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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (6 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Issues relating to the installation of shelters at railway stations  are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Eireann for a direct reply.  If you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (7 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The RSA has statutory responsibility for the supervision and oversight of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS).  While I am informed that there is currently no NCT appointment backlog, I have asked the RSA to respond directly to the Deputy regarding any particular concerns he may have, as well as in relation to current average waiting times. I am advised that new test centres...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. 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....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Reports (7 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Dublin City Centre Transport Study is a study that was jointly carried out by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) to assess transport related issues in the core city centre area in light of changes resulting from the Luas Cross City project, in particular.  The study covers all modes of transport including walking and cycling as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII - formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Leaganacha Gaeilge d'Fhoirmeacha Foirmiúil (7 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Níl cúram oifigiúil agam don Dáil mar gheall ar an ábhar seo. Níl le reachtaíocht atá an cheist seo bainte ach le nós imeachta na nGardaí agus, mar sin, tá an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt agus Comhionannais freagrach as.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Redeployment (7 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​To date in 2015, two members of staff of my Department have applied to be transferred to Department or State agency offices located outside the Dublin region. One was an internal transfer from our Dublin to Shannon Offices and the other from our Shannon offices to another Department's offices in the region. Both transfer applications were approved. Where possible, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (8 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As recently announced, the provision of a new Metro North scheme linking Swords and Dublin airport with the city centre has been approved by Government and is included in the new Capital Plan. In that context, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has also been requested to keep the interim public transport requirements of the Swords/Airport corridor over the next 10 years under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (8 Oct 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (8 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII - formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Last week I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (8 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Co. Meath is the statutory responsibility of Meath 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 Capital Plan, announced last week,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (8 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised 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: Road Tolls (8 Oct 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Furthermore, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The framework for law on medical fitness to drive in Ireland is established at EU rather than national level.  The principal legislation in this area is Directive 126 of 2006.  This has since been amended in a number of ways. Directives 112 and 113 of 2009 amended Directive 126 in a number of respects relating to fitness to drive, including changes related to epilepsy.  Inter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Oct 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. The NTA has recently conducted a public consultation process in relation to SPSV driver safety equipment and Taxi signs. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​These are all operational matters for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My role in the matter of motor insurance relates to legislation under the EU Motor Insurance Directives and the Road Traffic Acts. The primary requirement in the EU Motor Insurance Directives and the Road Traffic Acts regarding motor insurance is that the driver of the vehicle is covered by third party insurance.  I have no role regarding the legal framework for motor insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Telecommunications Services Provision (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Road Safety (13 Oct 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 (including the M7) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...