, which sets driver licensing standards for Member States.  As such, we have arrangements for reciprocal exchange of driving licences with all other Member States. In the case of non-EU states, we can establish bilateral agreements on mutual recognition of driving licences.  Reaching these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Impact Statements (22 Sep 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 National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (22 Sep 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), also known as the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (22 Sep 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), also known as the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Sale (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​An agreed solution was implemented to address the IASS pension funding problems earlier this year. The solution that has been implemented is a matter for the pension scheme trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. Under the agreed solution the total contribution by the IASS employers aimed at resolving the IASS difficulties...