Results 421-440 of 21,357 for speaker:Alan Kelly

Public Transport (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: In an ideal world we would not be contemplating fare increases. Given the costs associated with the various companies, many of which are fixed, and in the light of the price of fuel, there is an inevitability to the imposition of fare increases. However, as the Deputy has acknowledged on previous occasions, there is a way of mitigating the impact of these increases through use of the leap...

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: I announced the taxi regulation review on 8 June 2011 in line with the commitment in the programme for Government. The review group under my chairmanship completed its report in December last and I have circulated the report to relevant Ministers and their Departments with a view to early consideration of the outcome of the review by the Government. Once the Government has had an...

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The report has been circulated among the relevant Departments. The committee had its last meeting. Once the Government has considered the report, it will be published. It will then be a priority to address the primary and secondary legislative needs.

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The indicative timeframe will be in the next month or so.

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The committee has completed its work.

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: It has. The final document was signed off by the committee. I chair it so I know it has seen it. The work has been completed and recommendations have been made.

Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: Subsequent to it being published it can be considered. I have spoken to the committee Chairman, Deputy Ciarán Lynch, and I already indicated I am willing to go before the committee to discuss it.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The Government set out its commitment to invest in the National Cycle Policy in the Programme for Government. The National Cycle Policy calls for a wide programme of action including investment in cycling infrastructure and soft measures to promote cycling. I recognise that the development of safe cycle routes is a key factor in encouraging more people to cycle and encouraging those who...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The public transport services provided by the CIÉ operating companies in 2012 are a matter for the companies concerned in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. Notwithstanding the NTA's statutory...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (12 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: Recognising the success of the Dublinbikes scheme, the Programme for Government commits my Department to look to extend the scheme to other cities and integrate the scheme more effectively with public transport links. Following an analysis, carried out at my request, on the potential for the extension of the Dublinbikes scheme to other cities, consultations on the potential for and means of...

Written Answers — Integrated Ticketing: Integrated Ticketing (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010 in accordance with section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. I understand from the NTA, however, that Irish Rail's equipment supplier is close to...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (18 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: I announced the Taxi Regulation Review on the 8th of June last in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The Review Group under my chairmanship completed its report in December last and I have circulated the report to relevant Ministers and their Departments with a view to early consideration of the outcome of the review by the Government. Once the Government has had an...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30 September 2010 in accordance with section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the Authority's remit in...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (19 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The development of cycle routes similar to that proposed is driven in the first instance by the relevant local authorities around the country. My Department has provided funding to Dublin City Council, at a cost of approxiamately €5.5m, for the recently completed city centre elements of the Dublin Canals Cycle route. The route runs from Portobello to the junction of Upper Sherrif Street and...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (25 Jan 2012)

Alan Kelly: The development of cycle routes is driven in the first instance by the relevant local authorities around the country. My Department provides infrastructure funding for some such local authority projects under specific defined programmes. Funding was provided to Dublin City Council, at a cost of approximately €5.5 million, for the recently completed city centre elements of the Dublin...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (8 Feb 2012)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues relating to regulations about the transferability of small public service vehicles (SPSVs), is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Feb 2012)

Alan Kelly: The local area hackney licence is one of a range of actions proposed in the Taxi Regulation Review Report which has been approved by Government and was published last month. The full Report is available on my Department's website. The proposal for a local hackney licence aims to facilitate the a low cost entry to the hackney market for transport provision in rural area that, otherwise, would...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Feb 2012)

Alan Kelly: The total cost of the consultancy referred to was €54,813 inclusive of VAT.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (9 Feb 2012)

Alan Kelly: All matters relating to the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry are the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report, including the proposals concerning vehicle licencing and...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (14 Feb 2012)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including coordination of enforcement activities, is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office. The position in...