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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013, introduced new arrangements for declaring the non-use of a vehicle for motor tax purposes. The system requires a non-use declaration (off road declaration) for a vehicle to be made in advance of its motor tax expiry date thereby replacing the system whereby owners could declare the non-use of a vehicle retrospectively, commonly referred to as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible. However, should the Deputy not receive such information within the next ten working days, please contact my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 and 597 together. Responsibility for the roll-out, extension, maintenance and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with Dublin City Council. The NTA also has responsibility for the roll out of the public bike schemes in the regional cities of Galway, Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulations governing bus lanes are set out under the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, as amended.  The Regulations allow local authorities, in their capacity as road authorities, to decide where bus lanes will be located.  The local authorities also have discretion to decide time periods within which the bus lanes are operational.  This includes the option...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Traffic management in its area is a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Dublin City Council, under the relevant Road Traffic Acts. The enforcement of any traffic restrictions is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I anticipate meeting the Minister for Regional Development at the Transport Sectoral North South Ministerial Council meeting on 05 November next.   The Dublin-Belfast rail line is one of the key rail lines on the island of Ireland as it links Ireland's two largest conurbations.  Officials in relevant  Departments in Dublin and Belfast are in regular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have held three such meetings with the CEO of Iarnród Éireann, two meetings with the CEO of Bus Éireann and one meeting with the CEO of Dublin Bus.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The law in this country permits the renewal of driving licences up to three months before the due date.  This is a longer period than that which applies in other countries.  In the UK, for example, the comparable period is two months. It is not necessary to appear in person to renew a licence if the applicant is abroad for an extended period of work or study. The Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The allocation and payment of the subvention to all operators, including the amount payable to Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann  is decided by the NTA in accordance with their PSO contracts with the companies. 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 Tax Collection (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: An Interdepartmental Group was established in February of this year to assess the implications of introducing a pay-as-you-go road tax system for HGVs, in response to concerns raised by hauliers about the cost of running a haulage operation in Ireland.The Group is made up of representatives from the Departments of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Environment, Community and Local Government;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fare Evasion (7 Oct 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The expenditure allocations for my Department will be finalised in the context of the 2015 Estimates and will be published on Budget Day, 14 October.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I recognise the important role of the haulage sector in the economy and I appreciate the difficulties arising in the current climate.  I have met with industry representative organisations and I will be available in the coming months for further meetings.   My Department has worked on a number of measures in support of the haulage sector and will continue to do so.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (7 Oct 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. I have referred your question to the NTA for its consideration and direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS), including the choice of locations for the NDLS front offices, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I have no role in this matter. I have referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (7 Oct 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 the overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA  for direct reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2014 EU Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines set out the principles applying to such State aid in accordance with the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union. They replace the 1994 and 2005 Guidelines and in doing so, reflect the outcomes of a number of State aid cases heard before the European Court of Justice. Rather than interpret the Guidelines, each Member State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 to 608, inclusive, together. Since coming into office, I have met the Chair and Chief Executive of Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) as well as the Chair and Chief Executive of Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) when I recently visited that Airport. I also visited Cork Airport and met with senior management in recent weeks. It is my...