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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road schemes, including the N18 Limerick Tunnel is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015. In addition, the statutory power to levy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand the road in question is the N70 national road. 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 (including the N70)  is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​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 national road projects in Kerry is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Kerry County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Co. Meath is the statutory responsibility of Meath County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The Capital Plan 2016-2021 provides that a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: 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 national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: While the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) is responsible for general legislation in regard to traffic matters, DTTAS has no direct role in relation to local traffic. The implementation of local traffic management measures is a matter for the relevant local authority, which in this instance is Louth County Council. Concerns have already been brought to my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Single European Sky (SES) is a policy initiative agreed in 2004 with the central objective of reforming and improving the performance of air traffic management in Europe.  This objective continues to be valid and I accordingly fully support the SES initiative. While I have not yet had an opportunity to discuss this initiative with my European Union counterparts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​One of the main features of the penalty points and fixed charge system is the opportunity for a person to pay a charge where they have been detected committing certain offences under the Road Traffic Acts. The payment of the charge is an administrative provision that acts as an alternative to going to court. When a driver pays the charge, they are accepting responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I note that the Deputy asked my predecessor about this case on 26 January last. The facts of the matter have not changed since. Section 87 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, as amended, provides exemptions from certain provisions of the Road Traffic Acts for members of the emergency services, including An Garda Síochána, in the course of their duties. I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Air Services Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Buttimer for raising this subject. It is a good day to raise it, and I hope the message goes out to Vice President Biden that we are not happy with the behaviour of various groups in the United States over this blockage of an airline landing in the United States. Senator Buttimer will also be aware that the Taoiseach has already raised this with the President of the United...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Air Services Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I endorse and echo what Senator Buttimer has said. I will not meet Vice President Biden, but I hope that anyone from the Government who does meet him will make clear our dissatisfaction with the attitude in the US to this and the fact that we, as friends of the United States, can expect, I hope, an early decision to clear this blockage.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (22 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I understand from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that it did not produce and submit a written report, independent of the Council, to Galway City Council relating to an analysis of the traffic situation in Galway City, which led to the subsequent drafting of the draft Galway Transport Strategy. The draft Galway Transport Strategy is a collaboration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Functions (22 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 and Public Service Management Act 1997 outline the statutory responsibility of the Secretary General of my Department.  Specific responsibilities are also assigned to officers at Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer level within the overall management framework for the Department in accordance with the Public Service Management Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Weight Limits (22 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The derogation permitting a maximum weight limit of 42 tonnes over 5-axles (2-axle tractor unit and 3-axle semi-trailer combinations) expires on 30 June 2016.I am currently examining this issue in light of a number of factors including: the overarching need to secure a significant decrease in road and bridge infrastructure damage and related costs to the public finances; as well as in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coras Iompair Éireann (22 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) 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: Taxi Regulations (22 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the requirements for Hackney Licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (23 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Provision has been made for the Mallow bypass in the Capital Plan. This scheme is one of a number of schemes, targeted at removing bottlenecks and upgrading port access, that have been included in the Plan, subject to necessary approvals.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Allowances (23 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The policy and decision making in relation to terms and conditions including the determination of allowances for public servants is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in the first instance. There are no allowances being re-introduced at present for public servants in my Department. Should any allowances be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (23 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Policy making in relation to terms and conditions including determination of salary rates for public servants including staff in the State agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.