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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (26 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My responsibilities, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, with respect to motor insurance, are limited to the requirement under the Road Traffic Acts relating to compulsory insurance for drivers of mechanically propelled vehicles. This is the only legal viresthat I have in relation to motor insurance. To that end, I also have responsibility for the current Agreement made with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (25 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Any proposed alteration of the existing speed limit applying to the stretch of road in question is a matter for Galway City 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 Galway City Council, may, in consultation with the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the country. Noting this, I have referred 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: Rail Services (25 Nov 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: Sports Funding (25 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the funding of the GAA Inter-County Players Support Schemes.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I take on board what the Deputy is saying and I acknowledge that there is a congestion problem and an access issue in the community to which he refers. Early next year my Department will allocate funding for local and regional roads for 2016. We would be able to work with the local authority to see if, within the allocation, it would be possible to deal with the matter. I am not in a...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Lawlor for raising this matter. As he is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in County Kildare is the statutory responsibility of Kildare County Council in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Work on such roads is funded from the council’s own resources, supplemented by allocations made directly from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Nov 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 national road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Cork County Council. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There are no plans to extend the rail network to Kilcock, Co. Kildare or to Enfield, Co. Meath. The National Transport Authority is currently finalising the draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2016-2035) following a recent public consultation process. This strategy provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Nov 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, such as the N11 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department is not the licensing authority for commercial fishing (including for lobster) - that responsibility lies with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. However, in relation to maritime safety aspects, mariners are obliged at all times (under the Collision Regulations - S.I. 507 of 2012) to maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the collection and compilation of statistics on road accidents. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 580 and 581 together. While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism propositions such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East is an operational matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is funding an on-going programme of accessibility improvement grants to upgrade existing public transport infrastructure and facilities. This includes funding for the upgrading of Iarnród Éireann stations to ensure they are accessible to people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments. This programme is being managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Funding for the delivery of greenways is fully committed up until 2016.  However, the development of a greenway along the Royal Canal from Abbeyshrule to Ballymahon is one of various projects which would be considered for funding should additional resources become available. Officials from my Department along with colleagues from the National Trails Office and Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The delivery of a sustainable and low carbon transport system for Ireland is an important priority for the Government. "Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future" lays the policy foundation for achieving that priority. In creating a culture of walking in Ireland it is important to ensure that walking is a safe and pleasant experience. There is a strong convergence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​"A Fresh Start – the Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan" concluded on 17 November states that the Irish Government remains supportive of the commitment to co-fund the construction of the A5 and notes that the planning issues related to the project are currently being addressed by the Northern Ireland authorities. Under the Agreement the Government reaffirms its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Requests (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As I informed the Deputy in my reply of 17 November 2015, Sport Ireland is a public body for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act and is responsible for the processing of FOI requests relating to the body, including decisions regarding the release or withholding of records.  I have no role in the process. However, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (24 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Vehicle roadworthiness testing is governed by Directive 2009/40/EC as last amended by Commission Directive 2010/48/EU. Currently there is no requirement to subject agricultural tractors to compulsory roadworthiness testing. However, the new EU Roadworthiness Testing Directive (Directive 2014/45/EU) which is effective from May 2018 requires Member States to introduce compulsory...