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Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The sale of the State's residual shareholding in Aer Lingus is a landmark decision.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Aer Lingus is a great company. It has been Ireland's flag carrier State airline and served the country well. As a private company in the past nine years, it has flourished and grown in the face of stiff competition. However, as a small carrier competing against larger companies in a changing European environment, it faces difficult challenges and risks. Its board and senior management...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Furthermore, in the new proposal commitments that are being given for at least seven years post-acquisition, all Aer Lingus's current winter and summer daily scheduled frequencies on routes between Heathrow and each of Dublin, Cork and Shannon will be maintained. In addition, all of Aer Lingus's other London Heathrow slots will be operated on routes to and from Ireland in the first five...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: We own a minority 25.1% shareholding and I want to use the opportunity now to maximise the benefit of that residual shareholding to put the company on a firm footing for the future while protecting key general national interests. In reality, the State has little or no influence today in relation to the company although it can, with the support of others, prevent the disposal, if not the...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to section 3(5) of the Aer Lingus Act 2004, approves the general principles of the disposal of shares in Aer Lingus Group Plc by the Minister for Finance in accordance with section 3(2) of the Aer Lingus Act 2004, which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 27th May, 2015. The motion seeks the approval of the House for the general principles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 deals with the payment of a fixed charge on service of a summons to court.  It is also known as the "3rd payment option" and has not yet been commenced because the administrative structure for dealing with the option is not yet in place.   A sub-group of the Criminal Justice (Fixed Charge Processing System) Working Group...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform announced new guidelines for appointments to State Boards on 30th September last. The new process is managed by the Public Appointments Services (PAS) and details are available on . Apart from Worker Directors, appointments to vacancies on State Boards will be dealt with through the PAS portal . The current membership...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There is a legal obligation under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002 for those summoned to court in relation to road traffic offences to produce both a driving licence (or learner permit, as the case may be) and a copy of the same in court.  Failure to produce the licence or permit is an offence. While my Department is responsible for the legislation in question, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 together. I have no direct role in the provision of business supports to individual tourism enterprises as this is an operational matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Fáilte Ireland provides a wide range of training and other supports for businesses in the tourism sector, as detailed on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (27 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​A number of agencies including An Garda Siochana are empowered to stop motor vehicles on a public road.  Once stopped, several agencies across a number of Government Departments are empowered to carry out inspections under a range of legislation.  Within my Department's remit, authorised officers of the Road Safety Authority are empowered to carry our certain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department recognises and acknowledges the contribution that Galway Mountain Rescue Team and Mountain Rescue Ireland (MRI) make to their communities, and indeed to the general public. As the Deputy is aware, my Department, through the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), administers a grant for Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs), including Galway MRT and MRI. Other voluntary search and rescue groups in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1000 to 1003, inclusive, together. The labour market across Europe has experienced an increase in atypical employment in recent years across all sectors. The University of Ghent report on atypical employment in aviation was published in February this year and my Department and I are aware of it. The report was produced under the European Social...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014.  It has been decided that there will be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme will revert 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. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I note that the person affected by the incident has been in contact directly with the Company about what happened to him. In the light of seriousness of the matter, I  have arranged  for my Department to get in touch with the company also. When  a response is received, I will communicate directly with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) was a pilot scheme which was completed in 2014.  It has been decided that there will be no separate allocation under this grant category in 2015. Instead the scheme will revert 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to the skills tests for applicants for a taxi licence, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have no role in overseeing the application of the skills tests by the NTA. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Appointments (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I do not accept the deputy's description of the Chairman of Dublin Bus, who has wide experience in the Human Resources and Industrial Relations field.  He was appointed by me as Chairman of Dublin Bus on 23rd September 2014 and was appointed by the Government to the Board of CIE on the same date. The term of Office of these appointments is for 3 years.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Neither my Department, nor the Road Safety Authority (RSA), are aware of any issues concerning garages 'signing off' on checks of commercial vehicles. I also understand from the RSA that, having consulted the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, the latter is not aware of any issues in this regard either. If the Deputy can provide further information in relation to his specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road User Levies (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The UK HGV road user levy introduced on 1 April 2014 applies to all HGVs, both UK and foreign, using UK roads.  Under EU legislation it is not permissible to discriminate against non-national operators by charging them differently from national operators for use of the roads infrastructure.  This Government lobbied against the application of the charge to Northern Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as at Fanad Lighthouse, Co. Donegal, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these projects. This is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you...