Results 29,541-29,560 of 33,214 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Nov 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, such as the M50  is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In April...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: One of the functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) is to prepare, adopt and implement a strategic traffic management plan for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In this regard  the NTA keeps the matter of bus lane operational hours under constant review. I understand that the NTA wrote to you in this regard on 9th October and advised of the various issues taken into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) such as metro, light and heavy rail projects.   Following the comprehensive review of capital expenditure carried out in 2011 a decision was taken to defer Metro North and a number of other major projects,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Traffic management in its area is a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Dublin City Council, under the relevant Road Traffic Acts. The enforcement of any traffic restrictions is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The development and delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure within the Greater Dublin Area is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant local authority, in this case Dublin City Council.  Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to the NTA and have asked them to reply to you directly. Please advise my private office is you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (18 Nov 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 such as the Newlands Cross upgrade scheme is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Nov 2014)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the Leap Card system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (18 Nov 2014)

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 reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (18 Nov 2014)

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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Rehiring (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are currently two retired public servants on specific, temporary rehire contracts in my Department. They are filling essential vacancies in the Irish Coast Guard at the grade of Radio Officer.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Smarter Travel Initiative is a €65 million multi-annual funding programme being administered by my Department over the period 2012 to 2016.  There are three main funding programmes being delivered under the Initiative, namely Smarter Travel Areas, Active Travel Towns and the National Cycle Network. Applications were submitted by Galway County Council under the ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Dublin Bus operates Dublin City Tours as a commercial service under licence from the National Transport Authority. There are also a number of private operators licensed to provide such services. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus and also to Irish Rail, in relation to rail services in north Dublin, for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In line with its regional tourism development functions, Fáilte Ireland has responsibility for the development of tourism in Dublin.  In this context, it is pursuing the implementation of  "Destination Dublin: A Collective Strategy for Tourism Growth to 2020", which was developed by the Grow Dublin Taskforce, representing all the key tourism stakeholders in Dublin.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy should note that it has, for some time,  been an offence to use a vehicle on public roads without a valid NCT certificate. Currently, this is a 'straight-to-court' offence which attracts 5 penalty points on conviction. However, section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2014, when commenced shortly, will bring this offence within the Fixed Charge Payment System and will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (13 Nov 2014)

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 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 assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development provides for the development of a National Low-Carbon Roadmap to 2050. The National Roadmap will be coordinated by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with substantial input from relevant Departments. The key sectors are electricity generation, the built environment, transport and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Merger (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Bantry Bay Harbour transferred to the Port of Cork Company on the 1st of January 2014. The Port of Cork Company have established a subsidiary company, the Bantry Bay Port Company Limited, to manage the harbour. The Port of Cork Company is responsible for the funding and timing of future development work at Bantry Bay Harbour. Prior to the transfer,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Following the successful introduction of a bilateral agreement on exchange of licences with Ontario, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as Ireland's national driver licensing authority, is focusing on reaching  similar agreements with the other Canadian provinces. While I would like to see agreements reached with the other provinces as soon as possible, I understand from the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As requested by the Deputy the information regarding the regional and local road network for each local authority area is in the following table. This table is based on information provided by local authorities in 2012. The construction, improvement and maintenance of the national road network, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with...