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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier. ​In relation to the Deputy's comments on negotiations between the National Transport Authority and the Department of Social Protection on the question of honouring the Free Travel Passes going forward, this matter is being pursued directly by the NTA with the Department of Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has overall responsibility for the operation of the National Car Test and as such, statistics relating to NCT waiting times in Dublin and around the country are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's Question to the RSA for direct reply.  Please advise my Office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the introduction of a "third payment option" within the Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS). Under this mechanism a person who is served with a summons for a fixed charge offence will have a final opportunity to pay a fixed charge, of an amount 100% greater than the original penalty, not later than seven days before the Court date...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland successfully applied for EU co-funding for railcars under the 2007-2013 BMW Regional Operational Programme 2007-13. In addition, co-funding is being provided under the Interreg IV A Programme for the refurbishment of the Enterprise cross-broder rolling stock, in co-operation with Northern Ireland Railways. ​However, I understand that similar funding is not available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (29 Apr 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: Public Transport Initiatives (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no significant developments to report on in relation to the proposed offer by IAG for Aer Lingus. However, I have indicated previously that I do not want this process to be drawn out unnecessarily. I expect that the Government will be in a position to make a decision on the matter in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Festivals and events are an important part of our tourism offering and Fáilte Ireland will support a large number of these in 2015.  In addition to domestic events, the hosting of major international events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The tourism agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to his question yesterday (PQ 16489/15 of 28 April 2015) 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 on the national road network is a matter for the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department provides funding supports to the four regional airports through the Core Airport Operational Expenditure Costs Scheme (OPEX) and the Capital Expenditure Grant Scheme (CAPEX). Funding is also provided under the Public Service Obligations air services Scheme (PSO) in subvention of the Donegal/Dublin and Kerry/Dublin routes. Under Ireland's Regional Airports Programme 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Cost competitiveness remains a key consideration for Ireland as an open export-oriented economy.  The National Competitiveness Council last Friday published its annual report into "Costs of Doing Business in Ireland 2015" which has mixed messages in relation to the transport sector. It found that Diesel prices are more expensive in Ireland than in the euro area and that while the cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Irish airport network is strategically important to Irish society and to our economy, providing the infrastructure to ensure our connectivity to the rest of the world and enabling economic development through trade, tourism and inward investment.  The ability to ensure optimum connectivity is dependent on airports attracting a wide range of passengers, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of all applications and allocations under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme are published on the Department’s website When these grants were announced all organisations were informed, as part of the terms and conditions of the Programme, that they had to have completed a substantial amount of progress on their projects to facilitate the drawdown of the grant by 31 July...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Organisations (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the development of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children's Sport. As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council, I have referred it to the Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Organisations (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the development of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children's Sport and for the allocation of funding to National Governing Bodies of Sport.   As the matters raised in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards, 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: Driver Licence Renewals (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service 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: Roads Maintenance Funding (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in County Kerry is the statutory responsibility of Kerry County Council, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Staff (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: This is a matter for 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 be received within 10 days.