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

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA), under the aegis of the Minister for Finance, regulates and supervises insurance undertakings. Motor insurance is provided as a private contract between the supplier and the customer.  Any terms and conditions of motor insurance policies, including the application of no claims bonuses, are a contractual matter between the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is carried out by Applus+, since January...

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

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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: Haulage Industry Regulation (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The maximum regulatory vehicle dimensions for an articulated vehicle permitted on Irish roads is 2.5 metres in width, 16.5 metres in length and 4.65 metres in height. As set out in S.I. No. 166/2014 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, thismaximum national height limit does not apply to an unenclosed agricultural or goods vehicle...

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

Paschal Donohoe: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. There is regular and on-going contact between the RSA and...

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 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: Departmental Staff Data (17 Sep 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: There were a total of 41 new appointments made in my Department in the period March 2011 to date in 2014. Of these 23 were ministerial appointments resulting from changes in Ministers responsibilities.  A further 14 appointments were into safety critical posts in the Irish Coast Guard and the Air Accident Investigation Unit.  The breakdown of the grade is set out...

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

Paschal Donohoe: My colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will answer in respect of all civil servants in my Department. I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days, please advise my private office

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

Paschal Donohoe: There were eight civil servants on career break from my Department on 1st July 2013, at the time of the Haddington Road Agreement.  Three of these are not yet due to return based on their career break contracts; two were offered and have since availed of suitable redeployment opportunities; two are currently on the redeployment panel awaiting an offer and one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Strips (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Under aviation legislation, if commercial activities are being undertaken at an aerodrome in the State(including airfields and landing strips), the aerodrome must be licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).    A list of all aerodromes licensed in the State is available on the IAA's website - . The only licensed aerodromes in County Mayo are Ireland West Airport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Resolution of the funding difficulties in the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS), where there is a deficit of over €760m, is a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the Scheme, the members and the Pensions Board. The deficit in the scheme has arisen over the years as the companies and the members did not put enough into the scheme to match the benefits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Resolution of the funding difficulties in the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS), where there is a deficit of over €760m, is a matter for the Trustees, the companies participating in the Scheme, the members and the Pensions Board. The deficit in the scheme has arisen over the years as the companies and the members did not put enough into the scheme to match the benefits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The criteria that must be applied when establishing a Public Service Obligations (PSO) air services route between two airports is set out in Article 16 of EC Regulation 1008/2008. In particular, the availability of other modes of transport serving the route, such as rail and road, with a travel time of less than 3 hours along with sufficient frequencies and suitable times in the case of rail,...

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

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 758 and 770 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013.  I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 759 and 760 together. Since 2011 there have been no new agencies created; however a number have been merged or abolished. Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011 , while Tralee and Fenit Harbour Commissioners transferred to the control of Kerry County Council on 1 October 2011. In 2012 Dublin Tourism merged with its parent body...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Remuneration (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Rehiring (17 Jul 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department does not hire or rehire staff for term-time posts.  A number of retired staff members and former public servants were rehired in the years 2011 to date on a contractual basis or engaged to undertake a specific task.  The numbers per year are outlined in the table below. Year 2011 2012 2013 2014  Number of rehires 6 5 5 4 There are currently three...