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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (5 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is in the process of conducting a public consultation into the operation of classic and vintage cars. I expect to receive a report from the RSA when this process is completed. However, there will be no change to current and long-term legislation under the Road Traffic Acts and the European Union Motor Insurance Directives which requires...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (5 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: All vacancies for State Boards for which this Department has responsibility are available to be viewed on the Department's website at A number of individuals were considered before Ms. Liz O'Donnell was selected to fill the post of Chair of the Road Safety Authority, vacated by Mr. Gay Byrne.  Ms O'Donnell came to attention having expressed an interest in serving on a State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (5 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department maintains a list of expressions of interest for positions on State Boards compiled from a public invitation to submit these. To date, over 470 expressions of interest have been received. New procedures for the appointments process were announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on 30th September 2014. These procedures came into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 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 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: Road Projects (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I recently responded to similar questions concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road on 18 September 2014 (PQ 34965/14) and 11 June 2014 (PQ 24922/14). 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: 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 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1094 and 1133 together. Currently, vintage cars and motor caravans registered prior to 1st January 1980 are exempt from compulsory roadworthiness testing. However, all commercial vehicles, regardless of their age, have been required to be tested since commercial vehicle testing was first introduced in Ireland in the 1980s. It is also the case that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The NDLS consists of a central unit in the RSA and three outsourced providers, a card producer, a front office for engaging with the public, and a back office for processing applications.  All three were opened for tender by the RSA during the establishment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (4 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 do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The development and implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Dublin Area (DGA), such as Wi-Fi on the DART network, is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There is no need for additional measures to deal with the situation described by the Deputy, as an individual in these circumstances can be accommodated within the existing system. In the scenario which the Deputy describes, the individual is looking for a mechanism to exchange an Irish driving licence - which has been lost - for a Northern Ireland one.  In such a case, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1099, 1100 and 1101 together.   The questions refer to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). There are many sectors where the use of new RPAS technologies can have benefits. However, it is acknowledged that the extensive range of potential applications of these technologies also raises issues about their impact on the safety and security of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: 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 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I appreciate the difficulties that the Irish road haulage industry has faced in recent years and my Department has acted on several issues in support of the sector.  I am encouraged by the fact that the number of vehicles authorised on Road Haulage Operator Licences at the end of September of this year (16,211) shows an increase of 10.4% on the figure for the same time last year, while...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The primary motivation in relation to the display of text on road traffic signs is to ensure that the information they carry assists in the safe use of the road network and provides clarity for road users so as not to compromise road safety. The rules governing the design of road traffic signs are set out in my Department's Traffic Signs Manual. In particular, the format for the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The matter raised is for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (4 Nov 2014)

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: Road Network (4 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 construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is currently working on the General Scheme of the next Road Traffic Bill, which I hope to bring to Government for approval and permission for formal drafting in the next few weeks. The matters referred to by the Deputy will be addressed in the context of this Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Action 14 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011 recommended the introduction of a prohibition on the transferability of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences with effect from 1st October 2012. The underlying principle for the recommendation was that a licence should determine a person's suitability to carry out a function and it should have no monetary value or be traded on the...