Written answers

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Commencement of Legislation

Photo of Seán Ó FearghaílSeán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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729. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the Acts currently in force for which he has lead responsibility and that have Parts or sections yet to be formally commenced, including the purpose of same, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46291/15]

Photo of Paschal DonohoePaschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Act 20056 – 27 inclusive and Schedule 1 which contains the text of the 1996 HNS ConventionSections of the Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Act 2005 providing for the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 1996,were not commenced as this Convention did not enter into force internationally.

When the 2010 Convention enters into force internationally, it is intended that the remaining sections of the Act will be commenced.
Aer Lingus Act 2004Section 2Certain repeals provided for involving the Air Companies Act 1966 and the Air Companies (Amendment) Act 1969 will not be effected as long as the State remains a shareholder in Aer Lingus
Tourist Traffic Act 19575(1) (iii)Unauthorised use of titles protected by the Tourist Traffic Acts
Tourist Traffic Act 19706 (d)Unauthorised use of titles protected by the Tourist Traffic Acts
Tourist Traffic Act 19837 (4)Unauthorised use of titles protected by the Tourist Traffic Acts
RSA Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Act 2012Sections 36Detention of vehicles, etc., by authorised officers and CVR inspectors.
Section 43Amendment of Second Schedule to Act of 1961 — consequential disqualification
Section 45Amendment of section 41 of Road Traffic Act 1994 — detention of vehicles.
Road Traffic Act 2010Sections 3 and 5

(with the exception of Sections 48 and 55
Part 3. Fixed Charge Offences and Notices

Part 5. Penalty Points
Part 4, Sections 50-52Payment deposit from non-resident drivers in respect of certain offences.
Part 9, Sections 75, 82, 85 (d)Miscellaneous provisions
Road Traffic Act 2014Section 6 In relation to Driver Licensing
Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014Whole Act other than section 69The main purpose of the Act is to replace and update the Mercantile Marine Act 1955, as amended, and provide a legal framework for the establishment and regulation of a modern and comprehensive ship registration system that will be more efficient, user friendly and accessible for ship owners.
Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008Section 61 Road User information system
Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008Section 114Disposal of CIE property
Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008Section 17(22) Appointed day for establishment of National Transport Authority Advisory Council.
Taxi Regulation Act 2013Section 49Fixed payment following service of a summons in order to pre-empt a court hearing
Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008Section 17(22)*
*Section has been commenced but the required Order appointing day for establishment of National Transport Authority Advisory Council has not been made.

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