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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 618 and 619 together. 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...

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

Paschal Donohoe: A new National Aviation Policy is currently being finalised. This will address all aspects of aviation policy from safety, security and economic regulation to airline and airports policy.  I intend to publish the Policy shortly.

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

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the total subvention paid in respect of the PSO route between Kerry and Dublin for the years 2012 -2014 are as follows: Year Subvention - € 2012 3,917,964 2013 4,021,261 2014 4,061,373

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 622 and 623 together.Details of photography costs incurred by the Department since 2008 are published on its website . Details prior to 2008 are not readily available or comparable due to a number of changes in Departmental functions  and structures since 1997. It is Department policy that photography costs are kept to a minimum and services are...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Details of expenditure on external services, including public relations, are available on my Department's website at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Feb 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 response within ten working days.

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 operation 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. I will, therefore, refer...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area.  Under this remit the NTA has 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...

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: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of agency staff supplied to my Department are contained in the tables. Sport Capital Division Year Amount Agency Service provided 2012 €4,189 IRE Recruitment Services Data input for the Sports Capital programme Finance division Year Amount Agency Service provided 2012 185,000 Hays Recruitment Accountant services for Finance Division 2013 188,000 Hays Recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.    Because of...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Air Navigation Orders (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The primary purpose of the regulations in the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 is the safety of the aircraft and the persons on board.  The regulations govern the carriage of munitions or dangerous goods, not the carriage of persons on board. Before granting any permit, my Department consults with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Government's 2013-2020 Road Safety Strategy, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) was tasked with conducting a review of the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles to determine the safety case and cost benefits, if any, for inclusion in roadworthiness testing. As part of its review of this issue, the RSA conducted a public consultation process which ran for 4 weeks from 15 October...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 640 and 641 together. The hosting of major sports events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The hosting last year of the Giro D'Italia on an all-island basis showed that the island of Ireland can successfully host such events...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The travelling public and the economy as a whole have benefitted greatly from the very good competition and connectively that is currently provided in the market for air services in and out of Ireland. Maintaining competition and connectively are key issues for the Government and will be given careful attention in any consideration of the future of the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus.

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department and I constantly monitor our national transport facilities to ensure that, given the resources available, they are achieving their greatest potential. An integrated and co-ordinated transport system is an important consideration when it comes to future decisions on transport investment. In making decisions as to future expenditure, my Department has been active to ensure that a...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 644 and 645 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No.127 and Oral Question 130 which I answered earlier. I have also referred the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.