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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The increase relates in the main to our hosting of the Presidency of the European Council. I expect the allocation for this area to return to previous percentages.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (26 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). In addition  among the Authority's principal functions is the promotion of an integrated, accessible public transport network. Noting this I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: My Department is fully supportive of the development of cycle ways along canal paths and recognises the benefits of these initiatives.  In general, it is a matter for relevant local authorities to progress and submit proposals for the development of such routes to the Department.    In respect of the Grand Canal, I understand that the provision of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for procuring Public Services Obligation (PSO) vehicles on behalf of Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann.  EU Directive 2009/33/EC requires that the NTA take environmental and energy criteria into account when making such procurement decisions. As this matter is more appropriate to the NTA,  I have forwarded your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: My Department is currently administering a multi annual funding programme related to the development of the National Cycle Network (NCN) to cover the period 2012 to 2016.  Significant investment has already been made in 2012 and 2013 with €7 million allocated to 16 projects across Ireland.  One of the projects to benefit from this funding is a 3km section of cycle way from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 54 and 66 together. Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). In addition  among the Authority's principal functions is the promotion of an integrated, accessible public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The Dublin Bikes scheme is one of the most successful city bike rental schemes in operation, which has led to on-going calls for its expansion. The National Transport Authority has worked closely with Dublin City Council to draw up the plans for the current expansion of the scheme along an east/west axis, from Heuston Station to Docklands.  I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 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 and is also the lead agency for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011,  including Action 32 of the Review Report concerning the Smartphone App for driver verification. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: Firstly, I should explain that it is a matter for the relevant local authority to progress any proposals related to the development of cycle infrastructure, whether along disused railway lines or the existing road infrastructure. My Department is fully supportive of the such infrastructure and is currently administering a multi annual funding programme related to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 720 and 721 together. The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle age limit, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. The NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: My aim is to strengthen the RTP by ensuring a more efficient delivery structure by maximising integration with other state transport services and by making  the programme a sustainable part of the public transport system. This is in line with the Programme for Government commitment to maintain and extend the RTP with other local transport services. To this end national responsibility...

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: It was in the review.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: That will change.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: I agree.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Deputies for their very comprehensive contributions across a range of issues. In response to a query from Deputy Pringle, the whole of Ireland is a taxi-meter area, but an individual is required to have a licence to operate in each area. While a taxi driver can pick passengers up in Donegal and drop them at their destination, it is not possible for the taxi driver to end up in...

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (3 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (3 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the provision of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the regional cities. Wicklow comes under the remit of the NTA as the county is part of the Greater Dublin Area. The NTA provides funding to local authorities for a range of schemes to benefit pedestrians, including footpath and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (9 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 567 and 568 together. The aim of the rural hackney licence, as proposed under Action 46 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011,  is to facilitate the low cost entry to the hackney market for transport provision in rural areas that, otherwise, would be unlikely to have such services. The licensing requirement would be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI), comes under the remit of the NTA.  The Authority’s functions were subsequently extended by Ministerial Order to include provision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: Decisions regarding the location and operation of taxi ranks on public roads are primarily matters for consideration by the relevant local authority. Under section 84 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended by Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, Dublin City Council, in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws in...