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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 today, which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The primary purpose of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973, as amended, is ensuring the safety of aircraft and those on board.   My Department carries out appropriate consultations with other Departments and agencies in relation to applications for permits under the Order. The applications are then processed, taking...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is proposed to address GHG emissions through a National Mitigation Plan, which will incorporate input from the key sectors of electricity generation, built environment, agriculture and transport.  My Department is currently examining a suite of measures aimed at delivering cost effective emissions reduction in the transport sector.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 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, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Firstly, as the Deputy will know, responsibility for coordinating Ireland's position on climate policy rests with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Under the 2009 EU Effort-Sharing Decision (406/2009/EC), the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government advises that Ireland is on course to comply with annual emissions reduction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 6 today, which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am reiterating the information I supplied the Deputy with in response to the same question on 11 November last. Under the National Cycle Network funding programme 2014-2016 Meath County Council submitted a proposal to my Department for the development of the Boyne Valley to Lakelands County Greenway.  While it was recognised that the proposal had considerable merit it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government's decision to include the new Metro North project in its Capital Plan Building on Recovery 2016-2021 was based on the conclusions and recommendations of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study, which was undertaken by Aecom on behalf of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The North Dublin Study examined 25 different solutions to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill creates a statutory obligation for a number of sectors, including transport, to develop sectoral adaptation plans.  When enacted, this legislation will provide for the making of these plans within three months of the publication of a new National Adaptation Framework. In advance of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am delighted that commuters in the New Year will be able to benefit from enhanced service frequency on the DART network.  As the Deputy will recall, a few weeks ago I was able to announce total Public Service Obligation funding of €236.6m for 2016, an increase of 12% or €28 million on 2015. While it is the NTA's responsibility to allocate the funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure and securing the provision of public transport services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), 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 its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 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 advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Shannon Airport has informed my Department that the number of United States troops that have passed through Shannon Airport to date in 2015 is 60,589. The yearly figures for munitions permits up to 11 Deceber 2015 are 285 munitions permits for civil aircraft landing at Shannon and 478 munitions permits for civil aircraft overflying Irish airspace.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I can advise the Deputy that the infill project at Foynes is practically completed and handover by the contractor is expected in the next few weeks.  The works consisted of infilling 1,400 sq metres behind Berth 6 and part of Berth 5, removing the original access viaduct, building a sheet piled combi wall and revetment wall, diverting six fuel pipelines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 4 today, which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as Ireland's Ancient East, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of Ireland's Ancient East and engagement with local communities in relation to that development is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of  driver test centres, including their funding, is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  The Authority is now largely  "self-funding" from fees charged for the public services it provides.  The Authority engages the Office of Public Works (OPW) as its accommodation provider for securing driving test centre...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Under the Government's new Capital Plan 'Building on Recovery Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016-2021, the public transport programme included in the 7 year transport element of the Plan will reach €3.6bn. This will allow for €2.6bn investment to be prioritised for essential 'steady state' maintenance and asset renewal of the public transport system...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply to Question No. 586, reference 41655/15, of 24 November, "A Fresh Start – the Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan" was concluded on 17th November and it 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 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 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. ...