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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants in certain circumstances. The 2nd phase of the Limerick...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (13 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: Roads Maintenance 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 local...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 910 and 911 together. The details requested by the Deputy are contained in the table below. ​Year Category Amount 2011 Jobs Initiative Smarter Travel Areas Funding for Cycle Stands in Cork City €99,984 Frankfield-Grange -Bellevue Pedestrian Project  under Jobs Initiative Round 2 €172,186 Bike Week Promotional Fund to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coras Iompair Éireann (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The administration of the Córas Iompair Éireann pension scheme is entirely a matter for the scheme's trustees together with the Board of CIÉ and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII, formerly known as the National Roads Authority) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII, formerly known as the National Roads Authority) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am aware of the Dublin Residential Parking Study to which you refer.  However, as this report was commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA), it would not be appropriate for me to intervene on this matter.  Any queries or concerns surrounding the Report should be directed to the NTA in the first instance.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Issues concerning the frequency of DART services, and the operation of signalling systems and gates at level crossings, are primarily a matter for the National Transport Authority in conjunction with Irish Rail.  Noting this, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am informed that, in its recent correspondence with the Deputy, Sport Ireland confirmed that it accepts the decision of the Information Commissioner and it will ensure that all aspects of the Information Commissioner's decision will be fully complied with within the permitted timeframe. I understand that the relevant records have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Appointments (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I have nominated the following people to serve in positions carrying remuneration: ​Name Payment Amount Position Mr. Tony O'Connor, SC €5,842.50 (2012) Chair, Appeal Panel on Aviation Terminal Service Charges Mr. Richard Cummins €2,400.00 (2012) Member, Appeal Panel on Aviation Terminal Service Charges Mr. Liam Twohig €2,952.00 (2012) Member,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy may wish to note that I updated the Dáil on this issue in response to Question No. 15 of 23 September 2015, when matters had moved on somewhat since the Question to which the Deputy refers. In my September response, I noted that it was my understanding that Dublin City Council (DCC), following a consultation process with relevant stakeholders, had drafted bye-laws under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: Any proposed alteration of the existing speed limit applying to the stretch of road in question is a matter for Kerry County Council in the first instance. While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for national roads (both within and outside built up areas), local authorities, in this case Kerry County Council, may, in consultation with the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has 33 annual subscriptions. Details are contained in the following table. Name of External body or Group  Cost Irish Computer Society €115 Royal Aeronautical Society Membership €474 Engineers Ireland AAIU Membership fees €828 International Society of Air Safety Investigators €144 International Maritime Organisation €42,268...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded within 10 working days

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department publishes information on a six monthly basis on expenditure items such as advertising. The specific information requested by the Deputy can be found on my Department's website under the following link: http://www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/expenditure-external-s ervices​.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Regulations (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​A request made to my Department by Mr. Cantwell was refused under the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007-2014. In accordance with the thrust of the Regulations, the Department sought to assist and guide Mr. Cantwell in considering a new application.  In this context a visit to the Department's offices was arranged on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Requests (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​I refer the Deputy to my replies to his previous questions on this matter. As I have already informed the Deputy, the processing of this FOI request and the decision of the Information Commissioner are a matter for Sport Ireland and I have no role in the process. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask...