Written Answers Nos. 516-537
517. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of applications that have been refused for injury warrants under the Superannuation Acts since 1995 within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35981/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that since the establishment of this Department in 2007, no applications have been received for injury warrants under the Superannuation Acts.
518. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department investigated any cases of illegal dumping of industrial waste on bogland owned by Bord Na Móna in County Kerry over the period 2010 to 2016; the steps which were taken in such cases; the discussions his Department had with Kerry County Council and the EPA in this regard; the actions taken to prevent such future activity and to provide for penalties to be given to persons involved in such illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36102/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy role, as Minister, is to provide the legislative and policy framework under which both local authority and EPA enforcement action against illegal dumping is initiated. Enforcement action against illegal waste activity is a matter for the local authorities and the Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As Minister, I am specifically precluded under section 60 (3) of the Waste Management Act 1996, from exercising any power or control in relation to the performance by the Agency or a local authority, in particular circumstances, of a statutory function vested in it.
Penalties for serious dumping offences provided for under the Waste Management Acts are substantial. Persons who are found to be responsible for, or involved in, the unauthorised disposal of waste are liable to a maximum fine of €3,000 on summary conviction and/or imprisonment for up to 12 months, and to a maximum fine of €15 million on conviction on indictment and-or imprisonment for up to 10 years.
519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the Lisnageer area in Bunnoe, County Cavan, is due to receive fibre broadband; if there are plans to upgrade the infrastructure to provide an adequate broadband speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36155/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those areas where commercial investment has not been fully demonstrated.
The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie shows the extent of the State Intervention area:
The areas marked BLUE represent those areas where commercial telecommunications providers are either currently delivering or have previously indicated plans to deliver high speed broadband services;
The areas marked AMBER on the High Speed Broadband Map represent the target areas for the State Intervention, which are the subject of the current procurement process. It is intended that premises within this area will have access to services of at least 30Mbps when the procurement process is completed and the network rolled out.
The area referred to by the Deputy falls within the AMBER area and will therefore be included in the State intervention procurement process. Over 750,000 premises are currently within the State intervention area.
My Department is now in a formal procurement process to select a company or companies who will roll-out a new high speed broadband network within the State Intervention Area including approximately 24,000 premises in Co Cavan, covering 100,000km of road network and 96% of the land area of Ireland.
Intensive dialogue with bidders is continuing and the three bidders have indicated that they are proposing a predominantly fibre-to-the-home solution. Householders and businesses may get speeds not just of 30 megabits per second but potentially up to 1000 megabits per second with businesses potentially availing of symmetrical upload and download speeds.
Earlier this year, before I came into office, the Department announced that it would be June 2017 before contract(s) were awarded under the NBP. The bidders in the process have recently indicated that they may need more time to conclude the procurement process. The timing of each stage of the procurement continues to be dependent on a range of factors including the complexities that may be encountered by the procurement team and bidders, during the procurement process. Bidders need adequate time to prepare detailed proposals and their final formal bids. In addition, bidders need adequate time to get the relevant shareholder and funding approvals at key stages of the process. It is also important to ensure that risks in this multi-million euro procurement are carefully managed. I do not propose to comment any further on timelines at this juncture, given that discussions are on-going in the procurement process. I can assure the Deputy, however, that the procurement process is being intensively managed, to ensure an outcome that delivers a future-proofed network that serves homes and businesses across Ireland, for at least 25 years. The Government considers the NBP to be one of the most significant investments in rural Ireland for decades, and one which will transform society, akin to rural electrification in the last century.
During the Department's extensive stakeholder consultations in 2015, telecommunications service providers indicated a 3-5 year timeline to rollout a network of the scale envisaged under the NBP. As part of the competitive process, the Department will engage with winning bidder(s) on the best rollout strategy, in order to target areas of particularly poor service, business needs and/or high demand. This will need to be balanced with the most efficient network rollout plan. A prioritisation programme will be put in place in this regard, in consultation with the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. A detailed rollout plan for the network will be published once contract(s) are in place.
