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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing scheme in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010 with the commencement of section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. Furthermore in accordance with section 63(1) of the DTA Act 2008, the...

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (20 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I wish to advise the Deputy that the construction of bus shelters, outside of the Greater Dublin Area, is a day-to-day operational matter between individual bus operators and the relevant Local Authority.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The issues raised are operational matters for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (19 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 538 and 548 together. In my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The aim of the review is to enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (14 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (13 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: Cycle path development is occurring through a number of different mechanisms. The development of the Great Western Greenway has been driven jointly by Mayo County Council and the local community. Local landowners gave permissive access to their lands, which made the route possible, and a local management committee has been established to foster community engagement around the on-going...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 467 and 474 together. The operation and management of the taxi rank at the St. James's Hospital is the responsibility of the Management Board of the hospital. I will arrange to forward the Deputies' questions to my colleague, the Minister for Health for direct response in this regard. Concerning the taxi rank infrastructure in the cities referred to,...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: There is a recognition within the programme for Government of the importance of the Rural Transport Programme. My Department is currently exploring efficiencies that can be made by bringing together aspects of the HSE transport arrangements, schools transport, the Rural Transport Programme and other transport services. A pilot scheme study has been carried out, which I will publish shortly....

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent operators...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. With regard to specific matters such as vehicle standards and other matters relating to the existing regulatory system, I have arranged for the Deputy's correspondence to be forwarded to the NTA for direct reply. If the Deputy does not hear...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing scheme in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30 September 2010 with the commencement of section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. Furthermore in accordance with section 63(1) of the DTA Act 2008, the Authority's...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent operators...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively I clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (7 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: In my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including the system for taxi identification, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. I understand that roof sign stickers which identify the county in which small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators are licensed to operate are being introduced as a response to consultation with industry...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The first meeting of the Taxi Regulation Review Steering Group was held yesterday. I also refer the Deputy to my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively which set out the terms of reference of the review and the membership of the Steering Group. Both announcements are available on my Department's website (www.dttas.ie).

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: The last decade has seen substantial levels of capital investment in transport infrastructure to improve our public transport network throughout the country. It will clearly not be possible to maintain this level of investment in the period ahead, given the difficult budgetary and economic challenges we now face. That is not to say however that progress cannot be made in encouraging people...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (6 Jul 2011)

Alan Kelly: I have sought the views of the National Transport Authority on potential mechanisms to expand the current Dublin Bikes scheme and to facilitate the introduction of similar public bike schemes to other cities. I look forward to considering the Authority's views as an input to formulating my approach to this matter.