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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: When a vehicle is to be used or rented, everything, including the vehicle and insurance, is put in one package. All committee members know the reasons for this, as we all saw the "Prime Time Investigates" programme on the taxi industry. Perhaps there are specific isolated issues which the NTA must examine, but I understand they are being ironed out.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I understand the issue being raised by the Deputy. There is a very good argument that vehicle licences and vehicle registration should be in the same name, for obvious reasons. There are isolated anomalies, as the Deputy noted, but the principle is right and-----

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following:“ “change in control”, in relation to a company, has the meaning assigned to it in section 16(4);”.I would appreciate members' co-operation in dealing with the large number of technical amendments that I intend to move in order that we can debate in detail the substantive amendments...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 2: In page 8, line 15, after “formed” to insert “and registered”.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 3: In page 8, to delete lines 16 and 17.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 4: In page 8, line 38, to delete “of” and substitute “to”.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 5: In page 9, subsection (1), line 12, to delete “section 7, 8, 13(13) or 19” and substitute “this Act”.Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, concern the general provisions of section 3 of the Bill on the making of regulations and orders which must be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas which has the option of passing a resolution annulling...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 6: In page 9, subsection (1), line 13, to delete “section 23” and substitute “section 6 or 23”.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. The regulatory arrangements that apply to small public service vehicles falling within the responsibility of the NTA do not restrict the use of such vehicles for private use. Issues relating to motor tax law are a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (19 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues pertaining to the transfer of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.   Since January 2009 SPSV licences, including vehicle licences for taxis, wheelchair accessible taxis, hackneys, wheelchair...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: This is an operational matter for Bus 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Schemes (18 Sep 2013)

Alan Kelly: An application was made by Kerry County Council for funding in respect of the Glenbeigh to Renard greenway under a Seed Funding Scheme established by my Department earlier this year.  The Scheme aims to provide a small amount of start-up financial assistance to local authorities to help with the development of initial proposals for cycle projects,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (17 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: My Department supports of the development of cycle infrastructure for both utility and recreational cycling.  Funding for cycle infrastructure is provided to local authorities by my Department under the Smarter Travel Programme, a five year, €65million programme which was launched in 2012 to support increased cycling, walking and use of public transport. The main programmes under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly:  Responsibility for the roll out, maintenance  and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational  matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility for the roll out, maintenance  and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: I launched the National Cycle Network Seed Funding Scheme in March 2013 to provide seed funding  to local authorities for the development of proposals for high quality, off-road, greenway cycle routes. The following 12 applications were selected for funding from a total of 35 applications. The total funding is €420,000. More details on these projects can be found at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: My Department is fully supportive of the development of cycle ways and walking routes along canal paths and recognises the benefits of these initiatives.  In general, it is a matter for relevant local authorities to progress and submit proposals for the development of such routes to the Department or to a relevant agency. The agencies which come under the remit of the my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: Since my appointment as Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport, I have personally met and visited a large number of Rural Transport Programme (RTP) groups.  I have also met with the Rural Transport Network (RTN). In addition the National Transport Authority (NTA) who took over national responsibility for the RTP on 1st April 2012 and were responsible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the provision of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the regional cities. Wicklow comes under the remit of the NTA as the county is part of the Greater Dublin Area. The NTA provides funding to local authorities for a range of schemes to benefit cyclists, including cycle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the provision of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the regional cities. Wicklow comes under the remit of the NTA as the county is part of the Greater Dublin Area. The NTA provides funding to local authorities for a range of schemes to benefit pedestrians, including footpath and...