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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In 2011 I allocated €1.25m to the Irish Amateur Boxing Association to improve the standard of facilities of boxing clubs throughout the country.This grant was overseen by the IABA and all affiliated clubs could apply for a maximum grant of €25,000 to improve the standard of their premises.  In 2013 I decided to continue this successful scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In the first instance this is a matter for the Cork County Boxing Board. However I can confirm that in April 2014, at the request of the IABA, the Department met with the IABA CEO and the Cork County Boxing Board. Subsequent to that, in July 2014 I also met with the County Board and the IABA.  The Board are fully aware of the documentation needed to progress the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Re-opening (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Matters relating to the re-opening of railway stations, such as at Dunleer, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that there are no current plans to re-open Dunleer station and no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I recently responded to a similar question (Parliamentary Question No. 663 of 16 December 2014) regarding the M20 but will clarify the position again.    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 is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Local Improvement Scheme remains in place and it is not closed.  The purpose of this Scheme is to provide funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. There is no separate allocation for the LIS.  Instead, in 2014 local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Following the announcements on 18 December and more recently on 9 January that IAG had made approaches to Aer Lingus about a possible offer for the company the Irish Takeover Panel has deemed that Aer Lingus is now in an 'offer period'. The Takeover Panel Rules in relation to communications apply to all parties during an offer period, including the Government as a shareholder, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Neither Dublin Bus nor Bus Éireann are being privatised.  However, the direct award contracts for the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus market services held by the two companies expired at the end of November 2014.  The awarding of subsequent contracts is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA). All Bus Éireann and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (14 Jan 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 your question to Fáilte Ireland for further information and direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including the provision and location of front offices, 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: Departmental Bodies Data (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2011 there have been no new agencies created; however a number have been merged or abolished. Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011, while Tralee and Fenit Harbour Commissioners transferred to the control of Kerry County Council on 1 October 2011. On 1st January 2012 both Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Commissioners and Kinsale Harbour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Decentralisation Programme Data (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The following Divisions of my Department were decentralised during the period of 1997 to 2011: - Road Transport Operator Licensing - Sports - Tourism While it is not possible to extract the level of detail requested by the Deputy i.e. the cost of travelling to their base Department during the period in question,  I can advise that the total travel costs and expenses...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The proposal to which the Deputy refers is in fact a policy change effected in legislation in 1989. Prior to November 1989, there was a single licence category which covered driving a car and driving a car with a trailer. In that month, a change was made to provide for a separate category for driving a car with a trailer. Separate tests have been required since then. People who held a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (14 Jan 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (14 Jan 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: Regional Airports Policy (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the draft Regional Airports Programme 2015-2019 is currently with the EU Commission for consideration and approval. My Department is engaged with the Commission in its  examination and there have been a total of eleven interactions with respect to the draft Programme to date. While I am hopeful the clarification process will be concluded by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: No monies have been paid to external consultants, professional companies or advisors in relation to my Department's contribution to the compilation of the Action Plans for Jobs in each year since and including 2012. In relation to the Department's Procurement Policy, it is governed by the relevant EU Directives and Government Guidelines and is designed to get best value for money. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and  funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance (including lighting) of individual national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I indicated to the Deputy in my response to PQ 40801/14 of 23 October, 2014 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 (such as the N22) is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 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. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. An allocation of €17.35 million has been made to Fáilte Ireland in 2015 to administer the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support for...