The Programme for Government also commits to measures to assist in the rollout of the network once a contract is awarded. In this regard, Minister Humphreys is leading on the establishment of two regional action groups, working with Local Authorities, Local Enterprise Offices and other relevant agencies to help accelerate the broadband network build in rural Ireland, once a contract(s) has been awarded.
In a further positive initiative, last July, I established a Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce with my colleague Minister Humphreys to address immediate issues in relation to the quality of mobile phone and broadband coverage. I expect the Taskforce to report by end 2016.
I recently signed Regulations allowing ComReg to proceed with an early 2017 auction of the 3.6GHz radio spectrum band, to provide an 86% increase in total spectrum available for mobile and fixed wireless services. I have also secured €8m for RTE which will allow it to free up the 700MHz spectrum band, to provide enhanced mobile services.
In the meantime, my Department continues to liaise closely with industry and relevant other Departments and agencies to assist in the commercial deployment of telecommunications networks. The commercial telecommunications sector has invested over €2bn in upgrading and modernising networks which support the provision of high speed broadband and mobile telecoms services.
These investments will further improve the coverage and quality of broadband and mobile voice and data services throughout the country, including County Cavan.
520. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a Brexit sub-committee has been established in his Department; if so, when the sub-committee was convened; the number of times the sub-committee has met; the number of members on the sub-committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36200/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government’s Brexit Contingency Framework sets out that all Departments should identify a senior official to oversee Brexit matters and to create a Top Management sub-committee to deal specifically with the implications of Brexit for their areas of work.
My Department nominated an Assistant Secretary to take lead responsibility for Brexit matters. Under the chairmanship of this Assistant Secretary a sub-committee, consisting of Principal Officers representing the various work areas covered by my Department, has been convened.
The sub-committee has met twice, most recently on 15 November. It has 11 members including the Chair reflecting the broad remit of my Department. This sub-committee will continue to meet regularly to ensure that my Department is prepared for the possible implications of Brexit. I would add that I as Minister participate in the Cabinet committee on Brexit and my Department is also represented on the Interdepartmental Brexit Group. This ensures a ‘whole of Government’ approach when dealing with Brexit.
Brexit is a standing item on the Agenda of my Department's Management Board which generally meets weekly and which is chaired by the Secretary General of the Department. It is also on the Agenda of my monthly meetings with the Management Board which examines progress on priority issues being addressed by the Department.
521. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of vacant sites, properties and land owned by his Department, or by bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department, in the Dublin City Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36217/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll property occupied by my Department is either leased or owned by the Office of Public Works and my Department has no vacant sites, property or land owned in the Dublin City Council area or elsewhere in the country.
The information regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.
522. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for the roll-out of at least 30 Mb broadband speeds to County Donegal as part of the national broadband plan; if areas with poor or no broadband coverage shall be prioritised during the roll-out phase as part of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36264/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and through a State intervention in those areas where commercial investment has not been fully demonstrated.
The Department is now in a formal procurement process to select a company or companies who will roll-out a new high speed broadband network within the State Intervention Area comprising over 750,000 premises including approximately 52,000 premises in Co Donegal, covering 100,000km of road network and 96% of the land area of Ireland.
Intensive dialogue with bidders is continuing and the three bidders have indicated that they are proposing a predominantly fibre-to-the-home solution. Householders and businesses may get speeds not just of 30 megabits per second but potentially up to 1000 megabits per second with businesses potentially availing of symmetrical upload and download speeds.
