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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 708 and 709 together. The issues raised are matters for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: 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: Road Improvement Schemes (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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In addition, its functions have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets throughout the country. My Department is also funding an on-going programme...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Given the constraints on the public finances, a number of public transport projects, including the extension of the Luas to Lucan, were deferred under the Government's last Capital Plan published in November 2011.  While we are making good strides in restoring the public finances, constraints still exist and it has not been possible to provide funding under the the new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (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 Macroom By-Pass is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I was not aware of that.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I certainly can wrap up quickly. I wish to emphasise one other important priority in respect of sport, which is to recognise that for 2016, there now is an overall sports allocation, in current terms alone, of €47 million for Sport Ireland and that the overall sports programme allocation has been increased by 40% from last year's allocation. This is to deliver the progress I...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Minister for Finance said yesterday, the previous few budgets have been hard, but they have made it possible for Ireland to exit the bailout programme, move the economy and society into a real recovery and to get our country to a point where we are reducing the amount of debt and the need for us to borrow year after year. The overwhelming priority of this year’s budget,...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Tréimhse Shocraithe le haghaidh Ré Dháil Éireann) 2015: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Fixed Period for the Duration of Dáil Éireann) Bill 2015: First Stage (14 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy looks at them. How much did he spend on them?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (14 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I understand the amenity park referred to by the Deputy is the Dun na Si park, located on the Athlone road, off the R446 and near to the town of Moate, Co. Westmeath and he is referring to the provision of signage for the park from the M6 motorway. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and  funding in relation to the national roads programme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The framework for law on medical fitness to drive in Ireland is established at EU rather than national level.  The principal legislation in this area is Directive 126 of 2006.  This has since been amended in a number of ways. Directives 112 and 113 of 2009 amended Directive 126 in a number of respects relating to fitness to drive, including changes related to epilepsy.  Inter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. The NTA has recently conducted a public consultation process in relation to SPSV driver safety equipment and Taxi signs. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​These are all operational matters for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My role in the matter of motor insurance relates to legislation under the EU Motor Insurance Directives and the Road Traffic Acts. The primary requirement in the EU Motor Insurance Directives and the Road Traffic Acts regarding motor insurance is that the driver of the vehicle is covered by third party insurance.  I have no role regarding the legal framework for motor insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Telecommunications Services Provision (13 Oct 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: Road Safety (13 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 (including the M7) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the administration of SPSV licences and the area knowledge test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​An agreed solution was implemented to address the IASS pension funding problems earlier this year. The solution that has been implemented is a matter for the pension scheme trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. My Department facilitated the establishment of an Expert Panel to examine and address issues that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (13 Oct 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Given the constraints on the public finances, a number of projects, including the extension of the Luas to Lucan, were deferred under the Government's 5-year capital programme, Infrastructure & Capital  Investment Programme 2012-2016 - Medium Term Exchequer Framework, published in November 2011. The National Transport Authority (NTA), which has statutory...