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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In line with its regional tourism development functions, Fáilte Ireland has 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 Dublin.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (18 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy should note that it has, for some time,  been an offence to use a vehicle on public roads without a valid NCT certificate. Currently, this is a 'straight-to-court' offence which attracts 5 penalty points on conviction. However, section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2014, when commenced shortly, will bring this offence within the Fixed Charge Payment System and will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (13 Nov 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. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development provides for the development of a National Low-Carbon Roadmap to 2050. The National Roadmap will be coordinated by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with substantial input from relevant Departments. The key sectors are electricity generation, the built environment, transport and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Merger (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Bantry Bay Harbour transferred to the Port of Cork Company on the 1st of January 2014. The Port of Cork Company have established a subsidiary company, the Bantry Bay Port Company Limited, to manage the harbour. The Port of Cork Company is responsible for the funding and timing of future development work at Bantry Bay Harbour. Prior to the transfer,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Following the successful introduction of a bilateral agreement on exchange of licences with Ontario, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as Ireland's national driver licensing authority, is focusing on reaching  similar agreements with the other Canadian provinces. While I would like to see agreements reached with the other provinces as soon as possible, I understand from the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As requested by the Deputy the information regarding the regional and local road network for each local authority area is in the following table. This table is based on information provided by local authorities in 2012. The construction, improvement and maintenance of the national road network, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Traffic management in its area is a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Dublin City Council, under the relevant Road Traffic Acts. The enforcement of any traffic restrictions is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. Traffic management in its area is a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Dublin City Council, under the relevant Road Traffic Acts. The enforcement of any traffic restrictions is a matter for An Garda Síochána

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The development and implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the Phoenix Park Tunnel, is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the development of a BRT system and the provision of bus lanes, comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). My Department provides funding to the NTA to enable local authorities to develop and improve bus lanes and for other projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The figures for non-surrendered driving licences in respect of 2014 stated in Parliamentary Question No. 1671 accurately reflect the position at 31 August 2014. The letter dated 23 October should not have referenced 2014 since the Road Safety Authority is now the single licensing authority in respect of driving licences and the consultation with motor tax offices who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: 11 greenway/cycleway projects were awarded funding under the Government Stimulus Package, €10m of which was earmarked for the development of greenways. Funding was awarded on condition that the local authority could complete the project within 12 months from the date of issue of the letter of offer.  In the case of projects not completed within the specified timeframe, my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Criminal Justice Working Group was established to oversee and facilitate the implementation of the recommendations of the Garda Inspectorate report on the Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS). The Group is currently considering the future vision for the system, including any adaptations which may be necessary in legislation or in the procedures of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (12 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Currently, vintage cars and motor caravans registered prior to 1st January 1980 are exempt from compulsory roadworthiness testing.However, all commercial vehicles, regardless of their age, have been required to be tested since commercial vehicle testing was first introduced in Ireland in the 1980s. It is also the case that vintage SPSVs (Small Public Service Vehicles) such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Galway Council Council has received funding under a number of Smarter Travel initiatives over the past four years, details of which are set out in the table under. The Deputy can view full details of these projects on my Department's Smarter Travel website Year Project Funding initiative Grant amount 2011 Construction of a pedestrian footpath at Weir Road, Tuam. Jobs Initiative...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Staff (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 561 and 562 together. As the subjects of these questions are matters in the first instance for the National Roads Authority (NRA), I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Funding (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of the NRA capital and current budgets for 2010-2012 are as outlined in their published accounts which are available on the NRA website. The 2013 capital and current allocations to the NRA and the 2014 capital and current Estimate is as follows; Year Capital Current 2013 €278,060,000 €117,558,000 2014 €309,000,000 €109,779,000 The current...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (11 Nov 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: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Details of my Department's regional and local road grant allocations and payments to local authorities Councils, including Meath County Council,  are outlined in the regional and local road grant booklets available in the Dáil Library. With regard to national roads, details of the allocations to each local authority (including Meath) are also available in the Dáil...