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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have given an update on the situation in relation to the Aer Lingus shareholding in my response to Priority Question No. 4. I expect that the Steering Group will report back to me shortly and the matter will be considered by Government, once I have received the final report.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No.1 which I answered earlier. The NTA has the statutory responsibility under legislation of assessing and judging how best to balance direct award and tendered PSO bus services. International experience confirms that a range of benefits can accrue from tendering in terms of value for money and service quality.  As to other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Apr 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 on the national road network is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Apr 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 (including the N22) is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier. Both bus companies will be able to submit proposals under the procurement process. Regardless of whether they are successful in the procurement process, they have much to gain from forecast growth in the PSO bus market which will benefit revenue growth and employment in the companies.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I have given an update on the situation in relation to the Aer Lingus shareholding in my response to Priority PQ 4. As I said the engagement with IAG has centred on the considerations set out in my statement of 24 February, which do not include pension issues.  Matters relating to Aer Lingus' main pension scheme, the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme, are primarily for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. An allocation of €17.35 million has been made to Fáilte Ireland in 2015 to fund tourism capital investment. This includes investment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the GDA. The Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study currently underway is an independent study commissioned by the NTA to identify the optimum long term public transport solution to meet the needs of the Swords/Airport/City Centre corridor. Phase one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am strongly supportive of measures to prevent racism. I note that an anti-racism campaign entitled "Thers's no room on board for racism" was launched across the public sector network on 22nd April with the support of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, the National Transport Authority and Transport providers. I understand that over 2,000 posters and an extensive social media campaign was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 Apr 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, including the Adare Bypass is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 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.  Since the High Court decision the Northern Ireland authorities have been working on the additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: 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, is a matter for the National Roads Authority in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Promotion (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy will be aware, daa plc has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop both Dublin and Cork Airports and as such, funding for marketing routes is an operational matter for the Company and I have no function in the matter.   From a tourism persepctive, I am aware that Tourism Ireland, the North-South body with responsibility for the overseas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The deadline for applications under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme was 5pm on Friday 24 April.  I have no intention of reopening the Programme at this stage and to do so would be grossly unfair on organisations that completed their applications on time.   Registrations for the Programme opened in September 2013 and by the registration deadline of 10 April 2015 over 3,800...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of Aer Lingus (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have given an update on the situation in relation to the Aer Lingus shareholding in my response to Priority PQ 4. I expect that the Steering Group will report back to me shortly and the matter will be considered by Government, once I have received the final report.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​One of the National Ports Policy's key recommendations is that governance of the designated Ports of Regional Significance should vest in more appropriate local authority led governance structures. My Department has committed to funding due diligence in respect of each of the five Ports of Regional Significance due to eventually transfer to a local authority -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has overall responsibility for the operation of the National Car Test. As I pointed out in my  previous recent reply to Question Nos. 848 and 885 of 15 April last, the RSA inform me that the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is in a good position to deal with current demand. Vehicle Inspectors now number 580,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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 response within ten working days.