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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Walking Facilities (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The economic and social benefits to local communities from the delivery of greenways in their locality is fully recognised by my Department. However, the provision of incentives or compensation to land owners affected by the construction of a greenway through their lands is a matter for the local authority in charge of delivering the specific project given that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Expenditure (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to the tourism agencies 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: Compulsory Purchase Orders (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware local authorities may acquire land for, inter alia, public road projects under Section 213(2) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 and section 10 (as amended by section 86 of the Housing Act 1966) of the Local Government (No.2) Act 1960. Responsibility for legislation governing the area of land acquisition by local authorities lies with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (18 Nov 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. In the interests of efficiency...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Sections 4 to 8of the Road Traffic Act 2004 established speed limits for defined classes of roads, varying from 120 km/h on motorways to 50 km/h on public roads.  Other speed limits that may be applied under those sections, and section 9 of the Act, include 30 km/h; 60 km/h; and 100km/h. Under section 9 of the Act, statutory responsibility for setting special speed limits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (18 Nov 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. As there are many competing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Nov 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 M50  is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In April...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: One of the functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) is to prepare, adopt and implement a strategic traffic management plan for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In this regard  the NTA keeps the matter of bus lane operational hours under constant review. I understand that the NTA wrote to you in this regard on 9th October and advised of the various issues taken into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (18 Nov 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (18 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: Cycling Facilities Provision (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The development and delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure within the Greater Dublin Area is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant local authority, in this case Dublin City Council.  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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (18 Nov 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 Newlands Cross upgrade scheme is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Integrated Ticketing (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the Leap Card system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Departmental Staff Rehiring (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are currently two retired public servants on specific, temporary rehire contracts in my Department. They are filling essential vacancies in the Irish Coast Guard at the grade of Radio Officer.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The Smarter Travel Initiative is a €65 million multi-annual funding programme being administered by my Department over the period 2012 to 2016.  There are three main funding programmes being delivered under the Initiative, namely Smarter Travel Areas, Active Travel Towns and the National Cycle Network. Applications were submitted by Galway County Council under the ...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Dublin Bus operates Dublin City Tours as a commercial service under licence from the National Transport Authority. There are also a number of private operators licensed to provide such services. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus and also to Irish Rail, in relation to rail services in north Dublin, for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not...

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

Paschal Donohoe: In line with its regional tourism development functions, Fáilte Ireland has responsibility for the development of tourism in Dublin.  In this context, it is pursuing the implementation of  "Destination Dublin: A Collective Strategy for Tourism Growth to 2020", which was developed by the Grow Dublin Taskforce, representing all the key tourism stakeholders in Dublin.  ...