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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Inland Waterways Maintenance (22 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am not aware of a decision by Waterways Ireland to suspend dredging works on the Grand Canal.  As you know, Waterways Ireland are a state agency under the agency of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.  However, responsibility for the management of funding programmes related to the development of cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (23 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am advised by the National Transport Authority, who have been assigned responsibility for managing the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), that Free Travel Pass (FTP) funding is awarded to Pobal by the Department of Social Protection. Pobal manage the FTP funding and allocate it to RTP groups based on the previous years’ passenger statistics and on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including the taxi branding requirement under Action 31 of the Review Report. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 and is also the lead agency for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including the smartphone App for SPSV driver identification under Action 32 and the online...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (28 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: My Department is supportive of the development of greenways, where possible, along disused rail lines and recognises the benefits of these initiatives to the local economy. However, these projects must be locally supported and locally led. My Department is currently administering a multi annual funding programme related to the development of the National Cycle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (28 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: It will be necessary to make legal provision to exclude from the application of the Small Public Service Vehicle regulations the type of community car service referred to by the Deputy, with due regard to the not-for-profit operation of such services. A legal amendment will be made to the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 to remove any ambiguity concerning the continued operation of community car...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (29 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I was honoured to represent Ireland recently at the International Transport Forum's, ITF, annual summit in Leipzig which took place from 22 to 24 May. In addition to my representational duties at the ITF annual ministerial meeting, I took part in a round table between Ministers and the business community on attracting new sources of private finance to transport infrastructure which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (30 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 301 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009, including the development and administration of the Skills Development Test. Your correspondence has been forwarded to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (30 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Local Development Companies (LDCs) are known by a number of different names nationwide, including Local Area Partnerships, LEADER Partnerships, Integrated Development Companies as well as Local Development Companies. The Programme is administered by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The future of the LDCs is a matter for that Department.     ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1070 and 1071 together.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. Action 46 of the Review Report proposes the introduction of a "local area hackney licence" for rural locations having a low level or, in some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009, including the development and administration of the area knowledge and skills development test. Your question has been forwarded to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a response within ten working days...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1075 to 1078, inclusive, together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 and is also the lead agency for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011,  including Action 32 of the Review...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Review Report Implementation (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for implemetation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including, in cooperation with An Garda Siochana, the implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Support Services Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. The NTA carried out a consultation on vehicle standards as part of the Taxi Regulation Review which gave rise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1088 and 1089 together. The following Exchequer payments were made to Waterford City & County Councils in respect of the public transport capital investment programme in the period 2007-2012:        &# xa0;         &#...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: As Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). The RTP including allocation of funding was managed on behalf of the Department by Pobal until 31st March 2012.  Following the Government Decision of 26th January 2012 in relation to integrated local and rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009, including responsibility for SPSV licensing requirements and the development and administration of the area knowledge and skills development test. Your correspondence has been forwarded to the NTA for direct reply. If you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (11 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010 in accordance with section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the NTA’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (13 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: A copy of the proposal has been received by my Department and I note that it is supported by a number of Deputies. 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (18 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Funding of the Dublinbikes since its inception has been a matter for Dublin City Council and no funding from department administered funding schemes has been granted towards its provision or operation. Decisions regarding the expansion of the Dublinbikes scheme and any funding required are matters falling entirely within the remit of Dublin City Council and the National...