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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The allocation and payment of the subvention to all operators, including the amount payable to Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann  is decided by the NTA in accordance with their PSO contracts with the companies. 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 ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: An Interdepartmental Group was established in February of this year to assess the implications of introducing a pay-as-you-go road tax system for HGVs, in response to concerns raised by hauliers about the cost of running a haulage operation in Ireland.The Group is made up of representatives from the Departments of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Environment, Community and Local Government;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fare Evasion (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, 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: National Roads Authority Projects (7 Oct 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 national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The expenditure allocations for my Department will be finalised in the context of the 2015 Estimates and will be published on Budget Day, 14 October.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I recognise the important role of the haulage sector in the economy and I appreciate the difficulties arising in the current climate.  I have met with industry representative organisations and I will be available in the coming months for further meetings.   My Department has worked on a number of measures in support of the haulage sector and will continue to do so.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (7 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: Driver Licences (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS), including the choice of locations for the NDLS front offices, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I have no role in this matter. I have referred the question to the RSA 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: Commercial Vehicle Testing (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has the overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA  for direct reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2014 EU Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines set out the principles applying to such State aid in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. They replace the 1994 and 2005 Guidelines and in doing so, reflect the outcomes of a number of State aid cases heard before the European Court of Justice. Rather than interpret the Guidelines, each Member State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 to 608, inclusive, together. Since coming into office, I have met the Chair and Chief Executive of Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) as well as the Chair and Chief Executive of Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) when I recently visited that Airport. I also visited Cork Airport and met with senior management in recent weeks. It is my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Oct 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: Shannon Airport Facilities (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: A permit under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973, as amended, is required for any civilian aircraft to transport munitions of war in Irish airspace. In the past year permits were granted to the following five airlines landing at Shannon Airport with munitions on board: 1. Omni Air International; 2. Atlas Air; 3. National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Oct 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 N55) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (2 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The two greenway projects to which the Deputy refers were submitted to my Department as applications under the National Cycle Network (Funding Programme 2014-2016). The "Clonee to Durrow"  greenway project was selected, following assessment by an expert panel, to receive funding under the NCN Programme.  The deadline for completion of projects under this programme is end...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (2 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy will be aware that a new model for appointments to State Boards, making use of the Public Appointment Service, will come in to effect later this year.  At present, my Department maintains its own database of applicants compiled from expressions of interest as advertised on our website. This will be superseded by the new model when it is in place. In making any Board...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (2 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin City Council is responsible for the development of all cycling and walking infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). 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 receive a reply within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (2 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the Leap Card system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). I understand, however, that the NTA is considering a number of additional functions for the Leap card Scheme including using the electronic purse for non-transit purchases.  However, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (2 Oct 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.