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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The drafting of the final policy document is at an advanced stage and it is my intention to publish it in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2010, under the terms of an EU Convention, Ireland has operated a bilateral agreement with the UK for the Mutual Recognition of Driver Disqualifications. The UK decided, in 2014, to withdraw from a number of EU Conventions, including the Mutual Recognition of Driver Disqualifications, and, therefore, since 1 December 2014, the terms of the agreement ceased to apply. My Department held...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the so called "third payment option" which is provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2010 and the possibility of an interim solution whereby fixed charge notices would be sent by registered post. Currently, fixed charge notices are sent by post. If the person does not pay within 28 days, a further notice is sent informing them that they may...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is my policy to see roadside testing of drivers for drugs, along similar lines to existing tests for alcohol, in place as soon as practicable.   The technology for roadside testing for the presence of drugs is relatively new, and there are various devices on the market. The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) published an invitation to tender for the provision of roadside...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I indicated to the House in December last, I propose to begin the process of consolidating road traffic legislation this year. A considerable amount of work is involved in this exercise involving as it does the examination and review of all primary and secondary legislation going back to 1961. The work will commence this year but will take considerable time to complete. Once the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Landing Slots (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Airport slots are a right granted to an airline which allows the airline to schedule a landing and departure during a specific time period. The slots are not 'owned' as such by the airlines. However, at congested airports, such as Heathrow, a secondary market has developed that has allowed airlines trade slots to meet their changing business needs. The allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Jan 2015)

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. The assessment of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: At present, there will be no funding calls in 2015 for the further development of the National Cycle Network. All funding under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 and the Government Stimulus Package for the development of greenways is now fully committed.  However, it is possible, given the popularity and success of greenways already delivered, that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The grant provided to Kerry County Council in 2014 in relation to the Kenmare Relief Road was €857,067. This brings the total amount of State grant assistance for the project to €2,678,812 in the period 2010 to 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the GDA.  Under this remit the NTA last year commissioned the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Studyto examine all existing proposals (heavy rail, metro, Luas extensions) as well as other options for a rail-based transport solution to meet the needs of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Shannon Airport Authority has informed my Department that the number of US troops that passed through Shannon Airport in 2014 was 55,405.  The monthly breakdown is as follows: Monthly Breakdown Monthly Breakdown January - 5609 July - 7016 February - 3678   August - 5078 March - 3332 September - 4476 April - 5260   October - 7076 May - 3506  November...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the independent Transport Regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA). The responsibility for the licensing of public bus passenger services was transferred under Statutory Instrument No. 566 of 2010 from my Department to the NTA with effect from 1st December 2010.   The NTA published, in November 2010, new Guidelines for the licensing of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Regional Airports (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Senator Cullinane for raising this difficult issue. I am pleased to be here for the first execution of the new Commencement Debate in the Seanad. If we had dealt with this matter under the previous system on the date the Senator hoped to have such a discussion, I think the debate would have happened at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. I think this is a better way for the Senator and I to handle...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Regional Airports (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been informed by Waterford Airport that Flybe will be withdrawing its services with effect from the end of March 2015. Flybe is the only commercial operator currently using the airport. It operates services on the Manchester and Birmingham routes. It is understood that the withdrawal of Flybe services is not limited to Waterford Airport,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Regional Airports (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator. I am absolutely aware of the importance of regional airports to national economic development and also, more particularly, to regional economic development. I have an appreciation of the role the airport has played not only in tourism in the area but also for the business community. The Senator, in his own contribution, named some of the companies that make great use...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is not a legal requirement for a local authority engineer to attend the scene of a fatal accident.  However, in October 2007, the LA16 Form was introduced to be completed jointly by a Garda and a Local Authority Engineer following each fatal collision. The purpose of this form is to record factual information pertaining to such collisions and quickly to establish if there are road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (21 Jan 2015)

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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test.  The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements.   I understand from the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am aware of the Vision Zero Initiative. Our Road Safety Strategy 2013 to 2020 incorporates many of the same principles. Our Strategy is based on the Safe Systems approach to road safety which is built on the principles of human behaviour, human frailty and forgiving systems. This approach reinforces the concept of shared responsibility across organisations, businesses and communities. It...