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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. The NTA’s report “Bus Rapid Transit – Core Dublin Network” published in October 2012 identified that while BRT does not have sufficient capacity to serve the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under existing road traffic legislation, sulkies are required to obey road traffic law as are all other vehicles used on our roads, whether mechanically propelled, animal drawn or pedal driven. An Garda Síochána has not indicated any deficiency in its current powers with regard to enforcement of road traffic legislation in dealing with animal drawn vehicles, except in one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The operation of the driver theory test is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I cannot comment on 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: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Funds can be drawn down as soon as grantees have complied with the terms and conditions of the SCP. My officials are available to help grantees with any enquiries.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Strategies for improving road safety are set out in the Road Safety Strategy 2013—2020, which contains 144 Actions to be implemented by various agencies involved in improving safety on our road network nationally. This document is available to download from the Road Safety Authorities website at .The RSA is not responsible for specific sections of roadway. The improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (15 Apr 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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 878 and 886 together. It is the long standing policy of the Department not to make public the files or records that relate to past investigations in the maritime area in respect of loss of life or vessels. However, since 2002, when the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was established under statute, it is the practice to publish the reports of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Sports Funding (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the club in question has already been informed as to why their 2014 application was invalid. If they need any further clarification, the designated club contact should telephone or email the relevant official in the Sports Capital Programmes Division in my Department who will be happy to assist in any way possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​It is the legal responsibility of the owner and driver of a vehicle to ensure that, when used in a public place, their vehicle meets with the Road Traffic Regulations with respect to tyres.  These regulations require that each tyre has a tread depth of at least 1.6mm and is maintained in a condition fit for purpose and free from defects. When undergoing the National Car Test or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The number of deaths on Irish roads is a major concern, particularly in the context of the increase in fatalities seen in 2013 and 2014, marking the first increase in fatalities since 2005. The Road Safety Strategy 2013 to 2020 contains 144 Actions to be implemented by the various agencies involved with the objective of making Ireland among the safest countries for road safety. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the driver testing 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: Driving Test Regulations (15 Apr 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 in ten days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The cases were heard in the High Court before Judge Peart from 29 October to 18 December 2013. Judgment was reserved and a decision is awaited​.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I brought the Deputy's question to the attention of the Irish Aviation Authority and I understand that a substantive response has been issued.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A €30m grant for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh was announced last year by the Government as one of a series of projects being funded from a stimulus package.  Cork GAA has been advised by my Department that the usual terms and conditions of the Sports Capital Programme apply to this funding together with the requirements of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Dividends (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A list of the semi-State commercial companies under the remit of my Department is available on the Department's website at the following link . Details of Dividends paid from 2000 are set out in the Table below or, in the case of the State ports and harbour authorities, from 2006 when responsibility for maritime functions was transferred to the then Department of Transport. The Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (2 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle sector, including vehicle age rules, is a matter for theNational Transport Authority under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (2 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 266 together. ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road schemes are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) in conjunction with the road authorities concerned. With...