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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including matters relating to SPSV vehicle licence renewals, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013.   I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (27 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: Mayo County Council submitted an application to my Department in 2012 under the Active Travel Towns  Programme (Stream 2) for the implementation of an active travel town in Louisburg.  The application could not be considered for funding as it did not meet the criteria in terms of population size.   No other applications for funding have been received by my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators (27 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: Following a Government Decision in January 2012, responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including 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 the implementation of the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (27 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: Following a Government Decision in January 2012, responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including 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 implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.   On foot of a proposal to introduce tuk tuk vehicles to Dublin, I understand that the NTA is open to examining the issues around making regulations to establish a new category of SPSV licence to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 May 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 Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. 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: Taxi Regulations (4 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: Statutory Instrument No. 163 of 2014 completed the commencement of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 in April this year with the exception of section 49. The National Transport Authority also introduced new small public service vehicle (SPSV) regulations on 7 April which introduce new measures provided for under the Act as well as consolidating and replacing the existing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (4 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: In August 2013, my Department announced a funding call for the National Cycle Network Funding Scheme 2014 to 2016. The criteria in respect of applications was made clear from the outset. The Department was seeking to fund high quality, safe, off-road greenway routes that would have the potential to be world class trip attractors. It was clear from the criteria that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (10 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 593 and 594 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. My role relates to the overall policy for the sector. There have been many changes to the policy framework for the sector in recent years...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (17 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: Following a Government Decision in January 2012, responsibility for the integration of local and rural transport services, including 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 implementing the restructuring of the RTP announced by me on 9th July 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. 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: Taxi Regulations (19 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including issues pertaining to a grant scheme for the purchase of wheelchair accessible vehicles. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle standards, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. 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: Tourism Projects Funding (24 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: Given the great success of the greenways delivered to date, it is my intention to continue to source funding for the ongoing development of such infrastructure. Under the recent funding call for the National Cycle Network (NCN) Programme, the applications submitted by Sligo and Leitrim (with the support of Cavan) County Councils for the development of a greenway along the disused Sligo...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (24 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (in cooperation with Wicklow County Council) is the body responsible for the delivery of cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).  Detailed plans for the development of cycling infrastructure in Wicklow are contained in the National Transport Authority's Cycle Network Plan for the GDA.  I am copying your request to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The direct award contracts for the provision of public service obligation, PSO, bus market services held by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann expire later this year.  The awarding of subsequent contracts is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority, NTA.  All Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann routes will be included in the new five year direct award contracts...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: This matter is governed by European and national legislation, as I am sure the Deputy knows. The NTA will continue to define the services that the successful applicants will be contractually required to provide. The tender is for up to 10% of routes and I expect both companies will submit robust bids. The NTA will apply the same level of control and centralised planning to the routes put...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: I am just pointing out the facts.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: The NTA will implement this change and define the services to be provided. I expect that when it engages with the unions, it will ensure all workers will be protected. It is a modest change. I expect that Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus will compete very strongly for these routes and have every possibility of being successful. I believe the workers will be protected. Public transport...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cycling Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: I understand the Deputy is referring to a report entitled, The Safety Challenge of Increased Cycling, by Jack Short and Brian Caulfield of Trinity College Dublin. The current road safety strategy which runs from 2013 to 2020 contains a range of measures to ensure greater safety among cyclists.  These include education to promote the use of personal protection...