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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (4 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and Luas light rail projects. Noting this I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (3 Dec 2014)

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, including the Naas Bypass widening, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Dec 2014)

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: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (3 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Expert Panel was established by my Department, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, IBEC and ICTU to find a solution to the industrial relations issues relating to the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS).  It was tasked with finding the fairest way to distribute the burden of resolving the current deficit in the scheme, while addressing a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The cases were heard in the High Court before Judge Peart from 29 October to 18 December 2013. Judgment was reserved and a decision is awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Dec 2014)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Dec 2014)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Safety Authority has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight and delivery of the National Car Test and as such, statistics relating to waiting times in particular test centres are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred this question to the RSA for direct reply.  Please advise my office if you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are two sets of circumstance in which a driver can be disqualified from driving on our roads - firstly, a driver who accumulates 12 penalty point, or 7 penalty points in the case of learner permit holders or novice drivers, and secondly, when disqualified by the Courts. In each case, the driver is required to surrender his or her licence. A person who appears in court for an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 and 588 together. The issues raised are matters for Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the companies 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 Network (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no currently no proposals to extend the DART network to Drogheda. Under the current capital plan the focus is on maintaining and extracting the maximum value from existing assets. The key priority over the coming years will be to protect investment made to date and to maintain safety standards. If additional funds are available, which is not certain, there will be many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Games (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council (ISC), which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for programmes aimed at increasing the levels of participation in sport. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply.  I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 606 together. My Department has not provided funding to the integration centre.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Driving licence provision was centralised as the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) under the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in 2013.  This was done under the terms of the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012.The reasons for centralising the service were rehearsed and debated thoroughly in both Houses during the passage of the Bill.  I am happy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has received identical correspondence directly from the individual concerned regarding alleged unauthorised dumping of waste on the R158.   The key legislative code in combating illegal dumping in Ireland is the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended). In particular, Section 32 of the 1996 Act places the responsibility on the holders of waste to ensure that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have responded to a number of similar questions concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road, most recently on 4 November (PQ 41564/14). 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 Network (2 Dec 2014)

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: Public Bike Schemes (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the roll-out , extension, maintenance,  and commercial elements of the Public Bikes Scheme in Dublin and in the Regional Cities is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with the relevant local authority. Noting the above, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The administration of the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) is a matter for the Trustees of that scheme.  Resolution of its funding difficulties is primarily a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme members and the Pensions Authority.    On 14 November 2014, the Trustee of the IASS applied to the Pensions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (2 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Insurance cover for sporting organisations is an operational matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport, which are independent, autonomous bodies.  My Department has no role in relation to insurance cover for sporting organisations. The National Governing Body for swimming is Swim Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Sports Council...