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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (3 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Road Projects (3 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, including the N6 Galway City Outer Bypass is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred this 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: Departmental Legal Costs (3 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The details requested by the Deputy regarding my Department can be found on my Department's website at the following link . The awarding of contracts by agencies is a matter for the agencies themselves; I will forward your query to the agencies under the remit of my Department for direct reply to you. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 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, such as the M50 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.   A...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (3 Mar 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While I have no proposals to make the use of modified cars illegal, any modification undertaken must comply with existing Road Traffic legislation. It is the responsibility of the owner / driver of a vehicle to ensure that their vehicle is roadworthy and does not present a danger to any road users. The RSA is working to ensure that minimum safety standards apply to any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 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...

Roads Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Roads Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 1:In page 6, to delete line 7 and substitute the following: " "railway order" means—(a) a railway order within the meaning of the Act of 2001, or (b) a light railway order within the meaning of the Transport (Dublin Light Rail) Act 1996.".The purpose of this amendment is to expand the definition of railway orders to include light railway orders within the meaning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (26 Feb 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: Wild Atlantic Way Project (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has not received a re-submitted funding application in 2015 for a new bridge at Cockhill, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The position remains that the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.   While my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 16 of the Roads Act 1993 provided for the establishment of the National Roads Authority (NRA). The then Minister made an order (S.I. No. 407 of 1993) appointing the 23rd of December 1993 as the establishment day for the NRA. The NRA took over oversight functions in respect of national roads from 1 January 1994. The NRA's primary function under the Roads Act 1993, is to secure the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is a statutory body established under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 on 1 December 2009. The 2009 Act, the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, and various Statutory Instruments have greatly extended the Authority’s functions. Among the responsibilities of the NTA are as follows: Nationally - Procure public transport services by means of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (26 Feb 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: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the total subvention paid in respect of the PSO routes between Kerry and Dublin and Donegal and Dublin for the years 2012-2014 are as follows: Year Kerry-Dublin Subvention € Donegal-Dublin Subvention € 2012 3,917,964 3,451,683 2013 4,021,261 3,598,803 2014 4,061,373 3,701,291 The criteria that must be applied when establishing a Public Service Obligations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Driver testing is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore forwarded the question to the RSA for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if no response has been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (26 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 to 257, inclusive, together. Under the Government's 2013-2020 Road Safety Strategy, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) was tasked with conducting a review of the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles to determine the safety case and cost benefits, if any, for inclusion in roadworthiness testing. My Department received the RSA's review...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (25 Feb 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...