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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (25 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 to 191, inclusive, together. daa is the body charged with statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin and Cork Airports.  daa operates under a clear commercial mandate, is entirely funded from its own resources and receives no Government funding supports.  As such, responsibility for addressing the decline in passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies (25 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail 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 reply within ten working days.

Roads Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Roads Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 1:In page 6, to delete line 7 and substitute the following: " "railway order" means—(a) a railway order within the meaning of the Act of 2001, or (b) a light railway order within the meaning of the Transport (Dublin Light Rail) Act 1996.".The purpose of this amendment is to expand the definition of railway orders to include light railway orders within the meaning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (26 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' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has not received a re-submitted funding application in 2015 for a new bridge at Cockhill, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The position remains that the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.   While my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 16 of the Roads Act 1993 provided for the establishment of the National Roads Authority (NRA). The then Minister made an order (S.I. No. 407 of 1993) appointing the 23rd of December 1993 as the establishment day for the NRA. The NRA took over oversight functions in respect of national roads from 1 January 1994. The NRA's primary function under the Roads Act 1993, is to secure the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is a statutory body established under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 on 1 December 2009. The 2009 Act, the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, and various Statutory Instruments have greatly extended the Authority’s functions. Among the responsibilities of the NTA are as follows: Nationally - Procure public transport services by means of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014.  It has been decided that there will be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme will revert back to allowing local authorities to set aside 7.5% of their Restoration Improvement (RI) and Restoration Maintenance (RM) grants for CIS schemes if they so wish. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the total subvention paid in respect of the PSO routes between Kerry and Dublin and Donegal and Dublin for the years 2012-2014 are as follows: Year Kerry-Dublin Subvention € Donegal-Dublin Subvention € 2012 3,917,964 3,451,683 2013 4,021,261 3,598,803 2014 4,061,373 3,701,291 The criteria that must be applied when establishing a Public Service Obligations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Driver testing is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore forwarded the question to the RSA for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if no response has been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 to 257, inclusive, together. 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. My Department received the RSA's review...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Motor insurers are private concerns subject to the regulation of the Central Bank. I have no role in the regulation of motor insurers and no powers to ensure that they offer a quotation to their customers. It is advisable for people seeking motor insurance to shop around as the costs can vary dramatically.  Some insurers and brokers specialise in certain vehicles, for example...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (3 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Given the constraints on the public finances, a number of projects, including the extension of the Luas to Lucan, were deferred under the Government's 5-year capital programme, Infrastructure & Capital  Investment Programme 2012-2016 - Medium Term Exchequer Framework, published in November 2011. The priorities under the current capital plan are to protect investment made to...

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is committed to a sustainable transport agenda and has devoted significant funds to developing and improving public transport and to supporting cycling and walking initiatives especially in urban areas.   In addition to maintaining and developing the bus and rail network (including DART and LUAS) funding has been provided for many projects which are helping to make...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including Kishogue train station. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Community Involvement Scheme (3 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014. It has been decided that there will be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme will revert back to allowing local authorities to set aside 7.5% of their Restoration Improvement (RI) and Restoration Maintenance (RM) grants for CIS schemes if they so wish.  The...

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

Paschal Donohoe: As part of its stimulus package in 2014 the Government announced funding of €2 million for the implementation of the Lough Derg plan, ‘A Roadmap for Experience Development and Destination Marketing 2014-2017’. An amount of €0.5m was provided in the vote of the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport in 2014 and the balance of €1.5m was provided in...