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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will know, the section of greenway in question forms part of an ambitious plan to develop a segregated, substantially off road cycle route from Dublin  to  Galway City.  From the outset, it was proposed to utilise, where possible, canal towpaths, disused railway lines and State owned lands for the purposes of developing this route. As a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Under the 2013 Act the NTA may make regulations for SPSVs and their drivers and may set different requirements and conditions in relation to the licensing and operation of different categories of SPSVs and their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 707, 710, 718 and 719 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (31 Mar 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: Rail Services (31 Mar 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: Driver Licence Data (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The question raised by the Deputy 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 been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the company referred to by the Deputy is registered in Northern Ireland, the competent authority for the purposes of issuing international bus transport authorisations is the Driver and Vehicle Agency of Northern Ireland. The competent authority for Irish registered bus operators is the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA is aware of the matter raised by the Deputy and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There is no funding at the present time for a national ice arena.Furthermore, there are currently no proposals for the development of an ice rink or ice skating centre at the National Sports Campus, nor have any feasibility studies been submitted to National Sports Campus Development Authority in this regard. The Authority would consider any proposals submitted to it for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The purpose of the Local Improvement Scheme is to provide funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge; that is, private roads and laneways.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. At present, local authorities may use up to 15% of their initial Discretionary Grant towards Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 715 and 716 together. Fáilte Ireland compiles figures annually on the visitor numbers to free and fee-paying visitor attractions in Ireland.Participation in the survey is voluntary and therefore the data gathered is not comprehensive. These figures are published on the Fáilte Ireland website. I have provided weblinks to the top national fee...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including the granting of wheelchair accessible taxi/hackney licences and the administration of grant schemes for wheelchair accessible vehicles.  I have referred your question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In a case such as that cited by the Deputy, local authorities already have the necessary powers under section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 to provide for a Special Speed Limit if they deem such a limit to be appropriate and necessary. Special speed limits may also include periodic speed limits which can be designed to apply and operate at specified periods, for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Load Transport Permits (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Abnormal load permits are available through a scheme operated by An Garda Síochána or from individual Local Authorities as required.  This is not a matter for my Department, which has no responsibility for issuing these permits.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (31 Mar 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: National Car Test (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is currently carried out by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibity for ​the development and upgrading  of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the development of train stations, is a function of the NTA. 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: Rail Network (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for ​the development and upgrading of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area.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: Emergency Services Personnel (26 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 266 together. Road traffic legislation provides that vehicles driven by members of emergency services during the course of their duties are exempt from a range of traffic laws.  This applies to An Garda Síochána, as well as fire and ambulance services, and is set out in section 87 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, as amended by section 23 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Costs (26 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Injuries Board (previously known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board) was set up under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003, and commenced operations in 2004. The Board's first annual report was published for 2004. Percentage changes in the cost of motor insurance as quantified by the Central Statistics Office, and available from the CSO StatBank, are...