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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Tourism Promotion (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Air Navigation Orders (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The primary purpose of the regulations in the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 is the safety of the aircraft and the persons on board.  The regulations govern the carriage of munitions or dangerous goods, not the carriage of persons on board. Before granting any permit, my Department consults with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (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. Within its capital budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 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. As part of its review of this issue, the RSA conducted a public consultation process which ran for 4 weeks from 15 October...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 640 and 641 together. The hosting of major sports events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The hosting last year of the Giro D'Italia on an all-island basis showed that the island of Ireland can successfully host such events...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The travelling public and the economy as a whole have benefitted greatly from the very good competition and connectively that is currently provided in the market for air services in and out of Ireland. Maintaining competition and connectively are key issues for the Government and will be given careful attention in any consideration of the future of the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus.

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department and I constantly monitor our national transport facilities to ensure that, given the resources available, they are achieving their greatest potential. An integrated and co-ordinated transport system is an important consideration when it comes to future decisions on transport investment. In making decisions as to future expenditure, my Department has been active to ensure that a...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 644 and 645 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No.127 and Oral Question 130 which I answered earlier. I have also referred the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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 Status (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding regarding the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, such as the Naas Bypass widening, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The...

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

Paschal Donohoe: In Ireland, the most recent CSO figures show that employment in the key accommodation and food services sector has increased by over 18,000 between the third quarter of 2011 and the third quarter of 2014.  Overall employment in the tourism sector is estimated to be in the region of 200,000 jobs. A new Tourism Policy Statement entitled “People, Place and Policy – Growing...

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

Paschal Donohoe: As reflected in the Draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland, currently being finalised in my Department, the importance of regional airports currently lies with the level of international connectivity that they bring to a region for tourism and business. That connectivity is seen as being a significant contributory factor underpinning Ireland's economic recovery and...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to the tourism agencies 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: Regional Airports (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the Deputy is referring to development plans to increase passenger numbers at the four regional airports of Donegal, Kerry, IWA Knock and Waterford.  Any plans to increase services or to introduce new routes are entirely commercial in nature and are a matter for the board and management of the individual airports.  I believe that there are opportunities,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Local authorities  are responsible for mapping and collating available collision data on regional and local roads. Where analysis shows that engineering measures may assist in reducing the collision risk at a particular location then any local authority which is not fully self funding in terms of roads (under the new Local Property Tax regime) may apply to my Department for funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Board Remuneration (29 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Remuneration matters in Aer Lingus are a matter for the Board of Aer Lingus in the first instance. The company's Annual Report and Accounts, which are available on the company's website, includes a Report of the Remuneration Committee. The latest such report relates to 2013 and states that Aer Lingus remains committed to comprehensive disclosure on remuneration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (29 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred that part of the Deputy's question which relates to numbers of applicants over 70 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. In regard to costs for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (29 Jan 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, including the number and location of test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (29 Jan 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: Rail Services (29 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Matters relating to the re-opening of railway stations, such as at Dunleer, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I understand from Iarnród Éireann that there are no current plans to re-open Dunleer station and no...