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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (16 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The applications submitted by Cavan (with the support of Leitrim) and Sligo local authorities under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 for the development of sections of the Sligo Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR) were of a high standard, however, the number of applications received in my Department under this programme far outweighed available...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under aviation legislation, if commercial activities are being undertaken at an aerodrome in the State(including airfields and landing strips), the aerodrome must be licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).    A list of all aerodromes licensed in the State is available on the IAA's website - . The only licensed aerodromes in County Mayo are Ireland West Airport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Resolution of the funding difficulties in the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS), where there is a deficit of over €760m, is a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the Scheme, the members and the Pensions Board. The deficit in the scheme has arisen over the years as the companies and the members did not put enough into the scheme to match the benefits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Resolution of the funding difficulties in the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS), where there is a deficit of over €760m, is a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the Scheme, the members and the Pensions Board. The deficit in the scheme has arisen over the years as the companies and the members did not put enough into the scheme to match the benefits...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The criteria that must be applied when establishing a Public Service Obligations (PSO) air services route between two airports is set out in Article 16 of EC Regulation 1008/2008. In particular, the availability of other modes of transport serving the route, such as rail and road, with a travel time of less than 3 hours along with sufficient frequencies and suitable times in the case of rail,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 758 and 770 together. 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 questions to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 759 and 760 together. Since 2011 there have been no new agencies created; however a number have been merged or abolished. Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011 , while Tralee and Fenit Harbour Commissioners transferred to the control of Kerry County Council on 1 October 2011. In 2012 Dublin Tourism merged with its parent body...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days please advise my private office.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department does not hire or rehire staff for term-time posts.  A number of retired staff members and former public servants were rehired in the years 2011 to date on a contractual basis or engaged to undertake a specific task.  The numbers per year are outlined in the table below. Year 2011 2012 2013 2014  Number of rehires 6 5 5 4 There are currently three...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Draft notices of tender for both routes, along with the required supporting documentation, have been submitted to the EU Commission for consideration and approval. My officials are currently engaging with the Commission with a view to obtaining that approval, following which it is hoped to publish the invitations to tender in the Official Journal of the European Union as early as possible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Initiatives (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: A new draft Tourism Policy Statement was published by my predecessor earlier this month which includes the proposal that “The tourism agencies will evaluate opportunities for future themed years, similar to the successful Gathering.”  I hope to have the Policy Statement finalised later this year.   The question of a Home Gathering can be considered in that context...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects (such as the N70)  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...

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

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

Paschal Donohoe: As outlined in the response to a previous similar question from the Deputy (PQ 15128/14 of 2 April 2014), the general approach my Department has taken to future capital projects is to keep under review projects at various stages of planning and design which have been evaluated and appraised in order to have a pipeline of suitable "shovel ready" projects ready to avail of any funding...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The commitments under the Programme for Government for which my Department are responsible and the progress made to date with regard to each commitment is included in the table below   Output Indicators Progress to date Abolish the Travel Tax as part of a deal with airlines to restore lost routes  International access is vital to tourism recovery. We will abolish the...

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...