Results 5,421-5,440 of 33,214 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I will take a look at the change of definition and how it has changed over time. Based on the definition set by the EU for a core transport network for a country, we then make the very best use of that framework as it is set down and we draw down the funding for it. We have a very good track record in this regard. I cannot say whether there has been a change in that definition over time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I think we provided it to the Deputy-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Has the Deputy received this document which I have here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The document I have here lists the criteria. If the Deputy tells me what information is not included we will provide it to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: We were asked to provide documentation and we provided it. If it does not answer the Deputy's query, if he tells us what is missing we will provide it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commission will look at all the applications. We make an application and the Commission looks at the applications-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A range of applications from ports to railways and everything else. I can provide that information to the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It depends on the project.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I think it is between 10% and 30%. I refer to the questions from Deputy Ellis. I now have the information in reply to his second question about baggage entitlements. Cabin baggage entitlements did not feature in the Commission's original proposal in 2013 but it has emerged that some other member states are looking for it to be included in the regulations currently under discussion. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I will not speculate as to the answer because I was not expecting that matter to be raised. However, I will send that information to the committee secretariat.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (18 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Durkan for raising this matter. I have had the opportunity to respond to him about this on a number of occasions. It is a matter he is pursuing very strongly on behalf of his constituents and all of the employers in the area. As he has acknowledged, the project has significance beyond County Kildare and his constituency. Indeed, some of my constituents have raised the issue...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (18 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I fully take on board the points the Deputy has made to me. I made a point of responding to the Deputy myself because I genuinely accept the merit of these projects extends beyond the Deputy's county as they would have an effect on the region overall. The Deputy correctly stated the projects would need to be carried out in an integrated manner because, if they were carried out in isolation,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including responsibility for administering the SPSV Entry Test, 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (18 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the issue of SPSV licences, 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012.  This includes the tendering of rural transport services as part of the recent restructuring of the Programme. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Safety (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I have previously explained that issues relating to level-crossings on the rail network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. Exchequer funds are made available each year for investment in railway safety, asset renewal and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The capital envelope through to 2016 available for the Coast Guard building programme made provision for work to commence on  three new station houses for Coast Guard Units –the Doolin station has been completed and I was pleased to have the opportunity to formally open the station in March this year.  Greystones and Westport are next in line.  The Coast Guard building...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no proposals at this time for amending legislation in relation to pedelecs (electrically assisted bicycles). I will however keep the matter under review.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 645 and 646 together.​ The issues raised are matters for Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the companies 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: Driver Licences (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​This is a matter for 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 is not received within ten days.