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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has confirmed that two Russian Bear military aircraft flew at 10° west in Irish controlled airspace on Wednesday 28th January, 2015. The IAA coordinated closely with its UK counterparts and there was no risk to commercial aircraft operating in the area during the incident.  The Russian aircraft did not enter Irish sovereign airspace (over the land...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (19 Feb 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: National Car Test (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS).  I understand from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) that any car owner should receive an NCT...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. An allocation of €17.35 million has been made to Fáilte Ireland in 2015 to administer the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (19 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 if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (19 Feb 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 N22) is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: 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.  The RSA has completed this review which included a public consultation exercise that attracted in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In the case of commercial bus routes, commercial bus services are licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 and in line with the NTA's published Guidelines for the Licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services.  The Guidelines are published on the NTA website.  The Guidelines were prepared in accordance with the detailed provisions set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle sector including the issue of rural hackney licences is a matter for the National Transport Authority under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. 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: Tourism Promotion (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The promotion and development of cruise tourism are primarily matters for the boards and management of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland as well as individual ports themselves. That said I know that the cruise ship tourism sector is growing worldwide and international demand for the product remains strong. Irish ports continue to capitalise on the global rise in cruise tourism and a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Tourism Ireland Limited is the agency with responsibility for promoting the island of Ireland as a holiday destination overseas while Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the tourism agencies for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the management of the IASS pension fund rests with the Trustees of the Scheme. Pension schemes are closely regulated under Irish and European law and the Pensions Authority is the national statutory regulatory authority in Ireland. It is a matter for the Pensions Authority to consider if an investigation is required and I am not aware of any such consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (19 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The legislative basis for speed limits in this jurisdiction is in the Road Traffic Act 2004.  This Act sets out a number of default speed limits for certain classes of roads, and permits local authorities to apply special speed limits in particular circumstances. The default speed limit for built-up areas is 50 km/h. However, local authorities have the option of applying a 30...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the members of the committee for the opportunity to speak to them on this important topic. It is the first time I have had the opportunity to address this committee. I hope that my contribution will be of help to the members in the work they are doing. Dr Horgan’s petition touches on many important matters such as Ireland's traditional policy of neutrality and our views...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: That is not a problem, a Chathaoirligh. My Department seeks the views of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on foreign policy issues and the Department of Justice and Equality on security issues. The Irish Aviation Authority is consulted on aviation safety issues but only on applications involving munitions that are also categorised as dangerous goods. If any of these bodies...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Senator for his questions. He is correct that while I do not have a formal role for foreign policy in regard to neutrality, I am a member of the Cabinet and have collective responsibility regarding that matter. The two defining characteristics for me in regard to our neutrality are, first, our non-participation in military alliances. Second, I would interpret it as being the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The answer to that question is "Yes". If somebody is travelling on board the plane whose job is to protect the plane, they can carry a weapon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is specified in the order. I will come back to the Deputy on the availability of statistics on that point because most of the information I have here is on exemptions. It is defined in the order that somebody can carry a weapon if it is for the defence of the aeroplane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My focus and the only role I play is in regard to civil aircraft. I am not wishing to dodge the question. I take the Senator's point that the civil aircraft we are referring to do carry military personnel. My main role in that area relates to safety concerns for the personnel and then for our country. However, we are getting into an area where we have a divergence of views in that I...