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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (25 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Further to the response provided by my predecessor to Dáil Question No. 205 of 18 June, officials within my Department wrote to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with regards a review of the issues arising from footpath parking and, in consultation with all interested parties, to consider the possibility of introducing a pilot partial footpath parking scheme.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (25 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports and, as provided in the recently enacted State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014, Shannon Group has similar responsibilities in respect of Shannon Airport since 5 September last.  As such the debt level at all three airports is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In circumstances where a person reaches the penalty point threshold of 12 points, or 7 points or more for first time learner permit holders from 1 August 2014, a notification issues to the person from the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) of my Department informing them that they must surrender their driving licence to the National Driver Licensing Service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In accordance with Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002 my Department issues notification to licence holders in relation to the endorsement of penalty points and if the number of points equals or exceeds 12 the notice specifies the period of disqualification from driving and directs the licence holder to submit his/her licence to the licensing authority that granted the licence. At...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In all instances where driving licences are surrendered to a licensing authority, at the end of the period of disqualification matters regarding the return of the driving licence are appropriate to the relevant licensing authority. In accordance with Section 3(2) of the Road Traffic Act 2002 my Department issues a notice to the relevant drivers on the ending of the period of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: 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 including vehicle licensing. Section 13 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 provides for appeal procedures to the District Court of licensing decisions made by the NTA.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Dublin Port Company published a Masterplan in 2012 to guide the development of Dublin Port in the period to 2040. The Masterplan is available on its website . Dublin Port has committed in its Masterplan to utilise the existing footprint of the port to the greatest extent possible. The company currently has an application with An Bord Pleanála under the Planning and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the Leap Card system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Since the judicial review decision last year quashing consent for the construction of two sections of the A5 the Department for Regional Development has been reviewing and updating the Environmental Statement for the scheme, the draft Vesting Order and the draft Direction Order. That Department has put three of the proposed four environmental impact reports out to public consultation and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Responsibility regarding the development of bus lanes is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department’s gross allocation for 2014 is €1.67bn. This represents a 2% reduction on the 2013 allocation. As set out in tabular form in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's 2014 Expenditure Report, €72m is the full year impact of cuts on the gross current expenditure side of my Department's Vote and this is in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Statistics (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As at 26 September 2014, the total number of fatalities on our roads in 2014 was 138.  That is a decrease of 2 on the same period last year.  From 415 deaths on our roads in 2001, we have seen a dramatic reduction to 190 deaths in 2013. However I am concerned that in the year 2013 there was an increase in road deaths from 2012. My officials and I meet regularly with all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a human resources 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 (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: CSO figures show that, while visitor numbers to Ireland fell significantly in 2009 and 2010, there has been a strong recovery in the performance of the tourism sector from 2011 onwards. In 2011, the total number of overseas visits to Ireland was 6.505 million, rising slightly to 6.517 million in 2012, followed by a substantial rise to 6.986 million in 2013, up 7.2%...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: EU Regulation 181/2011 came into force on 1 March 2013 and establishes certain rights for passengers when travelling by bus or coach. Much of the regulation applies to journeys greater than 250km, however the regulation does allow for a number of core rights applicable to all regular services regardless of distance.  These include non-discriminatory transport conditions, access to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The setting of fees for the listing of accommodation is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do hear within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland as a visitor destination in overseas markets is a day-to-day matter for Tourism Ireland, a cross-border body established under the Good Friday Agreement. In 2014, Tourism Ireland has undertaken extensive promotional activity to promote the South East, Midlands and East Coast regions as it seeks to build on the return to growth in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There was no munitions permit issued for a flight landing at Shannon on 21 September. However, I am aware that an Atlas Air aircraft routing Miami to Amsterdam diverted to Shannon on the 21 September due to a suspected technical fault. The aircraft landed safely and following a technical check departed on 22 September. I understand from the Shannon Airport Authority that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: 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 law and the Pensions Authority is the national statutory...