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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly: The budget allocation for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) in 2014 is €9.446 million which includes €950k in Community Service Programme funding transferred from the Department of Social Protection Vote. The 2013 RTP allocation is €9.633 million which includes a one-off €500k to support the restructuring of the Programme announced by me on 9 July 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (24 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to the Topical Issue on this matter on Tuesday 22nd October. I also met with the Chief Executive of Irish Rail yesterday and raised the concern of Deputies with regard to the issue of reduction of the number of Dart carriages at certain times.  In some cases, Irish Rail have already responded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Oct 2013)

Alan Kelly: I gave an answer to the Deputy's question on the 26th of September.  Under Sections 11 and 50 of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has powers to give financial assistance to Local Authorities for the development of infrastructure for the small public service vehicles services.  I indicated that the question would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (5 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  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, comes under the remit of the NTA.  Noting this I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (5 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: The provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, as is the norm in the process of preparing draft legislation for presentation to the Oireachtas, were subject to review by Advisory Counsel of the Office of the Attorney General. Any legal challenge would be a matter for determination by the Courts. The Taxi Regulation Act 2013, under Section 74, amends Section 52 of the Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (6 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: Decisions regarding the location and operation of taxi ranks in Dublin City are a matter for Dublin City Council. Under section 84 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended by Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, each local authority, in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Siochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of its area of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: City Bikes Scheme (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government contains a commitment that to "look to extend the Dublin Bikes Scheme across the wider Dublin area and to other cities and integrate the scheme much more effectively with public transport links." In that regard, I am pleased to report that, led by my colleague Minister Kelly, work is well advanced within the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Priority Question Nos. 1 and 2 which were answered earlier. The total PSO subvention payable to the NTA for 2014 will be €209.7m, a reduction of €16.8m. from 2013.  The allocation of the 2014 subvention, including the amount payable to the three CIÉ subsidiaries, will be decided by the NTA in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 26 and 50 together. The budget allocation for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) in 2014 is €9.446 million which includes €950k in Community Service Programme funding that is being transferred from the Department of Social Protection Vote. The 2013 RTP allocation is €9.633 million including a one-off provision of €500k for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (7 Nov 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the operation of the area knowledge test and SPSV Skills Development Programme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. I have referred your Question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including enforcement, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. NTA currently has 8 enforcement officers and it carries out enforcement activities nationally in conjunction with An Garda Siochana, whose members are also authorised persons for the purposes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: Work is well advanced within the National Transport Authority on finalising proposals for the roll out of public bikes in regional cities (Limerick, Cork and Galway). Significant progress has been made in relation to the award of the contract for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of the bike schemes. It is hoped that this contract can be awarded early in 2014 with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: My Department will expect local authorities who receive funding under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 to maximise value for money in project delivery as far as possible and to secure all possible savings in the procurement process without compromising standards. Decisions related to project management and delivery will be a matter for the successful authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am fully supportive of the development of walking and cycling routes along the Canals. Certainly, recognition of the potential for stimulating local economies has led to growing support for this type of development with investment generating new business, particularly in the services sector and other complimentary services such as bike hire.  Parts of the Royal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Review Report Implementation (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry, including vehicle standards, under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including the new regulatory requirement for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Review Report Implementation (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: Action 46 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report, published by the Government in January of last year, recommended the introduction of a “Local Area Hackney Licence”, to address transport deficits in certain rural areas. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the regulation of the small public service vehicle industry.  They have consulted with, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the provision of public and sustainable transport infrastructure, including cycle paths, in the Greater Dublin Area.    The NTA provides funding to local authorities for a range of schemes to benefit cyclists, including the provision of infrastructure, under the Sustainable Transport Management Grants...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: As I understand, Galway County Council are currently involved in the planning and preparation of the Galway to Clifden greenway with the ultimate aim of extending this route from Clifden to Leenane and eventually linking up with the cycle network as it extends from South Mayo.  In 2013, my Department allocated €25,000 to the Council under an National Cycle...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Roadworthiness Testing (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: I thank Senator Conway for raising this very important matter. I am sure the Senator is aware that commercial vehicle owners have always been obliged to test their vehicles annually. This is a legal obligation throughout the European Union. The minimum testing frequency of commercial vehicles is specified in Directive 2009/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on...