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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While I have not given any instruction to Irish Rail to protect the lands it holds along disused railway lines, I understand that Irish Rail is actively identifying encroachments on closed lines with a view to taking appropriate action, where necessary. For example, on the Athenry to Collooney line, clearance works have been programmed in order to identify definitive encroachments and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The increase in the operation and use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), also known as drones, is not a phenomenon exclusive to Ireland; it is on a global scale and it is appropriate that rules be developed internationally to regulate their operation and use. In March of this year under the Riga Declaration, the European Commission, in concert with the European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 May 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 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Given the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Staff (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. As these are matters in the first instance for the National Roads Authority (NRA), I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I stated in my previous reply, the onus is on every vehicle owner to ensure that their tyres are fit for purpose and are free from defects. The Road Safety Authority has submitted a report to my Department in relation to the possibility of regulating the sale of second hand tyres. In common with all proposals in relation to road safety, I will keep this matter under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Regulations (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA), working in partnership with UCD, is responsible for implementing a range of sustainable transport measures on the UCD campus. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to them for direct reply to you. If you have not received a response from the NTA within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA), working in partnership with UCD, is responsible for implementing a range of sustainable transport measures on the UCD campus. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to them for direct reply to you. If you have not received a response from the NTA within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Responsibity 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 reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The current Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 aims to make Ireland one of the safest countries in terms of road deaths in the EU. The Strategy sets a specific target for 2020 to reduce the number of road deaths to 124 or fewer a year (from 162 in 2012) and serious injuries to 330 per year (from 485 in 2012). This drop is necessary to close the gap between Ireland and other best performing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 May 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 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Prevention Measures (6 May 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 (including signage), is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am committed to supporting a well-funded public transport system into the future and I ensured that PSO funding for bus and rail services was maintained at current levels in the last Budget, the first time this has happened since 2008. The current PSO contract between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Rail sets out the services and service levels to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 May 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 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 May 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 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am aware that the University of Loughborough has undertaken a study on the impact of dehydration on safe driving. Studies such as this are useful in the overall context of road safety and the findings of these studies will be kept under review in the development of road safety policy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Sale (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As outlined in my statement on the matter on 24 February last, both IAG and Aer Lingus have made positive statements about overall employment prospects at Aer Lingus in the context of IAG proposed offer for Aer Lingus. IAG has also indicated that there would be some rationalisa­tion as a result of Aer Lingus being part of IAG. The overall employment prospects and the timeframe within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.   Section 13 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, which came into operation in April of last year, provides for an appeal process in cases where the NTA refuses to grant a licence. These appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Board Remuneration (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Remuneration matters in Aer Lingus are a matter for the Board of the company. Each year Aer Lingus provides details of remuneration in its Annual Report and Accounts. The latest such report, available on Aer Lingus' website, relates to 2014. This includes a letter to shareholders from the chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a twelve page Report of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Assets (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe:   Under the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003, Fáilte Ireland requires my consent and that of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when acquiring or disposing of land, or an interest in land, or any other property, however, the management of its existing property portfolio (including decisions on acquisitions and disposals) are operational matters...