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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Legislation with regard to the functions of Local Authorities is, in the first instance, a matter for my colleague the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. I understand there is no specific legislative provision in local government law that gives responsibility to local authorities for local tourism development. However, section 66 of the Local Government Act...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism, it is not directly involved in the operation of the Tourism Capital Investment Programme (TCIP) which is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.   I am aware, however, that the open call TCIP is now closed.  Depending on the resources available, Fáilte Ireland is focusing capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (29 Sep 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 Status (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As announced on 22 September,  the Government intends to progress elements of the DART Expansion Programme under the new Capital Plan 2016-2022. This will include the electrification of the Northern line to extend the DART to Balbriggan and works to increase frequency of existing services. Funding for the electrification of the line onwards to Drogheda will not be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 Sep 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 2015, in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (29 Sep 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 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.  The quashing by the High Court in 2013 of the Minister for Regional Development's approval for the construction of two sections of the road has resulted in significant delay.  Since the High Court decision the Northern Ireland authorities have been working on the additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Firstly, I would point out to the Deputy that the DART Underground project has not been shelved. As I announced last week, based on the outcome of the updated business case for the project, the National Transport Authority (NTA) recommended that the project be redesigned to provide a lower cost technical solution and Government has accepted this recommendation.  Funding is being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords/North Dublin corridor are being announced today in the context of the Government's new Capital Plan.  This will include a major programme of transport investment for the coming years.  In particular, the Plan will set out a comprehensive response to the public transport needs of the Greater Dublin Area,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the competent authority responsible for the provision pf cycling infrastructure for the Greater Dublin Area.  I have forwarded your request to the NTA for attention and direct reply to you.  If you have not received a response within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords/North Dublin corridor are being announced today in the context of the Government's new Capital Plan.  This will include a major programme of transport investment for the coming years.  In particular, the Plan will set out a comprehensive response to the public transport needs of the Greater Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords / North Dublin corridor are being announced today in the context of the Government's new Capital Plan.  This will include a major programme of transport investment for the coming years.  In particular, the Plan will set out a comprehensive response to the public transport needs of the Greater Dublin Area,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (29 Sep 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. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (29 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The administration and expansion of the Galway regional bike scheme is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in cooperation with Galway County Council.  I have forwarded your requested to the NTA for attention and direct reply to you.  If you have not received a response within 10 working days please contact my office.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I heard the two different points the Deputy made. My priority is to find a way to significantly improve public transport access on the north side of our city in a way that will benefit many of the communities to which the Deputy referred. This means there are other initiatives that I, or any future transport Minister, will not be able to do for some time, given that it will require...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Broughan for raising this matter with me. As the Deputy would expect, I am familiar with the area to which he refers. There is a response that will be circulated to him but I will pick up on a few points in response. Deputy Broughan will be aware of the overall position on road funding. From a height of almost €3 billion in 2008, this year the level of funding...

Topical Issue Debate: Homelessness Strategy (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have listened to the main points from Deputy Maloney in response to the contribution from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. I will make three points in return, based on my personal experience of the matter and the input I can give through the Cabinet. The first point is that I agree entirely with the Deputy's argument that we should be governing with a...

Topical Issue Debate: Homelessness Strategy (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, who is unavoidably unable to take the matter. I thank Deputy Moloney for raising the issue. The Government is fully committed to addressing the issue of homelessness. There has been a focused and co-ordinated approach to tackling homelessness across Government Departments and agencies. The homelessness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The cases were heard in the High Court before Judge Peart from 29 October to 18 December 2013. Judgement was reserved and a decision is awaited.