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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The cases were heard in the High Court before Judge Peart from 29 October to 18 December 2013. Judgement was reserved and a decision is awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Remuneration (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: No bonus remuneration payments have been paid to staff in the Department or to staff in the agencies under my aegis in respect of performance to date in 2015.  This is in line with Government policy that no performance related awards should be made.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no building projects planned for Valentia Island and therefore no funds which require to be carried over into next year. There are however monies sanctioned for the Iveragh Coast Guard Unit for the refurbishment of Coast Guard building in Waterville. The Coast Guard is also currently addressing the issue of storage facilities for the Knightstown element of the Iveragh Unit.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The approval of fares and leap card arrangements for students in respect of PSO public transport services is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Roadworthiness Testing (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA for direct reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am currently awaiting a report from the National Roads Authority and Galway County Council on the feasibility of the current preferred route and I do not wish to pre-empt the outcome of the consultation that has taken place. The design teams have at all times been trying to avail of publicly owned land to create a product that is segregated, safe and scenic. It was possible in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Legislation with regard to the functions of Local Authorities is, in the first instance, a matter for my colleague the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. I understand there is no specific legislative provision in local government law that gives responsibility to local authorities for local tourism development. However, section 66 of the Local Government Act...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (29 Sep 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including vehicle age limits, 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: Road Openings (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including the choice of locations for offices, is 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: Legislative Measures (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Legislation with regard to the functions of Local Authorities is, in the first instance, a matter for my colleague the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. I understand there is no specific legislative provision in local government law that gives responsibility to local authorities for local tourism development. However, section 66 of the Local Government Act...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism, it is not directly involved in the operation of the Tourism Capital Investment Programme (TCIP) which is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.   I am aware, however, that the open call TCIP is now closed.  Depending on the resources available, Fáilte Ireland is focusing capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: An agreed solution was implemented to address the IASS pension funding problems earlier this year. The solution that has been implemented is a matter for the pension scheme trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. My Department facilitated the establishment of an Expert Panel to examine and address issues that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As announced on 22 September,  the Government intends to progress elements of the DART Expansion Programme under the new Capital Plan 2016-2022. This will include the electrification of the Northern line to extend the DART to Balbriggan and works to increase frequency of existing services. Funding for the electrification of the line onwards to Drogheda will not be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts, 1993 to 2015, in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.  The quashing by the High Court in 2013 of the Minister for Regional Development's approval for the construction of two sections of the road has resulted in significant delay.  Since the High Court decision the Northern Ireland authorities have been working on the additional...