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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including lighting) is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. In view of this, I would suggest to the Deputy that he pursue the matter directly with the Local Authority as I have no function in respect of this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Issues (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, the role of Fáilte Ireland is to support the tourism industry and work to sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourism destination.  In that context the operation of tourism attractions is not a core function of the Agency nor is the leasing of facilities or land to third parties and it has in recent years been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Neither I or my Ministerial colleagues within the Department held any separate meetings with the Management Board, as a whole, outside of the monthly Ministerial Management Board meetings. We would of course on a day-to-day basis have various formal and informal meetings involving one or more members of the Management Board on issues across the range of their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to Dáil Question No:167 of the 26th November 2014.  The position remains the same.   The information requested by the Deputy would require an inordinate time to compile as the number of meetings involved is quite substantial. The Management Board (MB) of the Department would normally meet every Tuesday morning except for the month of August...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has the overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA  for direct reply to the Deputy....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department has no  plans to develop a specific National Walking Policy, I am satisfied that the government's investment in sustainable travel under 3 key programmes will achieve a number of the objectives for the creation of a culture of walking in Ireland as set out in the Transport Policy for Ireland - A Sustainable Transport Future: Smarter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The requirement to provide a PPS number as part of the driver licensing process relates to identity security. The driver licensing service is designed to operate to the Government SAFE (Standard Authentication Framework Environment) 2 standard.  This standard was developed by the Department of Social Protection.  ID is verified in the driver licensing process through a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred this 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: Fáilte Ireland Issues (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The matter raised is an operational one for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and 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: Penalty Points System (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648, 650, 662, 670 and 673 together. Changes to the penalty points regime which came into effect on 8 December last were legislated for under the Road Traffic Act 2014.  Those changes relate to a range of measures, including the National Car Test (NCT) system, which contribute to making our roads safer for all users and I do not propose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for  policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road schemes which provide for tolling, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007.  Moreover, the statutory power...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Ministerial Travel (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I am currently looking at my diary for next year in relation to official foreign travel. As soon as any official foreign travel has been confirmed I will post the information on my Department's website. Minister Ring currently has no overseas travel arrangements made between now and the end of 2015. Minister Phelan has no overseas trips scheduled in 2015, as of now. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The agreement between my Department and motor insurers in respect of supply of penalty points data from the National Vehicle and Driver File, which is underpinned by Section 5(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2014, is now in place. It is expected that the process of supplying the data will commence on Wednesday, 17 December. Initially, for a very short period, the arrangement will involve one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction, as appropriate, with An Garda Síochána 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: Hotel Accommodation (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I am sorry to hear that this accommodation business has had to close. The property's website attributes this decision to high property prices affecting the owners’ plans to expand the business. I understand from contact with the Deputy's office that she believes that litter and anti-social behaviour were also factors in the decision. In relation to anti-social behaviour,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Where a person obtains their first full licence on or after 1 August 2014, they must display an N-Plate for two years. In cases where someone was a full licence holder in the past ten years and their licence has lapsed, they may apply to renew that licence. If their licence has lapsed for more than ten years, they are treated as a beginner, and must obtain a learner permit. When they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have responded to a number of similar questions concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road, most recently on 2 December (PQ 46036/14). I am happy to again clarify the position regarding this regional road scheme. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 the national financial position,...