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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (8 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) such as metro, light and heavy rail projects. Following the comprehensive review of capital expenditure carried out in 2011 a decision was taken to defer Metro North and a number of other major projects, including  DART...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (8 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Firstly, I would point out that Regulations, signed by my predecessor this Summer, mean that people who are abroad for a fixed period for work or study do not need to appear in person to renew their driving licences.  When people emigrate on a permanent or long-term basis, it should be the norm that they would acquire a driving licence in their new country of residence.  Where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The introduction of the U.K. HGV road user levy in April is an unwelcome additional charge on Irish hauliers, particularly for those operating in the Border areas.  The Irish Government, with the support of the Northern Ireland authorities, initially lobbied the U.K. Government to exempt all of Northern Ireland from the levy.  When this was rejected, the Government sought to have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the regional and local road grant payments to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are available in the Library of the Houses of the Oireachtas.  Details of the 2014 regional and local road grant allocations to each county council are also available in the Library of the Houses of the Oireachtas. With regard...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Oct 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: Tourism Promotion (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Tourism Ireland, a cross-border body established under the Good Friday Agreement, is the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination in overseas markets.  Tourism Ireland is jointly funded by my Department and by the Northern Ireland Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, and thus its overall budget for marketing in a given year...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: When compared to the number of tourists entering the country, Ireland is a very safe destination and the rate of crime against tourists is quite low.  However, I am naturally concerned if anything impacts negatively on the experience of visitors to our country. Research has shown however, that the vast majority of our overseas visitors are more than happy to subsequently recommend...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 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 overall responsibility for the delivery and oversight of the National Car Test. A NCT is due when a vehicle is four years old and every two years thereafter until it reaches 10 years when it becomes subject to annual testing.  Periods of non-use of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 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 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. Directive 2009/40/EC sets down the minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA’s Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018 sets out a programme of investment and development in the GDA for the next five years based on the priorities and funding set out in the  capital plan to 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Kerry Technology Park is one of the property portfolios owned and managed by Shannon Commercial Enterprises (trading as Shannon Commercial Properties), formally Shannon Development.  Shannon Commercial Enterprises is a subsidiary of the newly formed Shannon Group.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 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 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.   While demands for NCTs are heavy in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 283 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 of these stakeholders, including the deferred members.   I can assure the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The information sought by the Deputy is as follows: Year Staff Numbers Exchequer Allocation 2008 309 €40.422m. 2009 301 €32.641m. 2010 299 €23.825m. 2011 285 €12.039m. 2012 291 €13.662m. 2013 289 €6.223m. 2014 305 €3.370m.The fall in the Exchequer allocation reflects the RSA's move to being largely self-funding through the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Statistics (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The number of deaths on our roads is a major concern, particularly in the context of the increase in fatalities seen in 2013, when deaths for the year rose from 162 in 2012 to 190, marking the first increase in fatalities since 2005.  We are all aware that the main causes of road crashes are distraction, excessive and inappropriate speed, intoxication and fatigue. We are examining these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the regional and local road grant payments to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are available in the Dáil Library.  Payments for 2014 are not finalised yet and it will be the end of the year before the final payments are known. Details of the 2014 regional and local road grant allocations to each local authority are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 70(2) of the Roads Act 1993 provides that landowners and occupiers of land must take all reasonable steps to ensure that a tree, hedge and other vegetation growing on their land is not, or could not become, a danger to people using a public road and that it does not obstruct or interfere with the safe use of a public road or the maintenance of a public road. Section 70(2) further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In accordance with Section 17of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993, I recently appointed Mr. Pascal Fitzgerald to the Board of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) for a four year period.  Mr. Fitzgerald has been active in promoting Shannon Airport and tourism in the Shannon and Mid-West area over the last decade. I am satisfied that this background, combined with his general...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Airports Acts, authorised officers are members of the Garda Síochána and persons appointed by the airport authority - the airport police. The powers of authorised officers relate generally to the interest of the proper operation, security or safety of the airport, including the security or safety of persons, aircraft or other property at the airport.  The...