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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (18 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The table attached sets out details of funding made available by my Department for the development of cycling and walking routes during 2009, 2010 and 2011. Almost €34m has been allocated in 2012 for investment between 2012 and 2016 in respect of similar projects details of which can be made available to the Deputy when the funding has been...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: This Bill allows for an increase in the borrowing level of CIE. All the political parties and the Independents have indicated they will support this Bill. I have taken on board their general comments on CIE during the discussion of the earlier Stages of the Bill. I welcome comments from members. This Bill will increase the borrowing level of CIE to €300 million, which will allow...

Seanad: Credit Union Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The Government already has memorandums of understanding for 850 jobs and is considering the potential for 3,500 jobs. I do not envisage any Member of either House having an issue with that. This is about using Shannon's assets as leverage. Shannon is a unique airport with the longest runway in western Europe. It has preclearance and lands that simply are not available to any other airport...

Seanad: Shannon Airport: Motion (12 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: I thank Senators for their contributions on this debate on the future of Shannon Airport. I am glad there has been so much interest in the debate as the airport is vital for the mid-west. As someone who comes from that region, I know that only too well. Even though I am a Tipperary man, I live quite close to the airport on the Clare border near Killaloe. I am therefore very passionate...

Seanad: Shannon Airport: Motion (12 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: When the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, and I were appointed to the portfolio of transport, tourism and sport in March 2011, we made the aviation sector one of our key priorities. One of the issues that needed to be addressed was the unusual relationship between the three State airports since the enactment of the State Airports Act 2004. This Act provided for the establishment of two new public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Action 15 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011 proposes a requirement for all holders of small public service vehicles (SPSV) vehicles to also be the registered owner of the vehicle to which the licence relates, with certain limited exclusions permitted to deal with vehicles operating under long term leases. The aim of this proposal is to ensure responsibility is taken by the vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: 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 the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. I am informed by the NTA that proposals to limit the age of operation of...

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: We can go into that. In fairness, if the management wants to talk to the Department, the Minister or myself in regard to that subsidy and how it should work, or the various different subsidies the airport has received through the years, the doors will be open for it to do that. Comments have been made in this House and outside that this could in some way be against state aid rules. That is...

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Some Deputies, although not as many as I would have thought, made reference to the issue of the workers in this scenario, particularly those from Shannon Airport and Shannon Development, whose current terms and conditions are to be transferred - although, to be fair, this was enshrined in the 2004 Act. Discussions have taken place with ICTU, which will have representation on the...

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Deputies Collins and Dooley referred to the impact on the mid-west, and particularly to PayPal. If we have a stronger airport into the future, which we will have under this process, we will have a greater opportunity to attract inward investment.

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: I am sure the Deputy will accept that. Unfortunately, I do not have time to address the other contributions. I very much support the motion. This is a great policy for the airport. We cannot stand still or just continue on as previous Administrations did. We need to put a plan together. This is a fantastic plan and one that will be successful. I ask the House to support the motion.

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate on the motion. Some of those who spoke were passionate. I am glad that there is so much interest in the success of Shannon Airport. It is important not only to the people of the mid-west but also to the people of the entire western hinterland. I will respond to some of the points made by various Deputies. Like everyone else who has...

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: That happened under Fianna Fáil's watch.

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Who is responsible for it being empty?

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Why does the Deputy say that?

Shannon Airport: Motion (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: I do.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including implementation of Action 46 of the Report, which proposes a local area hackney licence....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing  Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department  has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes  Scheme.   Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including supports for new  entrants to the industry, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. 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 (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including implementation of Action 46 of the Report, which proposes a local area hackney licence....