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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The delivery of a sustainable and low carbon transport system for Ireland is an important priority for the Government. "Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future" lays the policy foundation for achieving that priority. In creating a culture of walking in Ireland it is important to ensure that walking is a safe and pleasant experience. There is a strong convergence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​"A Fresh Start – the Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan" concluded on 17 November states that the Irish Government remains supportive of the commitment to co-fund the construction of the A5 and notes that the planning issues related to the project are currently being addressed by the Northern Ireland authorities. Under the Agreement the Government reaffirms its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Requests (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As I informed the Deputy in my reply of 17 November 2015, Sport Ireland is a public body for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act and is responsible for the processing of FOI requests relating to the body, including decisions regarding the release or withholding of records.  I have no role in the process. However, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Vehicle roadworthiness testing is governed by Directive 2009/40/EC as last amended by Commission Directive 2010/48/EU. Currently there is no requirement to subject agricultural tractors to compulsory roadworthiness testing. However, the new EU Roadworthiness Testing Directive (Directive 2014/45/EU) which is effective from May 2018 requires Member States to introduce compulsory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Requests (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I would like to apologise to the Deputy for the fact that he did not receive a reply by the 13th November. The section responsible for the roads programme, which has a small staff complement, is particularly busy at this time of year liaising with Councils in relation to completion of this year's works programme, the drawdown of grant funding and end of year financial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In June 2015 the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council jointly published the “Dublin City Centre Transport Study” for consultation purposes. The study set out various proposals to enable the City Centre to accommodate the increase in commuters travelling into the City Centre each morning by 2023, while facilitating the operation of Luas Cross City and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Turbary Rights (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII - formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 and 593 together. All Department funding for the delivery of greenways is fully committed up until 2016.  However, the development of a greenway along the Royal Canal from Abbeyshrule to Ballymahon is among those projects to which my Department will give serious consideration in the event of additional funding becoming available. Any funding award...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Public transport fleet data is a matter for Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.   The NTA is responsible for purchasing buses on behalf of the CIÉ companies.  However, the Deputy may be interested...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I met with representatives of Uber on 21st October. 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 Uber's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I can confirm to the Deputy that I have not met with the BlaBlaCar company and therefore I am not aware of any proposals by the company to provide services in Ireland. The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 597 and 598 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 is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While it is the primary responsibility of local authorities concerned to undertake analysis of traffic trends in their respective areas as they consider appropriate to traffic management requirements, I would point out that the National Transport Authority (NTA) administer a Regional Cities Sustainable Transport Investment programme on behalf of my Department.  In 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Projects (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Questions related to the views or work of the National Transport Authority should be directed to that organisation as is appropriate. On the general subject of transport appraisal, guidance and requirements are set out in both the Government Public Spending Code (which is subject to revision and updating) and my Department's Guidelines on a Common Appraisal Framework for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the competent authority responsible for the provision of cycling infrastructure, including bicycle lockers, in Greater Dublin Area, GDA, in cooperation with the relevant local authority. I have forwarded your question to the NTA for attention and direct response to you.  If you have not received a reply within 10 working days please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 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 local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (25 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Any proposed alteration of the existing speed limit applying to the stretch of road in question is a matter for Galway City Council in the first instance. While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for national roads (both within and outside built up areas), local authorities, in this case Galway City Council, may, in consultation with the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the country. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Rail Services (25 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (25 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the funding of the GAA Inter-County Players Support Schemes.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.