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Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (22 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank all Deputies for the points they have made on the Bill this afternoon. I might begin with the issue Deputy Durkan raised as it was a common theme of colleagues' submissions; that is the issue of perceived unfair clamping. Deputy Durkan appears to have been the victim of such a practice that I am made to wonder whether it was a political opponent that was behind the clamping. For...

Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 addresses the commitment in the programme for Government to legislate to regulate clamping. The impetus for this commitment stems principally from public concerns about the activities of some clamping operators and the extent to which clamping may be carried out in a less than fair manner with no obvious...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 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.   The first quarter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (22 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, including responsibility for the promotion of access to and the availability and affordability of SPSVs by persons with disabilities. I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Statistics (22 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authoprity has statutory responsibility for the provision of statistics related to road collisions. However, the RSA, in Tables 1 and 2 below, has provided the number of collisions and the number of people injured (casualties) on the N86 between the roundabout with the R551 Tralee and the intersection with the R559 Dingle over the period 2003 to 2012. This is the time...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (22 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has no plans to put in place a dedicated funding stream to provide funding to community groups to develop and deliver proposals such as those outlined by the Deputy as funding is fully allocated at present until 2016.  As it stands I feel that the LEADER programme serves this purpose although no doubt there are many demands being made on...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Agreements: Motion (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Chairman and the committee for facilitating consideration of this Dáil motion to approve the terms of four important aviation agreements between the European Union and Canada, Georgia, Moldova and Jordan. The European Union’s external aviation policy has developed gradually, particularly over the past decade since the European Court’s so-called open skies...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Agreements: Motion (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank members for their questions. Deputy Dooley asked about our plans to make the most of our agreement with Canada. This was also referred to by Deputy Ellis. This is a good example of the importance of finding common ground between the transport and tourism parts of my Department. One of the most important insights I have had from my role pertains to the fundamental importance of...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Agreements: Motion (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I stated a few moments ago, I am required by law to be extremely careful in what I say on that and other matters given that the Irish Takeover Panel has deemed us to be in a takeover period. Perhaps it would be useful if I rehearsed the comments I made to the Dáil last night in regard to any potential disposal of Heathrow slots. I stated:A specific mechanism was built into the...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Agreements: Motion (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is a very important point. The direct answer to the Chairman's question is that we can and do negotiate bilateral agreements. I could give a number of examples of the importance of that. One of the factors that any general business involved in aviation, such as aircraft leasing, would point to when asked why Ireland is such a strong location to do business in is the breadth of treaties...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is not a legal requirement for a local authority engineer to attend the scene of a fatal accident.  However, in October 2007, the LA16 Form was introduced to be completed jointly by a Garda and a Local Authority Engineer following each fatal collision. The purpose of this form is to record factual information pertaining to such collisions and quickly to establish if there are road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (21 Jan 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: National Car Test (21 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.   I understand from the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I am aware of the Vision Zero Initiative. Our Road Safety Strategy 2013 to 2020 incorporates many of the same principles. Our Strategy is based on the Safe Systems approach to road safety which is built on the principles of human behaviour, human frailty and forgiving systems. This approach reinforces the concept of shared responsibility across organisations, businesses and communities. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Every fatality on Irish roads is a tragedy. It is a cause of deep concern that road fatalities rose in 2013 and in 2014, despite the best efforts of the Road Safety Authority, the Gardaí and other responsible agencies.    The Road Safety Strategy 2013 to 2020 contains 144 Actions to be implemented by the various agencies concerned in order to build on the previous...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While I am disappointed with the increase in road fatalities over the past two years, I am satisfied that our current Road Safety Strategy, together with forthcoming legislation which will focus on drug driving, will allow Ireland to maintain progress in reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. Existing legal obligations combined with vehicle roadworthiness testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In line with its regional tourism development functions, Fáilte Ireland has operational responsibility for the development of tourism in Dublin.  In this context, it is pursuing the implementation of "Destination Dublin: A Collective Strategy for Tourism Growth to 2020", which was developed by the Grow Dublin Taskforce, representing all the key tourism stakeholders in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (21 Jan 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: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question in October 2014, I indicated that the Courts would retain the driving licence where an individual is disqualified and therefore required to surrender his or her licence. I provided this information in good faith and on the basis of long standing practice in the Courts. I have since had the matter re-examined and am informed that the...