Earlier this year, before I came into office, the Department announced that it would be June 2017 before contract(s) were awarded under the NBP. The bidders in the process have recently indicated that they may need more time to conclude the procurement process. The timing of each stage of the procurement continues to be dependent on a range of factors including the complexities that may be encountered by the procurement team and bidders, during the procurement process. Bidders need adequate time to prepare detailed proposals and their final formal bids. In addition, bidders need adequate time to get the relevant shareholder and funding approvals at key stages of the process. It is also important to ensure that risks in this multi-million euro procurement are carefully managed. I do not propose to comment any further on timelines at this juncture, given that discussions are on-going in the procurement process. I can assure the Deputy, however, that the procurement process is being intensively managed, to ensure an outcome that delivers a future-proofed network that serves homes and businesses across Ireland, for at least 25 years. The Government considers the NBP to be one of the most significant investments in rural Ireland for decades, and one which will transform society, akin to rural electrification in the last century.
During the Department's extensive stakeholder consultations in 2015, telecommunications service providers indicated a 3-5 year timeline to rollout a network of the scale envisaged under the NBP. As part of the competitive process, the Department will engage with winning bidder(s) on the best rollout strategy, in order to target areas of particularly poor service, business needs and/or high demand. This will need to be balanced with the most efficient network rollout plan. A prioritisation programme will be put in place in this regard, in consultation with the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. A detailed rollout plan for the network will be published once contract(s) are in place.
The Programme for Government also commits to measures to assist in the rollout of the network once a contract is awarded. In this regard, Minister Humphreys is leading on the establishment of two regional action groups, working with Local Authorities, Local Enterprise Offices and other relevant agencies to help accelerate the broadband network build in rural Ireland, once a contract(s) has been awarded.
The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie shows the extent of the State Intervention area:
The areas marked BLUE represent those areas where commercial providers are either currently delivering or have previously indicated plans to deliver high speed broadband services;
The areas marked AMBER on the High Speed Broadband Map represent the target areas for the State Intervention which are the subject of the current procurement process.
The map provides information on a county by county basis with a breakdown of coverage across the townlands in every county including County Donegal. Members of the public can view whether their premises in Donegal are in the BLUE or AMBER area by accessing the High Speed Broadband Map and entering their Eircode.
I would encourage citizens in County Donegal who cannot access high speed broadband services to contact my Department directly at broadband@dccae.gov.ie, quoting their address and Eircode, and giving details of providers they have contacted with a view to obtaining services. This information will assist my Department to keep track of progress in those areas so that high speed broadband solutions can be found in parallel with the State Intervention high speed broadband network roll-out.
523. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to improve broadband speeds in large geographical areas such as County Longford which, in the context of a recent survey carried out by a company (details supplied), indicates that it has an average broadband speed of 22.5 Mbps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36333/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those areas where commercial investment has not been fully demonstrated.
The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie shows the extent of the State Intervention area:
The areas marked BLUE represent those areas where commercial telecommunications providers are either currently delivering or have previously indicated plans to deliver high speed broadband services;
The areas marked AMBER on the High Speed Broadband Map represent the target areas for the State Intervention, which are the subject of the current procurement process. It is intended that premises within this area will have access to services of at least 30Mbps when the procurement process is completed and the network rolled out.
The map provides information on a county by county basis with a breakdown of coverage across the townlands in every county including County Longford. It is estimated that up to 48% of premises in Co. Longford will have access to commercial high speed broadband services provided by telecommunications operators, while the remaining 52% consisting of just over 11,000 premises in Co. Longford will fall within the proposed State led intervention under the National Broadband Plan.
There are 1.6m premises in the BLUE area of which approximately 1.3m premises in Ireland can now get high speed broadband. My Department is actively monitoring the deployment in the BLUE areas to ensure that all premises can get access to services. In this regard, direct feedback from consumers is important and if customers cannot access high speed broadband services, I would encourage them to contact my Department directly at broadband@dccae.gov.ie, quoting their address and Eircode, and giving details of providers they have contacted with a view to obtaining services.
My Department is now in a formal procurement process to select a company or companies who will roll-out a new high speed broadband network within the State Intervention Area comprising over 750,000 premises including approximately 11,000 premises in Co Longford, covering 100,000km of road network and 96% of the land area of Ireland.
