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

Paschal Donohoe: The functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to public transport infrastructure include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. 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 ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: A Draft Strategic Framework for Investment in Land Transport was published by my Department in August for public consultation. The draft framework was drawn up by a steering group which set out to establish priorities and principles to guide future land transport investment decisions. The findings and conclusions of the work undertaken will contribute to the development of a new multi-annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (17 Sep 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 budget, the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for certain public transport capital investments including for the funding of the PSO bus fleet. In this regard funding is provided by my Department to the Authority each year based on the allocations and priorities set out in the  relevant capital plan. It is a matter for the Authority to agree the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to public transport infrastructure include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. 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 ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA), under the aegis of the Minister for Finance, regulates and supervises insurance undertakings. Motor insurance is provided as a private contract between the supplier and the customer.  Any terms and conditions of motor insurance policies, including the application of no claims bonuses, are a contractual matter between the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is carried out by Applus+, since January...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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 response within ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The maximum regulatory vehicle dimensions for an articulated vehicle permitted on Irish roads is 2.5 metres in width, 16.5 metres in length and 4.65 metres in height. As set out in S.I. No. 166/2014 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, thismaximum national height limit does not apply to an unenclosed agricultural or goods vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Sep 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 budget, the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. There is regular and on-going contact between the RSA and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Sep 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: Departmental Staff Data (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There were a total of 41 new appointments made in my Department in the period March 2011 to date in 2014. Of these 23 were ministerial appointments resulting from changes in Ministers responsibilities.  A further 14 appointments were into safety critical posts in the Irish Coast Guard and the Air Accident Investigation Unit.  The breakdown of the grade is set out...

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

Paschal Donohoe: My colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will answer in respect of all civil servants in my Department. 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 ten working days, please advise my private office

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

Paschal Donohoe: There were eight civil servants on career break from my Department on 1st July 2013, at the time of the Haddington Road Agreement.  Three of these are not yet due to return based on their career break contracts; two were offered and have since availed of suitable redeployment opportunities; two are currently on the redeployment panel awaiting an offer and one...

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: How much time do I have to reply?

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Thank you. I thank all Deputies who contributed to the Second Stage debate on this Bill. While I have only been present in the House for the contributions made this morning I have been updated on the commentary and points made by other contributors. I welcome the general welcome to date for this Bill. I listened carefully to all of the contributions made this morning, including by...

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 272 together. Resolution of the funding difficulties of the IASS is primarily a matter for the Trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme’s members and the Pensions Authority. The process currently underway involves all these stakeholders. Pension schemes are closely regulated under Irish and European pension...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the publication of a Value for Money report into the operation of the Irish Coast Guard in 2012, an examination of the future operation of the 3 marine rescue co-ordination centres in Dublin, Malin and Valentia was undertaken by my Department.  In July 2013 my predecessor announced an Action Plan to further develop the coast guard services.  As part of this...