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

Paschal Donohoe: I note the Deputy's question refers to the condition of a road at Barraduff, Co. Kerry but the attached Representation refers to the road on both sides of the village.  It is unclear therefore, whether this PQ refers to the N72 which runs through the centre of the village, or to the R570 which is at both sides.    As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369, 370 and 378 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 you that I do...

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

Paschal Donohoe: This subject of driver fatigue was addressed at the annual Road Safety Authority (RSA) lecture on the 6th of October. Driver fatigue is one the main causes of road crashes, along with distraction, excessive and inappropriate speed, and intoxication. My Department, along with the RSA and An Garda Síochána, are examining these areas on an on-going basis to identify...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin City Council is responsible for the development of all cycling and walking infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to the NTA and have asked them to reply to you directly. Please advise my private office is you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the promotion of public awareness of road safety and measures including the advancement of education, relating to the promotion of the safe use of roads, is statutory responsibility of the RSA.  The distribution of high visibility vests is a part of the Authority's activities under its...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The rise in road deaths in 2013, after several years of steady decline, is a source of serious concern to us all.  The Road Safety Authority (RSA) played a major role in helping to reduce deaths on our roads in recent years, and has a like role in helping to keep up the downward pressure on road deaths now. The causes of road traffic collisions are many, and a range of measures is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for capital investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  The Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy and it is not engaged in the administration of tourism–related grant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (14 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: Motor Tax Rates (14 Oct 2014)

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

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Tourist Traffic Acts, 1939-2011, Fáilte Ireland has specific functions in relation to the mandatory registration and grading of certain types of tourist accommodation and may also publish lists of unregistered tourist accommodation premises. Fáilte Ireland is currently reviewing its national quality assurance framework for accommodation to take account of changes in...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Munition permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973, as amended, are granted for 'a particular aircraft operation'. Airlines applying for such permits are required to submit the flight number, origin and destination of the flight, details of whether the flight will land in Ireland, and, most importantly, full details of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Remit (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The principal reason is related to important regulatory functions undertaken by the IAA under which it operates an extensive confidential, non-punitive and mandatory safety incident and occurrence reporting system. The guarantee of confidentiality is an essential prerequisite for this system, which is mandated under EU law, to operate effectively and it is considered that the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for regulating aviation safety in the State in accordance with standards laid down in European law and by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Like all other national aviation regulatory authorities, the IAA is subject to regular review at international level by ICAO and by the European Aviation Safety Agency...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The draft National Aviation Policy was published in May 2014 following an extensive public consultation process in 2013. The consultation process covered all elements of aviation policy and the draft policy takes account of the submissions received. On the issue of fifth freedom traffic rights for airlines, the majority of submissions received favoured the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: 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 question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy regarding State board appointments made since March 2011 is included in the table. At present, my Department maintains its own database of applicants compiled from expressions of interest as advertised on our website. In making any Board appointments, I am not confined to those who make such expressions of interest but I do ensure that all of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In preparing for the public tender process for PSO air services on the Donegal/Dublin and Kerry/Dublin routes post 2014, the current specifications for both routes were reviewed in consultation with all of the key stakeholders, including the airports and incumbent airlines. On the basis of that review, it was decided to reduce the maximum fare of €100 to a more realistic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Rehiring (14 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The number of persons who are on civil service pensions who have been recruited for work on a temporary basis in my Department are outlined in the table below:   Table 1: Year 2012 2013 2014 Number of rehires 5 5 5 No retired staff member has been reinstated permanently.  Retired staff members were rehired in the past three years on a temporary, contractual basis to...

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Budget 2015 has one objective - to secure our economic recovery. This recovery is under way because of the choices were made by the Government and the extraordinary resilience and stamina the people have displayed during the traumas of the past seven years. I have listened attentively to what Members have said and the particular points they have made about issues of concern about what the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (15 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I would firstly like to draw your attention to the position as outlined in a recent report from the European Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of the EU road transport market.  Among other things, this report indicated that while some costs for hauliers may be higher in Ireland than in the United Kingdom, it is also the case that certain other costs are...