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Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (28 Mar 2012)

Alan Kelly: On the 29th February 2012, I made a presentation of the Taxi Regulation Review Report to the Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht. If the matter of the Review Report is listed for discussion in this House, I will gladly facilitate that request.

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Kelly: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important, seismic issue, an issue most disturbing for Irish politics. With its thousands of pages, the Mahon tribunal report opened a unique window into what was an especially dark and murky period in Irish political history. The word "corrupt" or related words are referred to over 800 times. It was a period of brown envelopes, digouts,...

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Kelly: The country was betrayed.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the taxi sector in Ireland, including licensing requirements and the skills development test, in accordance with the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. He should inform my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (29 Mar 2012)

Alan Kelly: In 2011 funding of €10 million was allocated by my Department for projects by County Councils outside the Greater Dublin Area under the Smarter Travel Jobs Initiative Scheme which was intended to support a switch to sustainable and active travel through the delivery of infrastructure projects and to provide employment in doing so. The funding, available in 2011 only, was used to...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (18 Apr 2012)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1404 to 1407, inclusive, together. Recognising the success of the Dublinbikes scheme, the Programme for Government commits my Department to look to extend the scheme and to integrate it more effectively with public transport links. Dublin City Council has published the Dublinbikes Strategic Planning Framework 2011-2016 to guide the development of the scheme....

Written Answers — National Transport Authority: National Transport Authority (18 Apr 2012)

Alan Kelly: This is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA), is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the Taxi Regulation Review Report recommendations. The NTA will provide progress reports on a quarterly basis to the Taxi Advisory Committee, which includes representation from the taxi industry. In the case of a number of medium term actions identified in the Report there will be follow up...

Written Answers — Taxi Industry: Taxi Industry (18 Apr 2012)

Alan Kelly: As part of the Taxi Regulation Review an economic analysis of the taxi market was undertaken, which included an analysis of taxi prices. The International comparison of taxi prices suggests that prices for taxis appear to be somewhat above average in Ireland relative to other countries. However, the conclusion of the analysis was that fares in Ireland are very similar to what one would...

Written Answers — Taxi Industry: Taxi Industry (18 Apr 2012)

Alan Kelly: The rural hackney licence is one of a range of actions proposed in the Taxi Regulation Review Report which has been approved by Government and published last January. The proposal aims to facilitate low cost entry to the market for transport provision in rural areas that, otherwise, would be unlikely to have such services. The rural hackney licence was proposed as a medium-term measure, to...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Apr 2012)

Alan Kelly: On foot of a recent Government Decision the National Transport Authority (NTA) has been assigned national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport services. A further development arising from the Government Decision is that I have established a high level committee, the National Integrated Rural Transport Committee (NIRTC), to oversee the future integration of local and rural...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Apr 2012)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 784 to 786, inclusive, and 791 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the statutory body responsible, in accordance with the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, for the regulation of the taxi sector in Ireland, including issues related to the transfer of SPSV licences, controls on fares and related charges and the area of operation for licensed drivers. I...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (26 Apr 2012)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 to 233, inclusive, together. The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues related to taxi rental and the areas of operation of taxis, 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 he does not...

Road Network (1 May 2012)

Alan Kelly: I thank the House for giving me the opportunity to deal with this matter in the absence of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has responsibility for overall policy and funding the national roads programme. However, the planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects are matters for the...

Road Network (1 May 2012)

Alan Kelly: I accept the project has taken a considerable length of time. I know the value of such a road, as I am familiar with the area and the towns affected. I have been subject to delays there on many occasions in my current job and previous ones. The scheme is valuable, but, unfortunately, given the economic environment, as the Deputy is aware, funding is an issue. However, we are working with...

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill that I am introducing to the House will establish a legislative framework for commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing, or CVR, in the State. It will see the functions of local authorities on CVR being assumed by the Road Safety Authority, RSA. It will also provide for a change to the administrative arrangements associated with...

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Alan Kelly: Therefore, Deputy Willie O'Dea has great talents in that aspect.

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Alan Kelly: I am pleased Deputy Shane Ross thinks Deputy Willie O'Dea has great talents in that aspect.

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Alan Kelly: Were they just for driving?

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Alan Kelly: I extend my thanks to all Deputies for their contributions. This is important legislation. I have been pleased by the approach, consistent with successive Dáileanna, whereby parties have worked together in the area of road safety. The issue has not been divisive politically and has been worked on closely by all parties. I have been encouraged by the support for the Bill and I hope it...