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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: All available funding for the delivery of greenways under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014 - 2016  and the Government Stimulus Package 2014/2015 is now fully committed. However, it is likely, given the popularity and success of the greenways already delivered, that funding may become available from other sources over the coming years.  The EU Structural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Cost savings in the order of €6 million per annum have already been secured in the combined administrative budgets for NRA and RPA since their merger was first proposed in 2010. These savings were generated both in readiness for the merger and also as a result of measures to address the financial crises.  Total staff numbers have also reduced from 430...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: According to Coast Guard records, the number of call-outs by day and night, undertaken by the Irish Coast Guards' Search and Rescue helicopters in 2013 and to the end of October 2014 by base are as follows: - - 2013 - 2014 to the end of October 2014 - Day Night Day Night Dublin 118 13 107 12 Shannon 233 57 225 43 Waterford 133 11 143 20 Sligo 201 42 208 29 Totals 685...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Traffic management in its area is a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Fingal County 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: Road Signage (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The primary motivation in relation to the display of text on road traffic signs is to ensure that the information they carry assists in the safe use of the road network and provides clarity for road users so as not to compromise road safety. The rules governing the design of road traffic signs are set out in my Department's Traffic Signs Manual. In particular, the format for the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (11 Nov 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the development of a BRT system and the provision of bus lanes, comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). My Department provides funding to the NTA to enable local authorities to develop and improve bus lanes and for other projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The figures for non-surrendered driving licences in respect of 2014 stated in Parliamentary Question No. 1671 accurately reflect the position at 31 August 2014. The letter dated 23 October should not have referenced 2014 since the Road Safety Authority is now the single licensing authority in respect of driving licences and the consultation with motor tax offices who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: 11 greenway/cycleway projects were awarded funding under the Government Stimulus Package, €10m of which was earmarked for the development of greenways. Funding was awarded on condition that the local authority could complete the project within 12 months from the date of issue of the letter of offer.  In the case of projects not completed within the specified timeframe, my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Criminal Justice Working Group was established to oversee and facilitate the implementation of the recommendations of the Garda Inspectorate report on the Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS). The Group is currently considering the future vision for the system, including any adaptations which may be necessary in legislation or in the procedures of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Currently, vintage cars and motor caravans registered prior to 1st January 1980 are exempt from compulsory roadworthiness testing.However, all commercial vehicles, regardless of their age, have been required to be tested since commercial vehicle testing was first introduced in Ireland in the 1980s. It is also the case that vintage SPSVs (Small Public Service Vehicles) such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (13 Nov 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 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. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development provides for the development of a National Low-Carbon Roadmap to 2050. The National Roadmap will be coordinated by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with substantial input from relevant Departments. The key sectors are electricity generation, the built environment, transport and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Merger (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Bantry Bay Harbour transferred to the Port of Cork Company on the 1st of January 2014. The Port of Cork Company have established a subsidiary company, the Bantry Bay Port Company Limited, to manage the harbour. The Port of Cork Company is responsible for the funding and timing of future development work at Bantry Bay Harbour. Prior to the transfer,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Following the successful introduction of a bilateral agreement on exchange of licences with Ontario, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as Ireland's national driver licensing authority, is focusing on reaching  similar agreements with the other Canadian provinces. While I would like to see agreements reached with the other provinces as soon as possible, I understand from the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As requested by the Deputy the information regarding the regional and local road network for each local authority area is in the following table. This table is based on information provided by local authorities in 2012. The construction, improvement and maintenance of the national road network, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (13 Nov 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: Traffic Management (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. 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: Road Projects (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The development and implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the Phoenix Park Tunnel, is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads such as those at side road off Ahane Road, County Kerry 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. I will announcing grant allocations...