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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (21 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 174 together. An agreed solution was implemented to address the IASS pension funding problems at the beginning of 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. The IASS trustee has confirmed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Data (21 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The data requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 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. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (21 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Ministerial consent was granted to Drogheda Port Company for the establishment of the Subsidiary Company in question, under Section 2.7 of the Harbours Act 1996 and in line with all the requirements of the Harbours Acts and Section 14 of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. I have no role in the day to day management, control, or operations of any port...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Vehicles of the type referred to by the Deputy are in fact covered by road traffic law, and must comply with  legislation. The Road Traffic Acts define pedal tricycles as coming within the definition of 'pedal cycles.'  Pedal-powered rickshaws are also comprehended within this definition.  They, like all other road traffic, are obliged to obey road traffic law.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department is responsible for the legislative basis and supporting guidelines in regard to traffic matters, implementation of traffic management measures is the responsibility of the relevant local road authority. Circular RSD 1/2014 on the Control of Vehicle Speeds in Housing Estates was issued by my Department to local authorities in October last year. That Circular highlighted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 356 together. 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 (including the N86  and N22) in Kerry is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The most recent information from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed an increase of 12.2% in overseas visits to Ireland for the first eight months of 2015 compared to the same period of 2014. All of our main overseas markets are showing good growth levels and it is likely that 2015 will break all previous records in terms of overseas visits to Ireland. The CSO does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have not received a request from City of Derry Airport for funding in relation to any proposed Derry-Dublin air route.   As the Deputy may be aware, a decision to reduce the number of air routes covered by PSO services, including the Derry-Dublin route, was taken by the previous Government in 2011. This followed on from the recommendations of a Value for Money Review on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy will be aware, the Government and the Northern Ireland Executive announced their support last December for the preparation of a bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.  The bid process is being overseen by a high level Oversight Board, chaired by Mr. Dick Spring, former Tánaiste and former Irish rugby international.  The IRFU has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: These are operational matters for the Board and management of 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 ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 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 in Kerry is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Kerry County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (22 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 any projects on the N70 in Kerry) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with Kerry...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Funding for completion of the re-opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel was provided in the Government's new Capital Plan "Building on Recovery: Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016-2021" published recently.  The re-opening of the tunnel will allow commuters on the Kildare to Dublin Heuston line have the option of direct services to Connolly, Tara, Pearse and Grand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (22 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, including the granting of wheelchair accessible taxi/hackney licences and the administration of grant schemes for wheelchair accessible vehicles.   I have referred your question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (22 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The requirement to undergo a programme of twelve Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons before sitting a driving test was introduced in 2011.  EDT is an important measure aimed at improving the quality of driving overall and enhancing driving skills at the earliest stages. The requirement to undertake formal lessons forms part of an overall Graduated Driver Licence System...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department is not aware of the particular vessels referred to by the Deputy. In general, the relevant legislation under my remit which applies to such cases is the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act, 1993. In particular, Section 52 (1), (3) and (4) provides powers to the Local Authority to remove, and dispose of wrecks where the Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​To date in 2015 no requests have been made to my Department by airlines from the United States for permits to transport munitions through Shannon Airport for flights destined for Saudi Arabia under the Air Navigation and Transport Act (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Last week, I received a letter from the Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement which included a request from the City of Derry Airport for financial assistance from the Irish Government towards the operating costs of a proposed new air service between that airport and Dublin. I believe that the prospective air carrier in question,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases. I can however inform the Deputy that the period of validity of driving licences is set out in legislation, and cannot be extended.