Intensive dialogue with bidders is continuing and the three bidders have indicated that they are proposing a predominantly fibre-to-the-home solution. Householders and businesses may get speeds not just of 30 megabits per second but potentially up to 1000 megabits per second with businesses potentially availing of symmetrical upload and download speeds.
Earlier this year, before I came into office, the Department announced that it would be June 2017 before contract(s) were awarded under the NBP. The bidders in the process have recently indicated that they may need more time to conclude the procurement process. The timing of each stage of the procurement continues to be dependent on a range of factors including the complexities that may be encountered by the procurement team and bidders, during the procurement process. Bidders need adequate time to prepare detailed proposals and their final formal bids. In addition, bidders need adequate time to get the relevant shareholder and funding approvals at key stages of the process. It is also important to ensure that risks in this multi-million euro procurement are carefully managed. I do not propose to comment any further on timelines at this juncture, given that discussions are on-going in the procurement process. I can assure the Deputy, however, that the procurement process is being intensively managed, to ensure an outcome that delivers a future-proofed network that serves homes and businesses across Ireland, for at least 25 years. The Government considers the NBP to be one of the most significant investments in rural Ireland for decades, and one which will transform society, akin to rural electrification in the last century.
During the Department's extensive stakeholder consultations in 2015, telecommunications service providers indicated a 3-5 year timeline to rollout a network of the scale envisaged under the NBP. As part of the competitive process, the Department will engage with winning bidder(s) on the best rollout strategy, in order to target areas of particularly poor service, business needs and/or high demand. This will need to be balanced with the most efficient network rollout plan. A prioritisation programme will be put in place in this regard, in consultation with the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. A detailed rollout plan for the network will be published once contract(s) are in place.
The Programme for Government also commits to measures to assist in the rollout of the network once a contract is awarded. In this regard, Minister Humphreys is leading on the establishment of two regional action groups, working with Local Authorities, Local Enterprise Offices and other relevant agencies to help accelerate the broadband network build in rural Ireland, once a contract(s) has been awarded.
In a further positive initiative, last July, I established a Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce with my colleague Minister Humphreys to address immediate issues in relation to the quality of mobile phone and broadband coverage. I expect the Taskforce to report by end 2016.
I recently signed Regulations allowing ComReg to proceed with an early 2017 auction of the 3.6GHz radio spectrum band, to provide an 86% increase in total spectrum available for mobile and fixed wireless services. I have also secured €8m for RTE which will allow it to free up the 700MHz spectrum band, to provide enhanced mobile services.
In the meantime, my Department continues to liaise closely with industry and relevant other Departments and agencies to assist in the commercial deployment of telecommunications networks. The commercial telecommunications sector has invested over €2bn in upgrading and modernising networks which support the provision of high speed broadband and mobile telecoms services.
These investments will further improve the coverage and quality of broadband and mobile voice and data services throughout the country, including County Longford.
524. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are exemptions for persons who live in a non-EU country and have their Irish drivers licence stolen to be present to renew their licence. [35864/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis question raises two issues.
First, in normal circumstances, people are required to present themselves in person at an office of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) when renewing or replacing their driving licences. However, where a person is out of the country for a period for study or work purposes, they may apply to renew or replace their licence by post, without the requirement to appear in person at the NDLS.
The second issue is that of residence. Under EU law, Member States issue driving licences to those normally resident in their jurisdiction. As I have indicated, a person may be normally resident in a Member State even if they are living abroad temporarily for work or study purposes. However, if a person has taken up permanent residence in another country they are not eligible to be issued with an Irish driving licence.
525. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the exemptions and assistance that are available to taxi and hackney operators that are not in a financial position owing to economic circumstances of their core business to purchase new vehicles in order to comply with the ten year rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35788/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards and age limits, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
526. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a third terminal for Dublin Airport; his further views on whether one is needed; if so, his views on whether it should be run by the DAA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department recently published a request for tenders for the provision of consultancy services to review the Future Capacity Needs at Ireland's State Airports. The review is about planning for the long-term development of Ireland's State Airports to 2050. For each of the three airports, the study will identify the priorities and recommended timeframe for new infrastructure development or adjustments to existing infrastructure to pre-empt any constraints on growth arising from lack of capacity.
In relation to Dublin Airport only, the study will set out a reasoned recommendation for the timeframe for the development of new terminal capacity (Terminal 3), the options in terms of appropriate size and design and the optimum location. The review will also assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of the funding and operation of Terminal 3 by the existing airport operator in comparison with being operated on an independent basis.
I expect this review to be completed in mid-2017. I along with my Department officials will then consider the conclusions and recommendations outlined in the independent report.
527. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) is still in a position to deliver their report within the 12-week timeframe with regard to the non-statutory inquiry to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters; if the person has supplied him with an interim report or draft report to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35794/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe non-statutory inquiry to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters commenced on 19 September 2016. The inquiry is being led by former High Court Judge, Mr Justice Carroll Moran. Under the Terms of Reference for the inquiry, Judge Moran has been asked to present a report, setting out the findings and any recommendations of the inquiry, within 12 weeks of its commencement. The Judge has indicated that this timetable may be ambitious and some delay is anticipated.
528. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a facility to enable persons who live abroad to renew their Irish driving licences remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35833/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am happy to be able to inform the Deputy that such a facility already exists.
When the centralised National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) was introduced in 2013, it was a requirement that people should appear in person at an NDLS centre when renewing their driving licences. This caused difficulties for people temporarily abroad for work or study reasons. The regulations were therefore changed in 2014 to enable people who were abroad in such circumstances to renew their licences by post.
The Deputy may wish to note that, under EU law, we may issue driving licences only to people normally resident in our jurisdiction. 'Normal residence' includes people whose normal residence is here but who are abroad temporarily for work or study. However, if a person has taken up residence abroad they are no longer entitled to renew their Irish driving licence.
529. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 2 November 2016, if he has reverted to Sport Ireland with comments on the cost-benefit analysis; if so, the progress made to date; the work that is required on the cost-benefit analysis to ensure compliance with the public spending code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35838/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy officials have been engaging with Sport Ireland on various elements of the proposed second phase of the National Indoor Arena, including the Cost Benefit Analysis for the second phase. I will be reverting to Sport Ireland shortly with detailed comments on the Cost Benefit Analysis submitted for Phase 2. My officials will continue to engage with Sport Ireland on other elements of the project.
530. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of train stations, including names and addresses, in which there are accessibility issues for persons with mobility impairments; his plans to make these train stations accessible; the timeframe he expects it will take to implement such a plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35852/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAccessibility is a fundamental consideration when developing the public transport network and accessibility features are built in to all new infrastructure projects. With regard to existing infrastructure, there is an on-going programme to upgrade public transport infrastructure and facilities to help improve transport accessibility across the country. The programme is managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) on behalf of my Department. I acknowledge that there is still work to be done in this regard and with this in mind, my Department is committed to undertaking a review of our Sectoral Plan in the near future.
I understand that at present at least 84 out of the 143 railway stations on the Iarnród Éireann network have received accessibility upgrades or were constructed new to accessibility standards. Accessibility upgrades are planned for several stations in 2017 and recently construction works commenced at Rathdrum, Mullingar and Leixlip Louisa Bridge stations. Some lightly used stations may not be fully upgraded and instead, passengers with mobility impairments within the catchment area of these stations will continue to be facilitated by Iarnród Éireann through the provision of a taxi or hackney to the nearest accessible station; this is arranged at a local level.
