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

Paschal Donohoe: The Government has given its commitment to assisting our four regional airports, including IWAK, in working towards future financial viability. Exchequer supports will be made available post 2014, subject to budgetary constraints and in accordance with the 2014 EU Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines.   The recommendations arising from the IWAK Study Group...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.    The RSA informs me that since the inception of the NDLS on 29 October 2013 until 31 August 2014, 413,790 driver licence applications have been processed and RSA has recognised revenue of €16.2 million in respect of driving licence...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including location of front offices, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore forwarded the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (17 Sep 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. Directional signage on national roads is provided in accordance with guidelines set...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects (such as the N5) 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 Section...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: As a result of the severe weather in the December/January period the Government confirmed additional funding of €16.8 million for repairs to roads damaged during the period 13 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. This funding is separate to the regional and local road individual grant allocations made by my Department to local authorities. Local authorities were notified of their...

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

Paschal Donohoe: While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for capital investment in tourism, the allocation of these funds is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. An allocation of €24.2 million has been made to Fáilte Ireland in 2014 to administer the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support for...

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

Paschal Donohoe: While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides funding for capital investment in tourism attractions, the allocation of these funds are a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. An allocation of €24.2 million has been allocated to Fáilte Ireland in 2014 to administer the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, 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 and bridges are funded from local authorities own resources and are supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers Expenditure (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for investing in piers and harbours across Donegal is a matter for Donegal County Council as they do not fall under the remit of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Therefore, my Department has not provided financial assistance for the years in question.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1719 and 1720 together. My Department is fully committed to promoting cycling as a sustainable means of travel and I am keenly aware of the need to integrate cycling with other modes of travel. The issues raised  by the Deputy are however matters for Bus Éireann and I have referred the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply. ...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Traffic Act 2002 penalty points are required to be endorsed on the Irish driving licence record held on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) for a period of 3 years and once expired they are removed from the record to comply with Data Protection requirements. There are 149 current penalty point instances on the NVDF in respect of offences at the address...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The Criminal Justice Working Group was established in March 2014 following publication of the Garda Inspectorate report on the fixed charge processing system. The main function of the Working Group, which is jointly chaired by my Department and the Department of Justice and Equality, is to oversee and facilitate the implementation of recommendations in the Garda Inspectorate report. In...

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

Paschal Donohoe: My Department is currently working on the preparation of a new Road Traffic Bill which will include provisions to further strengthen the law with regard to the use of electronic devices, including mobile phones, while driving.  In the context of the drafting of these provisions, my officials will liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including An Garda Síochána, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Diaspora Centre Establishment (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1724 and 1725 together. The Government’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework 2012-2016, published in November 2011, includes a commitment of support for a Diaspora Centre or Diaspora Museum should a suitable project and partner be available. In 2013 Minister Varadkar asked Fáilte Ireland to carry out a feasibility study on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to public transport infrastructure include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. 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 ten working days.

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

Paschal Donohoe: A Draft Strategic Framework for Investment in Land Transport was published by my Department in August for public consultation. The draft framework was drawn up by a steering group which set out to establish priorities and principles to guide future land transport investment decisions. The findings and conclusions of the work undertaken will contribute to the development of a new multi-annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (17 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: Bus Éireann Services (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for certain public transport capital investments including for the funding of the PSO bus fleet. In this regard funding is provided by my Department to the Authority each year based on the allocations and priorities set out in the  relevant capital plan. It is a matter for the Authority to agree the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to public transport infrastructure include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. 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 ten working days.