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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I indicated to the House in December last, I propose to begin the process of consolidating road traffic legislation this year. A considerable amount of work is involved in this exercise involving as it does the examination and review of all primary and secondary legislation going back to 1961. The work will commence this year but will take considerable time to complete. Once the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Landing Slots (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Airport slots are a right granted to an airline which allows the airline to schedule a landing and departure during a specific time period. The slots are not 'owned' as such by the airlines. However, at congested airports, such as Heathrow, a secondary market has developed that has allowed airlines trade slots to meet their changing business needs. The allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Jan 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. The assessment of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: At present, there will be no funding calls in 2015 for the further development of the National Cycle Network. All funding under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 and the Government Stimulus Package for the development of greenways is now fully committed.  However, it is possible, given the popularity and success of greenways already delivered, that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The grant provided to Kerry County Council in 2014 in relation to the Kenmare Relief Road was €857,067. This brings the total amount of State grant assistance for the project to €2,678,812 in the period 2010 to 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the GDA.  Under this remit the NTA last year commissioned the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Studyto examine all existing proposals (heavy rail, metro, Luas extensions) as well as other options for a rail-based transport solution to meet the needs of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Shannon Airport Authority has informed my Department that the number of US troops that passed through Shannon Airport in 2014 was 55,405.  The monthly breakdown is as follows: Monthly Breakdown Monthly Breakdown January - 5609 July - 7016 February - 3678   August - 5078 March - 3332 September - 4476 April - 5260   October - 7076 May - 3506  November...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jan 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the independent Transport Regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA). The responsibility for the licensing of public bus passenger services was transferred under Statutory Instrument No. 566 of 2010 from my Department to the NTA with effect from 1st December 2010.   The NTA published, in November 2010, new Guidelines for the licensing of...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Expenditure (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputies for their response. I fully accept and recognise that my initial response is disappointing because I know how important this project is locally and I accept the importance of it nationally. On job creation, I am very much aware of the investment that Kerry Group is making in the millennium park which, I understand, will employ between 350 and 400 staff. They...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Expenditure (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputies Lawlor and Heydon for raising this matter with me. Both Deputies have raised it with me persistently. They raise it continually with my Department and me to emphasise the importance of the project, both nationally and locally. At some point in the future, when progress is made thereon, it will be in no small part due to the efforts of both Deputies consequent to their...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy and will respond to each of his points. I take his point that this is not just a matter of inconveniencing people or affecting the domestic environment. It is also a serious road safety issue. I am aware of the kind of behaviour the Deputy referred to, which is a threat to people on such scrambler bikes as well as those in the vicinity. I am also aware that in many...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Dowds for raising this important matter. It is an issue with which I am familiar in my own constituency and I understand the difficulties it can cause for residents. My area of responsibility relates to legislation concerning the use of motor vehicles, including scrambler bikes, in public places. Enforcement of the relevant legislation, including addressing any illegal use...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The principle roles of the Bunbeg volunteer Coast Guard Unit (CGU), located in the Gweedore area, are to operate a rescue boat, for which a new nine meter RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) was provided in 2011, and provision of a shoreline search team. A Value for Money review of the Coast Guard service, published in 2012, recommended the continuation of boat and shoreline...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The acquisition and disposal of the property or consideration of proposals for alternative use of the premises are operational matters for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. However for the information of the Deputy, I understand that the property in question came into the ownership of Fáilte Ireland following its amalgamation with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenway Development (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The establishment of a funding scheme under which local authorities can apply to undertake feasibility studies for possible new greenways-cycle routes is a very worthwhile proposal. My Department established such a funding scheme in 2013 in advance of the 2014-2016 National Cycle Network Funding (NCN) call. The purpose of this scheme was to make available some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have noted with great interest, the designation by the International Dark-Sky Association of an area of almost 700 square kilometres on the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, as the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Ireland. I know that the Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve, which has been supported by Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council, is currently one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 such as the N86 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...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In addition their functions have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.