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

Paschal Donohoe: Firstly, I would point out to the Deputy that the DART Underground project has not been shelved. As I announced last week, based on the outcome of the updated business case for the project, the National Transport Authority (NTA) recommended that the project be redesigned to provide a lower cost technical solution and Government has accepted this recommendation.  Funding is being...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords/North Dublin corridor are being announced today in the context of the Government's new Capital Plan.  This will include a major programme of transport investment for the coming years.  In particular, the Plan will set out a comprehensive response to the public transport needs of the Greater Dublin Area,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the competent authority responsible for the provision pf cycling infrastructure for the Greater Dublin Area.  I have forwarded your request to the NTA for attention and direct reply to you.  If you have not received a response within 10 working days please contact my office.

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

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords/North Dublin corridor are being announced today in the context of the Government's new Capital Plan.  This will include a major programme of transport investment for the coming years.  In particular, the Plan will set out a comprehensive response to the public transport needs of the Greater Dublin...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords / North Dublin corridor are being announced today in the context of the Government's new Capital Plan.  This will include a major programme of transport investment for the coming years.  In particular, the Plan will set out a comprehensive response to the public transport needs of the Greater Dublin Area,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In addition, its functions have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets throughout the country. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The administration and expansion of the Galway regional bike scheme is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in cooperation with Galway County Council.  I have forwarded your requested to the NTA for attention and direct reply to you.  If you have not received a response within 10 working days please contact my office.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Catherine Byrne for raising what I know is an important matter in her constituency. My area of responsibility relates to the legislation concerning the use of motor vehicles in public places. This includes the use of dirt bikes or scrambler bikes in public areas. Enforcement of the relevant legislation, including addressing any illegal use of a mechanically propelled...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Much of the legislation to deal with this matter does come under the remit of the road traffic area, which is the responsibility of my Department. One matter which the Deputy has raised and on which I will check up and ask that a response would be provided to her relates to the definition of a public place. She gave the example of laneways. From my constituency work I am aware that...

Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Promotion (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I spent a day in Waterford just before the summer when I had an opportunity to meet many of the people involved in tourism in Deputy Halligan’s county. In fairness to the Deputy, although I was aware of it, I acknowledge that I heard from them about their dissatisfaction and annoyance at Waterford not being able to participate in the Wild Atlantic Way initiative. Deputy Halligan is...

Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Promotion (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Halligan has a better appreciation of what work is under way in his county than I do but I visited Waterford and saw the work taking place in Tramore in the context of the development of surfing facilities to attract tourists who want outdoor holidays. I was hugely impressed by that. I saw the work the local authority is doing, with Government support, to develop the Deise greenway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The recent disclosure by Volkswagen pertaining to the emission testing of their vehicles is a matter of serious concern. In order to determine how many vehicles certified in the EU may have been affected the EU Commission will be liaising with national type approval bodies in the coming days. Issues surrounding the recent revelations will also be discussed by the relevant Member...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no plans to change the regulations setting fees for driving tests, including repeat tests, at the present time. In regard to the figures requested by the Deputy, the operation of the driver testing service 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​CSO statistics show that, as at August 2015, the cost of motor insurance remains 6% below the prevailing level in 2003.  However, the increase over the past year has been 24%.  This appears to reflect the end of a period of intense price competition between insurers which may have resulted in underwriting losses in some cases. The insurance market is a competitive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 and 174 together.​ The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: No we do not. The table to which the Vice Chairman refers is the departmental output table of 2015. It lists all of the different outputs by all elements of my Department. I believe an evaluation has been done as to whether they are specific, measurable or relevant. My own observation is, as Minister heading into the next Estimates process, that I believe there is an opportunity to make...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: There is fairness in what the Deputy has said, however some of the measurements that are included go in the direction of being very output focused. I draw the committee’s attention to section C of the Estimates and the issue of ports. It indicates the number of ports and seafarers to be inspected. If one looks at section D and sports it states that Sport Ireland legislation is to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My objective is to remain here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: That is all I am worried about. The Deputy is far more likely than I to achieve that objective.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (30 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I think that is fair enough. I believe that some of the measurements here do what the Deputy and the committee want. What the committee has asked of the Department is fair. I believe that other measurements could be clearer. That is my responsibility. There are parts on which I would resist the committee. If I look at tourism, measurement number one is to agree 2013 business plan for...