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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 538 and 539 together. The matter raised is an operational matter for the tourism agencies.  Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of tourism product and the marketing and promotion of domestic tourism.  Tourism Ireland is responsible for the overseas promotion of the island of Ireland as a tourist destination. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (19 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The cycle route to which the Deputy is referring is part of the proposed 276km Dublin to Galway Greenway.  For the purpose of progressing this work the proposed route has been broken up into two sections, the National Transport Authority (NTA) are dealing with the  Dublin-Maynooth section and the National Roads Authority (NRA) are overseeing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (19 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the taxi industry, including signage and branding, 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. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department recognises and acknowledges the contribution that Galway Mountain Rescue Team and Mountain Rescue Ireland (MRI) make to their communities, and indeed to the general public. As the Deputy is aware, my Department, through the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), administers a grant for Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs), including Galway MRT and MRI. Other voluntary search and rescue groups in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1000 to 1003, inclusive, together. The labour market across Europe has experienced an increase in atypical employment in recent years across all sectors. The University of Ghent report on atypical employment in aviation was published in February this year and my Department and I are aware of it. The report was produced under the European Social...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014.  It has been decided that there will be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme will revert back to allowing local authorities to set aside 7.5% of their Restoration Improvement (RI) and Restoration Maintenance (RM) grants for CIS schemes if they so wish. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I note that the person affected by the incident has been in contact directly with the Company about what happened to him. In the light of seriousness of the matter, I  have arranged  for my Department to get in touch with the company also. When  a response is received, I will communicate directly with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014.  It has been decided that there will be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme will revert back to allowing local authorities to set aside 7.5% of their Restoration Improvement (RI) and Restoration Maintenance (RM) grants for CIS schemes if they so...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to the skills tests for applicants for a taxi licence, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have no role in overseeing the application of the skills tests by the NTA. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Appointments (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I do not accept the deputy's description of the Chairman of Dublin Bus, who has wide experience in the Human Resources and Industrial Relations field.  He was appointed by me as Chairman of Dublin Bus on 23rd September 2014 and was appointed by the Government to the Board of CIE on the same date. The term of Office of these appointments is for 3 years.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Neither my Department, nor the Road Safety Authority (RSA), are aware of any issues concerning garages 'signing off' on checks of commercial vehicles. I also understand from the RSA that, having consulted the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, the latter is not aware of any issues in this regard either. If the Deputy can provide further information in relation to his specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road User Levies (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The UK HGV road user levy introduced on 1 April 2014 applies to all HGVs, both UK and foreign, using UK roads.  Under EU legislation it is not permissible to discriminate against non-national operators by charging them differently from national operators for use of the roads infrastructure.  This Government lobbied against the application of the charge to Northern Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as at Fanad Lighthouse, Co. Donegal, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these projects. This is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (26 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 funding of individual festivals and events, which is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further information and reply.  Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Employment Rights (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Following the receipt of a complaint concerning the rest and working hours of the crew working on board a passenger ship, the Marine Survey Office of my Department carried out a port state control inspection on board the vessel after its arrival into Dublin Port on 22nd May 2015.  One of three deficiencies identified during this inspection related to the recording of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​It is already an offence to drive while disqualified, under section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.  This section makes it an offence to drive without a licence which is in effect at the time entitling the holder to drive the vehicle in question. A person convicted of driving while disqualified is liable to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​This is an operational matter for the National Driver Licensing Service, and as such 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: Harbour Authorities (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1019 and 1020 together. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies states that Boards should establish an Audit Committee and that the Audit Committee should be a formal sub-committee of the Board. I have no direct role in this process. The payment of expenses to Directors is a matter for Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Appointments (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1021 and 1022 together. I am aware of the recent resignations from the Board of the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company.  I am also aware that the company continues to operate with a legal quorum.  The filling of vacancies that will arise on the Boards of all Port Companies will be considered in the coming months.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Expenditure (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1023, 1024, 1026 and 1027 together. While the information requested is publicly available on the port company's website, to assist the Deputy, the following table provides the information in respect of the persons for whom details were supplied.  As it was not a requirement at the time to detail individual Director's fees, the information for the...