While there is still considerable work to be done, I think it is important to note that a lot of progress has been made, and continues to be made, in relation to accessibility within the Public Transport Sector. Currently:
- The Luas network is 100% accessible, as will be the Luas Cross City route once complete;
- The Dublin Bus fleet is 100% wheelchair accessible;
- The Bus Éireann City Fleet is 100% wheelchair accessible;
- Approximately 80% of the Bus Éireann Coach fleet is wheelchair accessible; this figure will increase as older vehicles are replaced;
- Nearly 60% of the railway stations on the heavy rail network have received accessibility upgrades or were constructed to accessibility standards.
Noting the NTA's responsibility for the administration of the accessibility funding programme for existing public transport infrastructure, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
531. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of penalty points awarded in 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; the number of persons in the same years who received penalty points; the number of offences that caused penalty points to be awarded over the same time period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35862/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe details requested by the Deputy are provided below in tabular format.
1. Number of Penalty Points awarded in 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016
|
Year |
Number of Penalty Points awarded |
|
2014 |
564,633 |
|
2015 |
769,846 |
|
Jan to Sept 2016 |
472,176 |
2. Number of persons in the same years who received penalty points;
|
Year |
Number of Drivers |
|
2014 |
215,827 |
|
2015 |
231,658 |
|
Jan to Sept 2016 |
144,956 |
3. Number of offences that caused penalty points to be awarded over the same time period
|
Offence |
Year |
||
|
2014 |
2015 |
Jan to Sept 2016 |
|
|
22-35mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath |
385 |
358 |
292 |
|
50-80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood |
30 |
46 |
32 |
|
67-107mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine |
27 |
42 |
25 |
|
Adult Failing to wear Safety Belt cat. M1 Vehicle |
5,557 |
4,530 |
2,874 |
|
Adult Failing to wear Safety Belt cat. M2 Vehicle |
88 |
61 |
44 |
|
Adult Failing to wear Safety Belt cat. M3 Vehicle |
28 |
28 |
16 |
|
Adult Failing to wear Safety Belt cat. N1 Vehicle |
792 |
905 |
576 |
|
Adult Failing to wear Safety Belt cat. N2 Vehicle |
130 |
149 |
110 |
|
Adult Failing to wear Safety Belt cat. N3 Vehicle |
172 |
168 |
109 |
|
Bald/Not maintained/cause damage tyre-Left front wheel |
|
|
53 |
|
Bald/Not maintained/cause damage tyre-Left rear wheel |
|
|
34 |
|
Bald/Not maintained/cause damage tyre-Right front wheel |
|
|
59 |
|
Bald/Not maintained/cause damage tyre-Right rear wheel |
|
|
29 |
|
Breach of duties on occurrence of an accident |
144 |
159 |
135 |
|
Breach of motorway outside lane driving rule |
15 |
45 |
16 |
|
Careless Driving contrary to section 52(1) |
506 |
506 |
345 |
|
Contravention of requirements at junctions |
4 |
8 |
|
|
Contravention of requirements for reversing |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Contravention of rules for use of mini roundabouts |
|
7 |
5 |
|
Cross continuous white line/broken white line |
1,277 |
1,214 |
805 |
|
Crossing 'No Entry' sign |
|
12 |
5 |
|
Dangerous Driving Reduced to Careless Driving |
381 |
422 |
346 |
|
Drive against flow of traffic on motorway |
12 |
12 |
10 |
|
Drive from right lane to another without yielding |
|
5 |
2 |
|
Drive on hard shoulder/non carriageway - motorway |
20 |
125 |
52 |
|
Driver (Owner) Exceeding Maximum Load |
65 |
28 |
5 |
|
Driver (Owner) Exceeding Maximum Weight |
2 |
6 |
7 |
|
Driver Exceeding Design Gross Vehicle Weight |
31 |
21 |
14 |
|
Driver Exceeding Maximum Weight |
28 |
37 |
31 |
|
Driver Exceeding Unladen Weight |
|
1 |
2 |
|
Driver Fail ensure Passenger U/17 wear Safety Belt |
478 |
506 |
352 |
|
Driver Fail Restrain Child O/3 in Child Restraint |
627 |
512 |
366 |
|
Driver Fail Restrain Child U/3 in Child Restraint |
323 |
244 |
186 |
|
Driver Owner Exceeding Design Gross Vehicle Weight |
4 |
2 |
5 |
|
Driver Owner Transmits greater Load than Max Load Permitted |
1 |
|
1 |
|
Driving a vehicle when unfit |
