Results 301-320 of 20,758 for speaker:Alan Kelly

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Kelly: I am currently completing the process of inviting nominations for membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Steering Group that I announced on 8 June last. When its membership is finalised, I will arrange for a media statement to be placed on my Department's website.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (21 Jun 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including matters related to vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. The NTA is currently reviewing the small public service vehicle standards and will commence a public consultation on proposed measures this year with a view to advancing new regulations to come into force in early...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Jun 2011)

Alan Kelly: Applications due by 22nd June 2011 and recently received from local authorities in respect of the special 2011 Jobs Initiative Smarter Travel Funding package are currently under consideration within my Department. Examination of the applications is receiving priority within the Department and I expect that approvals for projects will issue in the very near future.

Written Answers — Taxi Industry Reform: Taxi Industry Reform (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 630 and 631 together. In my announcements of 8 and 24 June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I have sought the views of the National Transport Authority on potential mechanisms to expand the current Dublin Bikes scheme and to facilitate the introduction of similar public bike schemes to other cities. I look forward to considering the Authority's views as an input to formulating my approach to this matter.

Taxi Industry (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I do not propose to review the composition of the steering group for the taxi regulation review. In my announcements of 8 June and 24 June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference for the review and the membership of the review steering group in line with the commitment in the programme for Government. The review will provide a basis for the necessary further reforms of the...

Taxi Industry (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: There will be no elitism in the operation of the review group. I am taking on board the Deputy's comments in a very sincere way. There is somebody with multiple licences in the review group because this is one of the core issues with which we have to deal. I am absolutely determined to deal with the issues that have arisen, with which we are familiar. The process of managing, renting and...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including the system for taxi identification, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. I understand that roof sign stickers which identify the county in which small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators are licensed to operate are being introduced as a response to consultation with industry...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The first meeting of the Taxi Regulation Review Steering Group was held yesterday. I also refer the Deputy to my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively which set out the terms of reference of the review and the membership of the Steering Group. Both announcements are available on my Department's website (www.dttas.ie).

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The last decade has seen substantial levels of capital investment in transport infrastructure to improve our public transport network throughout the country. It will clearly not be possible to maintain this level of investment in the period ahead, given the difficult budgetary and economic challenges we now face. That is not to say however that progress cannot be made in encouraging people...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I have sought the views of the National Transport Authority on potential mechanisms to expand the current Dublin Bikes scheme and to facilitate the introduction of similar public bike schemes to other cities. I look forward to considering the Authority's views as an input to formulating my approach to this matter.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively I clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 467 and 474 together. The operation and management of the taxi rank at the St. James's Hospital is the responsibility of the Management Board of the hospital. I will arrange to forward the Deputies' questions to my colleague, the Minister for Health for direct response in this regard. Concerning the taxi rank infrastructure in the cities referred to,...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: There is a recognition within the programme for Government of the importance of the Rural Transport Programme. My Department is currently exploring efficiencies that can be made by bringing together aspects of the HSE transport arrangements, schools transport, the Rural Transport Programme and other transport services. A pilot scheme study has been carried out, which I will publish shortly....

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent operators...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. With regard to specific matters such as vehicle standards and other matters relating to the existing regulatory system, I have arranged for the Deputy's correspondence to be forwarded to the NTA for direct reply. If the Deputy does not hear...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing scheme in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30 September 2010 with the commencement of section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. Furthermore in accordance with section 63(1) of the DTA Act 2008, the Authority's...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent operators...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (13 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: Cycle path development is occurring through a number of different mechanisms. The development of the Great Western Greenway has been driven jointly by Mayo County Council and the local community. Local landowners gave permissive access to their lands, which made the route possible, and a local management committee has been established to foster community engagement around the on-going...