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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have responded to a number of similar questions concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road, most recently on 4 November (PQ 41564/14). I am happy to again clarify the position regarding this regional road scheme. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Dec 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. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the roll-out , extension, maintenance,  and commercial elements of the Public Bikes Scheme in Dublin and in the Regional Cities is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with the relevant local authority. Noting the above, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The administration of the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) is a matter for the Trustees of that scheme.  Resolution of its funding difficulties is primarily a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority.    On 14 November 2014, the Trustee of the IASS applied to the Pensions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Insurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies.  My Department has no role in relation to insurance cover for sporting organisations. The National Governing Body for swimming is Swim Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Sports Council...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Insurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies.  My Department has no role in relation to insurance cover for sporting organisations. In respect of sports capital grants awarded for facilities, there is a requirement that organisations must...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  This includes the cost of establishing the NDLS, which was born by the Authority and did not involve Exchequer funding.  I have therefore referred this part of the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Dec 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 and the management of the motorway network is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: It is not the policy of the Department to release files or records even on a redacted basis that relate to past investigations in the maritime area in respect of loss of life or vessels. It is however the practice of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, a statutory body established in 2002, to publish a report following investigations carried out by the Board. I regret that I cannot be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  This includes the location of and facilities at test centres.  I have therefore forwarded the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). I have forwarded your request to the IAA for direct reply.  If you do not receive a reply within the next 10 days please contact my private office directly.   The IAA  is a commercial semi state company; it does not receive any State funding.  It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The responsibility of extending car free zones is a matter for the individual local authorities in collaboration with the Department  of the Environment. My Department  has no involvement in the organisation of events related to this year's European Mobility Week (EMW). The Department of the Environment is the lead Department in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The Authority also manages the Regional Cities Programme on behalf of my Department which funds the development of sustainable public transport measures in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. Noting this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no plans at present to electrify the national rail network due to the potential costs involved. Analysis has shown that the existing level of funding for the railway network is considerably less than required to maintain the existing network, and there is no possibility of this gap being closed through rail passenger revenues. Under the current capital plan the focus is on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: We are all agreed on the need to prioritise safety on our roads.  This is particularly the case for vulnerable road users, including cyclists.   The figures for cyclist deaths this year, at 11 as against 5 for the whole of last year, are concerning.  There is of course no single measure or factor which alone will deliver safety on our roads.  We are pursuing a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (3 Dec 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, including the Naas Bypass widening, 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: Road Projects (3 Dec 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. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (3 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Expert Panel was established by my Department, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, IBEC and ICTU to find a solution to the industrial relations issues relating to the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS).  It was tasked with finding the fairest way to distribute the burden of resolving the current deficit in the scheme, while addressing a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The cases were heard in the High Court before Judge Peart from 29 October to 18 December 2013. Judgment was reserved and a decision is awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Dec 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. Within its capital...