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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) system was introduced under EU legislation.  The course and test requirements are derived from EU law, and I do not have the power to vary them.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Severe Weather Events Expenditure (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is continuing to give consideration to identifying an appropriate mechanism to provide the required funding to address the storm damage to the Shannon River Embankments at Shannon Airport.  Once that consideration is complete, my Department will engage with the Airport and Clare County Council to advance the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 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 Tolls (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 860 to 862, inclusive, together. ​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 the M50, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the subject of this question is a matter in the first instance for the National Roads Authority (NRA), I have referred the Deputy's question 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: Rail Network (15 Apr 2015)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The current bi-lingual design for road signs has been in place since 1996 and the rules governing the design of road traffic signs are set out in my Department's Traffic Signs Manual. This had led to a clear set of rules in respect of the design of traffic signs that convey an intuitive understanding of bi-lingual destinations for both residents and visitors alike. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is in the process of introducing a new Irish Language Scheme under the Official Languages Act 2003.  The draft scheme when published will set out the measures being taken to promote the use of the Irish language in my Department. I expect that this scheme will be published in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The review by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles will be examined by my officials for submission of recommendations to me which I will consider in due course. Both the National Car Test and the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test are important preventative measures that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As indicated to the Deputy recently any decision on whether or not to install a roundabout on a road is a matter for the relevant road authority. In the case of national roads decisions are made in conjunction with the National Roads Authority (NRA). Arrangements in relation to the maintenance of roundabouts is also a matter for the relevant road authority. The sponsoring of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The exemption provided in Statutory Instrument No. 549 of 2014, the European Union (Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations (Domestic Rail Passenger Services) (Renewal of Exemption) Regulations 2014, relates to the application of EU law under Regulation (EC) No. 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers' rights and obligations. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have noted the Deputy's support for this club. All eligible applications under the new round of the Sports Capital Programme will receive thorough consideration and allocations will be announced later in the year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The review by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles will be examined by my officials for submission of recommendations to me which I will consider in due course. Both the National Car Test and the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test are important preventative measures that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. The NTA’s report “Bus Rapid Transit – Core Dublin Network” published in October 2012 identified that while BRT does not have sufficient capacity to serve the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under existing road traffic legislation, sulkies are required to obey road traffic law as are all other vehicles used on our roads, whether mechanically propelled, animal drawn or pedal driven. An Garda Síochána has not indicated any deficiency in its current powers with regard to enforcement of road traffic legislation in dealing with animal drawn vehicles, except in one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the driver theory test is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I cannot comment on individual cases. 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: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Funds can be drawn down as soon as grantees have complied with the terms and conditions of the SCP. My officials are available to help grantees with any enquiries.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Strategies for improving road safety are set out in the Road Safety Strategy 2013—2020, which contains 144 Actions to be implemented by various agencies involved in improving safety on our road network nationally. This document is available to download from the Road Safety Authorities website at .The RSA is not responsible for specific sections of roadway. The improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (15 Apr 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: Marine Accidents (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 878 and 886 together. It is the long standing policy of the Department not to make public the files or records that relate to past investigations in the maritime area in respect of loss of life or vessels. However, since 2002, when the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was established under statute, it is the practice to publish the reports of the...