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

Paschal Donohoe: The promotion and development of marine tourism including yacht cruising is primarily a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland as well as individual ports and harbours themselves. I have asked Failte Ireland to set out in detail for the Deputy the steps they are taking to support marine  tourism including yacht cruising on the West and North-West coast....

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

Paschal Donohoe: I have given an update on the situaiton 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: Road Safety Strategy (29 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The key to reducing injuries and fatalities on our roads is to continue to change driver behaviour. To date this year (24 April), there have been 50 fatalities recorded on our roads.  While the number of fatalities is down by 7 on this date last year, each life lost on our roads is a tragedy and a lot of work remains to be done to further reduce the number of fatalities on...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The RSA has overall responsibility for this matter. I have therefore referred the Deputy's Question to the RSA for direct reply.  Please advise my Office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including matters pertaining to data protection for SPSV drivers and their licences. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the managment of the grant scheme for wheelchair accessible vehicles, 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...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier. ​In relation to the Deputy's comments on negotiations between the National Transport Authority and the Department of Social Protection on the question of honouring the Free Travel Passes going forward, this matter is being pursued directly by the NTA with the Department of Social Protection.

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 and as such, statistics relating to NCT waiting times in Dublin and around the country are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's Question to the RSA for direct reply.  Please advise my Office if you do not receive a...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the introduction of a "third payment option" within the Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS). Under this mechanism a person who is served with a summons for a fixed charge offence will have a final opportunity to pay a fixed charge, of an amount 100% greater than the original penalty, not later than seven days before the Court date...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland successfully applied for EU co-funding for railcars under the 2007-2013 BMW Regional Operational Programme 2007-13. In addition, co-funding is being provided under the Interreg IV A Programme for the refurbishment of the Enterprise cross-broder rolling stock, in co-operation with Northern Ireland Railways. ​However, I understand that similar funding is not available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (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.

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

Paschal Donohoe: I have no significant developments to report on in relation to the proposed offer by IAG for Aer Lingus. However, I have indicated previously that I do not want this process to be drawn out unnecessarily. I expect that the Government will be in a position to make a decision on the matter in the coming weeks.

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

Paschal Donohoe: Festivals and events are an important part of our tourism offering and Fáilte Ireland will support a large number of these in 2015.  In addition to domestic events, the hosting of major international events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The tourism agencies...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to his question yesterday (PQ 16489/15 of 28 April 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 on the national road network is a matter for the National...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department provides funding supports to the four regional airports through the Core Airport Operational Expenditure Costs Scheme (OPEX) and the Capital Expenditure Grant Scheme (CAPEX). Funding is also provided under the Public Service Obligations air services Scheme (PSO) in subvention of the Donegal/Dublin and Kerry/Dublin routes. Under Ireland's Regional Airports Programme 2015...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Cost competitiveness remains a key consideration for Ireland as an open export-oriented economy.  The National Competitiveness Council last Friday published its annual report into "Costs of Doing Business in Ireland 2015" which has mixed messages in relation to the transport sector. It found that Diesel prices are more expensive in Ireland than in the euro area and that while the cost of...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Irish airport network is strategically important to Irish society and to our economy, providing the infrastructure to ensure our connectivity to the rest of the world and enabling economic development through trade, tourism and inward investment.  The ability to ensure optimum connectivity is dependent on airports attracting a wide range of passengers, including...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (30 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue which is of huge concern to commuters throughout the country and to workers in our public bus companies. On Tuesday, I issued a statement which dealt comprehensively with the industrial relations issues involved in the current dispute between SIPTU, NBRU and the bus companies. I confirmed that no current employees of the two companies would have...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (30 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Anybody who is going on strike tomorrow will not find themselves required to change company due to the tendering process that is under way. It is an intervention that is unprecedented in the recent history of both companies. It was made by the Government because I recognised the concerns that workers have regarding a change. I am also very conscious that what will happen tomorrow will...