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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (11 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, 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 National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (11 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2010 there is no subvention paid directly by my Department for public transport services.  The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has direct responsibility for this area.  The total Public Service Obligation (PSO) subvention provided to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​ While I cannot comment on individual cases, as a matter of law, the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is an EU-wide system of qualification for professional drivers, and is a requirement for professional drivers of trucks and buses.  It exists in addition to and separate from a driving licence.  In order to drive a truck or bus professionally, an...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Services (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I emphasise again that Iarnród Éireann, in response to increased demand, increased capacity by more than 300 seats on the 5.10 p.m. and 6.15 p.m. train services to County Mayo. On the knock-on effects of changes in the Cork service and the early service from County Mayo, as the Deputy will be aware, I do not determine the arrival times of particular train services. This is a...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Services (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The provision of rail services is an operational matter for larnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. As the matter had been raised by the Deputy, I contacted the NTA on this matter. The NTA has entered into a public service contract with larnród Éireann for the provision of rail passenger services. The contract specifies the service and...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the House today on this very important motion. It gives me and my Government colleagues the opportunity to provide some context for the issues that have been debated publicly or, in some cases, have not yet been debated publicly. I welcome the fact that we are now able to have this debate here and that it can be covered and given the attention this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Services (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Pursuant to the provisions of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993, the Irish Aviation Authority has responsibility for, inter alia, the provision, operation and management of air navigation services in Irish and other airspace. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (10 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: With effect from June 2011  all cars older than 10 years, other than vintage cars, must undergo annual roadworthiness testing. The effects of wear and tear on a vehicle become more evident as it ages. Prior to the introduction of annual testing, road traffic collision statistics showed that a significant proportion of fatal collisions and serious injuries arose...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department has responsibility for the safety of Maritime Transport services and the provision of emergency response services.  Satellite imagery is used to discharge these responsibilities, and extensively in the SafeSeas Ireland system, which is a monitoring and information system used to enhance maritime safety and security and assist in the protection of the marine...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Marine Rescue Station (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I apologise to the Senator for keeping him waiting and I thank him for raising the matter. The engineering branch of the Irish Coast Guard provides a national maritime safety telecommunications and responder alerting and notification service. This involves the provision of a wide range of diverse but specialised systems. All design, procurement, project management, and subsequent...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Marine Rescue Station (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for his comments. I have only briefly seen "Yes Minister". I assure the Senator that the environment in which I work does not resemble it in any way. I accept the Senator's genuine interest in the matter raised. I had the opportunity to visit Valentia and meet the management of the overall Coast Guard service. While there, one of the issues emphasised to me was that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (9 Jun 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 National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While I am of course concerned with the recent trend towards increasing motor insurance costs, motor insurance is provided by private companies in an open and competitive market. Pricing is a matter for the industry and I have no role in the regulation of insurers. I am however confident that the continued implementation of the actions set out in the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Jun 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, including service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, Section 54 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The purpose of the Local Improvement Scheme is to provide funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge; that is, private roads and laneways.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. At present, local authorities may use up to 15% of their initial Discretionary Grant towards local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014.  It was decided that there would be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme has reverted back to allowing local authorities to set aside 7.5% of their Restoration Improvement (RI) and Restoration Maintenance (RM) grants for CIS schemes if they so wish. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy is aware, National Ports Policy states that Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, as with the four other Ports of Regional Significance, will transfer to local authority led governance structures. I expect to seek Government approval of the text of the new Harbours Bill very shortly. The new Bill will provide the legal basis for a later Ministerial order...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The West Clare Greenway project has four Phases: Phase 1 Ennis to Ballymaquiggin townland  (4.5km approx); Phase 2 Ballymaquiggin townland to Corofin (15km approx); Phase 3 Corofin to Ennistymon (18km approx); and Phase 4 Ennistymon to Lahinch  (4km approx) The Part 8 process for Phase 1 has been completed and approval granted, detailed design undertaken and a tender advertised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has been in touch with Irish Rail about this matter. The company has indicated that they are reviewing their records in preparing the reply to the Deputy and expect to respond further within the next fortnight.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 Jun 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 are not subject to my approval. I have referred the Deputy's Questions to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.