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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísi trí Ghaeilge (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Tá sonraí a bhaineann le seirbhísí atá ar fail trí Ghaeilge ón Roinn seo mar pháirt den Scéim Ghaeilge na Ranna seo.  Tá an Scéim faoi athbhreithniú faoi láthair agus táimid ag súil leis go mbeidh an próiseas seo churtha i gcrích go luath. Nuair atá an t-athbhreithniú seo críochnaithe,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The matter raised is the direct responsibility of Iarnród Éireann under the provisions of Railway legislation and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Polasaí don Ghaeilge (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Níl aon riachtanas ar Aer Lingus Gaeilge a úsáid faoi láthair, mar sin níl díolachán scairsheilbh na stáit ábhartha. Tá sé curtha in iúl ag IAG nach mbeidh aon athrú ar branda agus aitheantas Aer Lingus agus fanfaidh sé ina aerlíne Éireannach. Ar an bonn sin, ní fheicim aon fáth go mbeadh...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While the Road Safety Authority and the Garda have responsibilities in relation to the enforcement of compliance, it is the vehicle owners and operators themselves, including Bus Éireann and their sub contractors, who are responsible for ensuring that their vehicles are compliant with the law. This includes obligations regarding the inspection and maintenance of commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The proposed tendering of a portion of PSO bus routes currently operated by Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), who also have to liaise with the Department of Social Protection on issues related to the administration of the Free Travel Scheme. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

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: Aer Lingus Sale (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1174 and 1186 together. An agreed solution was implemented at the start of this year to address Aer Lingus' pension funding problems. This agreed solution is a matter for the Trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. Under the agreed solution the total contribution proposed by the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1175 and 1180 together. The management of noise abatement of operational procedures at Dublin Airport is shared by the airport operator, the daa, and the airlines operating at the airport.  Under the European Communities (Air Navigation and Transport Rules and Procedures for Noise Related Operating Restrictions at Airports Regulations 2003, the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law.  This stipulates that driving licences may be issued only to people ordinarily resident in the jurisdiction. People who are ordinarily resident in Ireland but are abroad for a fixed period for work or study may however continue to renew their Irish driver licences.  Under changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Subject to compliance with any general provisions and the details of any specific sanctions received from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, recruitment processes by agencies is an operational matter for the agencies concerned, including Fáilte Ireland.  I am referring the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply, for any further appropriate information to...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU legislation.  On this basis we have mutual recognition for driver licence exchange with all other EU Member States.  In the case of non-EU jurisdictions, we can reach bilateral agreements. It has been a matter of policy for some time to reach bilateral agreements of this kind with Canada.  Arriving at such...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 makes it compulsory for a person, other than an exempted person, driving a motorised vehicle to be covered by third party motor insurance.  Third party claims against any insured driver have to be met by the insurer under the terms of the EU Motor Insurance Directives which have been transposed into law in Ireland. Third party claims against an...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to both for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​The principle underlying the prohibition on the transfer of a small public service vehicle (SPSV) licence, recommended by the Taxi Regulation Review 2011, is that a licence should determine a person's suitability to carry out a function and it should have no monetary value or be traded on the open market. The prohibition provided for in section 14 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (9 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Topical Issues: Road Projects Status (28 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I said, I absolutely acknowledge the need for the project. I also recognise the work the Deputy has put into progressing it. From the funds available to my Department, we have provided €5 million to try to ensure a way is found to keep the project active. That has led to the acquisition of land this year. I am working hard within the Government to try to secure a commitment to...

Topical Issues: Tourism Promotion (28 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have had an opportunity to spend some time in the Deputy's county. Counties Donegal and Kerry are the two counties where one can take either fork in a road and still be on the Wild Atlantic Way. That reflects the length and comprehensive nature of the route, as well as the great work that local authorities have done to take advantage of this initiative to rejuvenate local tourism. The...

Topical Issues: Road Projects Status (28 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue with me once again. He acknowledged the work that Deputy Michael Creed has done on this project. I am not being flippant when I say every time I see Deputy Brendan Griffin or Deputy Michael Creed I think of the Ballyvourney to Macroom project. Both Deputies are constantly raising the project with me. The fact that the road is not being progressed...

Topical Issues: Tourism Promotion (28 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long distance touring route. It stretches along the Atlantic coast from the Deputy's county to west Cork. Funding was provided in 2014 and 2015 for capital investment for the development of the route. This funding was initially directed towards route signage and developing the 160 discovery points along...