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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (2 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: An Engineering position became available on foot of the retirement of an officer from the Cork Office of the Irish Coast Guard. The advertisement which issued from the Public Appointments Service (PAS) indicated that the position to be filled was in Cork. The recruitment process was undertaken earlier this year by the PAS and arrangements are currently being finalised to employ the successful...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.  The quashing by the High Court in 2013 of the Minister for Regional Development's approval for the construction of two sections of the road has resulted in significant delay.  The Northern Ireland authorities have been working hard on the additional evaluations needed in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (2 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As outlined in my reply to PQ 34820/14 of 17 September 2014, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Under the provisions of section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, penalty points are endorsed on a person's driving licence record on my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File system and remain for a period of three years. In the case mentioned, the expiry date of the penalty points was 19 December 2014. However in this particular instance due to a computer error associated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 848 and 885 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has overall responsibility for the operation of the National Car Test. I am informed by the RSA that the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is in a good position to deal with current demand.  Vehicle Inspectors now number 580, the highest ever in the history of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle sector, including the licensing of vehicles, is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. He should advise my private office if he does not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority published the National Cycle Manual in 2011 as a guiding document for the planning and design of cycle networks, routes and supportive traffic management arrangements. The Manual embraces the principles of sustainable safety as this will offer a safe environment for all road users including cyclists.  It offers guidance on integrating the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Conducting public information campaigns in relation to road safety matters is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I am referring the Deputy's question to the RSA. If he does not receive a response within 10 working days, he should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: 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 actions including investment in cycling infrastructure and soft measures to promote cycling. Since the introduction of the National Cycle Policy my Department has been administering ongoing funding to local authorities,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll by-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Roads Act 2007). The contracts for the privately-operated toll schemes are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation and management of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007, in conjunction with the relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority has overall responsibility for the operation of the National Car Test. As the Deputy will be aware, the National Car Test derives from an EU Directive (2009/40/EC) which sets minimum requirements to be met by Member States. Among the basic of those requirements is that roadworthiness testing be related to the age of the car. The first test is required...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing.  I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's 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 Safety (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) system was introduced under EU legislation.  The course and test requirements are derived from EU law, and I do not have the power to vary them.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Severe Weather Events Expenditure (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is continuing to give consideration to identifying an appropriate mechanism to provide the required funding to address the storm damage to the Shannon River Embankments at Shannon Airport.  Once that consideration is complete, my Department will engage with the Airport and Clare County Council to advance the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 860 to 862, inclusive, together. ​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the M50, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the subject of this question is a matter in the first instance for the National Roads Authority (NRA), I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport.  Responsibility for ​the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including train stations, is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The current bi-lingual design for road signs has been in place since 1996 and the rules governing the design of road traffic signs are set out in my Department's Traffic Signs Manual. This had led to a clear set of rules in respect of the design of traffic signs that convey an intuitive understanding of bi-lingual destinations for both residents and visitors alike. The...