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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The position regarding people returning or coming to live in Ireland with US driving licences is one of which I am well aware, and which has arisen a number of times. The starting point is that the purpose of a driver licensing system is to ensure basic standards of driving on our roads. Ireland operates within a framework of EU driver licensing law, and on this basis we recognise other EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Fhoireann Rannach (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Is oth liom a rá leis an Teachta Dála nach bhfuil na staitisticí sin le fáil againn sa Roinn. Tá 429 oifigeach ina mbaill san fhoireann na Ranna. De réir shuíomh ghréasáin inmheánaigh na Ranna, tá 19 oifigeach ann a bhfuil líofach sa Ghaeilge.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I am not aware of any research or insights into the views of tourists with regard to pedal bike passenger carriers and rickshaws in Ireland. Accordingly, I am not in a position to comment on their value to tourism.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The strategies outlined in the Road Safety Strategy include the implementation of specific educational measures aimed at vulnerable road users. These include the safe crossing of roads by pedestrians, the awareness by motorists of intoxicated pedestrians, the awareness by road users (including pedestrians) of blind spots on heavy goods vehicles, the awareness of road users and workers at road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department  administers a number of smarter travel programmes, through funding provided to local authorities, which incorporate the promotion of cycling and walking.  These are the Active Travel Towns Programme 2014-2016; the National Cycle Network Programme 2014-2016 and the Smarter Travel Demonstration Areas Programme 2012-2016.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The introduction of driving awareness courses is something that my Department is willing to consider under the umbrella of alternative sentencing options. Action 107 of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 states that, subject to legal advice, my Department should, with the support of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Justice and Equality, legislate for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the regional and local road grant payments to local authorities, including under the Community Involvement Scheme (CIS), are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are available in the Dáil Library.  Details of the 2014 regional and local road grant allocations to each local authority, including CIS, are also available in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (9 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: All available funding for the delivery of works under the Smarter Travel Programme 2014 - 2016 and the Government Stimulus Package 2014/2015 is now fully committed. However, it is likely, given the popularity and success of the works already delivered, that funding may become available from other sources over the coming years.  The EU Structural Funds Programme 2014 -2020 is...

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy is questioning me on decisions taken by the Northern Ireland Executive. Those are matters for it. I am subject to scrutiny by the Opposition and the Oireachtas on decisions I make. Nearly every one of the questions raised by the Deputy is on decisions made by the Northern Ireland Executive and responses it has given to where the planning process lies. How have I taken a...

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Ministers of State, Deputies Ring and Ann Phelan, have maintained an extensive interest in the issue of the transport infrastructure along the Wild Atlantic Way and are very supportive of it. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long-distance touring route, at 2,500 km in length. It stretches from Malin Head to Mizen Head following Ireland’s Atlantic coastline. The key...

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I take Deputy Pringle’s point that the Wild Atlantic Way is a touring route. For it to work well, we need a route that is structurally sound. Next year, over €250 million will be spent on local and regional roads. We are looking for funding for additional projects along the route. The Wild Atlantic Way is working well and there are many years of growth ahead with it. ...

Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In 2013, CIE received €408 million in current and capital funding from the Government. I am absolutely aware of the hardship the fare increases have caused, due in part to the terrible difficulty the economy is in. I have said that, as we can rebuild the level of funding, I hope and expect what has happened over the past number of years does not happen again in terms of frequency or...

Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: At this point, some 181 million journeys have made on public transport this year. It is a 4% increase over the same period one year ago and within this period Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann have recorded their first increase in passenger journeys in many years. What strikes me about the answer provided by Deputy Coppinger is that she gives the same answer to every question. When asked...

Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I am well aware of the difficulties people face but we have companies doing well and we have increased the funding to them for the first time in a number of years.

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, there is ongoing liaison on the A5 project under the umbrella of the North-South Ministerial Council transport body. I discussed the project with my northern colleagues at the transport sectoral meeting that took place on 5 November.That is the last point at which we raised the issue. Following the judicial review decision last year quashing consent for the...

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy raised two questions on planning and funding. The planning process has taken place in Northern Ireland and I play no part in it. It is an impartial planning process, as ours is. Four reports were required to follow up on the issues that led to the current state of the project. With regard to the fourth report, which is outstanding, public consultation began on 15 October and...

Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Notwithstanding the fact that the NTA is responsible for determining fares in respect of publicly funded bus and rail services and the fact that I have no role in the setting of public transport fares, I am aware that the changes in bus and rail fares recently announced will cause hardship for many commuters in this city and across the country. I am also aware that they may lead to some...

Other Questions: Bus Éireann Services (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The direct award contract for the provision of public service obligation, PSO, bus market services held by Bus Éireann expired at the end of November. The awarding of a subsequent contract is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority, NTA. All Bus Éireann routes have been included in the new five year direct award contracts between the company and...

Other Questions: Bus Éireann Services (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: An important point is that Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus will be able to participate in the tendering process. On the basis of the tenders received, the NTA will then make a determination on who can best meet the needs identified. It is also important to note, as the Deputy is aware, that we already have a very large private sector presence in the bus market, for example, in providing...

Other Questions: Maritime Safety Regulations (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulations which govern maritime safety issues are complex and varied and depend on many issues such as the type of the vessel used, its size, proposed operating area and other factors. I am unclear on the particular thrust of the Deputy’s question - I am sure he will clarify the matter in his supplementary question - but I can confirm that Ireland applies the internationally...