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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Sale (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1174 and 1186 together. An agreed solution was implemented at the start of this year to address Aer Lingus' pension funding problems. This agreed solution is a matter for the Trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. Under the agreed solution the total contribution proposed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1175 and 1180 together. The management of noise abatement of operational procedures at Dublin Airport is shared by the airport operator, the daa, and the airlines operating at the airport.  Under the European Communities (Air Navigation and Transport Rules and Procedures for Noise Related Operating Restrictions at Airports Regulations 2003, the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law.  This stipulates that driving licences may be issued only to people ordinarily resident in the jurisdiction. People who are ordinarily resident in Ireland but are abroad for a fixed period for work or study may however continue to renew their Irish driver licences.  Under changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Subject to compliance with any general provisions and the details of any specific sanctions received from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, recruitment processes by agencies is an operational matter for the agencies concerned, including Fáilte Ireland.  I am referring the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply, for any further appropriate information to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU legislation.  On this basis we have mutual recognition for driver licence exchange with all other EU Member States.  In the case of non-EU jurisdictions, we can reach bilateral agreements. It has been a matter of policy for some time to reach bilateral agreements of this kind with Canada.  Arriving at such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jun 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. 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 within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 makes it compulsory for a person, other than an exempted person, driving a motorised vehicle to be covered by third party motor insurance.  Third party claims against any insured driver have to be met by the insurer under the terms of the EU Motor Insurance Directives which have been transposed into law in Ireland. Third party claims against an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to both 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: Taxi Regulations (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The principle underlying the prohibition on the transfer of a small public service vehicle (SPSV) licence, recommended by the Taxi Regulation Review 2011, is that a licence should determine a person's suitability to carry out a function and it should have no monetary value or be traded on the open market. The prohibition provided for in section 14 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Marine Rescue Station (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I apologise to the Senator for keeping him waiting and I thank him for raising the matter. The engineering branch of the Irish Coast Guard provides a national maritime safety telecommunications and responder alerting and notification service. This involves the provision of a wide range of diverse but specialised systems. All design, procurement, project management, and subsequent...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Marine Rescue Station (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for his comments. I have only briefly seen "Yes Minister". I assure the Senator that the environment in which I work does not resemble it in any way. I accept the Senator's genuine interest in the matter raised. I had the opportunity to visit Valentia and meet the management of the overall Coast Guard service. While there, one of the issues emphasised to me was that...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the House today on this very important motion. It gives me and my Government colleagues the opportunity to provide some context for the issues that have been debated publicly or, in some cases, have not yet been debated publicly. I welcome the fact that we are now able to have this debate here and that it can be covered and given the attention this...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Services (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The provision of rail services is an operational matter for larnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. As the matter had been raised by the Deputy, I contacted the NTA on this matter. The NTA has entered into a public service contract with larnród Éireann for the provision of rail passenger services. The contract specifies the service and...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Services (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I emphasise again that Iarnród Éireann, in response to increased demand, increased capacity by more than 300 seats on the 5.10 p.m. and 6.15 p.m. train services to County Mayo. On the knock-on effects of changes in the Cork service and the early service from County Mayo, as the Deputy will be aware, I do not determine the arrival times of particular train services. This is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Services (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Pursuant to the provisions of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993, the Irish Aviation Authority has responsibility for, inter alia, the provision, operation and management of air navigation services in Irish and other airspace. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: With effect from June 2011  all cars older than 10 years, other than vintage cars, must undergo annual roadworthiness testing. The effects of wear and tear on a vehicle become more evident as it ages. Prior to the introduction of annual testing, road traffic collision statistics showed that a significant proportion of fatal collisions and serious injuries arose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department has responsibility for the safety of Maritime Transport services and the provision of emergency response services.  Satellite imagery is used to discharge these responsibilities, and extensively in the SafeSeas Ireland system, which is a monitoring and information system used to enhance maritime safety and security and assist in the protection of the marine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (11 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies each commercial State body should publish (or where publication is not required, submit to the Government ) its annual report and accounts not later than four months after the end of the relevant financial year. CIE audited financial statements for  2014 , which are the consolidated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues related to 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 response within 10 working days.