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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 631 to 633, inclusive, together. As explained to the Deputy in my response to PQ No. 600 of 10 November, the Government's decision to include the new Metro North project in its Capital Plan Building on Recovery 2016-2021was based on the conclusions and recommendations of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study, which was undertaken by Aecom on behalf of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​A project of the magnitude of the DART Underground Project has to be designed and delivered in a way that best ensures cost effectiveness for the taxpayer and the State. Following a review of the project, the National Transport Authority recommended that the tunnel element should be redesigned in order to provide a lower cost technical solution...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 635 to 637, inclusive, together. The issues raised are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland, and for Translink in Northern Ireland 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Enterprise Refurbishment project is being implemented through the EU Interreg IV programme under the auspices of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Following consultations with all key stakeholders, including my Department, the SEUPB recently confirmed that there is no significant risk associated with the timely completion of the project, which is on schedule for completion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 640 to 642, inclusive, and 652 together. I refer the Deputy to my replies to his previous questions on this matter. As I have already informed the Deputy, the processing of this FOI request and the decision of the Information Commissioner are a matter for Sport Ireland and I have no role in the process. I have also already informed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The  National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and this would include projects such as the upgrading of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has regular contact with the Iarnród Eireann CEO and his management team as as part of its ongoing relationship with CIE and its operating subsidiaries. As required, I would also have contacts with the Chair  and CEO of Iarnród Eireann .  My last formal meeting with the Iarnród Eireann Chair was on 1 September...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The registration of accommodation is an operational matter 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: Driver Licence Applications (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. I can however comment more generally on the legislation in this area. The CPC system came into operation in Ireland in 2008, through Statutory Instrument No. 359 of 2009, which represents the transposition into Irish law of EU Directive 2003/59/EC.  The legislation created a regime under which new professional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Dec 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 (such as the N6 Galway City Transport Project) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with Galway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy will be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), recently published a draft Transport Strategy for the GDA for the period 2016-2035. The draft Strategy provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​No Ground Rent was payable in respect of properties owned by this Department for 2015 nor will any fall due for 2016.  With a few exceptions, the Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office (and other) accommodation required for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly, Ground Rent for those properties is a matter for that Office. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 and 651 together. While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism attractions, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The allocation of funding to individual projects is an operational matter for the Board of Fáilte Ireland. That said, I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) which includes a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann PSO fleets both in the GDA and nationally. Wheelchair Accessibility is built into all new public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: This is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  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: Sports Events (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The works referred to by the Deputy are not funded under my Department's Sports Capital Programme and the Local Authority Swimming Pools Programme is not open for applications. I would advise the Deputy that while I have received a number of representations on behalf of the University of Limerick swimming pool, the University of Limerick has not expressed any concern about this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism propositions such as Ireland's Ancient East, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these, as this is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.   I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.​