Results 641-660 of 20,758 for speaker:Alan Kelly
- Financial Resolutions 2013 - Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: I start by acknowledging that it is a difficult time for public transport in this country. Retaining services will be a major challenge in the year ahead for private operators, public operators, taxi drivers, passengers and those dependent on the rural transport system, but one from which we will not shy away. We have found ourselves in an horrific economic situation left to us by the...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the process for transfer of taxi licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: I do.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: Why does the Deputy say that?
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: That happened under Fianna Fáil's watch.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: Who is responsible for it being empty?
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate on the motion. Some of those who spoke were passionate. I am glad that there is so much interest in the success of Shannon Airport. It is important not only to the people of the mid-west but also to the people of the entire western hinterland. I will respond to some of the points made by various Deputies. Like everyone else who has...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: We can go into that. In fairness, if the management wants to talk to the Department, the Minister or myself in regard to that subsidy and how it should work, or the various different subsidies the airport has received through the years, the doors will be open for it to do that. Comments have been made in this House and outside that this could in some way be against state aid rules. That is...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: Some Deputies, although not as many as I would have thought, made reference to the issue of the workers in this scenario, particularly those from Shannon Airport and Shannon Development, whose current terms and conditions are to be transferred - although, to be fair, this was enshrined in the 2004 Act. Discussions have taken place with ICTU, which will have representation on the...
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: Deputies Collins and Dooley referred to the impact on the mid-west, and particularly to PayPal. If we have a stronger airport into the future, which we will have under this process, we will have a greater opportunity to attract inward investment.
- Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: I am sure the Deputy will accept that. Unfortunately, I do not have time to address the other contributions. I very much support the motion. This is a great policy for the airport. We cannot stand still or just continue on as previous Administrations did. We need to put a plan together. This is a fantastic plan and one that will be successful. I ask the House to support the motion.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including implementation of Action 46 of the Report, which proposes a local area hackney licence....
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes Scheme. Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council to enable the first phase of this expansion...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including supports for new entrants to the industry, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including implementation of Action 46 of the Report, which proposes a local area hackney licence....
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes Scheme. Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council to enable the first phase of this expansion...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including supports for new entrants to the industry, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including implementation of Action 46 of the Report, which proposes a local area hackney licence....
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes Scheme. Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council to enable the first phase of this expansion...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)
Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including supports for new entrants to the industry, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office.