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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Issues concerning the approval or rejection of particular flight paths for aircraft landing at, or departing from, Dublin Airport is an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993. As I do not have a function to exercise in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​703 permits were granted to carry munitions of war or dangerous goods on civilian aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders in 2016, up to and including 28th October 2016. Of those 703 permits granted, 657 were issued to US airlines, 19 to Irish airlines, 9 to Turkish airlines, 5 to UK airlines, 5 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas as a visitor destination. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland 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: Departmental Legal Costs (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Departments website at the following link .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Council of Ireland (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that while Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers provides for the roadworthiness testing of motorcycles from 1 January 2022, EU Member States who have appropriate alternative road safety measures in place can avail of an exemption from this requirement. An issue of concern in relation to this vulnerable cohort...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​In general the Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office and other accommodation required for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly, landholdings size and location is a matter for that Office. There are some instances where lands are owned by the Minister but are leased to State bodies under the aegis of the Department. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I met with members of the board of Waterford Airport on 21 July last and they updated me on current issues in relation to the Airport. The situation at Waterford Airport remains a difficult one. Securing routes and negotiating deals with airlines are commercial matters for airports themselves and I understand that airport management in Waterford are continuing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Fees (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including the information issued as part of that service, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters. 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: National Lottery Funding Data (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Details of the total Exchequer allocations to the relevant Lottery supported subheads are published in the annual Revised Estimates for Public Services. These programmes are only part-funded by the Lottery with the remaining expenditure coming from general Exchequer funding. The Revised Estimates do not specify the precise amount of National Lottery funding in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 458 together. The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide a great showcase for Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.In addition, the media coverage of sports tourism events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Accordingly, I am very supportive of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport outlines a number of key principles for land transport investment proposals. Included among these principles is the need to maintain and renew renew strategically important elements the existing network, as well as the need to address current and future congestion in urban areas through for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for  the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The latest official data on overseas travel from the CSO shows that there were almost 7.5 million overseas visits to Ireland for the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 12% compared to the same period in 2015. The Government's Tourism Policy Statement "People, Place and Policy – Growing Tourism to 2025", published in 2015, includes three main targets, to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Aviation Policy, which was published by my Department in August of last year, acknowledges the role played by the regional airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford in promoting a level of international connectivity to support the tourism and business sectors in their regions. The Policy also confirms that these four airports are being given...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Nov 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 planning, design and operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. The development of business tourism is an operational matter for the Boards and Management of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of the business tourism sector and  Tourism Ireland is responsible for overseas marketing of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: In response to some concerns - primarily of a safety nature - both Dublin City Council (DCC) and the NTA obtained legal advices in relation to their 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters. 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: Airport Development Projects (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project which I have welcomed as an essential piece of infrastructure that is in the national interest. I understand that daa are continuing to engage with local communities on the North Runway project and have held a number of...