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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Job Creation (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The mission statement of the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport is to ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development.  I have outlined my priorities to 2016 for the transport, tourism and sports sectors and these are readily available on my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is difficult to say exactly what measures have impacted most positively on road safety since the peak of 640 road fatalities in 1972, which reduced to 162 road fatalities in 2012, the lowest level of road fatalities to date.  In my view the road safety measures that had the most positive impact include the introduction of penalty points in 2002, drink driving and seat-belt...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation, including hotels, through regular occupancy surveys of accommodation providers throughout Ireland.  This survey collects data on accommodation available and rooms/beds sold each month, as well as a breakdown of overseas and domestic guests. The statistics indicate that the country as a whole has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The new Capital Plan under which there is a seven year funding envelope for transport from 2016-2022 will see a number of enhancements to commuter rail services. Works on the re-opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel will be completed next year. Together with the completion of resignalling works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock in 2016, the project will allow regular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (11 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 (including the N7) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland. TII, (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Kildare County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Exchequer support was provided under the Regional Airports Programme to Galway and Sligo airports through the Operational Expenditure Subvention Scheme (OPEX) and the Capital Expenditure Grants Scheme (CAPEX). Exchequer support was also provided through a Scheme for subventing Public Service Obligations (PSO) air services operating between Galway and Dublin...

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Facilities Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to make three points concerning the matters raised by the Deputy. First, I agree with him that this project is of importance not just to Cork city and county but also to the region. As he has identified, it does have an important national role in that, were our country to be successful in winning the bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, due to the agreement we have with the GAA, this...

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Facilities Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I also acknowledge what a very important and positive day this is. I am confident history will recognise the leadership role Deputy Jerry Buttimer played in allowing our country to get to this point. It is my sincere hope that the people of Cork will do so as well. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. As he acknowledged, Exchequer funding of €30 million in support of the Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department ran the Active Travel Towns competition in 2013 and Kerry County Council was successful in securing funding under this Programme for the town of Tralee. In 2014, my Department awarded €1,363,000 in funding for this project. The project is progressing with approximately €200k being spent to date. As work progresses, Kerry County Council will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issues raised by the Deputy are matters for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct response.  If the Deputy does not receive a response within 10 days, he should contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commencement of Legislation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015, the National Transport Authority (NTA) will be the national independent regulator for clamping activities wherever clamping is used as a means of parking control. My Department is in contact with the NTA concerning the resourcing requirements to enable the legislation to commence soon and to allow the new arrangements to operate effectively....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  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: Noise Pollution (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: On the basis of the location of the housing estates referred to by the Deputy, I presume that the noise pollution issues in question concern the M8 motorway. ​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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 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 (such as the Cork North Link Road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: These are operational matters for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland and are not matters in which I, as Minister, have any role or function.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department keeps road traffic legislation under constant review, and this includes legislation on driving under the influence of alcohol. There have been major changes to drink driving legislation in recent years, particularly as a result of the Road Traffic Act 2010 which was the last time a major revision and consolidation of the primary road traffic legislation in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014. The allocation and payment booklets for regional and local roads in 2013 and 2014 are available in the Dáil Library. It was decided that there would be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme has reverted back to allowing local authorities to set aside...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​From 1stJanuary 2016, revised regulatory standards come into force for new and existing agricultural vehicles in a number of key safety areas including: braking; lighting and visibility; weights, dimensions and coupling; as well as plating and speed rating. These standards are being introduced following a comprehensive review, including a public consultation undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While the proposed walkway-cycleway has merit it is a matter for Cork County Council (CCC), in the first instance, to develop a project outline and if funding is required submit an application to my Department under whatever funding programme is in place at that time.  I know that CCC are developing and progressing plans for a number of greenways at present. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Land Acquisition (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department gave a commitment in 2010 to contribute a maximum of €3.7 million of the estimated land acquisition costs of €7.4 million related to the proposed Carrigaline Western Relief Road or 50% of the cost, whichever is the lesser, and this commitment is being honoured. To date €2.05 million has been paid to Cork County Council in respect of the Carrigaline...