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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Assets (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe:   Under the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003, Fáilte Ireland requires my consent and that of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when acquiring or disposing of land, or an interest in land, or any other property, however, the management of its existing property portfolio (including decisions on acquisitions and disposals) are operational matters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to his previous Dáil question No. 262 of the 12th February 2015. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The commercial bus and coach sector provides public transport services under licence from the National Transport Authority (NTA). Arising from their function in this regard, the NTA has recently undertaken a public consultation on "Transitioning to a Wheelchair Accessible Licensed Bus Sector". I understand that the NTA is currently examining the responses to this public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The increase in the operation and use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), also known as drones, is not a phenomenon exclusive to Ireland; it is on a global scale and it is appropriate that rules be developed internationally to regulate their operation and use. In March of this year under the Riga Declaration, the European Commission, in concert with the European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 May 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Given the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Staff (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. As these are matters in the first instance for the National Roads Authority (NRA), I have referred the Deputy's questions 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: Road Safety (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I stated in my previous reply, the onus is on every vehicle owner to ensure that their tyres are fit for purpose and are free from defects. The Road Safety Authority has submitted a report to my Department in relation to the possibility of regulating the sale of second hand tyres. In common with all proposals in relation to road safety, I will keep this matter under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Regulations (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA), working in partnership with UCD, is responsible for implementing a range of sustainable transport measures on the UCD campus. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to them for direct reply to you. If you have not received a response from the NTA within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA), working in partnership with UCD, is responsible for implementing a range of sustainable transport measures on the UCD campus. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to them for direct reply to you. If you have not received a response from the NTA within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Responsibity for the development 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 the NTA for direct reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The current Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 aims to make Ireland one of the safest countries in terms of road deaths in the EU. The Strategy sets a specific target for 2020 to reduce the number of road deaths to 124 or fewer a year (from 162 in 2012) and serious injuries to 330 per year (from 485 in 2012). This drop is necessary to close the gap between Ireland and other best performing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 May 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Third Party motor insurance is required under the Road Traffic Acts for the use of all mechanically propelled vehicles in a public place.   Motor insurance costs as measured by the CSO, and available from the CSO StatBank, have increased by 4% from January to  March 2015, but motor insurance costs in March 2015 still remain almost 15% below the prevailing level in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​The deadline for applications under the first Call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)for transport projects was in March 2015. Decisions on projects made under this Call are not due to be finalised until after September 2015. As part of the application process, applicants must provide details of all funding sources proposed for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The deadline for applications under the first Call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility for transport projects was in March 2015. Decisions on projects made under this Call are not due to be finalised until after September 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Fuels Issues (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 622 and 628 together. I have received recent communication on behalf of the Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) in connection with theft of motor fuel at filling stations. Incidents of the nature mentioned in the Question are serious offences and, accordingly, are appropriate to An Garda Siochana for investigation and prosecution where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility 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: State Airports (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop both Dublin and Cork Airports and as such the debt level of Cork Airport is a matter for daa.  However, I understand that daa's balance sheet includes debt of around €220m assigned to Cork Airport relating to the cost of building a terminal and significant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (12 May 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 under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to...