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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Nov 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 (such as the Cork North Link Road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: These are operational matters for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland and are not matters in which I, as Minister, have any role or function.  I have referred the Deputy's 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 Traffic Legislation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department keeps road traffic legislation under constant review, and this includes legislation on driving under the influence of alcohol. There have been major changes to drink driving legislation in recent years, particularly as a result of the Road Traffic Act 2010 which was the last time a major revision and consolidation of the primary road traffic legislation in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014. The allocation and payment booklets for regional and local roads in 2013 and 2014 are available in the Dáil Library. It was decided that there would be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme has reverted back to allowing local authorities to set aside...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​From 1stJanuary 2016, revised regulatory standards come into force for new and existing agricultural vehicles in a number of key safety areas including: braking; lighting and visibility; weights, dimensions and coupling; as well as plating and speed rating. These standards are being introduced following a comprehensive review, including a public consultation undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While the proposed walkway-cycleway has merit it is a matter for Cork County Council (CCC), in the first instance, to develop a project outline and if funding is required submit an application to my Department under whatever funding programme is in place at that time.  I know that CCC are developing and progressing plans for a number of greenways at present. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Land Acquisition (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department gave a commitment in 2010 to contribute a maximum of €3.7 million of the estimated land acquisition costs of €7.4 million related to the proposed Carrigaline Western Relief Road or 50% of the cost, whichever is the lesser, and this commitment is being honoured. To date €2.05 million has been paid to Cork County Council in respect of the Carrigaline...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There is no discretionary funding available within my Department by which I could provide financial support for the memorial fund mentioned by the Deputy. I have had enquiries made with Sport Ireland, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding across its various...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (10 Nov 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 is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department requests that airlines make permit applications under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973 at least 48 hours prior to the flight in question. The vast majority of applications received adhere to this request. Occasionally, applications are received inside the 48 hour notice period and are processed if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority published its draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2016-2035) on 15 October 2016. In appraising options for the Navan-City Centre transport corridor the draft strategy notes that, based on population and employment forecasts, the level of travel demand between Navan, Dunshaughlin and various stations to the City Centre is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The information sought by the Deputy is contained in daa's Annual Reports and Financial Statements, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas Library or on the company's website .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The decision to include the new Metro North project in the Capital Plan (2016-2021) was based on the conclusions and recommendations of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study, which was undertaken by NTA.  As part of the study, the technical and operational feasibility, environmental impact and cost of each shortlisted scheme was developed and detailed transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Expenditure (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The award of grants for festivals is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland and not a matter in which I, as Minister, have any role or function. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 602 and 603 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.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Conference Sector Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​It is disappointing that the Web Summit has decided to move to Lisbon for the next three years, particularly as it has been such a great success in Dublin and grew so impressively over that time. I am open to engaging with the organisers of the Web Summit with a view to the summit staying in Dublin in the future and they have indicated this is something they wish to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Conference Sector Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I would never take the Deputy's comments personally and he is making fair and important points. I agree with the Deputy the loss of the event to Dublin is a significant business loss and I always have acknowledged that. Alongside this, however, I will make two points to the Deputy, the first being that one might consider the degree of support the Government and State agencies have provided...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Conference Sector Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A structured approach is in place in respect of winning and supporting these events. This is the very structure that has delivered the kind of success I outlined to the Deputy a moment ago. A total of 188 international events will take place in Dublin over the next four years. The National Convention Centre is exceptionally busy, as are other venues throughout the country, with the kind of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Car Test (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority, RSA, has statutory responsibility for the delivery of the NCT. The contract the RSA has in place with Applus+ to carry out the NCT requires that specific standards in a number of areas be met, including customer waiting times, customer satisfaction and test integrity. I understand this contract sets out specific penalties for not...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Car Test (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In respect of some of the items that can cause a car to fail the NCT, I would respectfully say to the Deputy that a bulb that is not working, which can in turn cause an indicator or light not to work, is not a minor item. It might feel like one now but as we can see with the nights getting longer and the days getting wetter, having indicators and lamps that work is a very important part of...