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

Paschal Donohoe: The driver theory testing service is provided on behalf of the Road Safety Authority by an independent provider, and I have no role in it.  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: Road Traffic Offences (12 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A driver can be disqualified from driving either by the Courts or on accumulating 12 penalty points (7 penalty points in the case of learner permit holders or novice drivers). Under regulation 45 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006), as amended by S.I. no. 6 of 2013, it is a legal requirement that people who are disqualified from driving...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011, while Tralee and Fenit Harbour Commissioners transferred to the control of Kerry County Council on 1 October 2011. In 2012 Dublin Tourism merged with its parent body Fáilte Ireland on 1 January, while both Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Commissioners and Kinsale Harbour Commissioners also transferred to the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​Details of state board vacancies are available on my Departments website at the following link . The appointments process now falls under the remit of the Public Appointments Service (PAS) and details of the process can be found at the following link

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

Paschal Donohoe: I would very much welcome direct air services to China and have no doubt that such a service would be of benefit to trade, tourism and other relations between both countries.  The establishment of such a service, however, would be a commercial decision for the airlines. Ireland has a bilateral air transport agreement with China since 1998. The agreement provides the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (12 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...

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

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am aware of the recent resignations from the Board of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company. The filling of these vacancies along with vacancies that will arise on the boards of other port companies will be considered in the coming months. Any legal proceedings taken against any port company is an operational matter for that company.

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

Paschal Donohoe: While I have not given any instruction to Irish Rail to protect the lands it holds along disused railway lines, I understand that Irish Rail is actively identifying encroachments on closed lines with a view to taking appropriate action, where necessary. For example, on the Athenry to Collooney line, clearance works have been programmed in order to identify definitive encroachments and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The increase in the operation and use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), also known as drones, is not a phenomenon exclusive to Ireland; it is on a global scale and it is appropriate that rules be developed internationally to regulate their operation and use. In March of this year under the Riga Declaration, the European Commission, in concert with the European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Given the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Staff (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. As these are matters in the first instance for the National Roads Authority (NRA), I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I stated in my previous reply, the onus is on every vehicle owner to ensure that their tyres are fit for purpose and are free from defects. The Road Safety Authority has submitted a report to my Department in relation to the possibility of regulating the sale of second hand tyres. In common with all proposals in relation to road safety, I will keep this matter under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Regulations (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA), working in partnership with UCD, is responsible for implementing a range of sustainable transport measures on the UCD campus. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to them for direct reply to you. If you have not received a response from the NTA within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA), working in partnership with UCD, is responsible for implementing a range of sustainable transport measures on the UCD campus. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to them for direct reply to you. If you have not received a response from the NTA within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Responsibity for the development public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including train stations, is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (7 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The current Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 aims to make Ireland one of the safest countries in terms of road deaths in the EU. The Strategy sets a specific target for 2020 to reduce the number of road deaths to 124 or fewer a year (from 162 in 2012) and serious injuries to 330 per year (from 485 in 2012). This drop is necessary to close the gap between Ireland and other best performing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Prevention Measures (6 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 (including signage), 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I am committed to supporting a well-funded public transport system into the future and I ensured that PSO funding for bus and rail services was maintained at current levels in the last Budget, the first time this has happened since 2008. The current PSO contract between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Rail sets out the services and service levels to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...