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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of all consultancy firms engaged by my Department during 2014 are available on my Departments website at the following link .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The law at present, as set out in the Roads Act 1993, specifies that footpaths are for the use of pedestrians. Safety is my highest priority in all areas of transport. When it comes to road safety, certain road users are especially vulnerable, including pedestrians and cyclists. Both my Department and the Road Safety Authority have pursued and are continuing to pursue a wide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the roll-out and extension of the Dublin Public Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with the relevant authority, in this case Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. Noting the above, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply from the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a  matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) in conjunction with the Luas operator and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the RPA 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: Public Transport (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In addition their functions have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I fully recognise the importance of rail, as part of a range of sustainable travel options, in our efforts to reduce emissions and mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Irish Rail operates one of the most modern fleets in Europe, and a major resignalling project in Dublin will increase capacity through Connolly Station from 12 trains an hour to 20 from 2016 thus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The extension of the Western Rail Corridor was postponed in 2011.Under the current capital plan the key priority with the level of resources available is to protect investments made to date and to maintain safety standards. If additional funds become available under the next capital plan, which is not certain, there will be many competing projects from all transport modes in all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy will find the relevant information in the following table: Directive Expected date of transposition Commission Directive 2014/93/EU of 18 July 2014 amending Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment 14/07/2015 Commission Implementing Directive 2014/111/EU of 17 December 2014 amending Directive 2009/15/EC with regard to the adoption by the International Maritime...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1030 and 1031 together. The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Bill Name Date Pre- Legislative Scrutiny Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2014 – no. 113 of 2014 – Published 16 December 2014 No pre-legislative scrutiny undertaken, as this was emergency legislation Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 (No. 51 of 2014)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: There were no secondments from my Department to external private firms during the period referred to.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: There were no secondments in to my Department by employees of external private firms in the period between 2011 and to date in 2015. A financial advisor was engaged on temporary secondment from PriceWaterhouseCoopers during 2010, which brought the benefit of skills and expertise on finance matters, as well as private sector experience to the Department. In return the candidate gained...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Dowds for raising this important matter. It is an issue with which I am familiar in my own constituency and I understand the difficulties it can cause for residents. My area of responsibility relates to legislation concerning the use of motor vehicles, including scrambler bikes, in public places. Enforcement of the relevant legislation, including addressing any illegal use...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy and will respond to each of his points. I take his point that this is not just a matter of inconveniencing people or affecting the domestic environment. It is also a serious road safety issue. I am aware of the kind of behaviour the Deputy referred to, which is a threat to people on such scrambler bikes as well as those in the vicinity. I am also aware that in many...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Expenditure (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputies Lawlor and Heydon for raising this matter with me. Both Deputies have raised it with me persistently. They raise it continually with my Department and me to emphasise the importance of the project, both nationally and locally. At some point in the future, when progress is made thereon, it will be in no small part due to the efforts of both Deputies consequent to their...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Expenditure (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputies for their response. I fully accept and recognise that my initial response is disappointing because I know how important this project is locally and I accept the importance of it nationally. On job creation, I am very much aware of the investment that Kerry Group is making in the millennium park which, I understand, will employ between 350 and 400 staff. They...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The principle roles of the Bunbeg volunteer Coast Guard Unit (CGU), located in the Gweedore area, are to operate a rescue boat, for which a new nine meter RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) was provided in 2011, and provision of a shoreline search team. A Value for Money review of the Coast Guard service, published in 2012, recommended the continuation of boat and shoreline...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The acquisition and disposal of the property or consideration of proposals for alternative use of the premises are operational matters for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. However for the information of the Deputy, I understand that the property in question came into the ownership of Fáilte Ireland following its amalgamation with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenway Development (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The establishment of a funding scheme under which local authorities can apply to undertake feasibility studies for possible new greenways-cycle routes is a very worthwhile proposal. My Department established such a funding scheme in 2013 in advance of the 2014-2016 National Cycle Network Funding (NCN) call. The purpose of this scheme was to make available some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have noted with great interest, the designation by the International Dark-Sky Association of an area of almost 700 square kilometres on the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, as the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Ireland. I know that the Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve, which has been supported by Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council, is currently one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Jan 2015)

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 such as the N86 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...