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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including licensing, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I presume the funding programme the Deputy is referring to is the Connecting Europe Facility (or CEF) which runs for the period 2014-2020. The current status of Exchequer finances combined with  terms and conditions of the methodology and Regulations limits the possibilities for  projects being put forward that require Exchequer co-financing for studies and work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the DAA is the body charged with statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin and Cork Airports.  In these circumstances, responsibility for routes and services at Cork Airport are matters for DAA and Cork Airport management, and are not matters in which I have a direct role. That said, I am very conscious...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I have made clear in response to a number of similar questions previously, the general approach my Department has taken to future capital projects is to keep under review projects at various stages of planning and design which have been evaluated and appraised in order to have a pipeline of suitable "shovel ready" projects ready to avail of any funding opportunities that may arise. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 and 607 together. It is a matter for the County Council in charge of delivering a specific project to consider access to land on a case by case basis and take a multi-criteria approach in the route selection process. In the event of a proposed route traversing private land there are a number of options that can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: 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. There is no Exchequer funding available to open new train stations. 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: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 610 and 611 together. I would once again like to make it clear that the solution that has been implemented to address the funding difficulties in the IASS is a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. Pension schemes are closely regulated under Irish and European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is my intention that the Road Traffic Bill 2015 will include legislation for the treaty on mutual recognition of disqualified drivers with the UK and legislation for roadside drug testing, including allowing for use of devices.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The draft Framework “Investing in Our Transport Future” was published for public consultation in August last. Having considered the submissions made, my Department is in the process of finalising a consultation report and resulting revisions that are proposed to the draft Framework. Key areas considered included the link between economic growth and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coastal Erosion (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I will shortly be making grant allocations to local authorities for 2015 in respect of regional and local roads. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is of course 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The reply from Dublin City Council which was attached to the Deputy's Question accurately reflects the position regarding the non-applicability of the Road Traffic Acts to public parks. My response to the Topical Issues Debate of 15 January last dealt with the topic raised, which was the use of 'scrambler bikes in public spaces’. My response would have been more expansive if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The nationalities of the airlines making the 606 applications received in 2014 under the Air Navigation Carriage of Munitions of War Weapons and Dangerous Goods Order 1973 are as follows: USA – 566 Turkey – 11 Ireland – 10 UK – 9 Netherlands – 3 Poland – 3 Russia – 1 Spain – 1 Switzerland – 1 Ukraine – 1

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I have outlined previously, the permits granted by my Department under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973, as amended, are for the carriage of munitions on civil aircraft in Irish airspace. I have no function as regards the passengers on board such civil aircraft. I am advised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: All projects costing over €20m are subject to appraisal and evaluation (including review of a detailed business case) under the Public Spending Code. The project recommended following the outcome of studies currently underway will be subject to review in my Department and in the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform before a final...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Action 92 of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 provides that the fixed charge notice system will be extended to include offences committed by cyclists. My Department is consulting with the Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority at present to develop proposals in relation to this Action. The legal provisions necessary will be drafted in the coming months and any primary legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Jan 2015)

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. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: All funding available to my Department for the development of cycleways/greenways is fully committed up to the end of 2016.  It is possible, given the success of the projects already delivered, that funding may become available from other sources over the coming years. I am familiar with the details of the proposed project having met with representatives of Boyneside Trail Ltd in...

Seanad: Possible Sale of Aer Lingus: Statements (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Much has been said in recent days about potential takeover offers for Aer Lingus. The issue has been a matter for debate since it was first announced in December that International Airlines Group, IAG, was considering making a takeover bid for Aer Lingus. While the matter has since moved on, we are still in the early stages of any process. Both Aer Lingus and IAG have made clear throughout...

Seanad: Possible Sale of Aer Lingus: Statements (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I repeat that I am glad to have this opportunity to address the Seanad on what I know to be a very important matter. I thank everybody for their contributions. I must repeat that I must take great care in what I say at the moment. There are a number of matters that have been brought up about which I am not in position to comment at this time. Connectivity is a common theme as Senators...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Board Remuneration (29 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Remuneration matters in Aer Lingus are a matter for the Board of Aer Lingus in the first instance. The company's Annual Report and Accounts, which are available on the company's website, includes a Report of the Remuneration Committee. The latest such report relates to 2013 and states that Aer Lingus remains committed to comprehensive disclosure on remuneration...