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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (9 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department is currently chairing an Inter-Departmental Group on HGV user charges, which was established in January 2014 to consider the introduction in Ireland of a 'pay-as-you-go' road tax system for HGVs. The group has been examining the technical, regulatory and economic dimensions of introducing a HGV road user charge in Ireland. The work of the group was expanded to include...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Applicants for a driving licence who are over 70 must renew their licence every 3 years, subject to medical certification of their fitness to drive.  There is no driver licence fee for people over 70 years of age.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jul 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 such as the N28 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Due...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Postcode System Implementation (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Eircodes will impact on systems, databases and processes in my Department. Systems must be able to accept and validate Eircodes through online and other interfaces. They must also be able to display Eircodes on screens, websites etc and be able to print them. Pre-population of the larger national databases with Eircodes including the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of projects under the tourism capital investment programme 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The allocation of funding under the tourism capital investment programme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (such as the R245) is the statutory responsibility of Donegal County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jul 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 national road projects in Donegal is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with Donegal County Council. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jul 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 such as the N14 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Cycling on a footpath is an offence under road traffic legislation.  Following consultation with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority, I decided not to include this offence in the first phase of fixed charge notices for cycling offences. I did however introduce a fixed charge notice for cycling without reasonable consideration. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The purpose of the Aer Lingus EGM to be held on 16 July 2015 is to seek shareholder approval for a number of resolutions linked to IAG's takeover offer for Aer Lingus. The EGM has no bearing on Aer Lingus pension arrangements. An agreed solution was implemented at the start of this year to address the funding difficulties in the Irish Airlines (General Employees)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has been in touch with Irish Rail about this matter and the company expects to respond to the Deputy by close of business on 14th July.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) that discussions are still ongoing between Transdev and the Railway Procurement Agency in relation to the practicalities, advantages and disadvantages of appointing Authorised Officers pursuant to section 66B of the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as Ireland's Ancient East, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of Ireland's Ancient East 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: Transport Infrastructure (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as metro and light rail projects, comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is not normal practice for Ministers to meet with the Boards of all companies that do business with my Department.  However, my Departmental officials have had intensive engagement with IWA Knock, particularly in relation to the EU Guidelines on State-aid for airports and airlines and in preparation for the implementation of the new Regional Airports Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have met with representatives of all the Irish State airports since coming to Office. However, I have not formally met with their full Boards.  It is, however, my intention to do so over the coming months.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Following an extensive and detailed pre-notification consultation process over the past year between my Department and the EU Commission, the 2015-2019 Regional Airports Programme has been formally notified to the Commission for approval which is expected shortly.  This Programme sets out future funding supports for the four regional airports, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for daa, which has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport, including the issuing of taxi permits.  This question has therefore been referred directly to daa for reply to the Deputy. If a response has not been received within 10 working days, please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has not received any requests for financial assistance from Galway City Council or from Sligo County Council in respect of costs associated with the recent British Royal Family visit and my Department has not made any funding available to those Councils for that purpose.