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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 853, 858 and 859 together. Shannon Airport has informed my Department that the number of US troops that transited Shannon Airport in 2015 was 63,549. The number of requests to carry munitions of war through Ireland or through Irish airspace made in 2015 was 869. The number of permits issued in 2015 was 812. Permits are granted to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Narrow Water Bridge (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The 'A Fresh Start - Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan', concluded in November indicates that the Government remains committed to the concept of the Narrow Water Bridge.  Under the Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government have agreed to undertake a review of the project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Matters relating to the re-opening of railway stations, such as at Dunleer, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that there are no current plans to re-open Dunleer station and no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Within its annual budget the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, such as the Ardee Bypass 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: State Properties Data (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is not a significant property owner and the Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office and other (accommodation) requirements for this Department. The Department has one vacant property as outlined in the following table:- Vacant Property Location Local Authority Square Metres Car Park Rocket House, ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (14 Apr 2016)

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area which includes County Kildare.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department is responsible for general legislation in regard to traffic matters, it has no direct role in relation to the erection of road signage. However, the recently updated 2010 Traffic Signs Manual, which constitutes a Direction of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, provides local authorities with detailed guidance regarding the design,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to the deployment of rolling stock are day-to-day operational issues for Iarnrod Eireann and I have no function in such matters. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnrod Eireann for direct reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Over the past ten years my Department has invested €600m in railway rolling stock.  This investment provided 200 Inter-City Railcars and 33 Intercity Diesel Multiple Units.  The deployment of rolling stock is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann so I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Under the Government's Capital Plan - 'Building on Recovery', a €2.6bn investment has been prioritised for essential 'steady state' maintenance and asset renewal of the public transport system.  This includes an on-going maintenance programme to ensure the safety and efficiency of the rail network.  Funds are also being committed for a number of rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Irish driver licensing legislation operates within a framework of EU law.  This is based on Directive 2006/126/EC, as amended.  The matter which the Deputy has raised is determined by EU law, and Ireland has no discretion in this area. Categories of vehicle for driver licensing purposes are defined at EU level, as are minimum standards for obtaining a licence.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (such as the Athy Southern Distributor Road) is the statutory responsibility of Kildare County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The Capital Plan 2016-2021 provides that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development, operation and maintenance of the Leap Card scheme. Launched in December 2011, the Leap Card is a smartcard based fully integrated ticketing system that provides seamless travel between bus services, light rail and heavy rail services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The scheme has also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (14 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Figures published by the CSO show that overseas visits to Ireland have risen for each of the past five years. In fact, 2015 broke all previous records with a total number of overseas visits of 8,643,100 which represented an increase of 13.7% on the 2014 total.   Although the CSO does not compile any visitor numbers on a county by county basis, I understand Fáilte Ireland does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (20 Apr 2016)

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 the local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (20 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport in Ireland. This includes responsibility for the recognition of sporting organisations as National Governing Bodies. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (20 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​The 'A Fresh Start - Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan', concluded in November 2015 indicates that the Government remains committed to the concept of the Narrow Water Bridge. Under the Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government have agreed to undertake a review of the project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (20 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The 'A Fresh Start - Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan', concluded in November 2015 indicates that the Government remains committed to the concept of the Narrow Water Bridge. Under the Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government have agreed to undertake a review of the project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (20 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Within its annual budget the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, such as the Ardee Bypass is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 as amended by the Roads Act 2007 provides for the classification of national, regional and local roads. Issues relating to the classification of the N51 and N52 are on file and will be dealt with as part of the next extensive review of roads classification which it is hoped to complete this year.