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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 and 588 together. The issues raised are matters for Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the companies 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: Rail Network (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no currently no proposals to extend the DART network to Drogheda. Under the current capital plan the focus is on maintaining and extracting the maximum value from existing assets. The key priority over the coming years will be to protect investment made to date and to maintain safety standards. If additional funds are available, which is not certain, there will be many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Games (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council (ISC), which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for programmes aimed at increasing the levels of participation in sport. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply.  I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 606 together. My Department has not provided funding to the integration centre.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Driving licence provision was centralised as the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) under the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in 2013.  This was done under the terms of the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012.The reasons for centralising the service were rehearsed and debated thoroughly in both Houses during the passage of the Bill.  I am happy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has received identical correspondence directly from the individual concerned regarding alleged unauthorised dumping of waste on the R158.   The key legislative code in combating illegal dumping in Ireland is the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended). In particular, Section 32 of the 1996 Act places the responsibility on the holders of waste to ensure that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have responded to a number of similar questions concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road, most recently on 4 November (PQ 41564/14). I am happy to again clarify the position regarding this regional road scheme. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Dec 2014)

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: Public Bike Schemes (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the roll-out , extension, maintenance,  and commercial elements of the Public Bikes Scheme in Dublin and in the Regional Cities is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with the relevant local authority. Noting the above, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The administration of the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) is a matter for the Trustees of that scheme.  Resolution of its funding difficulties is primarily a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority.    On 14 November 2014, the Trustee of the IASS applied to the Pensions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Insurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies.  My Department has no role in relation to insurance cover for sporting organisations. The National Governing Body for swimming is Swim Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Sports Council...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Insurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies.  My Department has no role in relation to insurance cover for sporting organisations. In respect of sports capital grants awarded for facilities, there is a requirement that organisations must...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  This includes the cost of establishing the NDLS, which was born by the Authority and did not involve Exchequer funding.  I have therefore referred this part of the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Dec 2014)

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 and the management of the motorway network is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: It is not the policy of the Department to release files or records even on a redacted basis that relate to past investigations in the maritime area in respect of loss of life or vessels. It is however the practice of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, a statutory body established in 2002, to publish a report following investigations carried out by the Board. I regret that I cannot be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  This includes the location of and facilities at test centres.  I have therefore forwarded 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: Aviation Issues (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). I have forwarded your request to the IAA for direct reply.  If you do not receive a reply within the next 10 days please contact my private office directly.   The IAA  is a commercial semi state company; it does not receive any State funding.  It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The responsibility of extending car free zones is a matter for the individual local authorities in collaboration with the Department  of the Environment. My Department  has no involvement in the organisation of events related to this year's European Mobility Week (EMW). The Department of the Environment is the lead Department in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The Authority also manages the Regional Cities Programme on behalf of my Department which funds the development of sustainable public transport measures in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. Noting this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no plans at present to electrify the national rail network due to the potential costs involved. Analysis has shown that the existing level of funding for the railway network is considerably less than required to maintain the existing network, and there is no possibility of this gap being closed through rail passenger revenues. Under the current capital plan the focus is on...