Results 3,941-3,960 of 32,569 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Issues (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The matter raised is an operational one for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and 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: Penalty Points System (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648, 650, 662, 670 and 673 together. Changes to the penalty points regime which came into effect on 8 December last were legislated for under the Road Traffic Act 2014.  Those changes relate to a range of measures, including the National Car Test (NCT) system, which contribute to making our roads safer for all users and I do not propose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for  policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road schemes which provide for tolling, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007.  Moreover, the statutory power...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Travel (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I am currently looking at my diary for next year in relation to official foreign travel. As soon as any official foreign travel has been confirmed I will post the information on my Department's website. Minister Ring currently has no overseas travel arrangements made between now and the end of 2015. Minister Phelan has no overseas trips scheduled in 2015, as of now. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The agreement between my Department and motor insurers in respect of supply of penalty points data from the National Vehicle and Driver File, which is underpinned by Section 5(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2014, is now in place. It is expected that the process of supplying the data will commence on Wednesday, 17 December. Initially, for a very short period, the arrangement will involve one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction, as appropriate, with An Garda Síochána and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I am sorry to hear that this accommodation business has had to close. The property's website attributes this decision to high property prices affecting the owners’ plans to expand the business. I understand from contact with the Deputy's office that she believes that litter and anti-social behaviour were also factors in the decision. In relation to anti-social behaviour,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Where a person obtains their first full licence on or after 1 August 2014, they must display an N-Plate for two years. In cases where someone was a full licence holder in the past ten years and their licence has lapsed, they may apply to renew that licence. If their licence has lapsed for more than ten years, they are treated as a beginner, and must obtain a learner permit. When they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Dec 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. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have responded to a number of similar questions concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road, most recently on 2 December (PQ 46036/14). 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 Projects Status (16 Dec 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. Because of the national financial position,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The number of disqualified drivers having reached or exceeded 12 penalty points over the last ten years (2004-2014) broken down by year and county is set out in the following tabular statement. COUNTY 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 *2014 CARLOW 1 1 1 6 7 8 3 5 3 2 3 CAVAN 1 1 2 3 3 2 5 CLARE 2 3 7 8 7 7 9 14 14 CORK 4...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I note the Deputy asked an identical question (PQ 40578/14) which I replied to on 22 October 2014.  The position regarding the N21 as outlined in my response to that PQ remains unchanged.

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

Paschal Donohoe: I am pleased that the supports provided by the Government to Kerry Airport under the 2011-2014 Regional Airport Programme, including the retention of the Kerry/Dublin PSO route, have had a positive impact on the Airport and I plan to visit each of the regional airports, including Kerry, in 2015. A draft Regional Airports Programme for 2015 - 2019, to supersede the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the Government, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Executive, recently announced its support for the preparation of a bid for the Rugby World Cup by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). The IRFU's preparatory work for that bid will commence in the very near future. As part of that work consideration will be given by the bid team to the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As I outlined in my response to the Deputy's question (PQ 34966/14) of 18 September regarding the Kenmare Inner Relief Road, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in their development or implementation. It is important to note that the purpose of the Wild Atlantic Way is to provide a clearly defined route for visitors to travel along the west coast.  In that context, it is very important for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including responsibility for the promotion of access to and the availability and affordability of SPSVs by persons with disabilities.I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA), has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the development of QBCs. I understand from the NTA that in 2005/2006, proposals were advanced for various changes to the bus and traffic lane configuration in the vicinity of the Collins Avenue / Swords...