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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Sep 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I very much welcome the announcement that Connect 2015 will be hosted in Killarney next June, with the support of Destination Kerry and Kerry Airport. Hosting an event such as this is a great opportunity to showcase the region to an international audience. A range of supports are available to the organisers of conferences in Ireland, coordinated by Fáilte Ireland through its...

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

Paschal Donohoe: All vehicles used on the public road must comply with the requirements of Road Traffic legislation. It is the responsibility of the owner / driver of a vehicle to ensure that their vehicle is roadworthy and does not present a danger to any road users. The Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations contain requirements in a number of areas including in relation to...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. The process of developing a draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland commenced in early 2013 with the publication of an Issues Paper for consultation. The Issues Paper covered all elements of aviation policy and a large number of submissions were received from a range of stakeholders. The draft Policy was published on 21 May...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Given the constrained resources of recent years, I am satisfied with the staffing, budget and work of the National Transport Authority (NTA). There are no plans to merge the NTA and Railway Procurement Agency (RPA). However, legislation to provide for the merger of the RPA and National Roads Authority has been published and a Bill is currently before the Oireachtas.

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Department has a dedicated file storage facility, located in Finglas, Dublin 11.  This facility is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) who are responsible for its procurement. The Department also uses a limited amount of offsite storage, provided by a private supplier. The cost for this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no plans to provide for legislation that will permit local authorities to enact bye laws pertaining to the trailing of leads over public roads, footpaths and car parks to deal with the circumstances as described by the Deputy in relation to the charging of electric vehicles.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1663 and 1664 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 sets out the responsibility of landowners to take all reasonable steps to ensure that trees, hedges and other vegetation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1665, 1686 and 1705 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Services for People with Disabilities (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department’s Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005 Transport Access for Allsets out a series of policy objectives and targets for accessible public transport across all modes. This includes making all suburban and Inter-city passenger trains, as well as urban & Intercity public transport buses/coaches accessible for people with mobility, sensory and cognitive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department and the office of the Attorney General liaised extensively in recent months to finalise regulations in this area. As a result, Leo Varadkar T.D., my predecessor as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport signed Statutory Instruments 325 and 330 of 2014 on July 8th last. Statutory Instrument 325 of 2014 provides for parking arrangements for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Age Identity Cards (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects (such as those referred to by the Deputy) 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 and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: From January 1st to August 31st 2014, a total of 190 drivers obtained 12 penalty points and were subsequently disqualified from driving for a period of six months under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002. A total of 28 drivers were the holders of learner permits and disqualification is still pending in respect of 32 drivers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: In addition to the issue of the notice of disqualification in accordance with Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, my Department, through administrative process, also informs an Garda Síochána and the relevant licensing authority (the local motor tax office to 29 October 2013 and thereafter the National Driving Licence Service) of the disqualification. The following tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1672, 1673 and 1693 together. Under section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended, a person who appears in court in relation to an alleged offence under the Road Traffic Acts is required to produce their driving licence or learner permit and a copy of that licence or learner permit, in court.  Failure to do so is an offence.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: 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.   On the issue of fifth freedom traffic rights for airlines, the majority of submissions received favoured...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the local authorities have the power to make bye-laws in relation to parking which includes the power to set fees.  I have no power to intervene in the disposal or otherwise of those fees, and likewise no power to intervene in contractual relationships entered into by the local authorities. I have no plans to make any legislative changes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (17 Sep 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 their development or implementation.  It is important to note that the purpose of the Wild Atlantic Way is to provide a clearly defined route for visitors to travel along the west coast.  It also introduces visitors to many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects (such as the N84) 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 and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with...