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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: There are no tariffs on cross-border traffic within the EU's customs union.  I presume the Deputy is referring to the UK HGV road user levy. ​The Irish Government had serious concerns about the introduction of the HGV road user levy in the UK, including Northern Ireland, and extensively lobbied the UK authorities to exempt Northern Ireland from the charge because of the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 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: Traffic Management (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: In reference to the details supplied, it must be noted that drivers are required to ensure that the speed at which they drive is appropriate for the prevailing conditions. In an effort to address inappropriate driving speeds on rural roads a new rural speed limit sign was introduced in March 2015 to emphasise this point. This new sign means that drivers must use their judgement according to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to the Topical Issue on "Maynooth line fare increases for commuters between Leixlip and Dublin" which I answered on 10 November 2016. I think it important to note that the powers afforded to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with respect to the fares determination process are statutory ones and as Minister I do not have any function in this regard. This year's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure including bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets in the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. The Deputy should contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's role in relation to tourism primarily lies in the area of national tourism policy. It is not involved in the management or development of individual projects, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (15 Nov 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Data (15 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: Taxi Licences (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including administration of the SPSV Entry Test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I am aware that the NTA recently commenced a public consultation on SPSV driver entry requirements with a closing date for submissions of 30 November. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Staff (16 Nov 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area 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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. As previously explained to the Deputy, before the main contract for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Helicopter callouts 2013 – Nov 2016. Location 2013 2014 2015 2016 (to 14th Nov) Shannon 290 311 334 248 Sligo 243 275 347 316 Dublin 131 140 151 108 Waterford 144 188 181 144

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard provides maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) through its three Rescue Co-ordination Centres and dedicated search and rescue units (SRUs). These SRUs comprise of the SAR helicopters and Coast Guard volunteer Units. SRUs are also 'declared' to the Coast Guard from the RNLI, with which the Coast Guard has a very close working relationship. As is recommended practice worldwide,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Ease of access is an important consideration for visitors from countries outside of Ireland's primary source markets of Great Britain, mainland Europe and North America.  My Department liaises with the Department of Justice and Equality and Tourism Ireland on advances in visa policy. Under the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme, certain short stay visas issued by the Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Board appointments are generally made in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on State Board Appointments. Under these Guidelines, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) advertises vacancies on the State Boards portal, www.stateboards.ie, is responsible for establishing Assessment Panels to assess all applications. Where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (16 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (16 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 response within ten working days.

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: It is a pleasure to be back in the Seanad. As Senators will know, my portfolio is large and varied and I look forward to setting out the key issues facing the three sectors under my remit, namely, transport, tourism and sport. I expect no indulgence, anticipate a lively and interesting exchange of views and look forward to hearing Senators' views and comments. As Members will be aware,...

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I will come back on certain points.