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

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed that my colleague Deputy Damien English T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, attended the October 1st European Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry, Research and Space) Council meeting. At the informal working lunch, the Council took note of the action announced by the European Commission to strengthen controls of car emissions and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads such as the R336 Bearna-Scrib road is the statutory responsibility of Galway County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993-2015. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​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 response.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1178 and 1179 together. ​My Department has been working closely with our transport agencies and with other Government Departments and agencies in preparing for the winter ahead. Arising from this work, the annual "Be Winter Ready" campaign will be launched next week under the auspices of the Office of Emergency Planning. As part of the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The use of headphones by cyclists is not a specific offence under road traffic legislation.   I have however made the offence of driving a pedal cycle without resonable consideration a fixed charge offence. All road users have a responsibility to behave in a way which is conductive to their safety and that of other road users. A cyclist that puts themselves or...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Following consideration of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport study and the recommendations of the National Transport Authority (NTA) arising from this study, the Government has decided that a light-rail link is the optimum long term public transport solution on the Airport/Swords corridor. Accordingly, funding will be made available under the new Capital Plan (2016-2022) for planning, design...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann 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: Public Transport (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The recently published draft Transport Strategy for the GDA (2016 - 2035) was prepared by the NTA in line with its statutory remit. The draft Strategy is subject to a statutory public consultation and...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Both the National Car Test and the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test are important preventative measures which continue to make a significant contribution to road safety in this country. While I am conscious of the concerns that are felt by vintage/classic vehicle enthusiasts in respect of roadworthiness testing, I am advised that vehicles registered after...

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

Paschal Donohoe: At present, there is no legislation in place to regulate the carriage of passengers by rickshaws. Rickshaws by their nature operate at a local level. Local authorities regulate many activities at local level through bye-laws made under local government regulation. In response to concerns (primarily of a health and safety nature), and following a consultation process with...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of grant funding to National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and advising NGBs on governance matters. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: 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 that these measures are in the overall best interest of...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the issue of SPSV licences and the Local Area Hackney Scheme, 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 to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The management of wild animals does not come under the remit of my Department or agencies. Appropriate road signage, including hazard warning signs regarding deer or other wild animals, is the responsibility of the local authorities. It is the responsibility of motorists to anticipate hazardous situations, including those that may be posed by wildlife, and drive appropriately....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (3 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The terms of the Career Break Scheme for civil servants are set out in Circular 04/2013.  The return to work provisions of the scheme are set out in paragraphs 31-34.  At the end of a career break a civil servant must either return to work, resign or if applicable request an extension to their career break.  The maximum period of a career break is five years or twelve years...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (4 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Following consideration of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport study and the recommendations of the National Transport Authority (NTA) arising from this study, the Government has decided that a light-rail link is the optimum long term public transport solution on the Airport /Swords corridor. Accordingly, funding will be made available under the new Capital Plan (2016-2022) for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​This is a matter for 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 is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am pleased to inform you that agreement has been reached with Newfoundland and Labrador on mutual exchange of driving licences. I understand that the necessary order to give legal effect to the agreement in Ireland is being finalised and I expect to sign this order shortly. This will be the third such agreement with a Canadian province, following those with Ontario and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Expenditure (4 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was established on 1 August 2015 through the merger of the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Railway Procurement Authority (RPA). I understand the costs expended at agency level in the merger process, including consultancy fees, since 2013 amounted to €275,000. My Department expended €2,320 on the engagement of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (4 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to SPSV licences, 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.