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Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety Data (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: On the use of the information and the observation I made on the link between where an offence could be committed and where the person is domiciled, that observation by no means gets in the way of my saying that this is a very good piece of work and it could well lead to observations and insights that might well be of help in making our roads safer. This is why I have asked the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have not received a request in 2015 to meet a deputation of the management and members of Kerry County Council to discuss the funding for the local improvement scheme roads. On 3 March 2015, Kerry County Council forwarded correspondence on behalf of the members of the Municipal District of South and West Kerry concerning funding for local roads in that district. I have not received any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Mar 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 operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA  for direct reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  It is not involved in the administration of tourism-related funding programmes or in providing support to specific tourism events, which are the responsibility of Fáilte Ireland.   Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The review by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles will be examined by my officials for submission of recommendations to me which I will consider in due course. As the Deputy may be aware, the current position is that pre-1980 cars and motor caravans that are used solely for social and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding regarding the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, such as the Naas Bypass widening, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 961 and 993 together. Firstly, I must make it clear once again that the IASS and its funding are primarily matters for the scheme's Trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. The Deputy will be aware that the Trustee proposal, as approved by the Pensions Authority, was implemented...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no plans to privatise Iarnród Éireann, which will remain a subsidiary of CIE.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Traffic Act 1994 (Control of Traffic – Exemptions Permits) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 639 of 2006), any local authority may introduce a permit system in respect of the driving of heavy goods vehicles in its functional area. I have no role in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Exchequer provides funding supports to four regional airports, Donegal, IWA Knock, Kerry and Waterford under the Regional Airports Programme. Reflecting the recommendations of the IWA Knock Study Group and the draft National Aviation Policy in respect of future funding supports for the regional airports, the 2015 - 2019 Regional Airports Programme provides for the continuance of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 965 and 974 together.​​​ There is no funding at the present time for a national ice arena. On Tuesday 10 March I was delighted to announce the opening of the 2015 round of the Sports Capital Programme. I would advise all those who are interested to ensure that they are registered on the online system before 5pm on Friday 10 April...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including licensing, 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 response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Policy (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: This is not an issue which would be notified to my Department and I am not in a position to make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy and it is not involved in the administration of tourism-related funding programmes or in support to specific tourism projects, which are the responsibility of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further information and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, and the operation of the driver testing service, are statutory responsibilities 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: Departmental Programmes (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is longstanding policy that private interests may develop airports in whatever location they wish, provided that the requirements of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) are met and that planning permission is secured. However, it should be noted that Ireland has sufficient capacity in existing State-owned airports and non State-owned regional airports to cater for existing and future...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Mar 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 N4) is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Any decision on whether or not to install a roundabout on a road is a matter for the relevant road authority. In the case of national roads decisions are made in conjunction with the National Roads Authority (NRA). Guidance on the general principles regarding where it is appropriate to install roundabouts is set out in the which are available on the Department's website. Information...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to PQ 9055/15 of 3 March 2015, 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, including the N6 Galway City Outer Bypass is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am committed to supporting a well-funded public transport system into the future to ensure the public transport sector is better placed to address the transport demands of our economic recovery. I ensured that PSO funding for bus and rail services was maintained at current levels in the last Budget, the first time this has happened since 2008. I should state that it is the policy...