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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Credit Availability (18 Oct 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report. The recommendations contained in the Taxi Regulation Review Report, including those relating to improving vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011.  Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report in 2011 proposes the introduction of a distinctive branding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011.  Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report in 2011 proposes the introduction of a distinctive branding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011.  Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report in 2011 proposes the introduction of a distinctive branding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Oct 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011.  Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report in 2011 proposes the introduction of a distinctive branding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1204, 1217 and 1218 together. The recommendations contained in the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011 reflect the agreement of the Taxi Review Group and are aimed at facilitating better services for consumers and improving the operating environment for taxi drivers generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the lead agency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport (6 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority are currently developing an Implementation Plan which will involve the restructuring of RTP Groups.  I understand that consultation with the County and City Manager’s Association will take place as part of the process of developing this Plan. The Plan will be submitted to me for approval in the coming weeks. I will carefully consider the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: I will shortly seek Cabinet approval for the publication of the Taxi Regulation Bill, 2012, which will provide for replacement of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 and extend the regulatory framework to give effect to recommendations from the Taxi Regulation Review.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003 and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report within the target time periods specified in the Report.  I understand that the National Transport Authority has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Hardship Panel (20 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report. Overall the thrust of the reforms arising from the Taxi Review in 2011, will mean better services for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (20 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: Under Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, Dublin City Council, in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of the area comprising of the city of Dublin, including bye-laws regarding the location of taxi ranks. Further information in relation to the taxi rank in question might be obtained from Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (20 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the renewal of vehicle licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003.   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. 

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: I am pleased to introduce this legislation which deals with CIE's borrowing powers for non-capital purposes. Strengthening CIE's capacity to raise credit on a sustainable basis is a key element of a wider set of measures designed to place its finances in a healthier state for the future. The CIE group has had to confront a very difficult financial situation. As in most business sectors in...

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: That is the power of consultation.

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: I thank all Senators for their contributions and welcome their support for the Bill. I seem to receive cross-party support on each occasion I come into the House, which is very much appreciated, given the difficulties we are experiencing in public transport owing to economic circumstances. We have a considerable amount of work to do. However, there has been a considerable amount of...

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: It is impossible for it to do both. We must ensure the right combination is achieved, which is what it is striving to do. I encourage the company to address the issue in the best way it can, which I know Senators appreciate. There may be cases in which servicing particular towns is the correct thing to do. However, that is a matter for Bus Éireann. I take on board the Senator's comments...

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: This is the third time I have made that request. I would welcome the information which I first requested a number of months ago. I welcome the comments in respect of the Leap card, Wi-Fi provision, real-time passenger information, the Transport for Ireland website, the national journey planner, etc. Even though people state that these are small-scale developments, they make a significant...

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: Perhaps I might contact CIE about the possibility of a survey being carried out. I do not know whether the company uses Nescafe, Kenco or whatever but perhaps it might choose the best one and then introduce this on all of its services. In the context of services, there is an important point to be made in respect of the land and assets of CIE and how these might be utilised to a greater...

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: ----I hope that connection will work into the future.

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Alan Kelly: I thank Senator Barrett for his substantial contribution. There is an ongoing debate on the public service obligation, the subsidy paid to CIE and getting the balance right. The issue of the percentage of the bus market - the position with regard to the rail market is more realistic - that should be open to liberalisation and privatisation in order to impact on costs also comes into the...