|
1 |
|
|
Driving a vehicle while holding a mobile phone |
26,337 |
26,216 |
17,481 |
|
Driving along/across median strip |
167 |
170 |
96 |
|
Driving dangerously defective vehicle |
29 |
13 |
17 |
|
Driving on/across cycle track |
5 |
11 |
8 |
|
Driving on/across footway |
18 |
30 |
10 |
|
Driving past a red light. Contrary to sec 35(5)RTA 1994 |
|
162 |
187 |
|
Driving vehicle before remedying a defect |
1 |
|
|
|
Driving without reasonable consideration |
3,450 |
3,637 |
2,850 |
|
Entry to hatched marked area |
369 |
373 |
297 |
|
Fail to act in accordance with Garda signal |
7 |
7 |
2 |
|
Fail to comply with Keep to Right/Left signs |
5 |
8 |
2 |
|
Fail to comply with mandatory traffic signs |
44 |
41 |
28 |
|
Fail to comply with No Entry traffic sign |
91 |
100 |
71 |
|
Fail to comply with prohibitory traffic signs |
1,131 |
1,284 |
680 |
|
Fail to comply with traffic lane markings |
229 |
292 |
179 |
|
Fail to Deactivate Airbag Child Restraint in use |
3 |
2 |
3 |
|
Fail to drive on the left hand side |
64 |
50 |
29 |
|
Fail to obey rules at railway level crossing |
4 |
7 |
9 |
|
Fail to obey traffic lights |
3,340 |
3,480 |
2,080 |
|
Fail to stop before stop sign/stop line |
195 |
225 |
149 |
|
Fail to stop for Garda |
87 |
79 |
54 |
|
Fail to stop for school warden sign |
2 |
1 |
|
|
Fail to turn left onto a roundabout |
4 |
16 |
20 |
|
Fail to yield right of way |
63 |
81 |
58 |
|
Fail to yield right of way at sign/line |
49 |
44 |
33 |
|
General speed obligation - stop visible distance |
1 |
16 |
24 |
|
Learner driver unaccompanied by a qualified driver |
|
2,234 |
2,057 |
|
Modified/altered vehicle that plate is inaccurate |
|
4 |
2 |
|
Motorcycle Tyre with Depth Less than 1mm - User |
|
|
4 |
|
No cert of road worthiness user |
311 |
338 |
120 |
|
No child restraint rear seat - child |
1 |
|
1 |
|
No insurance - (user) |
2,786 |
3,011 |
2,276 |
|
No safety belt - driver |
9 |
2 |
2 |
|
No safety belt rear seat - child |
3 |
|
|
|
No speed limitation device fitted (driver/usr) |
|
|
1 |
|
Non-Display of L Plate (Learner Driver) |
|
1,170 |
863 |
|
Non-Display of N plate (Novice driver) |
|
107 |
134 |
|
Non-Display of yellow 'L' tabard on motorcycle |
|
45 |
24 |
|
Non-Display of yellow 'N' tabard on motorcycle |
|
1 |
1 |
|
Offence relating to Overtaking |
317 |
499 |
350 |
|
Parking a vehicle in a dangerous position |
3 |
30 |
14 |
|
Proceeding beyond max design gross vehicle weight sign |
|
4 |
4 |
|
Proceeding beyond maximum vehicle width sign vehicle and trailer |
|
2 |
|
|
Reduced to Driving without reasonable consideration |
97 |
129 |
90 |
|
Speed limit device not conforming |
|
1 |
|
|
Speed limit device not in use |
|
1 |
3 |
|
Speeding |
179,822 |
188,077 |
110,279 |
|
Tyre with Cut - User |
|
|
4 |
|
Tyre with Depth Less than 1.6 mm - User |
|
|
27 |
|
Tyre with Lump/Bulge/Tear/Partial Failure - User |
|
|
1 |
|
Tyre with Ply/Cord Exposed - User |
|
|
20 |
|
Unsuitable Tyre - User |
|
|
6 |
|
Use vehicle without NCT certificate |
2,955 |
7,408 |
4,686 |
|
Using vehicle without authorisation plate goods vehicle/trailer |
|
4 |
5 |
|
Using vehicle without authorisation plate passenger |
|
3 |
|
|
U-Turn on dual carriageway/central reserve/traffic island |
|
22 |
13 |
|
Total |
233,130 |
249,599 |
152,298 |
532. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legalisation as soon as possible to regulate rickshaws; if Galway City Council has banned rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35873/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may recall, some time ago Galway City Council regulated to ban certain rickshaw use within its area. More recently, in response to some concerns - primarily of a safety nature - both Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) obtained legal advices in relation to their own respective powers to regulate pedal-powered rickshaws. Discussions have recently taken place, between DCC and the NTA, who have agreed a proposed approach to regulating pedal-powered rickshaws, which would require the drafting and introduction of primary legislation. My Department is now engaged with the NTA to clearly frame the policy to guide any detailed legislative drafting, with passenger safety the key focus. I will consider the legislative proposals which emerge when this work has been progressed, following which I should be in a position to outline an indicative legislative timeframe.
533. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken by his Department to protect the Ballybrophy to Limerick line; if this line is threatened with closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35904/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is currently running a public consultation on rail in Ireland. It was launched last week with the publication of the Rail Review 2016 - which the NTA undertook in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann - together with an NTA consultation document "The Role of Rail in Ireland and Funding its Delivery". Both documents are available on the NTA's website. The public consultation process will give the public and all interested parties the opportunity to give their views and contribute to the debate on the future of heavy rail in Ireland. The public consultation process will run until 18th January and the NTA will then prepare a report based on the findings; thereafter I intend to bring this report to Government. No decisions will be made about the heavy rail network before the public consultation process has concluded and been evaluated.
534. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a meeting has been held between members of Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland; if so, if he will report on that meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35905/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have no information regarding this matter. Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
535. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's plan for the maintenance and restoration of Broadstone Station, Dublin 7; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a wall has been erected in front of Broadstone Station; and if so, the reason for this wall. [35906/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe maintenance and restoration of Broadstone Depot is a matter, in the first instance, for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) who own the Depot. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects, including Luas Cross City. I understand that the wall erected in front of the Depot, that the Deputy refers to, is part of the Luas Cross City project.
In light of this, I have referred the Deputy's question to both CIE and the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
536. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the development of a new stadium (details supplied) in County Donegal; if further documents will be required from the club following the information that was sent to his Department in August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35926/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, officials from my Department have engaged with Finn Harps and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to try to progress this matter. I understand that my Department's technical advisor is currently examining the invoices on hand for work to date and is also considering the updated quantity surveyor's report. This material was received in August 2016 and details the estimated cost of completing the project. This examination is anticipated to be concluded shortly and it is then expected that a follow up meeting with Finn Harps and the FAI will be required to consider the matter further.
537. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the data usage for each docking station per month from 2014 to date with regard to the Limerick bike share scheme; if he will provide the data for point-to-point journeys from each station per month from 2014 to date; the number of annual memberships and temporary passes issued per month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35942/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible, in cooperation with the relevant local authorities, for the delivery and administration of the public bikes schemes in the regional cities of Limerick, Cork and Galway. I have forwarded your question relating to statistics for the Limerick bike stations to the NTA for attention and direct response to you. If you have not received a response within 10 working days please contact my private office.
