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Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am very happy to respond to such helpful questions.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The very fair question was raised as to why I was giving them the ability to invite people as opposed to compelling or requiring them to do so. The answer is I have great faith in the ability of members of local authorities to exercise that power. We are going to be in a situation where a local authority will be able to quiz the chairman of the board of a port or harbour. If I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reachtaíocht um Thrácht ar Bhóithre (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Sula freagraím an tsubstaint den cheist seo, is gá dom roinnt míthuiscintí a chur I gceart. Bhí an tsaincheist seo i dtrácht rialú na hArd-Chúirte den dáta 2 Deireadh Fómhair, 2015 i dtaobh le foirm na  dtuarascálacha clóite de chuid gairis Tástáil Fhianaiseach Anála (TFA) i stáisiúin na...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The legislation governing parking on public roads empowers road authorities to make bye-laws governing the type of paid parking systems they wish to employ (e.g. disc parking) and to control the charges and conditions which apply.  Road authorities may provide residents with parking permits which give them an exemption from the need to pay for parking on roads where they live....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Civil Aviation Regulation (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Irish Aviation Authority has statutory responsibility, under the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993, for the regulation of aviation safety standards for civil aviation in Ireland.  This includes remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), or as they are more commonly known, Drones. The IAA published its policy and national legislation on the use of RPAS in October 2012. An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: This is a matter for Sport Ireland and I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy can appreciate, I receive a very large number of requests from a variety of sources including external bodies, Departmental officials, Oireachtas Members and members of the public. Due to the vast number of requests involved it would not be practicable, or a good use of limited resources, for my Office to keep a register of all these requests. However, if the Deputy wishes to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Photography costs incurred by my Department are on its website at the following link: . It is the policy of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport that photography costs are kept to a minimum and services are provided in-house by staff.  Where services are contracted, best value is sought and a number of quotes are obtained....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Relations Contracts Data (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 625 and 626 together. Details of all consultancy payments by the Department are available on my Department's website at . It is the policy of the Department in the exercise of its functions to use internal resources as far as possible.  Consultants are hired occasionally in circumstances where particular expertise is not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Data (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have two special advisers on my staff since I took up my current Office in July 2014.  The pay per annum for each special adviser is as approved by Government. The combined pay for the two special advisers referred to is set out in the following table for 2014 and 2015 (to end November). Year Pay 2014 €48,547 2015 €144,235

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann 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. I have also sent a copy of the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority for information.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including the R312 is the statutory responsibility of Mayo 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Mayo County Council has submitted an application for grant funding to my Department under the 2016 Low Cost Safety Scheme. The application which list projects in order of priority includes the provision of a footpath and public lighting on the LP1124 at Church Road, Ballina Co. Mayo. Allocations under the 2016 Low Cost Safety Scheme will be on the basis of the budget...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Funding (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the daa operates under a commercial mandate, is entirely funded from its own resources (including borrowings) and receives no Government funding supports. daa last made a dividend payment to the Exchequer in 2009 in the sum of €19.4 million and it is anticipated that the company will resume dividend payments...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (8 Dec 2015)

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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Mayo County Council has submitted an application to my Department for funding in respect of improvement works on the R346 Cross-Cong in 2016.  The application was received on 20 November and is under consideration by my Department taking into account the available capital budget for regional and local roads.  The 2016 Regional and local road allocations will be announced...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (8 Dec 2015)

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 N70 is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Kerry County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The application process for membership of State Boards operated by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) does not identify or require disclosure of a disability.  The Department therefore does not hold the information requested by the Deputy. ​ The Department of Transport Tourism and Sport is however advancing accessibility improvements to public transport services in the context...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Air Services Provision (8 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Since PQ No. 1148 of 3 November last, I have responded on this matter to the Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. In that response, I pointed out that while I would very much welcome this proposed new route, we do not have any schemes similar to the UK Government's Regional Air Connectivity Fund and there is no Exchequer...