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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (1 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Arrangements for the provision of tourist information offices are an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for further information and 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: Public Transport Fares (1 Dec 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (1 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The improvement and maintenance of its regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of Monaghan 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 selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is, therefore, a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (1 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the promotion of public awareness in relation to road safety and the safe use of our roads It must be remembered that speed limit signs cannot be interpreted as representing a target, or that it is safe to drive up to the limit displayed. It is the driver's responsibility to exercise judgement and to drive at a safe speed having...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 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 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: Compulsory Purchase Orders (1 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 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: Departmental Legal Cases Data (1 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within ten working days. If you do not receive the information within the ten working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (1 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There are no employees of my Department who are classified as being employed under a Contract of Indefinite Duration. I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please advise my private office.

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department facilitates the collection of motor tax through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), including over the internet at .  The table below sets out the number of motor tax discs issued through the online service as a percentage of overall discs issued for the years 2011 to 2014 inclusive. Year Total Number of Motor TaxDiscs issued (Motor Tax Office and Online) Total...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (26 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The works referred to in the correspondence are not funded under the Sports Capital Programme and the Local Authority Swimming Pools Programme is not open for applications. ​ Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and coordination of sport. Sport Ireland provides an annual subsidy to the University...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (26 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The works referred to in the correspondence are not funded under the Sports Capital Programme, and the Local Authority Swimming Pools Programme is not open for applications. ​Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. Sport Ireland provides an annual subsidy to the...

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...