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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The promotion and development of cruise tourism are primarily matters for the boards and managements of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland as well as individual ports themselves. That said I know that the cruise ship tourism sector is growing worldwide and international demand for the product remains strong. Irish ports continue to capitalise on the global rise in cruise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended, a person who appears in court in relation to an alleged offence under the Road Traffic Acts is required to produce their driving licence or learner permit and a copy of that licence or learner permit, in court.  Failure to do so is an offence.  The penalty is the general penalty under section 102 of the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way it is not directly involved in developing or managing them. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. The route of the Wild Atlantic Way was developed with the assistance of tourism consultants and regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In relation to existing public transport infrastructure and facilities the National Transport Authority (NTA) is funding an on-going programme of accessibility improvement grants to upgrade existing public transport infrastructure and facilities. In the region of €13 million has been provided from my Department's capital funds to the NTA since 2011 to upgrade the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The planning, design and implementation of individual national road schemes are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. The main purpose of the Roads Bill 2014, which is currently at Second Stage in the Dáil, is to facilitate the merger of the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Railway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The most recent CSO figures for overseas visits to Ireland show that visitor numbers grew by 9.4% in the period from January to August 2014 when compared to the corresponding period of 2013. 2014 looks set to be the fourth consecutive year of growth in overseas visit numbers and the total number of international visitors coming to Ireland is likely to exceed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013, including the promotion of access to and the availability and affordability of SPSVs by persons with disabilities. In this regard a number of initiatives have been and are being taken to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the difficulties relate to the purchase of Bus Éireann tickets online for cross border transport services. As this issue is a matter for Bus Éireann, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Road Improvement Schemes (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  As the Quincentennial Bridge is on a national road the planning, design and implementation of works on the bridge is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (1 Oct 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 of these stakeholders including the deferred members.   It has been clear for a long time that any solution to the complex problems of the IASS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Luas Cross City project. Dublin City Council (DCC), in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Siochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws regarding the location and number of taxi ranks in the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Neither Dublin Bus nor Bus Éireann are being privatised. However, the direct award contracts for the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus market services held by the two companies expire later this year.  The awarding of subsequent contracts is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA).   All Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing them. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.   It is important to note that the Wild Atlantic Way was developed specifically for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Last November the Government considered a Memorandum on the discussions and analysis to date on a potential bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023.  In response to the Memorandum, the Government expressed strong support for the proposal and for the conduct of further work to get to the stage of making a formal decision to bid.   To progress the matter further, Minister Ring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has entered into a public service obligation (PSO) contract with Dublin Bus for the provision of bus services and also monitors the performance of the company under the terms of that contract. Any proposal by Dublin Bus to vary passenger fares requires the approval of the NTA in accordance with its independent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department considers all such issues in terms of their impact on road safety. I am concerned that the use of this technology while driving may have the potential to distract motorists and therefore could represent a safety hazard.   Under existing legislation, Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 which deals with careless driving provides that a person shall not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is a matter for the Board and management of Failte Ireland.   The route of the Wild Atlantic Way was developed with the assistance of tourism consultants and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. There is no separate allocation for the LIS.  Instead, local authorities may use up to 15% (up from 7% in 2013) of their initial Discretionary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Bus Éireann is not being privatised. However, the direct award contract for the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus market services held by Bus Eireann expires later this year. The awarding of a subsequent contract is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA).   All Bus Éireann routes will be included in the new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 322 of 2014) provide an exemption from the requirement to undergo compulsory roadworthiness testing to cars first registered prior to 1 January 1980. However cars, irrespective of age, which are used in a commercial capacity are required to be tested. Such vehicles include Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV’s) such as...