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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I am sure the Deputy is aware of my stated position in regard to the Bus Éireann dispute. Last week the Workplace Relations Commission issued an invitation to both parties to commence discussions and I was pleased to see that both parties accepted that invitation. I do not doubt that the discussions between the Company and trade unions will be difficult but I encourage both...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department's National and Vehicle Driver File (NVDF), which contains details of registered vehicles (2.6 million) and licensed drivers (2.8 million) in this country, is fully capable of accommodating and processing Eircodes. The Department's online systems, including www.motortax.iewhich enables vehicles be taxed over the Internet, can also accommodate Eircodes. Entry of an Eircode...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I indicated in the reply to which the Deputy refers, while I have no immediate plans to change our legislation in this regard, I will consider making it mandatory for drivers to advise the RSA of a change of address in the context of future road traffic legislation. Should I decide at that point to legislate in that regard, I would of course take into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 (including the N2) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing 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 response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The airline operating the flight referred to by the Deputy applied for an exemption under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973. My Department carried out the standard consultation procedure in relation to the applications and an exemption was granted for the flight. This exemption was for the unloaded personal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Clear and effective traffic signs, including road markings, are essential for the efficient operation of the road network, the enforcement of traffic regulations and for enhancing road safety. Road Traffic regulations specify the regulatory road markings and upright signs which must be used on public roads in Ireland. In addition, my Department's Traffic Signs Manual provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: While significant progress has been made under a number of objectives contained in the National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) my Department has not yet undertaken a formal review of the policy framework or its implementation. However, the NCPF has been integrated into the Development Plans of the majority of local authorities so ensuring that the objectives and policies to support and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Agencies under the remit of my Department and my Department access EU co-funding under EU Programmes such as the Connecting Europe Facility, Interreg and to a lesser extent Horizon 2020. Agencies under the remit of my Department also avail of European Investment Bank funding. Concerns about the implications of the UK exit on current and future EU funding...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to address this question which was not addressed completely last week. I apologise for that but it is difficult to address all the questions in the Chamber. If I do not address all the questions or have precise answers today, the Senator is welcome to send them on to me and I will address them. I am sympathetic with what the Senator said,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I fully accept virtually everything the Senator has said. In the mid-term capital review, I will certainly consider cycling projects as a priority. If the Senator wishes to send me any more detailed questions in writing I will get them answered because I know she cannot come in every week.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy is inquiring as to whether I have enacted any new legislation regarding the renewal of small public service vehicle (SPSV) motor insurance. I have not enacted any such legislation and wish to advise the Deputy that my responsibilities, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, with respect to motor insurance, are limited to the requirement under the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services  under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.I  have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Campaigns (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Road Safety Strategy 2013 to 2020, includes measures to promote the use of personal protection equipment and high visibility clothing, for vulnerable road users such as cyclists, school children and joggers, which are heavily funded by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Strategy includes an Action to 'Develop a standardised road safety cycling training proficiency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Driving Permits (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​There are three ways for people with driving licences from outside this jurisdiction to obtain an Irish driving licence. Common to all cases is the fact that, under EU law, Member States may issue driving licences only to people normally resident on their territory. We cannot issue licences to people who have not taken up residence here. The three cases are as follows. First,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​People riding horses and drivers of sulkies and other animal-drawn vehicles are obliged to comply with road traffic legislation, and are responsible for behaving in a safe manner, as are all road users. There is at present no licensing regime for drivers of animal-drawn vehicles comparable to the system of driver licensing for mechanically propelled vehicles. It is my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Minister of State O'Donovan has not appointed a programme manager or advisor.

Topical Issues Debate: Road Network (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and for making a particularly strong case on the grounds of safety and efficiency. I was struck by the fact that Deputy Byrne said six people have died. I was unable to work out the period to which he referred.

Topical Issues Debate: Road Network (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: That is utterly unacceptable and I take the Deputy's point that it is a spectacularly tragic figure. I took a commencement matter in the Seanad concerning the N2 on 7 February. I am happy to reiterate the points I made at that debate. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding relating to the national roads programme. The...

Topical Issues Debate: Road Network (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Undoubtedly, the Deputy has made a good case for the road concerned and I am aware that it runs through his constituency. I have addressed that already. It is a matter for TII, although it can feature in the mid-term capital review. Obviously, the Deputy will make a submission and I will make certain recommendations to it as well. He must understand, and I am not in any sense denigrating...