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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I met with representatives of Uber on 21st October last. At the meeting Uber briefed me on the development of their smartphone applications, the establishment of its Centre of Excellence in Limerick, with the creation of 300 jobs, and Uber's future plans including the development of its ride-sharing service. I welcomed the investment that Uber has made in Limerick and noted that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department did not request that a due diligence exercise be carried out on the finances of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company or any of the designated Ports of Regional Significance. However, and as the Deputy has been previously informed, my Department has made funding available if a local authority wishes to conduct due diligence as part of the future transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no update to provide on the response to the Deputy's question of 23 September last. My Department continues to consult with the relevant Departments in relation to each application received for permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The resolution of any issues of concern to staff in relation to the scheme referred to by the Deputy is a matter for the Trustees, the daa and the scheme members. As I previously indicated to the Deputy, my Department receives periodic briefings from daa and these sometimes include matters in relation to pensions. However, other than my officials liaising occasionally with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure and public transport services in the Greater Dublin Area, which in combination enable it to tackle congestion within available resources. The current capital investment works being undertaken by the NTA is set out in their statutory Integrated Implementation Plan 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The Department is not directly involved in the development or promotion of tourism in particular regions of the State, which is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Harbours Bill 2015 was published on 1st July and Oireachtas debates on the Bill have commenced with Committee stage scheduled for this morning, 11thNovember. The Bill will provide the legislative basis for one of the National Ports Policy's key recommendations, namely that governance of the designated Ports of Regional Significance should vest in more appropriate local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​In line with its regional tourism development functions, Fáilte Ireland has operational responsibility for the development of tourism in Dublin.  In this context, it is pursuing the implementation of "Destination Dublin: A Collective Strategy for Tourism Growth to 2020" through the Grow Dublin Tourism Alliance (GDTA).     Last month, I launched...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: There is a legal obligation to produce a driving licence in court when summonsed for a road traffic offence under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002.  In addition, it is a legal requirement for the court to record the licence details.  This applies in ALL cases - whatever the alleged road traffic offence, and whether or not the cases result in conviction, penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Rail services provide essential connectivity for all regions, communities and towns located within the catchment area of the various intercity and suburban routes operated by Irish Rail. Exchequer funding is provided by my Department for the maintenance and renewal of the rail network on a nationwide basis under a multi-annual contract with Irish Rail. Capital funding under this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Conference Sector Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 1 earlier today.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 Nov 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: Harbours and Piers Development (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Officials from my Department will provide copies of the correspondence requested directly to the Deputy within two weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (11 Nov 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: Motor Insurance Regulation (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has not received any proposals to remove the requirement for motorists to display insurance discs and to replace it with a system of number plate recognition administered by An Garda Síochána. Such a paperless system would need to be supported by a reliable database providing reliable information on motor insurance, regularly updated by the insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Investment Projects (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​It is not possible to give a breakdown of capital investment on a county by county basis as requested by the Deputy as some capital spend cannot be allocated to a specific county (e.g. rail safety management systems, signalling and rolling stock, Bus Eireann buses). In relation to sport, details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme and [Swimming Pool Programme] can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Aviation Policy ,which was published last August, acknowledges the role played by the regional airports of Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford as being important because of a level of international connectivity, mainly to UK and European continental markets, that they bring to a region for the tourism and business...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. Tourism continues to contribute significantly to Ireland's economic recovery.  CSO figures for the first nine months of 2015 show that there were over 6.64 million overseas visits to Ireland, an increase of 12.5% on the same nine-month period of 2014. This growth in overseas visits has been accompanied by strong growth in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Sports events can generate additional international visits and help put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  Accordingly, I am supportive of the ongoing efforts of the Tourism Agencies and the National Governing Bodies of Sport, in conjunction with their colleagues in Northern Ireland where appropriate, to attract international events and to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Responsibility for the development and operation of the Leap Card integrated ticketing system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Leap card has proved an enormous success since it was launched in Dublin almost four years ago. Card sales have now exceeded 1.3 million and eight million journeys are taken each month using Leap cards. The...