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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​According to Fáilte Ireland's most recent accommodation occupancy statistics, for January to September 2015, hotel room occupancy in Dublin stood at 77%, whereas hotel occupancy in the rest of Ireland was 67%. These statistics indicate that the country as a whole has sufficient stock of hotel accommodation to meet the needs of the industry. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 to 188, inclusive, together. Research that has been carried out on behalf of the tourism agencies and tourism industry has found that certain market segments have a higher likelihood to select Ireland as a destination. These are categorised as follows: - “Culturally Curious”: Travellers in the over 45 age group taking a holiday with their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Aviation Policy which was published by my Department in August last acknowledges the role played by the regional airports of Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford due to a level of international connectivity that they bring to a region for the tourism and business sectors. The Policy confirms that these four airports are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Employment (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Central Statistics Office’s official count of direct employment in ‘Accommodation and food service activities’, a category which includes hotels, restaurants, bars, canteens and catering, was 139,800 in 2014 (7.3% of total employment). This estimate of employment is based on the CSO Household Survey and the jobs identified are defined as ‘the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Passenger Numbers (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. ​ ​2014 2013​ ​2012 ​2011 ​2010 ​​Dublin 21,712,169 20,167,783 ​19,099,649 ​18,740,593 ​18,431,064 Cork ​2,144,476 ​2,258,005 ​2,340,115 ​2,361,947 ​2,425,131 Shannon ​1,639,315 ​1,400,032...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Section 13(2) of the Road Traffic Act 2010 requires that in cases where testing of a breath specimen has indicated an alcohol concentration higher than the legal limit, the breath test apparatus should print '2 identical statements' of the result in a prescribed form.  The form itself was prescribed by SI 541 of 2011 which provided both English and Irish versions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 625 and 639 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry is the statutory responsibility of Kerry 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am not in a position to say at this stage which of the greenway projects already awarded funding under my Department's funding programmes will not draw down the full grant amount.  I recognise that a small number of projects awarded funding are not progressing as expected, however, each will be dealt with on a case by case basis. I have stated on many occasions that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 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 (such as an integrated motorway network from Cork to Donegal) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer to your further Parliamentary Question regarding secure bike parking requesting details of funding provided for the provision of bicycle lockers to public agencies and the number of lockers provided.  I have forwarded your question to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for direct response.  If you have not received a response within 10 working days please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Action 14 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011 recommended the introduction of a prohibition on the transferability of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences with effect from 1st October 2012. The Taxi Regulation Review Group included representatives of the taxi industry and its recommendations were widely publicised to the industry, including through the National Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the development of strategies for increasing participation in sport. As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 631 to 633, inclusive, together. As explained to the Deputy in my response to PQ No. 600 of 10 November, the Government's decision to include the new Metro North project in its Capital Plan Building on Recovery 2016-2021was based on the conclusions and recommendations of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study, which was undertaken by Aecom on behalf of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​A project of the magnitude of the DART Underground Project has to be designed and delivered in a way that best ensures cost effectiveness for the taxpayer and the State. Following a review of the project, the National Transport Authority recommended that the tunnel element should be redesigned in order to provide a lower cost technical solution...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 635 to 637, inclusive, together. The issues raised are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland, and for Translink in Northern Ireland and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Enterprise Refurbishment project is being implemented through the EU Interreg IV programme under the auspices of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Following consultations with all key stakeholders, including my Department, the SEUPB recently confirmed that there is no significant risk associated with the timely completion of the project, which is on schedule for completion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 640 to 642, inclusive, and 652 together. 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 also already informed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The  National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and this would include projects such as the upgrading of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (15 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has regular contact with the Iarnród Eireann CEO and his management team as as part of its ongoing relationship with CIE and its operating subsidiaries. As required, I would also have contacts with the Chair  and CEO of Iarnród Eireann .  My last formal meeting with the Iarnród Eireann Chair was on 1 September...