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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Automatic Number Plate Recognition Cameras (19 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has no role in the use of automatic number plate recognition cameras. Such devices are used by the M50 Concession for the purpose of the collection of tolls and as such are entirely a commercial matter for that company. Automatic number plate recognition cameras are used by An Garda Síochána in the enforcement of road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start reaffirms the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and commits an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane) can commence as soon as the necessary planning issues have been resolved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (19 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Will the Deputy please advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (19 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issues of the provision and operation of waiting rooms at rail stations are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann; I have no function in such matters. I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 and 483 together. Rickshaws are covered by road traffic law. Pedal-powered rickshaws come within the definition of 'pedal cycles' and powered rickshaws are classified as 'mechanically propelled vehicles'. They, like all other road traffic, are obliged to obey road traffic law. The measures which I introduced recently to allow An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (19 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Promotions (19 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Since the introduction of the change in promotion eligibility rules there have been no Clerical Officers promoted to Higher Executive Officer and no Executive Officers promoted to Assistant Principal Officer through internal competition in my Department.  The Department welcomes and supports these new rules which have been fully implemented in recent competitions.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Given the high proportion of international travel reservations made using the internet, it is important for accommodation providers to maintain an online presence - including through their own websites and through social media.  Accordingly, as part of a suite of training and business supports available to accommodation providers, Fáilte Ireland provides the information and tools to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, including the N69 Listowel Bypass is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Monaghan is the statutory responsibility of Monaghan County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The maintenance of individual national roads in Cavan is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Cavan County Council. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The maintenance of individual national roads in Monaghan is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Monaghan County Council. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Quadricycles and scrambler bikes are mechanically propelled vehicles, which means that they are vehicles intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical or electrical power. As such, irrespective of engine capacity, under the Road Traffic Acts the user of such vehicles in a public place must have insurance, road tax, a driving licence or learner permit and wear a helmet....

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Many colleagues have described the general effects of the very severe weather and I will not go through them in any greater detail. I want recognise the considerable difficulty and trauma that communities all over the country have gone through due to the terrible weather before and across Christmas and empathise with them, as other Deputies have done. In my comments I will focus on the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Roads Maintenance (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I offer the Senator and the House best wishes for the new year.I thank the Senator for raising this matter as it gives me the opportunity to perhaps give a wider perspective on what has happened to the transport infrastructure across the country. I will also be doing so in the Dáil this afternoon. As the Senator is aware, the most extensive impact of the weather to date for the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Roads Maintenance (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for raising the issue with me. He is correct to say that I have given him a national overview of the situation. I am sure the Senator will appreciate that while this is a very important project to the Senator and the community on whose behalf he is raising the issue, my challenge is that we now have hundreds of these issues throughout the country. I am working within...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Traffic Management (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I agree there is a need to reduce traffic congestion within Galway city and county, to improve commuting times and to reduce emissions. No one would argue against encouraging higher vehicle occupancy where possible. Four people travelling in one car is a much more efficient way of using resources than each taking a separate car. However, the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Traffic Management (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I can respond to that question but that was not what this Commencement matter was about. With respect, if the Senator tables a matter and asks me to respond, I will respond to it. I can respond to her broader question because I participated in a forum on how to respond to the management of traffic in Galway. The short answer from a public transport perspective is that we need to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...