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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 administering the SPSV Entry Test, 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 to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Vehicles (28 Apr 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: Tourism Policy (28 Apr 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...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 to 483, inclusive, and 485 together. The level of Exchequer supports paid to the regional airports under the Core Airport Management Operational Expenditure Subvention (OPEX) and the Capital Expenditure Grant (CAPEX) Schemes, along with the payments made directly to airline operators on the routes under the Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Draft National Aviation Plan (NAP), which is now at an advanced stage, will be published in the near future. The draft Policy essentially recognises the importance of the aviation sector to Ireland and to economic recovery and growth.  The Policy is designed to facilitate the expansion of the aviation industry, help make it more competitive, tackle barriers to...

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

Paschal Donohoe: As I have stated recently the Government's Inter-Departmental Steering Group and its advisers have had further engagement with International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) in relation to its proposal to make an offer for Aer Lingus over recent weeks.  Connectivity has featured in these discussions, including connectivity at Cork Airport. However, a return of the Cork Dublin route...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488, 494 and 500 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight and delivery of the National Car Test and as such, statistics relating to NCT waiting times at test centres in general, or in a  particular test centre, are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (28 Apr 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: Bus Éireann Staff (28 Apr 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 reply within ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, I have accepted the principle of adding a 20 km/h speed limit to the existing list of Special Speed limits provided for in section 9of the Road Traffic Act 2004.This will be provided for in the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill 2015 which I hope to publish in the Summer with a view to enactment by year end. The General Scheme of this...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Remuneration matters in Aer Lingus are a matter for the Board of Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus provides in its Annual Report and Accounts a statement of its remuneration policy and a statement of the total remuneration for each director for the relevant period. The latest such report, available on Aer Lingus' website, relates to 2014 and provides details of payments pursuant to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (28 Apr 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 the Wild Atlantic Way 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...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including Luas light rail projects and park & ride facilities. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA 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 Traffic Offences (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: One of the main causes of road crashes on Irish roads is excessive and inappropriate speed.  My Department, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána and other stakeholders, is continuing to examine this area to identify measures that can be taken to bring about future reductions in fatalities and serious injuries. The main goal of the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including Luas light rail projects. In addition, the principal functions of the Authority include the effective management of both traffic and transport demand in the GDA. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 as amended by the Roads Act 2007 provides for the classification of national, regional and local roads. As part of the 2012 roads classification review, all national roads within the M50 were re-classified to regional road status to reflect their changed role in the overall road network. Among other things, part of the old National Route 4 between its...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​Arrangements for the provision of Tourist Information are an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for further information and direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Regulations (23 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Ellis would be the very person to come into the House to criticise regulations if they did not play a role in reducing the illegal use of vehicles within the taxi industry. He made the assertion a moment ago that the taxi advisory committee is not playing a role in relaying information and consulting with the industry. I invite him to tell that to the unions who are represented on...

Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Regulations (23 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle sector is a matter for the National Transport Authority, NTA, pursuant to the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. This includes responsibility for signage. As such I have no function in this matter. I can however set out some background and some information in relation to the operation of the scheme which has been provided to me by the NTA. The...

Seanad: Roads Bill 2014: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for his amendment. When he commented on the Bill on Second Stage he said that we needed to move from advocacy to analysis regarding major projects. I am keenly aware of this point. At a time of continued constraint on our ability to spend taxpayers' money on projects we need to ensure that all available funding is spent and allocated in the most efficient way possible....