Results 27,621-27,640 of 33,392 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The improved viability of the hotel sector is very welcome not least because it is a large employer and significant contributor to the economy.  Giving the tourist a good value for money product has been key to the turnaround in tourism performance.  Having survived difficult times, accommodation providers are entitled to a fair return on investment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) 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: Military Aircraft Landings (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​About 90% of the exemptions granted under the 1973 Order in 2014 were granted to US commercial airlines for flights carrying the unloaded personal weapons of the US troops on board. From time to time exemptions are also granted to European airlines for flights carrying the personal weapons of European troops on board. When applying for such exemptions the airlines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my response to Priority Question No. 1.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In accordance with Section 32(1) of the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998 (as amended), my Department conveyed my approval, with consent from the Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform, to daa for the establishment of a new defined contribution scheme. My Department receives periodic briefings from daa and these sometimes include matters in relation to pensions. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Bus Éireann is in the process of upgrading its fleet with more modern and higher capacity vehicles, across the route network. Some of the new double deck coaches are slightly longer than older fleet, and provide additional capacity and legroom for passengers, over existing coaches. These new High Capacity LD 300 Double Deck Coaches coaches are part of an overall €25m...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I refer the Deputy to my response to Priority Question No. 1.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann are actively examining a proposal to increase the DART frequency to 10 minutes in the peak commencing early in 2016 to improve the service to customers and that the necessary funding issues involved are being considered at present. I  would point out that I have secured additional funding for rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Aviation Policy (NAP) sets out a range of actions aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting the growth and development of the aviation sector in Ireland. The policy recognises the geographic and infrastructure characteristics that differentiate the respective roles of the three State airports, and the differing challenges and opportunities that exist for them. Specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is finalising its preparation of a draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) to cover the period 2015 to 2035 in line with its statutory remit. The draft Strategy will provide a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA for the next two decades and it is understood the draft...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Hauliers have faced considerable difficulties and delays in Calais and Dover in recent months, due to attempts by migrants in Calais to board vehicles to the UK, which was exacerbated by industrial action at the Port of Calais over the summer.  The industrial action was settled in September, but I am aware that Irish hauliers still face challenges in Calais. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Development Projects (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy will be aware, a structured consultation process is ongoing between representatives of the project team tasked with the delivery of the Western section of the Dublin to Galway Greenway and landowners affected by the current preferred route.  The consultation process is being led by representatives of Galway County Council and I am expecting a report...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Decisions in relation to public transport infrastructure to serve the Swords/North Dublin corridor will be announced shortly 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: Military Aircraft Landings (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, S.I. 224 1973, as amended, provides that no munitions or weapons of war may be carried by an aircraft in Irish airspace without an exemption granted under the Order.  The Order applies to civil aircraft. Where such a civil aircraft is being used to carry munitions or weapons of war the airline is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (23 Sep 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), (formerly the National Roads Authority) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​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 historical tourism is an operational matter for the Boards and managements of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.  Accordingly, I have asked the Agencies to reply to the Deputy directly in this regard. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Station Closures (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Coast Guard, a Division of my Department, has monitored the level of cliff rescue call outs responded to by the Bunbeg Coast Guard Unit (CGU). Since the establishment of a cliff rescue service in the late 90s, the Unit has not been called upon to intervene in any lifesaving cliff recovery incident. This level of response does not justify the maintenance of a cliff rescue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I have no direct role in this matter. These are decisions for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas and Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, and are not subject to my approval. I have referred the Deputy's Questions to both agencies, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the licensing of the Bus and Coach sector under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. The NTA recently finalised a report on Transitioning to a Wheelchair Accessible Licensed Bus Sector and submitted it to me. The recommendations of the report are currently being considered by my Department.