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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: There is no question that everyone regards this as an offence, even those who say that the punishment should not be disqualification, drivers should be able to pay money and so forth. What I am saying is that the offence remains but the punishment is uniform across the board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Yes. Deputy Healy-Rae has a point, although it is not exclusive to rural Ireland. It affects everyone in that situation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: It happens more in rural Ireland. I will examine the legislation on that matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to Oral PQ No. 34 of 8 February 2017, the proposal for a East-West Road Corridor from Dundalk to Sligo encompasses both national and regional roads. The Capital Plan published in September 2015 provides for the gradual build up in expenditure on the maintenance and improvement of the road network over a 7 year period. The bulk of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (9 Feb 2017)

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 road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. As regards the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (9 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU legislation. Under EU law, driving licences may be issued only to people normally resident in this jurisdiction. Under national legislation governing driver licensing, the default procedure is for applicants to appear in person at an office of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) to apply for a licence. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (9 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The DART Underground project remains a key element of integrated transport for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and implementation of the overall DART Expansion Programme is proposed in the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035.  The Capital Plan provides funding for the redesign of the DART Underground but until that work is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (9 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I recognise that there is a growing body of evidence emerging of increased travel demand across the Dublin region in particular, with growing traffic levels on many of the region's roads and streets. The welcome increase in the number in employment has impacted on transport, not only through the beginning of a recovery in public transport numbers, but also through increased car...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (9 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Under the EU single aviation market rules, any EU airline is free to provide a service between Dublin and Cork, without the necessity for any further regulatory approvals. Any proposal, therefore, to provide such a service would be purely a commercial matter for the airline concerned.  In addition, any route incentive schemes that may be available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. The day to day operations and management of the heavy rail network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann.  Therefore, I have forwarded your letter to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Relations Contracts Data (9 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Details of external services procured by my Department from 2002 to June 2016 are available on the Department's website at the following link . Costs from July 2016 to December 2016 will be collated and will be published on the website as soon as they are available. Details of photography costs were compiled from 2008 only. Costs incurred prior to 2008 were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Passport Controls (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 617 and 645 together. There are no plans to put in place a US Preclearance facility at Cork Airport. There is no business case for such a facility.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Currently, those applying for an Irish driving licence or learner permit are required to submit documentation to prove identity, address and PPSN to the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS).  The NDLS can issue a replacement licence where a person wishes to have their licence updated due to a change of address for a fee of €35.   Although I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 620 and 624 together. While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together. I and my officials encourage Irish organisations in the transport sector including agencies under my remit, to avail of all EU Co-funding and financial assistance available including EFSI.  In December 2015, officials from the EIB and European Commission as well as the Innovation and Executives Agency (INEA) were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In order for an Irish airline to be involved in commercial air transport it must be the holder of a valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by the Irish Aviation Authority and a valid Air Carrier Operating Licence (ACOL) issued by the Commission for Aviation Regulation. These are both issued on the basis of EU aviation law, under which any European operator has the right to apply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (14 Feb 2017)

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, they are a matter for the company itself. Therefore, I have forwarded your letter to Iarnród Éireann for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cyber Security Policy (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department is currently reviewing the websites under its remit for exposure to similar vulnerabilities.  Cybersecurity is considered very important in my Department and is regularly reviewed as a matter of course.  We are in regular contact with the National Cyber Security Centre in relation to cybersecurity issues.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is entirely a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). I am forwarding the question to that agency for direct reply. If you do not hear from TII within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Safety (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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.