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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the driver testing 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: Legislative Measures (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While I cannot comment on specific court cases, I would be happy to clarify the general position. Section 12 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the taking of specimens of breath, blood or urine following an arrest under Part 2 of that Act, which deals with intoxicated driving. Section 13 of the Act sets out procedures to be followed after the taking of a specimen of breath under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Minister is empowered under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to delegate functions of the Act to staff of the Department. Generally, staff at Higher Executive Officer and above are delegated with functions, including in relation to granting or refusing access to records in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Requests when received are assigned to a delegated individual (a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​ In the interests of efficiency, it is long established practice to direct Deputies to publicly available information in response to Parliamentary Questions. The full list of 2013 SportsNation allocations to Local Authorities, made in association with IPB insurance, is available at . As I stated in response on PQ 10716 of 11 March, the deadline for the drawdown of SportsNation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​ It is longstanding Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of helmets by cyclists.  Both my Department and the Road Safety Authority – which has responsibility for information and awareness campaigns – encourage their use.  The question of whether we should make it compulsory to wear helmets when cycling has arisen on a number of occasions....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle sector is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. The NTA is an independent body and therefore a consultation process undertaken by the NTA is a matter for the NTA. I have no function in this.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Taxi Advisory Committee: the TAC was established under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 and continues in being under Section 72(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. Section 72(14) of the 2013 Act provides that “the members of the Advisory Committee shall decide on the frequency of all meetings, subject to the Advisory Committee meeting at least once each year.” I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My response to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 10 March last is on the record of the House. I said that the fund has received additional support from the employers involved totalling €260 million. The funding I referred to was provided by the employers outside of the IASS and is intended to mitigate the benefit cuts under the approved IASS funding proposal. The funds were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In 2012 two golf clubs received allocations under the SCP while in 2014 three golf clubs received allocations. There was no round of the SCP in 2013. On Tuesday 10th March I was delighted to announce the opening of the 2015 round of the Sports Capital Programme. Any organisation, including a golf club, can apply for funding under the Programme. SCP funding is focused...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2011, Fáilte Ireland has specific powers and functions in relation to the registration and grading of tourist accommodation. In accordance with the legislation, certain types of accommodation, such as hotels and guesthouses are statutorily obliged to register, whereas other accommodation segments, such as B&Bs are not. In addition to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is open to any organisation with a suitable project to apply for funding under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme (SCP). Information on how to make an application is available on . It is a condition of the Programme that schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 24thApril. Any organisation that wishes to make an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (24 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: Public Transport Initiatives (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has advised me that the business case for the SwiftwayBus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for the Swords/Airport corridor will be submitted in early April.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The six projects shortlisted under Phase One of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study published on 8th December are now undergoing further independent analysis assessing cost, engineering, environmental and usage forecasts. The National Transport Authority (NTA) have indicated that they expect to submit the output of the Study in early April. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legal Costs (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The information requested is a matter for the individual agencies. I have forwarded your question to the agencies for direct reply. Please contact my private office should you not receive a response within the next 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for certain public transport capital investments in the Greater Dublin Area. In this regard funding is provided by my Department to the Authority each year for public transport projects and programmes including a rolling programme of fleet replacement and refurbishment for buses used on Dublin Bus PSO routes. The NTA also provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (12 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including responsibility for the issuing of rural hackney licences. 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: Public Transport Provision (12 Mar 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 Services (12 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 298, 300 and 301 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 115 which I answered on the 10th March 2015 (copy below). The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (12 Mar 2015)

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