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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 May 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 the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (14 May 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, such as those on the N70 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (14 May 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 (and the provision of signage on them) is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: On 3 February, I announced the 2015 regional and local road allocations and my Department issued Circular (RW 2/2015) notifying all local authorities of their allocations. I have set aside funding of €2m this year to support a signage programme/engineering measures in line with the actions proposed in Circular RSD 01/2014 of 15 October 2014.  The intention is to allocate this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240, 242 and 243 together. Government's intention is for the NTA to procure bus services through a combination of direct award and tendering in the best interests of quality, integrated public transport to serve the needs of the travelling public.  This is provided for in legislation dating back to 2008 that reflects EU competition law. The NTA made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I offered reassurances to Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann workers when I issued a statement on 28th April which dealt with the industrial relations issues involved in the current dispute between SIPTU and NBRU and the bus companies.  I confirmed that Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann were prepared to commit that no current employee of the two companies would have to transfer to another...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (14 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​My Department does not provide direct financial support to blind or visually impaired people who require assistance with their transport needs. However, I understand that such assistance is provided by other Government Departments, principally the Department of Social Protection. From my Department's perspective, accessibility improvements to public transport services are being...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Aviation Industry Regulations (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203, 207 and 208 together. The matters referred to by the Deputy are regulated under European Law and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has competence for all areas of aviation safety including air operations encompassing areas such as pilot fatigue and rest periods. Regulation (EU) 83/2014 provides for the flight time limitations regime, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Pension Provisions (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I would once again like to make it clear that resolution of the funding difficulties in the IASS and implementation of the agreed solution are primarily a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority. I understand that the question relates to an Aer Lingus supplementary pension fund. I have no function in relation to that scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Motor Insurance Coverage (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The purchase and sale of motor insurance is a private commercial transaction between the insured and the insurer.  Motor insurance is provided by private companies in an open and competitive market and the setting of motor insurance prices is a matter for the industry. I have no role in the regulation of insurers. The Declined Cases Committee of Insurance Ireland deal with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Road Network (13 May 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 the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Driver Licence Renewals (13 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have no role in individual cases.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Third Party motor insurance is required under the Road Traffic Acts for the use of all mechanically propelled vehicles in a public place.   Motor insurance costs as measured by the CSO, and available from the CSO StatBank, have increased by 4% from January to  March 2015, but motor insurance costs in March 2015 still remain almost 15% below the prevailing level in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​The deadline for applications under the first Call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)for transport projects was in March 2015. Decisions on projects made under this Call are not due to be finalised until after September 2015. As part of the application process, applicants must provide details of all funding sources proposed for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The deadline for applications under the first Call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility for transport projects was in March 2015. Decisions on projects made under this Call are not due to be finalised until after September 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Fuels Issues (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 622 and 628 together. I have received recent communication on behalf of the Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) in connection with theft of motor fuel at filling stations. Incidents of the nature mentioned in the Question are serious offences and, accordingly, are appropriate to An Garda Siochana for investigation and prosecution where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop both Dublin and Cork Airports and as such the debt level of Cork Airport is a matter for daa.  However, I understand that daa's balance sheet includes debt of around €220m assigned to Cork Airport relating to the cost of building a terminal and significant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (12 May 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 the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department's role in relation to tourism relates primarily to the area of national policy.  I have no direct role in relation to the provision of funding for festivals and events, which is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland for national and regional events.  I have no function in relation to decisions by local authorities in relation to funding of...