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Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been very clear-----

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am sorry that my repeating what the Deputy said-----

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: -----has had such an effect on him. I hope he appreciates the consequence of the course of action he has just outlined.

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I say to him what I said to the residents I met last night, namely, that I recognise this issue is having an effect on people. Much of this is due to the fact that a motorway, which was needed, has been put in place and is providing quicker access across particular areas throughout the country. Bus Éireann is now using the motorway in question and this is having an effect on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Data (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Stobart Air operates as Aer Lingus Regional under a franchise agreement with Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus publishes total passenger traffic data on a monthly basis including details of the total passengers carried on Aer Lingus Regional scheduled services. Shannon Airport Authority also publishes full year traffic figures, including figures for 2014, broken down by region. The figures...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The information being sought by the Deputy to end of 2013 is set out in the airport authorities' annual reports which are available in the Oireachtas Library.  The figures for 2014 are set out in the table below. State Airport Passenger Figures for 2014 Overall - Individual State Airports 2014 Dublin 21,712,169 Cork 2,144,476 Shannon 1,639,315 Total 25,495,960 State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mental Health Awareness (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The protocol section of the Department of an Taoiseach has recently requested that the National Flag be flown from buildings under this Department's control equipped with a permanent flagpole on certain dates. It is the practice of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to fly the National flag only  in accordance with these requests. With regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (12 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Minister of State Phelan has a range of responsibilities relating to rural economic development and related matters across a number of Departments. In my Department, these responsibilities relate to rural transport.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: That is correct. I begin my contribution by doing what many other Deputies have done this evening, acknowledging everything the Jake's Legacy campaign has done, the amazing energy, commitment and bravery it has brought to bear on a very important issue. I have met Roseann and her family on five separate occasions. It was one of the first groups I met after my appointment as Minister and I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have received a copy of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board's report into the fatal incident involving the MFV Dean Leanne on 12th June 2013, which unfortunately involved the loss of life of the three fishermen concerned. The Report contains three safety recommendations, the first two of which are addressed to me.  The first recommendation is that fishing vessels of less...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority has responsibility for carrying out research in these matters.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The improvement and maintenance of public 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' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure grant funding for sporting organisations. As this question relates to current expenditure grant funding, I have referred it to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 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. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Ballyglass Volunteer Coast Guard Unit, which is designated as a search unit, is currently operating out of an old building, generally classified as a rocket house. The Coast Guard, which is a division of my Department, has been in on-going consultations with the Office of Public Works with regard to the acquisition of a site from Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (17 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 and the regulations made thereunder provides the legislative basis for the roadworthiness testing of commercial vehicles by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). All commercial vehicles must be tested when they are over one year old and annually after that. The test is known as the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (17 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. The selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority. Arising from the introduction of the Local Property Tax and the Government commitment that...