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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The standard consultation procedure for applications for permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 is outlined below. For each application my Department seeks the views of the Department of Foreign Affairs, in relation to foreign policy matters, and the Department of Justice and Law Reform, in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Feb 2017)

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. The Deputy may be aware that the NTA's website contains a "database of holders of licences for public bus passenger services" which details licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 to 274, inclusive, together. The issues raised are matters for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company 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: Dublin Bus Fleet (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the 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: National Transport Authority Funding (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 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. In relation to the issue of second level student ID cards, I note that the Student Leap Card is available for second level students and functions as both a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In November last year, my Department issued a request for tenders to procure consultants to undertake a review of the future capacity needs at Ireland's State Airports. The terms of reference are published on my Department's website and may be accessed using the following link: . Tenders to undertake this review have been received and are currently being assessed within the Department. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Staff (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The overall objective of my Department's online motor tax service is that the facility to renew motor tax online should cover as wide a range of motor tax transactions as possible and the Department is always keen to explore the potential for including more 'complex' online applications for a small number of vehicles which include small public service vehicles. Licensing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am acutely aware that the rising costs of motor insurance for drivers generally are also affecting the taxi industry. The implications of the current insurance difficulties faced by those in the taxi sector are of concern to me and the Government. The Working Group established last year by the Minister for Finance to review the factors which are influencing the increase in cost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to Licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. 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 Travel (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Minister Shane Ross and Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan is given in the following table. The requested information relating to Departmental officials is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working Days. Minister Shane Ross Purpose of travel/Location Duration Accomodation cost...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Services (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Swanick for raising this very important issue. I am aware of the interest in it in this House and in the Lower House. We certainly have one thing in common, namely, a very healthy and large admiration for the work of this extraordinary group of people. I have expressed that in many quarters, and in some tragic circumstances, recently. At the very least, that is something...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Services (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I accept the Senator's invitation and thank him for it. It is open to me, as the Minister in charge, to go there at any time but I would be delighted to go with the Senator. Yes, the response could have been e-mailed to the Senator and his contribution could also have been e-mailed to me. That is absolutely correct but I have come before the House to give the response in public. My...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: It is a pleasure to be back in the Seanad. I anticipate an interesting exchange of views and look forward to hearing the comments of Senators. Since my last visit, road safety continues to be a major concern. As we are all aware, the road safety fatality figures are still at a very high level and it is disappointing that they are running at the same level as last year already, based on...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: To what is the Senator referring?

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I will address as many as I can. I cannot do them all. I will start with Senator O'Mahony because he is in the Chamber. I think the Senator will find that the Government is extremely conscious of balanced regional development, not just in a token way but in rolling out transport, which is essential for that. The Senator spoke about the...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: That is where he lives.

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: It is a geographical constituency and another constituency. That is right. The Senator is welcome to it in any event.I have no plans to toll the M50, to be plain. The DART underground and the metro north were referred to. The reason for the DART underground - which started under the Government before last - being cancelled was quite obvious. It was a project which was begun and had to be...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I will reply in detail. There were some detailed questions from Senators Higgins, Humphreys and Dolan to which I will reply in detail. I will have civil servants send some detailed answers to them.