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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Conference Sector Promotion (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 1 earlier today.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers Development (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Officials from my Department will provide copies of the correspondence requested directly to the Deputy within two weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (11 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has not received any proposals to remove the requirement for motorists to display insurance discs and to replace it with a system of number plate recognition administered by An Garda Síochána. Such a paperless system would need to be supported by a reliable database providing reliable information on motor insurance, regularly updated by the insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Investment Projects (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​It is not possible to give a breakdown of capital investment on a county by county basis as requested by the Deputy as some capital spend cannot be allocated to a specific county (e.g. rail safety management systems, signalling and rolling stock, Bus Eireann buses). In relation to sport, details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme and [Swimming Pool Programme] can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Aviation Policy ,which was published last August, acknowledges the role played by the regional airports of Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford as being important because of a level of international connectivity, mainly to UK and European continental markets, that they bring to a region for the tourism and business...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. Tourism continues to contribute significantly to Ireland's economic recovery.  CSO figures for the first nine months of 2015 show that there were over 6.64 million overseas visits to Ireland, an increase of 12.5% on the same nine-month period of 2014. This growth in overseas visits has been accompanied by strong growth in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Sports events can generate additional international visits and help put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  Accordingly, I am supportive of the ongoing efforts of the Tourism Agencies and the National Governing Bodies of Sport, in conjunction with their colleagues in Northern Ireland where appropriate, to attract international events and to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Responsibility for the development and operation of the Leap Card integrated ticketing system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Leap card has proved an enormous success since it was launched in Dublin almost four years ago. Card sales have now exceeded 1.3 million and eight million journeys are taken each month using Leap cards. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (11 Nov 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 High Performance programme.  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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Job Creation (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The mission statement of the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport is to ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development.  I have outlined my priorities to 2016 for the transport, tourism and sports sectors and these are readily available on my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is difficult to say exactly what measures have impacted most positively on road safety since the peak of 640 road fatalities in 1972, which reduced to 162 road fatalities in 2012, the lowest level of road fatalities to date.  In my view the road safety measures that had the most positive impact include the introduction of penalty points in 2002, drink driving and seat-belt...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation, including hotels, through regular occupancy surveys of accommodation providers throughout Ireland.  This survey collects data on accommodation available and rooms/beds sold each month, as well as a breakdown of overseas and domestic guests. The statistics indicate that the country as a whole has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The new Capital Plan under which there is a seven year funding envelope for transport from 2016-2022 will see a number of enhancements to commuter rail services. Works on the re-opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel will be completed next year. Together with the completion of resignalling works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock in 2016, the project will allow regular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (11 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 road projects (including the N7) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland. TII, (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Kildare County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Exchequer support was provided under the Regional Airports Programme to Galway and Sligo airports through the Operational Expenditure Subvention Scheme (OPEX) and the Capital Expenditure Grants Scheme (CAPEX). Exchequer support was also provided through a Scheme for subventing Public Service Obligations (PSO) air services operating between Galway and Dublin...

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Facilities Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to make three points concerning the matters raised by the Deputy. First, I agree with him that this project is of importance not just to Cork city and county but also to the region. As he has identified, it does have an important national role in that, were our country to be successful in winning the bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, due to the agreement we have with the GAA, this...

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Facilities Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I also acknowledge what a very important and positive day this is. I am confident history will recognise the leadership role Deputy Jerry Buttimer played in allowing our country to get to this point. It is my sincere hope that the people of Cork will do so as well. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. As he acknowledged, Exchequer funding of €30 million in support of the Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department ran the Active Travel Towns competition in 2013 and Kerry County Council was successful in securing funding under this Programme for the town of Tralee. In 2014, my Department awarded €1,363,000 in funding for this project. The project is progressing with approximately €200k being spent to date. As work progresses, Kerry County Council will...