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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill creates a statutory obligation to develop a National Mitigation Plan for Ireland.  My Department is in the process of preparing our contribution to the Plan and, in keeping with commitments under the Aarhus Convention, my officials intend to invite stakeholders to a consultative workshop over the coming weeks on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Land Acquisition (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: With regard to the various models used to deliver individual projects 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to today's Priority PQs 123 and 124  concerning the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus and recent approaches from IAG.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to today's Priority PQs  123 and 124 concerning the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus and the recent approaches from IAG.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority's Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018 has proposed three Swiftway BRT schemes, Blanchardstown to UCD, Clongriffin to Tallaght and Swords/Airport to City Centre.  The NTA have held two non-statutory public consultations regarding the Swiftway BRT, one  focused on introducing BRT as a new public transport mode for Dublin and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The development of the national commemorative programme in 2016 is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.  This programme is being developed in conjunction with relevant stakeholders, including my Department.    In regard to a specific tourism initiative, I will examine the prospective appeal of the programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (3 Feb 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, such as the M50 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.   A...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The carriage of weapons and munitions by civilian aircraft is prohibited under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973, as amended, unless an exemption has been obtained from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. My Department's role in the processing of exemptions is to examine and administer applications...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System Investigation (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The fixed charge and penalty point system is an important element of our overall road safety strategy and the Government will ensure that the most effective and equitable system is in place to maintain public confidence in the system. In January 2015, the Garda Professional Standards Unit concluded a report following its examination of the Procedures, Policy and Decision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to today's Priority PQs 123 and 124 concerning the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus and  the recent approaches from IAG.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to today's Priority PQs 123 and 124 concerning the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus and  the recent approaches from IAG.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Co-operation (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the  Deputy will be aware, transport was specifically identified in the Good Friday Agreement as one of the key areas for North/South cooperation and consequently is one in which the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meets in Sectoral format. The Council meets in this format in order to make decisions on common policies and approaches in the area of transport including areas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, I have answered many questions regarding the M7 Naas Bypass widening, the Oberstown Interchange and the Sallins bypass since I became Minister last year.  Most recently, I took a Topical Issue debate on 15th January 2015 where I set out the current position regarding funding for this scheme.  I am happy to once again re-state that position. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The introduction of the UK HGV levy was an unwelcome development for Irish hauliers, particularly for those operating in areas around the border with Northern Ireland. My Department lobbied extensively against the application of the UK HGV road user levy in Northern Ireland, but the UK Minister for Transport refused to grant any significant exemption beyond the small sections of NI roads that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No 127 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have addressed the issue raised in the Deputy's question about connectivity to the UK and jobs in priority questions 123 and 124 I want to add that since the Government's Action Plan for Jobs was initiated in 2012 we have seen the creation of 80,000 new jobs. The plan for 2015 was launched last week, with an emphasis on regional enterprise strategies across the country. It contains a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Fingal/North Dublin study currently underway is an independent study commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to identify the optimum  long term public transport solution to the meet the needs  of the corridor. Phase One of the Study was published on 8th December and six short-listed project options were identified for further detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe:  Galway County Council received €2 million in funding under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 for the delivery of a 12.4 kilometre cycleway from Galway to Moycullen.  The project consists of developing a walking/cycling greenway along 11.4 kilometres of the dismantled Connemara railway line between Galway and Clifden with the remaining 1...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: There are five recommendations of the CEDRA Report that come within the remit of my Department, Recommendations 17, 18, 26, 27 and 28. Recommendation 18 relates to the Rural Transport Programme for which Minister for Local, Community and Rural Economic Development, Ann Phelan, has responsibility within this Department.   Recommendation 17 relates to the improvement of the road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Commercial vehicle owners have, for a long number of years,  been obliged to test their vehicle annually. This is a legal obligation in Ireland and throughout the EU. Roadworthiness testing standards are aimed at detecting any wear and tear, deterioration or alterations that could affect the roadworthiness or safety of the vehicle. Since October 2013, the certificate of...