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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Data (21 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The data requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 Oct 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (21 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Ministerial consent was granted to Drogheda Port Company for the establishment of the Subsidiary Company in question, under Section 2.7 of the Harbours Act 1996 and in line with all the requirements of the Harbours Acts and Section 14 of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. I have no role in the day to day management, control, or operations of any port...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Funding (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Senator Mooney for raising this issue. This is the first time we have dealt with each other on a matter like this. It is the first time we have had a Commencement matter to address. What we now need is for Paschal Sheehy to cover this item and then it will be a historic coming together of different Paschals across the country. I agree with Senator Mooney that greenways are making...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Funding (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Indeed. I am confident that were the local authority to go ahead with the project and were it to be successful in its application for INTERREG funding, it would be able to find from within its own resources the final 15%, if that was what was required. In advance of that, however, it might be more sensible for me to state I support the application the council intends to make for INTERREG...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Matters relating to upgrading works at individual level crossings on the rail network are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred your question regarding the Railway Junction at Kilshane to Iarnród Éireann 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: Driver Licences (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Deputy Ellis may recall that he raised the same issue, on behalf of a different individual, with my predecessor (Question No. 277 of 24 October 2013). The position set out in that reply remains unchanged, in that the plastic card format of driving licence was introduced into Ireland in January 2013 in accordance with EU law. EU legislation provides for the date and place...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Oct 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 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 Network (20 Oct 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 N86 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Oct 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 Projects (20 Oct 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 N22 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Oct 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 N86 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (20 Oct 2015)

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: Bus Éireann Services (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann 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: Driving Tests Waiting Lists (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the driver testing 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: Driver Licences (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU legislation.  On this basis we have mutual recognition for driver licence exchange with all other EU Member States.  In the case of non-EU jurisdictions, we can reach bilateral agreements.  It has been a matter of policy for some time to reach bilateral agreements of this kind with Canada.  Arriving at such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While DAA keeps my Department informed of its efforts to improve efficiencies in the company, including managing its cost base, decisions and initiatives in this regard, such as the Cost Recovery Programme referred to by the Deputy, are operational matters for daa. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the daa for direct reply.  If the Deputy does not receive a reply from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Fees (20 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Freedom of Information Act 2014, and S.I. No. 531 of 2014, Freedom of Information Act 2014 (Fees) No. 2 Regulations 2014 provide for fees to be charged for FOI requests. Section 27(1) of the Act states 'Such amount as may be appropriate having regard to the provisions of this section shall be charged by the FOI body concerned under this subsection and paid by the requester...