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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 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 implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the 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: Transport Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the question refers, my Department recently launched, for public consultation, a draft national policy framework on alternative fuels infrastructure for transport. The deadline for receipt of submissions was last Wednesday, 23 November. Among the range of alternative fuels being considered is electricity supply for stationary aircraft through the deployment of fixed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Non-Disclosure Agreements (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Following consultation with the Department's Legal Adviser, the provision of any such information would undermine and possibly breach any confidentiality agreements that may have been entered into.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation at present, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary Grant) for LIS should they wish to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Irish Rail 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: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: No additional Special Advisers have been appointed by me or Minister of State O'Donovan. ​I have appointed two Special Advisers since I took up office in line with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on the staffing of Minister's and Minister of State's Offices. No Special Advisers have been appointed by Minister of State O'Donovan.

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Shane Cassells for raising this matter and for his kind invitation to visit Navan to see what happens there. I hope it will not be too early in the morning because it is quite a long way from where I will be travelling from but I would be happy to accept his invitation. That is my duty as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when Members take the trouble to come into the...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I will complete the reply during my second contribution, if I may.

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for the follow-up. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport should, and does, work with those who are developing land and should keep up to date with the population projections and the building and development in the area in order to be able to adequately provide transport in advance or certainly prepare in advance for those sort of developments. I take the...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I have already said I will do it.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​There are three different sets of circumstances which may apply to holders of a full driving licence from another jurisdiction who take up residence in Ireland.First, as Ireland operates within a framework of EU driver licensing law which sets common EU-wide rules for obtaining and exchanging driving licences, people with a full EU driving licence who take up residence in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not responsible for, or involved in, the day-to-day operations of Iarnród Éireann's services. The management of car parks at train stations is a matter for Iarnród Éireann.   Noting this I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (30 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: Ticket Touting (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Regulation of the sale and resale of tickets is primarily a matter for my colleague the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. However, in the context of the public concern about the secondary sale of tickets for major sporting events, I have held discussions with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in regard to the need to introduce measures aimed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry  is the statutory responsibility of Kerry 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 initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2016 (Seanad): Committee Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, to delete lines 16 and 17 and substitute the following:“(3) The collective citation “The Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2016” includes this Act and Part 5 of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015.”. The change being proposed to this citation of the Road Traffic Act is technical but necessary. The Bill currently says that the Road Traffic Act...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2016 (Seanad): Committee Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 2:In page 5, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “PART 2 REGISTER OF WRITTEN-OFF VEHICLESDefinition - Part 1 3. In this Part “vehicle insurer” has the meaning assigned to it in section 58 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.”. The issue of what to do about written-off vehicles has been talked about for a very long time. It has been...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2016 (Seanad): Committee Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I am delighted the Deputy asked that question. Shortly after I came into office I saw a "Prime Time" programme that dealt with the importation of written-off vehicles. We do not know the extent of it but it was quite alarming. I am determined to deal with it and I asked my officials to look at that. It is very complex. We are still looking at it and we are consulting the Attorney...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2016 (Seanad): Committee Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 3:In page 5, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following:"Vehicle insurer obligations 4. (1) A vehicle insurer, who as a result of an inspection of a mechanically propelled vehicle determines that such vehicle is defective to the extent that it is— (a) when in motion, a danger to the public, and (b) beyond repair, shall notify the Minister in accordance...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2016 (Seanad): Committee Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 4:In page 5, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following:"Offence of failure to notify 5. (1) A vehicle insurer who fails to notify the Minister in accordance with section 4* or who notifies information to the Minister knowing it to be false or misleading commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine. (2) Where an offence under this...