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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: CIÉ remains in a difficult financial situation and has incurred accumulated losses of over €137m in the five years from 2009 to 2013.  This trend is unsustainable and is being addressed on a number of fronts.   CIÉ is dependent on continued bank funding and new banking facilities, agreed in 2013, contain a number of financial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (3 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 (in this case Kerry County Council) own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 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 responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test.  The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Premiums (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no role in the regulation of motor insurance. That role falls to the Central Bank of Ireland as the financial services regulator. Motor insurance is a private matter between the insurer and the insured and the cost varies according to the provider depending on how they insurer perceives the risk the applicant presents. I note that, based on Central Statistic Office figures,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation and management of the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness testing is statutorily, a function of the Road Safety Authority. I have forwarded the Deputy's Question to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not received a response within the next ten days, he should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Sale (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my response to priority question 124 in which I addressed this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (3 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 such as the N86 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, 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. Within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the processing of the S15 form relating to the death of a licence holder, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 618 and 619 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A new National Aviation Policy is currently being finalised. This will address all aspects of aviation policy from safety, security and economic regulation to airline and airports policy.  I intend to publish the Policy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the total subvention paid in respect of the PSO route between Kerry and Dublin for the years 2012 -2014 are as follows: Year Subvention - € 2012 3,917,964 2013 4,021,261 2014 4,061,373

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 622 and 623 together.Details of photography costs incurred by the Department since 2008 are published on its website . Details prior to 2008 are not readily available or comparable due to a number of changes in Departmental functions  and structures since 1997. It is Department policy that photography costs are kept to a minimum and services are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Relations Contracts Data (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of expenditure on external services, including public relations, are available on my Department's website at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Feb 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: Traffic Management (3 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 operation 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. I will, therefore, refer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area.  Under this remit the NTA has commissioned the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Studyto examine all existing proposals (heavy rail, metro, Luas extensions) as well as other options for a rail-based transport solution to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Fingal/North Dublin study currently underway is an independent study commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to identify the optimum long term public transport solution to the meet the needs  of the corridor. Phase One of the Study was published on 8th December and six short-listed project options were identified for further detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of agency staff supplied to my Department are contained in the tables. Sport Capital Division Year Amount Agency Service provided 2012 €4,189 IRE Recruitment Services Data input for the Sports Capital programme Finance division Year Amount Agency Service provided 2012 185,000 Hays Recruitment Accountant services for Finance Division 2013 188,000 Hays Recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 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.    Because of...