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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Jul 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 paid by my Department. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The planning of the A5 upgrade is a matter for the Road Service in Northern Ireland.  The Northern Ireland High Court decided in March 2013 that an Appropriate Assessment of the impact of the A5 scheme on the River Foyle and River Finn special areas of conservation under the Habitats Directive was needed and consequently quashed the Minister for Regional Development’s approval for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Aviation is an inherently international sector and all parts of the sector, including airlines, airports, aircraft maintenance and repair organisations, training organisations etc. operate in a competitive environment.    It is not proposed to include guarantees for pay and  terms and conditions in the National Aviation Policy.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases.    I can however advise that in order to receive a driver licence, certain criteria must be met by the applicant.  The criteria includes that the applicant must be normally resident in the State...

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

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Issues  relating to level-crossings on the rail network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. Exchequer funds are made available each year for investment in railway safety, asset renewal and maintenance. From 2014 these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jul 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: Rural Transport Services Provision (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The matter raised by the Deputy is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not get a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Adviser Appointments (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department and I are currently in the process of selecting and appointing advisors in line with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on the staffing of Ministerial Offices.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The commitment in the Programme for Government is to have at least 40% of each gender on State boards. Currently the percentage of women on state boards under the aegis of my Department is 25.9%    My intention is to achieve the commitment in the Programme for Government in the context of future appointments to State boards for which I have responsibility.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Programme for Government Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy will appreciate that I have only just taken up Office as the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and my immediate priority is to get a working knowledge of all aspects of the Department’s functions. I have already been briefed by my officials on the key issues currently facing the Department.     My Predecessor, Minister Varadkar, set out the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I have asked my officials to publish the briefing I received upon entering office on the Department's website in the coming weeks, subject to the redacting of material that would not be releasable under FOI legislation. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Longford County Council (LCC) submitted a proposal under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014/2016 for the delivery of a greenway along the Royal Canal from the County Boundary to Drinan, Ballymahon.  While the proposal was of a high standard given that the number of applications received far exceeded the resources available it was not possible for my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jul 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I will respond to the two points the Deputy made about the road itself and the particular section of road to which he referred. Regarding the road itself, I am now engaging in reviewing our capital spending plans, in other words, the money we will spend on roads and other projects for the coming years. There are many priorities and issues that need to be addressed in that regard. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and for his kind comments on my appointment. I am aware that he has been working on and raising this issue for a very long period of time. I understand completely the importance that attaches to the improvement of this route, not only for safety reasons but also because it plays an important role for the Deputy's constituency and the broader...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Road traffic legislation places the onus on users of vehicles on public roads to ensure that their vehicles comply with the law, are safe and maintained in a roadworthy condition at all times. All vehicles when in use on a public road must meet the requirements of road traffic regulations including those applying to noise and exhaust systems.  Vehicles that present...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: All consumer products placed on the market in the EU are governed by EU legislation. Dinghies sold in supermarkets, depending on their size and specification, are required to comply with the requirements of one of the following EU Directives – the Recreational Craft Directive, the Toys Directive, the Personal Protective Equipment Directive or the General Product Safety Directive. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system is a function of the National Transport Authority. 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: Driver Licence Renewals (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases.  I have therefore referred 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: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The recruitment of staff to the  Road Safety Authority (RSA) is a matter for the Authority itself and is addressed in the context of the Haddington Road Agreement and in consultation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). The RSA, in common with other State Agencies and Government Departments, is subject to the Employment Control Framework introduced...