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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (16 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In early 2013, my predecessor Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. commissioned a Strategic Review of Rosslare and that report was considered by Government in early 2014. The report concluded that the creation of an independent port company for Rosslare would be extremely difficult due to the legal structure of the port given that any such move would require legislation both in the Oireachtas and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Exchequer currently provides financial support under the Regional Airports Programme to four regional airports, Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK), Kerry and Waterford. There are three schemes operated under this programme - Core Airport Management Operational Expenditure Subvention (OPEX) Scheme; Regional Airports Capital Expenditure Grant (CAPEX) Scheme and a Public Service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question 605 of 7th October regarding the 2014 EU Guidelines on State-aid to airports. Those Guidelines set out EU Policy on regional airports and reflect the decisions arising from a number of EU Court cases, in particular, the Altmark and Leipzig/Halle Airport cases. It is not open to any Member State to interpret these Guidelines, but all are required to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (16 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Galway City Council is responsible for the development of cycling and walking infrastructure in Galway City which includes the Merlin Woods Park area. Rinville, Oranmore, on the other hand, comes within the jurisdiction of Galway County Council. The Sustainable Transport Division of my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 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: Taxi Regulations (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have met with several representatives of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry and a range of issues have been discussed. I have not met with the companies that are providing apps related to SPSV services. The specific issue of automated rest periods has not been raised with me. The Road Safety Authority is actively promoting safety awareness among all drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 and 600 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 understand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The agreement between Ireland and Ontario on mutual recognition of driving licences is a reciprocal arrangement. The agreement has been signed by both parties and will come into force as soon as the necessary legal and administrative preparations have been completed in both jurisdictions. Ireland is ready to implement the agreement and I understand that the authorities in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy is asking me to make a statement on an e-mail sent to me by a member of the public on 9 October last. I can confirm to the Deputy that the e-mail has been received by my office and will be responded to shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Strategy (RSS) 2013-2020 contains a commitment to bring road traffic offences by cyclists within the fixed charge notice regime. On a point of information, there are no longer 'on the spot' fines for road traffic offences. The fixed charge notice system replaced on the spot fines under the terms of the Road Traffic Act 2002. My Department is currently working on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 and 605 together. I would point out for the Deputy that it has always been an offence to use a vehicle without a valid NCT certificate and currently this is a 'straight-to-court' offence which attracts 5 penalty points on conviction. However, section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2014, when commenced shortly, will bring this offence within the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (21 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. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Furthermore, the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State road grants paid by my Department. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy's question relates to aircraft landing at Shannon airport in the past year that were permitted to carry munitions on board by my Department. The operators of the aircraft in question are all civil operators and as I have explained previously, my Department consults with the appropriate authorities on all applications in relation to aviation safety, security and foreign policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609 and 612 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, such as the N72 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is currently working on the preparation of a new Road Traffic Bill which will include provisions to further strengthen the law with regard to the use of electronic devices, including mobile phones, while driving.  In the context of the drafting of these provisions, my officials will liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including An Garda Síochána, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 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: Child Protection (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that officials in my Department were asked by the previous Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to meet with the persons mentioned by the Deputy. I am informed by my officials that a meeting took place on 23 June and that the matters mentioned by the Deputy were discussed.   Sporting organisations are independent, autonomous bodies. I do not have a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Sports Council (21 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council, I have referred it to the Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 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.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, such as the N2, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its...