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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Passengers Data (23 Sep 2014)

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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (23 Sep 2014)

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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The promotion and development of cruise tourism are primarily matters for the boards and managements of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the agencies for further information and direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Iarnród Éireann Staff Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Detailed information regarding CEO remuneration is available in the annual report and accounts of Iarnród Éireann. The remuneration of senior management 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under section 101B, subsection (7)(b), of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as inserted by section 9 of the Dublin Transport Authority (Dissolution) Act 1987), a person who without being authorised to do so under that section, removes or attempts to remove from a vehicle an immobilisation device fixed to it under that section, shall be guilty of an offence. This offence is being maintained...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Taxi Regulations (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 545 and 546 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including responsibility for administering the SPSV Entry Test which includes the Area Knowledge test. I have referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Sep 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: Tourism Policy (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 548 to 552, inclusive, together. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin and Cork airports. In relation to Cork airport, DAA has put in place arrangements for Cork Airport to be run as a stand-alone business unit within the Company, properly resourced at management level locally, with the ability...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The detailed information requested by the Deputy regarding CEO remuneration is available in the annual report and accounts of each agency.

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: How much time do I have to reply?

Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Thank you. I thank all Deputies who contributed to the Second Stage debate on this Bill. While I have only been present in the House for the contributions made this morning I have been updated on the commentary and points made by other contributors. I welcome the general welcome to date for this Bill. I listened carefully to all of the contributions made this morning, including by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 272 together. Resolution of the funding difficulties of the IASS is primarily a matter for the Trustee, the companies participating in the scheme, the scheme’s members and the Pensions Authority. The process currently underway involves all these stakeholders. Pension schemes are closely regulated under Irish and European pension...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the publication of a Value for Money report into the operation of the Irish Coast Guard in 2012, an examination of the future operation of the 3 marine rescue co-ordination centres in Dublin, Malin and Valentia was undertaken by my Department.  In July 2013 my predecessor announced an Action Plan to further develop the coast guard services.  As part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I note the Deputy put a similar question (oral PQ 27095/14) on the Ballyvourney Macroom road scheme to my predecessor Minister Varadkar on 26 June, 2014.  The position as outlined to the Deputy on 26 June remains the same. The general approach I will take to future capital projects is to keep under review projects at various stages of planning and design which have been evaluated and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The current PSO contracts for regional air services between Donegal and Dublin and Kerry and Dublin were due to expire on 2 November 2014. These contracts are being extended until 31 January 2015, in order to put the 2015 - 2017 contract(s) in place by 1 February 2015. The Government launched a call for tenders, as published in EU Official Journal number C235 and 236 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Sep 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 national road projects, such as N72 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 264 together. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long-distance touring route, stretching along the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork.  Budget 2014 provided €8 million in capital investment for the development of the route to complete the route signage, develop and enhance discovery points on the route...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand the Deputy asked a similar question (PQ 24922/14) of Minister Varadkar concerning the Dingle Inner Relief Road on 11 June 2014. 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...