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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Sep 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: Tourism Policy (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 548 to 552, inclusive, together. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin and Cork airports. In relation to Cork airport, DAA has put in place arrangements for Cork Airport to be run as a stand-alone business unit within the Company, properly resourced at management level locally, with the ability...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The detailed information requested by the Deputy regarding CEO remuneration is available in the annual report and accounts of each agency.

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: How much time do I have to reply?

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Thank you. I thank all Deputies who contributed to the Second Stage debate on this Bill. While I have only been present in the House for the contributions made this morning I have been updated on the commentary and points made by other contributors. I welcome the general welcome to date for this Bill. I listened carefully to all of the contributions made this morning, including by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 272 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 these stakeholders. Pension schemes are closely regulated under Irish and European pension...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the publication of a Value for Money report into the operation of the Irish Coast Guard in 2012, an examination of the future operation of the 3 marine rescue co-ordination centres in Dublin, Malin and Valentia was undertaken by my Department.  In July 2013 my predecessor announced an Action Plan to further develop the coast guard services.  As part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I note the Deputy put a similar question (oral PQ 27095/14) on the Ballyvourney Macroom road scheme to my predecessor Minister Varadkar on 26 June, 2014.  The position as outlined to the Deputy on 26 June remains the same. The general approach I will take to future capital projects is to keep under review projects at various stages of planning and design which have been evaluated and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The current PSO contracts for regional air services between Donegal and Dublin and Kerry and Dublin were due to expire on 2 November 2014. These contracts are being extended until 31 January 2015, in order to put the 2015 - 2017 contract(s) in place by 1 February 2015. The Government launched a call for tenders, as published in EU Official Journal number C235 and 236 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Sep 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 national road projects, such as N72 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 264 together. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long-distance touring route, stretching along the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork.  Budget 2014 provided €8 million in capital investment for the development of the route to complete the route signage, develop and enhance discovery points on the route...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand the Deputy asked a similar question (PQ 24922/14) of Minister Varadkar concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road on 11 June 2014. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Sep 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: Tourism Project Funding (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I very much welcome the announcement that Connect 2015 will be hosted in Killarney next June, with the support of Destination Kerry and Kerry Airport. Hosting an event such as this is a great opportunity to showcase the region to an international audience. A range of supports are available to the organisers of conferences in Ireland, coordinated by Fáilte Ireland through its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: All vehicles used on the public road must comply with the requirements of Road Traffic legislation. It is the responsibility of the owner / driver of a vehicle to ensure that their vehicle is roadworthy and does not present a danger to any road users. The Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations contain requirements in a number of areas including in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. The process of developing a draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland commenced in early 2013 with the publication of an Issues Paper for consultation. The Issues Paper covered all elements of aviation policy and a large number of submissions were received from a range of stakeholders. The draft Policy was published on 21 May...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Given the constrained resources of recent years, I am satisfied with the staffing, budget and work of the National Transport Authority (NTA). There are no plans to merge the NTA and Railway Procurement Agency (RPA). However, legislation to provide for the merger of the RPA and National Roads Authority has been published and a Bill is currently before the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Department has a dedicated file storage facility, located in Finglas, Dublin 11.  This facility is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) who are responsible for its procurement. The Department also uses a limited amount of offsite storage, provided by a private supplier. The cost for this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no plans to provide for legislation that will permit local authorities to enact bye laws pertaining to the trailing of leads over public roads, footpaths and car parks to deal with the circumstances as described by the Deputy in relation to the charging of electric vehicles.