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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. 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: State Properties Data (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The property below is vacant since November 2014. Vacant Property Location Local Authority Square Metres Car Park Rocket House,  Dun Laoghaire Harbour Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Internal Floor approx. 22.77/External floor 31.33 No

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 May 2016)

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 response within ten working days. My Department is continually kept informed on relevant developments by the NTA through various means, including a formal monthly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 May 2016)

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 national 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 relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Given the competing road safety priorities which my Department has had to deal with, my officials could only turn their attention to the RSA's review of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles in the latter part of 2015.  The RSA's review has now been examined by my officials and recommendations have been submitted to me for my consideration. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (4 May 2016)

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 (such as the N2 in Co. Meath) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The NTA has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the renewal of the bus fleet in respect of Public Service Obligation (PSO) services operated by Dublin Bus. The PSO bus fleet replacement and enlargement programme is prioritised under the Government’s Capital Plan 2016-2022 with funding in excess of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The current exemption arrangements stem from Ireland's membership of Eurocontrol, a European intergovernmental organisation established in 1960 for the safety of Air Navigation. The collaborative and cooperative approaches inherent in Ireland's membership of Eurocontrol since 1965 bestows considerable, wider aviation safety and economic benefits to Ireland.  In common...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There is no such bilateral or multilateral agreement in place. The current exemption arrangements stem from Ireland's membership of Eurocontrol, a European intergovernmental organisation established in 1960 for the safety of Air Navigation. In common with most of Eurocontrol's 41 Member States, Ireland exempts military flights of Member States of Eurocontrol, the United...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department's Mission Statement is to ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development.  As an Island, accessibility is a major focus and I have constantly sought to ensure that synergies between transport, tourism and sport are exploited to improve access to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (5 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Firstly, the delay in sending a substantive response to the issue raised is regretted and the Deputy will receive a formal letter of response shortly to the following effect.  The correspondence received suggests that an intelligent speed adapter apparatus be installed on the vehicles of those who have been convicted of speeding on our roads.  The Deputy will be aware of...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Members of the House for the good wishes that have been extended to the new Government this evening. I thank the people of Dublin Central for giving me the great privilege to serve in the Dáil. I also wish to acknowledge my family, my Mam and my supporters who have supported me in getting to this point. I thank my former colleagues in the Department of Transport, Tourism...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I will conclude with this point. I will have an open door and open mind to every Member of this Dáil, be they in the Government or the Opposition. I ask them to approach their responsibilities in the same way. I ask that not because the Government demands it - what role do we have to do that? - or that the Dáil deserves it - what role does the Dáil have to do it? - but...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that responsibility for identifying and implementing appropriate measures to address coastal flood risk at Bellurgan, County Louth rests with Louth County Council (LCC) in the first instance and it is open to LCC to utilise its own resources to undertake any works required on the Bellurgan embankment. An application for funding was received in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Public Procurement is governed by well-established EU and National rules and guidelines. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money.   It is Government policy that contracts are awarded on the basis of the "most economically advantageous tender" (MEAT) and candidates are assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The OGP is fully aware of the significant role that SMEs play in the Irish economy and is strongly committed to ensuring that SMEs are fully engaged with Public Sector procurement and the opportunities presenting.  In that context, the OGP has established the High-level Group on SME Access in conjunction with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Enterprise Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Measures to reverse reductions applied to all public service pensions including those of retired teachers were adopted by the Government in June 2015. The amelioration of the Public Service Pension Reduction (PSPR) currently applicable to all public service pensions exceeding the relevant thresholds is being implemented under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Local flooding issues are a matter in the first instance for each local authority to investigate and address. The local authority may carry out flood alleviation works using its own resources or, if necessary, apply to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. This administrative scheme generally applies to relatively...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed to lease a premises in Tuam from Galway County Council for use as a public office for the Department of Social Protection. A draft lease is being progressed in consultation with the Chief State Solicitors Office and the Council’s legal services. The Commissioners anticipate being in a position to invite tenders to fit out the building...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Central Statistics Office Staff (17 May 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware Paragraph 2(ii) of Circular 21/2004:- Agreement on incremental credit for previous service for entry levels at Clerical Officer, Executive Officer, or equivalent grades represented by the Civil and Public Services Union (CPSU) and Public Services Executive Union (PSEU) states that 'Experience in the public service in Ireland or in the EU member states will have to...