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

Alan Kelly: LISs does not only have to be about money.

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

Alan Kelly: I thank Deputies for their contributions, including Deputy Durkan in particular for his modest and short contribution. As Deputies will be aware, the merger of the NRA and the RPA is being implemented under the Government's plans for public sector reform and, in particular, its programme for rationalisation and restructuring of State agencies. This is an ambitious reform programme and...

Roads Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the installation of Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: Planning for the proposed Dublin-Galway cycle route of which the Athlone to Ballinasloe cycle path will form part  is currently being carried out by the National Roads Authority (NRA) and National Transport Authority (NTA).      A proposal for the development of the Mullingar to Athlone section is currently under consideration by my Department  under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including matters relating to limousine services, is the responsibility of 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 notify my private office if you do not get a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Accidents (25 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: My Department receives details of notifications made in respect of accidents/incidents that relate to railway safety within the context of the Railway Safety Act 2005. With regard to trams running on the Luas Red line: Four incidents were notified in 2011, two involved contact with a motor vehicle and two involved contact with a pedestrian. Five incidents...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: I thank Deputy Daly for raising this Topical Issue matter, which I will be answering on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar. The Government's policy in respect of the funding of capital projects to 2016, including the development of road links, is set out in the Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Medium Term Exchequer Framework...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Deputy has raised this issue on several occasions and he has been right to do so. I know the road well. I am familiar with some parts of the Deputy's constituency. As Deputy Daly knows only too well, I often visit Gorteen in Bantry. The NRA has responsibility. However, I take on board the Deputy's well-made point on the prioritisation of projects and the role of the NRA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry, including administration of the SPSV Entry Test, under the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009.   I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a response within ten working days please notify my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (4 Mar 2014)

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. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please notify my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (4 Mar 2014)

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 DTA Act 2008 extends the Authority’s remit in relation to integrated ticketing to the rest of the State. ...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is hard to believe it has been three years since we took office. Over that time we have witnessed the transformation of the economy from a basket case to one which has one of the highest growth projections for this year in Europe. Where 7,000 jobs a month were being lost, 5,000 are now being created. Getting here certainly was not easy. The damage done by the previous Administration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (5 Mar 2014)

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. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for 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 (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Kelly: Kerry County Council have submitted an application for funding in respect of the old North Kerry railway line under a funding call for the National Cycle Network Programme, which was announced in 2013.  The North Kerry Line application incorporates two elements.  Firstly, the application is concerned with a proposal to extend the 39 km Great Southern Trail (GST)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (6 Mar 2014)

Alan Kelly: The details requested by the Deputy are not held by my Department and are a matter for the individual Local Authorities.  However, in 2013, my Department provided funding to a number of Local Authorities under the Smarter Travel Programme to support walking and cycling. This funding was provided to support the delivery of cycling infrastructure and behavioural change measures....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Mar 2014)

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 and the cost of those tests, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Mar 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the licensing of hackneys, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), under 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 not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Mar 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009, including responsibility for administering the SPSV Entry Test, which includes both the Industry Knowledge and the Area Knowledge Tests.   I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Mar 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 actions agreed in the Taxi Regulation Review, 2011. In line with Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report, the new external signage introduced...