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

Paschal Donohoe: I have no role in the implementation of Part 4 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 which provides for mandatory disqualification from holding a small public service vehicle (SPSV) driver licence on conviction for specified serious offences. The specification of offences to which mandatory disqualification applies is based on the principle of ensuring the welfare and safety of passengers. ...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I am satisfied that the existing arrangements, which provide for consultation between my Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are operating satisfactorily. My Department consults the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on matters of foreign policy on all exemption applications under the 1973 Order. If that Department has any objections or concerns on grounds of...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The review of taxi fares is a matter for the National Transport Authority as the independent regulatory authority for the small public service vehicle sector under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.

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

Paschal Donohoe: In the context of the Trustee funding proposal for the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS), reference to the actuarial assumptions was included in the Expert Panel report of June 2014. At the request of my Department and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, the Expert Panel was asked to re-engage with SIPTU and ICTU in relation to matters...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The vision of the National Cycle Policy Framework which was adopted in 2009 was to "create a strong cycling culture in Ireland".  Objective 3 of this policy sought to "provide designated rural cycle networks especially for visitors and recreational cycling". The policy identified the delivery of a National Cycle Network as the key to achieving this objective.  ...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I meet regularly with trade unions and community organisations in the course of my work. I have had one such meeting specifically dealing with the approaches by IAG to Aer Lingus. At its request, I met with representatives of ICTU including SIPTU and IMPACT officials on 19 January at which they outlined their concerns about the IAG approaches. I reiterated that...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended, it is a legal obligation to produce a driving licence or learner permit, as the case may be, and a legible copy of the licence or learner permit in court following a summons for a road traffic offence. Prosecution of cases where a licence or learner permit has not been produced is a matter for An Garda Síochána....

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

Paschal Donohoe: Tourism is a key driver of social and economic development at both national and regional levels in Ireland.  While any increase in domestic tourism would be beneficial for the sector and the wider economy, it should be noted that number of domestic tourism trips has held up well since 2010 and not declined by as much as the number of overseas trips taken by Irish...

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: Sale of Aer Lingus (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have addressed the issues raised by IAG potential Offer for Aer Lingus in my answers to priority questions 4656/15 and 4666/15.   In relation to pensions, for the last number of years Aer Lingus, together with the other employers in the Irish Airline Superannuation Scheme, has been working with the various stakeholders to put the company's pension funding arrangements on a...

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

Paschal Donohoe: CIÉ remains in a difficult financial situation and has incurred accumulated losses of over €137m in the five years from 2009 to 2013.  This trend is unsustainable and is being addressed on a number of fronts.   CIÉ is dependent on continued bank funding and new banking facilities, agreed in 2013, contain a number of financial...

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

Paschal Donohoe: 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 (in this case Kerry County Council) own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 Feb 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. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I have no role in the regulation of motor insurance. That role falls to the Central Bank of Ireland as the financial services regulator. Motor insurance is a private matter between the insurer and the insured and the cost varies according to the provider depending on how they insurer perceives the risk the applicant presents. I note that, based on Central Statistic Office figures,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The operation and management of the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness testing is statutorily, a function of the Road Safety Authority. I have forwarded the Deputy's Question to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not received a response within the next ten days, he should contact my office.

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

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my response to priority question 124 in which I addressed this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (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 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...

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

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, 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. Within...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the processing of the S15 form relating to the death of a licence holder, 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...