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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Submissions (2 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: In May 2016, the Maritime section of my Department made a submission to the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government on its Maritime Spatial Planning Consultation.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Planning Framework (2 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Planning Framework (NPF) - known as "Ireland 2040-Our Plan" will be a long-term, 20 year+ strategy for the spatial development of Ireland that will seek to guide future planning and investment decisions. It is being led on behalf of the Government by the Department of Housing, Planning Community and Local Government. The process of developing the NPF is overseen by a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (2 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: This is an operational 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 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (2 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: This is an operational 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 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (2 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department's offices in Shannon issue Vehicle Registration Certificates (VRC) in lieu of all change of vehicle ownerships; and where an application is made for a replacement VRC at a motor tax office, for a vehicle registered after 1 January 1993. Applications for replacement documents (old style log book) for vehicles registered prior to this date can only be made by the vehicle owner to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Process RIA (2 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 354 and 355 together. Details of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) undertaken by the Department are available on the Department's website www.dttas.ie.  Where undertaken, RIAs in relation to legislative proposals follow the guidance contained in the revised RIA Guidelines published by the Department of the Taoiseach in 2009.  The impacts...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Eugene Murphy for the opportunity to address this important and very interesting matter. As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding of the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, under the Roads...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Eugene Murphy for his invitation. I am terrified of accepting invitations in this House because it causes turmoil. People expect me to keep to those commitments. At some stage, I will visit but I ask the Deputy not to hold me to a date. I would be delighted to see the area in question. The Deputy is kicking an open door when he talks to me about safety. I hope he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Programme for Government commitment is to provide an additional €10 million over the lifetime of the Capital Plan to support the four regional airports which of course includes Waterford Airport, along with the airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock and Kerry. This commitment, together with other Programme for Government commitments of a capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Over the coming years, a transition to alternatively-fuelled vehicles will be required to effect a substantial reduction in Ireland's overall transport emissions. My Department recently developed a draft national policy framework for alternative fuels infrastructure - in line with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (2014/94/EU) - and carried out a public consultation from 27...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: As I advised the Deputy in response to her Question of 31 January 2017, (Ref No: 4108/17, Proof:427), my Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP. The review of public transport policy, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 Mar 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 national 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 I have indicated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the local authority (in this case Galway County Council), in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Mar 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 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. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am pleased to advise the Deputy that there is already mutual recognition of driving licences across the EU, and a licence from another Member State can be exchanged for an Irish one if the holder takes up residence here. There is no cross-border mechanism at present for the mutual recognition of penalties for road traffic offences for such licence holders. However, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I am very concerned about the potential impacts of Brexit on Irish aviation and these concerns have been conveyed to the European Commission's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, and his team. The Department of the Taoiseach remains in constant contact with the Barnier team and will continue to engage with them on these and other Irish concerns. There will be no negotiations with the UK until...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Injuries Guidelines (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am aware of the recently published research on this matter and I fully recognise the seriousness of concussion and head injuries in sport and the importance of ensuring the safety of players. The Deputy should be aware that neither I nor Sport Ireland have a statutory role or remit with regard to monitoring or reviewing the safety standards in use by, or applicable to, National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: Expenditure on External Services . Expenditure for the latter part of 2016 will be available on the website shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Mayo is the statutory responsibility of Mayo 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (7 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards, 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 10 working days.