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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sale of Aer Lingus (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I again thank the Senator for his points. He articulates the need for a vision for the development of aviation. There is a vision and the fruits of its delivery are clear in the extraordinary access the country has managed to deliver in recent years. This did not happen by chance. It happened because the Government, in particular, prioritised access. This prioritisation has underpinned...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (31 Mar 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 such roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. I can confirm that my Department received an application for funding to replace a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 698 and 700 together. The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputies' Questions to Fáilte Ireland 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: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (such as the R556 and R551) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation and management of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness testing is a statutory function of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's Question to the RSA for direct reply and 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 Facilities Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs), including Basketball Ireland. As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council, I have referred it to the Council for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​​​The main purpose of the document 'Guidance for the Control and Management of Traffic at Road Works'is to provide guidance for those responsible for planning and designing Temporary Traffic Management Plans at road works on single carriageway roads undertaken by or on behalf of Local Authorities. The goal of the guidance is to provide a safe environment for road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will know, the section of greenway in question forms part of an ambitious plan to develop a segregated, substantially off road cycle route from Dublin  to  Galway City.  From the outset, it was proposed to utilise, where possible, canal towpaths, disused railway lines and State owned lands for the purposes of developing this route. As a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Under the 2013 Act the NTA may make regulations for SPSVs and their drivers and may set different requirements and conditions in relation to the licensing and operation of different categories of SPSVs and their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 707, 710, 718 and 719 together. The review by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles will be examined by my officials for submission of recommendations to me which I will consider in due course. Both the National Car Test and the Commercial Vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (31 Mar 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: Rail Services (31 Mar 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: Driver Licence Data (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The question raised by the Deputy is a matter for 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: Private Bus Operators (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the company referred to by the Deputy is registered in Northern Ireland, the competent authority for the purposes of issuing international bus transport authorisations is the Driver and Vehicle Agency of Northern Ireland. The competent authority for Irish registered bus operators is the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA is aware of the matter raised by the Deputy and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There is no funding at the present time for a national ice arena.Furthermore, there are currently no proposals for the development of an ice rink or ice skating centre at the National Sports Campus, nor have any feasibility studies been submitted to National Sports Campus Development Authority in this regard. The Authority would consider any proposals submitted to it for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The purpose of the Local Improvement Scheme is to provide funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge; that is, private roads and laneways.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. At present, local authorities may use up to 15% of their initial Discretionary Grant towards Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 715 and 716 together. Fáilte Ireland compiles figures annually on the visitor numbers to free and fee-paying visitor attractions in Ireland.Participation in the survey is voluntary and therefore the data gathered is not comprehensive. These figures are published on the Fáilte Ireland website. I have provided weblinks to the top national fee...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 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, including the granting of wheelchair accessible taxi/hackney licences and the administration of grant schemes for wheelchair accessible vehicles.  I have referred your question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In a case such as that cited by the Deputy, local authorities already have the necessary powers under section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 to provide for a Special Speed Limit if they deem such a limit to be appropriate and necessary. Special speed limits may also include periodic speed limits which can be designed to apply and operate at specified periods, for...