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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department's role in relation to tourism relates primarily to the area of national policy.  I have no direct role in relation to the provision of funding for festivals and events, which is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland for national and regional events.  I have no function in relation to decisions by local authorities in relation to funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The driver theory testing service is provided on behalf of the Road Safety Authority by an independent provider, and I have no role in it.  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: Road Traffic Offences (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A driver can be disqualified from driving either by the Courts or on accumulating 12 penalty points (7 penalty points in the case of learner permit holders or novice drivers). Under regulation 45 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006), as amended by S.I. no. 6 of 2013, it is a legal requirement that people who are disqualified from driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011, while Tralee and Fenit Harbour Commissioners transferred to the control of Kerry County Council on 1 October 2011. In 2012 Dublin Tourism merged with its parent body Fáilte Ireland on 1 January, while both Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Commissioners and Kinsale Harbour Commissioners also transferred to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vacancies on State Boards (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Details of state board vacancies are available on my Departments website at the following link . The appointments process now falls under the remit of the Public Appointments Service (PAS) and details of the process can be found at the following link

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Promotion (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I would very much welcome direct air services to China and have no doubt that such a service would be of benefit to trade, tourism and other relations between both countries.  The establishment of such a service, however, would be a commercial decision for the airlines. Ireland has a bilateral air transport agreement with China since 1998. The agreement provides the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I would once again like to make it clear that resolution of the funding difficulties in the IASS and implementation of the agreed solution are primarily a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority.  I understand that the question relates to an Aer Lingus supplementary pension fund. I have no function in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am aware of the recent resignations from the Board of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company. The filling of these vacancies along with vacancies that will arise on the boards of other port companies will be considered in the coming months. Any legal proceedings taken against any port company is an operational matter for that company.

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

Paschal Donohoe: While I have not given any instruction to Irish Rail to protect the lands it holds along disused railway lines, I understand that Irish Rail is actively identifying encroachments on closed lines with a view to taking appropriate action, where necessary. For example, on the Athenry to Collooney line, clearance works have been programmed in order to identify definitive encroachments and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Aviation Industry Regulations (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203, 207 and 208 together. The matters referred to by the Deputy are regulated under European Law and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has competence for all areas of aviation safety including air operations encompassing areas such as pilot fatigue and rest periods. Regulation (EU) 83/2014 provides for the flight time limitations regime, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Pension Provisions (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I would once again like to make it clear that resolution of the funding difficulties in the IASS and implementation of the agreed solution are primarily a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. I understand that the question relates to an Aer Lingus supplementary pension fund. I have no function in relation to that scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Motor Insurance Coverage (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The purchase and sale of motor insurance is a private commercial transaction between the insured and the insurer.  Motor insurance is provided by private companies in an open and competitive market and the setting of motor insurance prices is a matter for the industry. I have no role in the regulation of insurers. The Declined Cases Committee of Insurance Ireland deal with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Road Network (13 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Driver Licence Renewals (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have no role in individual cases.  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: Compulsory Purchase Orders (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While the Deputy does not specify any particular greenway development I would like to take the proposed Dublin to Galway Greenway for which CPO may be required as an example.  I understand that in the planning for this Greenway both the National Roads Authority and Westmeath County Council received similar legal advice that the appropriate legislation to compulsory purchase land...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 to 230, inclusive, together. Under the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003, Fáilte Ireland is responsible for supporting tourism enterprises and for encouraging, promoting and supporting the recruitment, training, and education and development of persons for the purposes of employment in connection with the tourism industry. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Details of all consultancy payments by the Department are available on my Department's website . It is the policy of the Department in the exercise of its functions to use internal resources as far as possible, however external consultants are hired occasionally in circumstances where particular expertise is not available internally and where it is deemed to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport.I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The subject matter of this particular question is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Sports Campus Development Authority, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.