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

Paschal Donohoe: The staffing of the Natural History Museum is a matter, in the first instance for the management of the Museum, and my colleague the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. In that regard, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the management of the Museum. In regard to tourism performance I am pleased to advise the Deputy that overseas visitor numbers are up by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Motor insurers are granted access to the penalty point data on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) under Section 53(3) (c) of the Road Traffic Act, 2010. My Department has been working with the insurance industry in developing the computer interface which will provide access to the data. This is now at a very advanced stage and it is expected that the transfer arrangements...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I understand from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study is currently underway. I expect to have a report on the outcome of this review in January 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: VAT Rate Reductions (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I am well aware of the recent report on the impact of the 9% VAT rate that was commissioned by Fáilte Ireland which shows that the rate continues to have a very beneficial impact on the tourism and hospitality industry, particularly in terms of employment.  Of course, taxation policy is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, in the first...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The current capital investment plan covers the period 2012 to 2016 and with the available funding the plan prioritised the protection of the existing operational heavy rail network and the maintenance of safety standards, rather than the expansion of the network. The bulk of the funding over these years is required for rail safety and...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of the  Real Time Passenger Information Scheme in the Greater Dublin Area and in the four regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford and the contiguous areas of those counties. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA.  Please advise my...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The allocation and payment of the subvention to all operators, including the amount payable to Iarnród 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: Air Services Provision (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is the body with statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin and Cork airports. In relation to Cork airport, I am aware that the DAA's focus is currently on stabilising traffic, winning back routes and developing new routes and services and initiatives to support sustainable growth. A high level stakeholder body – the Cork Airport...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The provision of bus services 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. Traffic management is a matter the relevant Local Authority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Traffic Act 2004 established default speed limits that apply to defined categories of roads. These limits may, however, be amended by the Elected Members of local authorities by means of Special Speed Limit Orders, and Section 9 of the 2004 Act sets out the range of special speed limits available to local authorities for that purpose.  To assist in setting...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1703 and 1704 together.  The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. Enforcement is undertaken both by the NTA's Enforcement Officers and by An Garda Síochána - members of An Garda...

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department does not have any administrative arrangements in place which match the description provided. The bulk of funding Voted to my Department is channelled through state agencies who are responsible for ensuring procurement requirements are met in relation to specific programmes and projects. The code of practice for state bodies, along with protocols relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. There is no separate allocation for the LIS.  Instead, local authorities may use up to 15% (up from 7% in 2013) of their initial Discretionary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government has given its commitment to assisting our four regional airports, including IWAK, in working towards future financial viability. Exchequer supports will be made available post 2014, subject to budgetary constraints and in accordance with the 2014 EU Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines.   The recommendations arising from the IWAK Study Group...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.    The RSA informs me that since the inception of the NDLS on 29 October 2013 until 31 August 2014, 413,790 driver licence applications have been processed and RSA has recognised revenue of €16.2 million in respect of driving licence...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including location of front offices, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore forwarded the question to the Authority 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: Road Signage (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993-2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. More specifically, the NRA has responsibility for the provision of signage under Section 19 of the Act. Directional signage on national roads is provided in accordance with guidelines set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects (such as the N5) 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 and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As a result of the severe weather in the December/January period the Government confirmed additional funding of €16.8 million for repairs to roads damaged during the period 13 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. This funding is separate to the regional and local road individual grant allocations made by my Department to local authorities. Local authorities were notified of their...

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

Paschal Donohoe: While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for capital investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. An allocation of €24.2 million has been made to Fáilte Ireland in 2014 to administer the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support for...