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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (11 Feb 2014)

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 the implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. Action 16 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report recommended a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Westmeath County Council submitted two applications for funding under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016.  One of these relates to a proposal for a Mullingar Greenway linking Lough Owel to Lough Ennell.    The Department received 38 applications under the funding call and these are currently being examined by an expert assessment panel...

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Well said.

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It was impossible.

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I am obviously conscious that we are engaging in a debate at a time when we can hear the storms blowing outside. I am growing increasingly concerned about the storms that are ravaging Munster at the moment. Having seen what social media can deliver to people's phones straightaway, showing the devastation across the country, the House needs to work collectively on the matter. I am sure we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (13 Feb 2014)

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). Following a Government Decision in January 2012, national responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including management of the RTP, was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Given our fiscal constraints, the main priority for transport under the Capital Investment  Plan to  2016 is to protect investment made to date and  to maintain safety standards.   On the bus side the priority is to fund replacement PSO buses. There is also a small allocation provided to the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: While the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 was enacted on 23 October 2013, the majority of its provisions have yet to be commenced. The NTA has prepared draft small public service vehicle (SPSV) regulations under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 that will introduce new measures provided for under the Act, as well as consolidate and replace the existing SPSV regulations. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 798 and 830 together. The restructuring of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) involves the establishment of 18 Transport Co-ordination Units (TCUs) in place of the existing 35 RTP Groups currently delivering the service. The appraisal process of the applications (submitted in response to the Call for Applications from existing RTP Groups) for the selection...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Following a Government Decision in January 2012, management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementation of the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July 2013. The purpose of the restructuring of the RTP is to protect the provision of rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: There are no proposals under consideration by my Department at present for the development of a complete cycleway from Galway to Clifden. However, Galway County Council have submitted two applications under the current National Cycle Network (NCN) funding call for the period 2014 to 2016.  These applications relate to two proposals for cycleways from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: As Minister for Public and Commuter Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). Following a Government Decision in January 2012, management of the RTP was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1 April 2012. This includes responsibility for implementation of the restructuring of the RTP...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider and I have referred 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 Provision (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: My Department is fully supportive of the development of cycleways especially where, in addition to providing a valuable amenity for the local community, they provide a safe route for cycling to local schools and other amenities. However, the provision of cycle infrastructure is a matter for the relevant local authority, which is Kerry County Council in this case.  In relation to...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I know that only too well.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is a working title.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Deputy Stanton might give that to me.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is there.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The local improvement scheme.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is not.