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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the Railway Safety Commission (RSC) in conjunction with Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the RSC 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: Departmental Legal Cases Data (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Other than advice obtained through the Attorney General's Office and the assistance of the Chief State Solicitor's Office, I have received no other advice and no fees have been paid or are payable.

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

Paschal Donohoe: This question appears to be based on media conjecture in recent weeks and much of the detail in the reports is far off the mark.  The issue was considered by Government this morning and Government agreed that the DART Underground project should be redesigned to provide a lower cost technical solution - it is not being cancelled.  Indeed, the overall DART Expansion Programme, of...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Cycling on a footpath is an offence under road traffic legislation.  Following consultation with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority, I decided not to include this offence in the first phase of fixed charge notices for cycling offences. I did however introduce a fixed charge notice for cycling without reasonable consideration.  This...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The company (details supplied) is the holder of a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence issued by the Road Transport Operator Licensing Unit of my Department on 09/07/2014 and valid for five years. This licence grants access to the occupation of road passenger transport operator.  There are no conditions on the licence held by the company (details supplied) other than those...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 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 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: Tourism Promotion (22 Sep 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 Ireland's Ancient East is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  The Department is not directly involved in its development or promotion.  Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I understand Transdev, who operate Luas under contract to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the Railway Procurement Agency, and the National Transport Authority (NTA), have, over the past few months, been considering the practicalities, advantages and disadvantages of appointing security staff as Authorised Officers pursuant to section 66B of the Transport (Railway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted.I expect to announce allocations later this year.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for CIE and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIE 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: Air Traffic Control Services (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issues raised  are operational matters for the Irish Aviation Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to them 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: Air Traffic Control Services (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issues raised  are operational matters for the Irish Aviation Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to them 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: Rail Services (22 Sep 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 upgrading of individual rail lines are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. Exchequer funds are made available each year for investment in railway safety, asset renewal and...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1639 and 1640 together. As regards my Department, its 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 and contact points for...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1641 and 1643 together. ​ Fáilte Ireland was established under the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003.  Its primary functions are the development of quality tourism product, domestic tourism marketing, tourism standards, enterprise support, capability building and human resource development for the tourism industry.  ...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​As set out in the Government's Tourism Policy Statement, "People, Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to 2025" there is low awareness of Ireland's county boundaries among potential overseas visitors and therefore expenditure by public or private entities on marketing an individual county to consumers in overseas markets is unlikely to provide an adequate return on investment....

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1644 and 1645 together. The Government's Tourism Policy Statement, "People, Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to 2025" outlines policy objectives to strengthen the capacity of people working in the tourism sector. The new Tourism Leadership Group is preparing a detailed Action Plan to implement these policy proposals and will consider all matters...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords / North Dublin corridor will be announced shortly in the context of the Government's new Capital Plan, which will include a major programme of transport investment for the coming years.  In particular, the Plan will set out a comprehensive response to the public transport needs of the Greater...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. I ask her to advise my private office if she does not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: I met Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company in May 2015 in relation to the future plans for the port. A number of projects, including the sale of the 0.47 ha site, were discussed.  Under section 15 of the Harbours Act 1996, the disposal of land is a statutory matter for the directors of the Company and not one in which I, as Minister, have any legal function.