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Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: These amendments focus on section 16, subsections (5) to (8), inclusive, and section 31. These sections refer to the removal of clamps or the release of vehicles and amend section 101B of the Road Traffic Act 1961 in respect of the immobilisation of unlawfully parked vehicles. This group of amendments seeks to deliver the objective that was outlined by Senator Barrett on Committee Stage,...

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: This amendment to section 9 of the Bill refers to the regulatory powers of the National Transport Authority, NTA, in restricting the imposition of additional charges on top of the maximum clamp release and vehicle relocation charges provided for in section 14. As well as being able to restrict the imposition of any such charges, the amendment will enable the NTA to limit their monetary...

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: These amendments, particularly amendment No. 4, relate back directly to the debate we had on Committee Stage of the Bill, specifically proposals and amendments that were put forward by Senator Barrett. Amendment No. 2 elaborates on the different circumstances under which the NTA may set various requirements and conditions in relation to the regulation of clamping authorities. Explicit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy and it is not involved in the administration of tourism funding programmes. Fáilte Ireland provides a range of business supports to individual tourism businesses throughout the country, but it does not provide grants for business expansion.  To access these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for certain public transport capital investments including for the funding of the Dublin Bus PSO bus fleet. In this regard funding is provided by my Department to the Authority each year for public transport projects and programmes including  a rolling programme of fleet replacement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Resolution of the funding difficulties of the IASS is primarily a matter for the Trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme’s members and the Pensions Authority. The process currently underway involves all of these stakeholders, including the deferred members.   I can assure you that I do understand the concerns of the deferred members in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe:  Whilst I understand the importance of including the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom road improvement scheme in any new programme I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate that I have to prioritise the maintenance and upkeep of existing infrastructure. The scope for progressing new projects will very much depend on the level of longer term funding available to my Department and to the NRA.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Exchequer support for regional airports is provided under the Regional Airports Programme 2011-2014 which includes the Capital Expenditure Grants (CAPEX) Scheme, the Operational Expenditure Subvention (OPEX) Scheme and a Scheme for subventing Public Service Obligations (PSO) air services operating between Kerry and Dublin and Donegal and Dublin. All expenditure under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The matter raised by the Deputy is a day-to-day operational issue for the tourism agencies.  Therefore I am referring the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. As I previously outlined to the Deputy, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (22 Oct 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 across its various programmes.  The ISC channels its funding through the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).  The Council only funds recognised NGBs and there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Given the constraints on the public finances, a number of projects, including the extension of the Luas to Lucan, were deferred under the Government's 5-year capital programme, Infrastructure & Capital Investment Programme 2012-2016 - Medium Term Exchequer Framework, published in November 2011. The priority for the next year with the funding available for public transport is to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (22 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I outlined my views on the future plans for Rosslare Europort in my reply to the Deputy's Dail Question (No. 230) of 16 October last. I should say that I met with the Chairman and Chief Executive of Irish Rail on 1st September last and the future of Rosslare Europort was one of a number of items discussed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for its consideration and direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have met with several representatives of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry and a range of issues have been discussed. I have not met with the companies that are providing apps related to SPSV services. The specific issue of automated rest periods has not been raised with me. The Road Safety Authority is actively promoting safety awareness among all drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 and 600 together. Resolution of the funding difficulties of the IASS is primarily a matter for the Trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme’s members and the Pensions Authority. The process currently underway involves all of these stakeholders, including the deferred members. I can assure you that I do understand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The agreement between Ireland and Ontario on mutual recognition of driving licences is a reciprocal arrangement. The agreement has been signed by both parties and will come into force as soon as the necessary legal and administrative preparations have been completed in both jurisdictions. Ireland is ready to implement the agreement and I understand that the authorities in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy is asking me to make a statement on an e-mail sent to me by a member of the public on 9 October last. I can confirm to the Deputy that the e-mail has been received by my office and will be responded to shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Strategy (RSS) 2013-2020 contains a commitment to bring road traffic offences by cyclists within the fixed charge notice regime. On a point of information, there are no longer 'on the spot' fines for road traffic offences. The fixed charge notice system replaced on the spot fines under the terms of the Road Traffic Act 2002. My Department is currently working on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 and 605 together. I would point out for the Deputy that it has always been an offence to use a vehicle without a valid NCT certificate and 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...