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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​An Inter-Departmental Group, chaired by my Department, was established last year to consider the potential for introducing a 'pay-as-you-go' road tax system for HGVs.  The group has examining the technical, regulatory and economic dimensions of introducing a HGV road user charge in Ireland. The work of the group was expanded to include a full review of commercial motor tax, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As a result of international Conventions dating back to the 1920s, visitors may drive in Ireland on their own national driving licences for up to a year.  If a person is here longer than that and wishes to continue to drive, they must obtain an Irish driving licence. Irish driver licensing rules operate within the framework of an EU-wide licensing system....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Matters relating to the collection and retention of levies under Section 49 Supplementary Contribution Schemes are the responsibility of the relevant local authorities, in this instance Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council.   In the event that the Metro North project is cancelled or amended it will be a matter for the local authorities concerned to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers Development (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 691 and 692 together. ​Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is a commercial State port company and is expected to fund its capital investments without recourse to the Exchequer. The Harbours Acts require Ministerial consent in relation to certain specific activities, including certain investments in undertakings (other than a subsidiary) greater...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers Development (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The possible development of the cruise business was identified as one of the opportunities to be pursued in the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan. A Cruise Stakeholder Group was established, comprising of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and the Dún Laoghaire Business Improvement District. The expansion and development of the cruise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers Development (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 694 to 696, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, as part of its development masterplan, Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company has a number of projects at different stages of conception or delivery, some of which require Ministerial consent and some of which do not. As I informed the Deputy on 17th June, I recently had a constructive meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​In accordance with EU Directive 2009/40/EC, passenger cars are required to undergo a roadworthiness test when they are four years old and every two years thereafter. This is the minimum EU requirement. The Directive also allows Member States to provide for more frequent testing and an annual NCT for cars 10 years and older was introduced in June 2011. Roadworthiness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Luas Cross City project. Dublin City Council (DCC), in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Siochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws regarding the location and number of taxi ranks in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There are no plans to privatise Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann or Iarnród Éireann.  What is being carried out is a tender process, under the aegis of the National Transport Authority (NTA), in respect of a small segment of the overall number of publicly-subvented PSO bus routes.  The routes will continue to be provided through public subvention...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Horse Racing Industry (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I have no responsibility or official function in relation to horse racing or the staging of horse racing events, including harness racing. Matters relating to the horse racing industry are the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: First-timelearner permit holders for cars, motorcycles and works vehicle (e.g. tractors, JCBs) must wait six months after the date of issue of the particular licence category before they can sit their driving test. This requirement came into effect from 30 October 2007 under the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Certificates of Competency) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 725 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Charges (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​An Inter Departmental Group, chaired by my Department, was established last year to consider the potential for introducing a 'pay-as-you-go' road tax system for HGVs.  The group has been examining the technical, regulatory and economic dimensions of introducing a HGV road user charge in Ireland. The work of the group was expanded to include a full review of commercial motor tax,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department currently does not use any system software for the auto-deletion of email messages.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (24 Jun 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 National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The review by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles will be examined by my officials for submission of recommendations to me which I will consider in due course. However, given the pressures of other work in my Department, this matter will be dealt with later in 2015. It is my intention to publish the RSA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The remuneration of staff in my Department is as sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in line with Government policy. There are currently 5 staff in my Department who earn less than €11.45 gross per hour. The additional cost of introducing a minimum wage threshold of €11.45 is estimated at €18,000 per annum. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The development of the Dunboyne to Navan Rail link together with a number of other transport projects was postponed in 2011 due to the financial situation. This project will now be reviewed in the context of the Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area covering the priorities for the next 20 years which is currently under preparation by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Driving Permits (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The International Driving Permit (IDP) is issued in Ireland by the Automobile Association (AA), and my Department is not involved in operational details.  I have therefore referred the Deputy's request for figures relating to the IDP to the AA for direct reply. In relation to the security issue, the IDP is not a driving licence but, in essence, a translation of an individual's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (24 Jun 2015)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012.  This includes the tendering of rural transport services as part of the recent restructuring of the Programme. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...