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European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Martin made comments about the leadership of the Fine Gael Party and the manner in which we conduct ourselves in Europe. He leads a party that does not have any Members of the European Parliament left, having recently managed to lose its only MEP.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy must also answer the questions he posed on leadership in the European Union.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I will respond to other Deputies in a moment but this issue is directly relevant to the charges made about leadership and our conduct in Europe.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As I stated, the Deputy leads a party that no longer has any Members of the European Parliament. His position reminds me of a comment made by Oscar Wilde when discussing a very difficult matter. To paraphrase Wilde, to lose two MEPs is a tragedy but to lose the last one is downright carelessness. Deputy Martin is leading a party that has no representation left in the European Parliament due...

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: May I make one quick point? I am happy to do whatever the Acting Chairman wishes, but Deputy Crowe asked me about a particular number of lines which he quoted.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: If Deputy Crowe would identify where they are, I will answer his specific point, perhaps, when Deputy Boyd Barrett has put his questions.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputies for all of their questions. I thank Deputy Crowe for sharing the text with me. On the paragraph to which the Deputy refers in regard to the language about "new guidelines", support of emphasis, etc., I agree with the substantive point he makes. The language we use to talk about what is going on in the European Union, and sometimes about politics in general, could be a...

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I will continue and will then make some concluding comments on the areas the Taoiseach has asked me to mention. That is the main point of difference. The Deputy referred to the role of corporations and big business within the EU, and the difficulties and problems they can pose for the ordinary people whom he and I represent. I ask him, however, to look at the EU's role in regulating and...

Free Travel Pass: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following:"notes: — the importance of ensuring the elderly are fully empowered to engage with society and are enabled to continue to be active members of their communities in all aspects; — the vital role the free travel pass has played in supporting elderly people and reducing...

Free Travel Pass: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (10 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As he is aware, the legacy of the past continues to seriously disrupt political and community life in Northern Ireland. The Government is committed to playing an active and constructive role in dealing with the issues, including through raising relevant matters with counterparts in the British Government. The Government continues to support the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (10 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for raising these important issues. The breadth of issues raised emphasises the great importance of having a framework within which each of these issues can be dealt with. What should be emphasised is that, individually, the leaders of each political party in the North of Ireland have stressed the support they have for creating such a framework and dealing with many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (15 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail 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: Road Projects Expenditure (15 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The maintenance and construction of public roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant road authority, in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Under the Roads Act, a person including a semi-State body or private company must have either lawful authority or the consent of the relevant road authority in order to carry out works on a public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are two means by which a person can be disqualified from driving. Firstly, if convicted for certain road traffic offences in Court, the Judge may disqualify a driver and inform him/her accordingly. Secondly, under road traffic legislation provisions, on accumulation of 12 penalty points a driver is automatically disqualified. Notification of disqualification for exceeding the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Community Tourism Diaspora Initiative is a joint partnership between Fáilte Ireland, Irish Public Bodies (IPB) Insurance and the Local Authorities.  It provides an annual fund of €1m over the next three years to support up to 700 local community based events and festivals with the capacity to deepen diaspora links and networks.   Local Authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no plans to amend Section 14(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act.  Action 14 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report, 2011, recommended the prohibition on the transferability of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences with effect from 1st October 2012. The Report's recommendations were widely publicised to the industry, including through the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The lifetime of the Government's current capital investment plan runs to 2016 and with the available funding the priority for heavy rail is to protect the operational network and maintain safety standards, rather than the expansion of the network. The bulk of the funding is required for rail safety and renewal. However the Plan did include funding for new rail stations at Kishogue, Hansfield,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 730 and 807 together. The direct award contracts for the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus market services held by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann expire later this year. The awarding of subsequent contracts is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA).   All Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann routes will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (15 Jul 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...