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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested is set out in the table on a year by year basis. Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Cost € 226,505 € 194,569 € 189,954 € 181,891 € 216,602 € 206,331 € 196,045 € 180,871 The costs year on year are not directly comparable due to a number of changes of personnel through the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Transport (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Jan 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' own resources supplemented by State road grants. Given the cutbacks in the funding available for roads, the Specific and Strategic Grants Schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (20 Jan 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, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: A review of tourism policy began in 2013, to look at all aspects of Irish tourism.  A consultation paper was published and stakeholders were invited to submit their views.  In order to further facilitate the tourism sector, a number of regional seminars with key stakeholders (including one seminar in Athlone) were held from October to December 2013. A...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The drafting of the final policy document is at an advanced stage and it is my intention to publish it in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2010, under the terms of an EU Convention, Ireland has operated a bilateral agreement with the UK for the Mutual Recognition of Driver Disqualifications. The UK decided, in 2014, to withdraw from a number of EU Conventions, including the Mutual Recognition of Driver Disqualifications, and, therefore, since 1 December 2014, the terms of the agreement ceased to apply. My Department held...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the so called "third payment option" which is provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2010 and the possibility of an interim solution whereby fixed charge notices would be sent by registered post. Currently, fixed charge notices are sent by post. If the person does not pay within 28 days, a further notice is sent informing them that they may...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is my policy to see roadside testing of drivers for drugs, along similar lines to existing tests for alcohol, in place as soon as practicable.   The technology for roadside testing for the presence of drugs is relatively new, and there are various devices on the market. The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS) published an invitation to tender for the provision of roadside...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As I indicated to the House in December last, I propose to begin the process of consolidating road traffic legislation this year. A considerable amount of work is involved in this exercise involving as it does the examination and review of all primary and secondary legislation going back to 1961. The work will commence this year but will take considerable time to complete. Once the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Landing Slots (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Airport slots are a right granted to an airline which allows the airline to schedule a landing and departure during a specific time period. The slots are not 'owned' as such by the airlines. However, at congested airports, such as Heathrow, a secondary market has developed that has allowed airlines trade slots to meet their changing business needs. The allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Jan 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. The assessment of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: At present, there will be no funding calls in 2015 for the further development of the National Cycle Network. All funding under both the National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2014-2016 and the Government Stimulus Package for the development of greenways is now fully committed.  However, it is possible, given the popularity and success of greenways already delivered, that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The grant provided to Kerry County Council in 2014 in relation to the Kenmare Relief Road was €857,067. This brings the total amount of State grant assistance for the project to €2,678,812 in the period 2010 to 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the GDA.  Under this remit the NTA last year 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 the needs of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Shannon Airport Authority has informed my Department that the number of US troops that passed through Shannon Airport in 2014 was 55,405.  The monthly breakdown is as follows: Monthly Breakdown Monthly Breakdown January - 5609 July - 7016 February - 3678   August - 5078 March - 3332 September - 4476 April - 5260   October - 7076 May - 3506  November...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (20 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the independent Transport Regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA). The responsibility for the licensing of public bus passenger services was transferred under Statutory Instrument No. 566 of 2010 from my Department to the NTA with effect from 1st December 2010.   The NTA published, in November 2010, new Guidelines for the licensing of...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Expenditure (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputies for their response. I fully accept and recognise that my initial response is disappointing because I know how important this project is locally and I accept the importance of it nationally. On job creation, I am very much aware of the investment that Kerry Group is making in the millennium park which, I understand, will employ between 350 and 400 staff. They...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Expenditure (15 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputies Lawlor and Heydon for raising this matter with me. Both Deputies have raised it with me persistently. They raise it continually with my Department and me to emphasise the importance of the project, both nationally and locally. At some point in the future, when progress is made thereon, it will be in no small part due to the efforts of both Deputies consequent to their...