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

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, National Ports Policy recommends the transfer of control of the five designated Ports of Regional Significance to more appropriate local authority led governance structures. As one of the five Ports of Regional Significance, Drogheda Port Company will transfer to the control of Louth County Council through a transfer of the current Ministerial...

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has no records of representations received since March 2011 in relation to appointments of persons to any position under the remit of my Department  from the member of the Oireachtas referred to by the Deputy.

Seanad: Possible Sale of Aer Lingus: Statements (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I repeat that I am glad to have this opportunity to address the Seanad on what I know to be a very important matter. I thank everybody for their contributions. I must repeat that I must take great care in what I say at the moment. There are a number of matters that have been brought up about which I am not in position to comment at this time. Connectivity is a common theme as Senators...

Seanad: Possible Sale of Aer Lingus: Statements (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Much has been said in recent days about potential takeover offers for Aer Lingus. The issue has been a matter for debate since it was first announced in December that International Airlines Group, IAG, was considering making a takeover bid for Aer Lingus. While the matter has since moved on, we are still in the early stages of any process. Both Aer Lingus and IAG have made clear throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: All projects costing over €20m are subject to appraisal and evaluation (including review of a detailed business case) under the Public Spending Code. The project recommended following the outcome of studies currently underway will be subject to review in my Department and in the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform before a final...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Action 92 of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 provides that the fixed charge notice system will be extended to include offences committed by cyclists. My Department is consulting with the Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority at present to develop proposals in relation to this Action. The legal provisions necessary will be drafted in the coming months and any primary legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Jan 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. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. 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 Project Funding (28 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: All funding available to my Department for the development of cycleways/greenways is fully committed up to the end of 2016.  It is possible, given the success of the projects already delivered, that funding may become available from other sources over the coming years. I am familiar with the details of the proposed project having met with representatives of Boyneside Trail Ltd in...

Aviation Agreements: Motion (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the following agreements–(i) Agreement on air transport between the European Community and its member states, on the one part, and Canada, on the other part, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 11 December 2014; (ii) Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its member states, of the one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 582 and 613 together. My Department published a draft Framework “Investing in Our Transport Future” for public consultation in August last. The draft framework was drawn up by a steering group which set out to establish priorities and principles to guide future decisions around the level and focus of land transport investment. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I fully support the development of light rail projects in areas of appropriate existing or  predicted population levels which  have a sound business case and are affordable. I recognise the importance of light rail as part of a range of sustainable travel options in our efforts to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse emissions and mitigate against the impacts of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of 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: National Driver Licensing Service (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of 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: Parking Provision (27 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: Public Transport Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The public consultation process in relation to the Fingal / North Dublin Transport Study is being undertaken by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the NTA is the recipient of the submissions associated with that consultation.  Accordingly, a decision on the publication of those submissions will be a matter for the NTA. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Compulsory Purchase Orders (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that both the National Roads Authority and Westmeath County Council both received similar legal advice that the appropriate legislation to compulsorily purchase land required for the purpose of the Dublin to Galway Greenway from Athlone to Galway is section 213 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. This section makes no reference to critical infrastructure but does to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (27 Jan 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 now completed this review which included a public consultation exercise that attracted in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: All funding available to my Department for the development of the National Cycle Network is now fully committed up to the end of 2016. Under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 three projects shared in €6.3m. for the delivery of three greenways in Kerry, Galway and Waterford.  A further 11 greenway/cycleway projects were awarded funding under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have given a commitment to supporting a well-funded public transport system into the future, recognising the vital role it plays in our economy and society generally.  I committed to avoid further reductions in the Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding and ensured that in Budget 2015 PSO funding for bus and rail services was maintained at current levels.  This is the first time...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (27 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Local Improvement Scheme provides funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. There is no separate allocation for the LIS. Instead, local authorities may use up to 15% of their initial Discretionary Grant towards local improvement...