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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: 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: National Car Test (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​For some time now the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as the body responsible for driver licensing nationally, has been engaging with the authorities in Canada with a view to reaching agreements on mutual exchange of driving licences.​ The process of reaching such agreements is a complex one, and involves detailed comparison of the two regimes by the driver licensing authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The previous Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport indicated the Government's commitment to support Dublin City Council in the proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park.  I understand that Dublin City Council is currently in discussions with the clubs referred to by the Deputy in order to finalise tenancy arrangements for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1805, 1827 to 1829, inclusive, and 1831 and 1839 together. The National Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1806 to 1809, inclusive, together. 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including licensing, 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: Bus Éireann Fleet (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the Bus Éireann PSO fleets both in the Greater Dublin Area and nationally. This has enabled 100% of the Bus Éireann city fleets to be wheelchair accessible, as well as approximately 80% of Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Waiting Lists (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred your question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 1813 and 1816 together. An increase in people engaging in cycling as a means of active travel is one of the key aims of the National Physical Activity Plan published in early 2016. Participation in physical activity such as cycling has significant health benefits and helps combat sedentary behaviour amongst all age groups.  In all areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Postal Codes (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department's primary interest in the project relates to the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) which contains data, including address particulars in respect of the 2.59 million licensed vehicles and 2.74 million driving licence holders in the country.  The NVDF system has been fully enabled for vehicle records to process Eircodes with an estimated 40% of the vehicle database...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and capital funding of €13.7m has been provided by the NTA for the redevelopment of the Phoenix Park Tunnel. The Deputy will be aware that Iarnrod Eireann has recently published a draft timetable for the new Phoenix Park...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​In March 2013 a new National Ports Policy was published which is available from my Department's website. This document outlines a roadmap for the sector's future development.  With regard to future investment, there is no Exchequer funding available for port infrastructure development. This is settled Government policy, as is stated in the National Ports Policy, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department has raised with the insurance industry on a number of occasions over the last two years, including at meetings with the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland and Insurance Ireland, the issue of a properly functioning motor insurance database.  In addition, the issue has been discussed by my Department with An Garda Síochána at regular meetings since 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware the Programme for Government contains a commitment to instigate a full review of public transport policy to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy. Across Government there are currently a number of important work programmes already underway which will have a significant influence on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended by the Roads Act 2007, provides for the classification of national, regional and local roads and periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. While I am not aware of a request from Kerry County Council for a reclassification of the R563, the matter referenced can be considered as part of a wider road classification process currently on-going.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1822 to 1824, inclusive, together.​ The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department. I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Currently, there is no statutory regulation of clamping activities on private land.  However, following commencement, under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 it will be the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to regulate clamping activities wherever they take place. The NTA will determine the maximum clamp release fee that may be charged in private car parking areas,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with 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.