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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has entered into a public service obligation (PSO) contract with Dublin Bus for the provision of bus services and also monitors the performance of the company under the terms of that contract. Any proposal by Dublin Bus to vary passenger fares requires the approval of the NTA in accordance with its independent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department considers all such issues in terms of their impact on road safety. I am concerned that the use of this technology while driving may have the potential to distract motorists and therefore could represent a safety hazard.   Under existing legislation, Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 which deals with careless driving provides that a person shall not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is a matter for the Board and management of Failte Ireland.   The route of the Wild Atlantic Way was developed with the assistance of tourism consultants and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding for roads and laneways that Councils have not taken in charge.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. There is no separate allocation for the LIS.  Instead, local authorities may use up to 15% (up from 7% in 2013) of their initial Discretionary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Bus Éireann is not being privatised. However, the direct award contract for the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus market services held by Bus Eireann expires later this year. The awarding of a subsequent contract is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA).   All Bus Éireann routes will be included in the new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 322 of 2014) provide an exemption from the requirement to undergo compulsory roadworthiness testing to cars first registered prior to 1 January 1980. However cars, irrespective of age, which are used in a commercial capacity are required to be tested. Such vehicles include Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV’s) such as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Estimate and actual out-turn figures with detailed breakdown per programme subheads are published in the Department’s annual Appropriation Account and these are available on the C&AG's website. Hyperlinks for each year are provided below. 2011: 2012: 2013: For 2014, spend to date for each Department is published on the Department of Finance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993-2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. More specifically, the NRA has responsibility for the provision of signage under Section 19 of the Act. The improvement and maintenance (including signage) of regional and local roads is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Oct 2014)

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 paid by my Department. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department and I constantly monitor our national transport facilities to ensure that, given the resources available, they are achieving their greatest potential. An integrated and co-ordinated transport system is an important consideration when it comes to future decisions on transport investment. In making decisions as to future expenditure, my Department has been active to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As reflected in the Draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland, currently being finalised in my Department, the importance of regional airports today lies with the level of international connectivity that they bring to a region for tourism and business. It is accepted that they should be given the opportunity beyond 2014 to grow to a viable, self-sustaining position, particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Strategies for improving road safety are set out in the Road Safety Strategy 2013 — 2020, issued by my Department in conjunction with  the Road Safety Authority and launched last year. This contains 144 Actions to be implemented by the various agencies involved in order to build on the previous Strategies with the objective of making Ireland among the safest countries...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together.   The draft National Aviation Policy was published in May 2014 following an extensive public consultation process in 2013. The consultation process covered all elements of aviation policy and the draft policy takes account of the submissions received in the first public consultation process. The draft National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. Responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland as a visitor destination in overseas markets is a day-to-day matter for Tourism Ireland, a cross-border body established under the Good Friday Agreement. The current Tourism Ireland Corporate Plan 2014-2016 links resource allocation to promotional revenue potential from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department's role in relation to tourism relates primarily to the area of national policy. The promotion and development of individual tourism sectors is the responsibility of the tourism agencies. Failte Ireland is responsible for the development of the business tourism sector. Tourism Ireland is responsible for overseas marketing of Ireland as a destination...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the development of strategies for increasing participation in sport. As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council, I have referred it to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the Leap Card system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Penalty Points System (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There are no penalty points details endorsed on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) records for breach of weight restrictions, by HGV’s in respect of the location mentioned in the Question. Provided below in tabular form is a list of the penalty points offences currently endorsed on driving licence records on the NVDF incurred at the location mentioned and the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Enforcement of weight restrictions on all roads, including local authority roads, is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (30 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In circumstances where a person reaches the penalty point threshold of 12 points, or 7 points or more for first time learner permit holders from 1 August 2014, a notification issues to the person from the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) of my Department informing them that they must surrender their driving licence to the National Driver Licensing Service...