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

Paschal Donohoe: I note the Deputy put a similar question (oral PQ 27095/14) on the Ballyvourney Macroom road scheme to my predecessor Minister Varadkar on 26 June, 2014.  The position as outlined to the Deputy on 26 June remains the same. The general approach I will take to future capital projects is to keep under review projects at various stages of planning and design which have been evaluated and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The current PSO contracts for regional air services between Donegal and Dublin and Kerry and Dublin were due to expire on 2 November 2014. These contracts are being extended until 31 January 2015, in order to put the 2015 - 2017 contract(s) in place by 1 February 2015. The Government launched a call for tenders, as published in EU Official Journal number C235 and 236 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 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 national road projects, such as N72 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 264 together. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long-distance touring route, stretching along the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork.  Budget 2014 provided €8 million in capital investment for the development of the route to complete the route signage, develop and enhance discovery points on the route...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I understand the Deputy asked a similar question (PQ 24922/14) of Minister Varadkar concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road on 11 June 2014. I am happy to again clarify the position regarding this regional road scheme. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 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: Tourism Project Funding (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I very much welcome the announcement that Connect 2015 will be hosted in Killarney next June, with the support of Destination Kerry and Kerry Airport. Hosting an event such as this is a great opportunity to showcase the region to an international audience. A range of supports are available to the organisers of conferences in Ireland, coordinated by Fáilte Ireland through its...

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

Paschal Donohoe: All vehicles used on the public road must comply with the requirements of Road Traffic legislation. It is the responsibility of the owner / driver of a vehicle to ensure that their vehicle is roadworthy and does not present a danger to any road users. The Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations contain requirements in a number of areas including in relation to...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. The process of developing a draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland commenced in early 2013 with the publication of an Issues Paper for consultation. The Issues Paper covered all elements of aviation policy and a large number of submissions were received from a range of stakeholders. The draft Policy was published on 21 May...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Given the constrained resources of recent years, I am satisfied with the staffing, budget and work of the National Transport Authority (NTA). There are no plans to merge the NTA and Railway Procurement Agency (RPA). However, legislation to provide for the merger of the RPA and National Roads Authority has been published and a Bill is currently before the Oireachtas.

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Department has a dedicated file storage facility, located in Finglas, Dublin 11.  This facility is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) who are responsible for its procurement. The Department also uses a limited amount of offsite storage, provided by a private supplier. The cost for this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Following a Government decision in January 2012, responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced on 9th July 2013. I have forwarded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long-distance touring route, stretching along the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork.  Budget 2014 provided €8 million in capital investment for the development of the route to complete route signage, and develop and enhance discovery points on the route as well as other infrastructural works. While...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Passengers Data (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Rail Services (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Tourism Promotion (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The promotion and development of cruise tourism are primarily matters for the boards and managements of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the agencies for further information and direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Iarnród Éireann Staff Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Detailed information regarding CEO remuneration is available in the annual report and accounts of Iarnród Éireann. The remuneration of senior management is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Road Traffic Legislation (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under section 101B, subsection (7)(b), of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as inserted by section 9 of the Dublin Transport Authority (Dissolution) Act 1987), a person who without being authorised to do so under that section, removes or attempts to remove from a vehicle an immobilisation device fixed to it under that section, shall be guilty of an offence. This offence is being maintained...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Taxi Regulations (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 545 and 546 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including responsibility for administering the SPSV Entry Test which includes the Area Knowledge test. I have referred your...