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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 538 and 539 together. I understand that these issues relate to the development of the North side of the river in Waterford city which has been designated as a Strategic Development Zone. My understanding is that there is a planning scheme in preparation for the development of the area which includes access arrangements and public transport infrastructure....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Contracts (16 May 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. In the case of regional and local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I will be seeking to improve the funding available for public transport in the context of the mid-term review of the Capital Plan currently under way. This will include increased funding to accelerate implementation of the DART Expansion Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​A driving licence may be renewed for up to ten years after the date on which it has expired. An applicant in the circumstances described by the Deputy would therefore be able to apply to renew their driving licence in the normal way. As with all applications from persons aged 70 and over, the application would have to be accompanied by an eyesight report and a medical fitness report.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I take it that the Deputy is referring to the fact that, if an application for a driving licence is not complete and in order, it has to be resubmitted. This is normal practice for many kinds of application, and I have no plans to change it in this case. Any specific queries in this regard should be sent to the Road Safety Authority who have statutory responsibility for the driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Renewals (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the driver testing service. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to it for direct reply. The Deputy may wish to contact my office if he has not received a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) in cooperation with the relevant local authority is responsible for the administration and expansion of the public bikes scheme in the Greater Dublin area. I have forwarded your question to the NTA for consideration and direct response to you. If you have not received a reply with 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Remit (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Dáil Éireann voted to provide for the regulation of rickshaws by way of an amendment  to the then Road Traffic Bill 2016, which subsequently became Section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 2016. As I indicated in the Seanad during that House's consideration of the Dáil amendments to the Road Traffic Bill and in reply to recent Parliamentary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department will be developing a new Strategy to underpin the future development and funding of greenways this year.  I recently discussed the proposed approach to the development of the Strategy with my colleagues on the Cabinet Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs.  I will be launching a public consultation process in the coming days to inform the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to the SPSV Driver Entry requirements, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Capital Plan sets out transport investment priorities to 2022. The decisions on the transport elements of the Capital Plan were framed by the conclusions reached in my Department’s Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport. Based on the findings in that report it is envisaged that maintenance and renewal of the road network will continue to be the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Safety (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority runs advertising campaigns including through social media, in conjunction with An Garda ​Síochána, several times a year to highlight the responsibilities of learner drivers.  Recommendation 32 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance  prepared by the Working Group on the Cost of Insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Administration (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As we are all aware, the Mahon Tribunal was established, as its formal title states, to enquire into certain planning matters and payments. The Final Report of the Tribunal made a total of 64 recommendations relating to its inquiry into those planning matters and payments and included among those 64 was a recommendation that appointments to the Board of the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the local authority, 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 be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the driver testing service. I have therefore forwarded your question to it for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if he has not received a response within 10 working days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies, and is based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept and adequate provisioning to meet those risks. These are considered by insurance companies on a case by case basis, relying on a combination of rating factors such as age of the driver, claims record,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I have no such plans, as Arranmore lighthouse is owned by the Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL), which has overall responsibilities for aids to navigation around Ireland. The potential uses of the lighthouse in addition to its core function as an aid to navigation is a matter for CIL, and I have no role in that regard.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under  S.I. No. 563/2015 - Irish Aviation Authority (Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets) Order, 2015. Under this Order, all drones weighing over 1 kilogram must be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: On 21 March 2017, the Moran Inquiry's solicitor contacted my officials to say that Judge Moran's Report into the circumstances and facts concerning ticketing at the Rio Olympic Games would be circulated to certain parties on 31 March 2017. Those parties would be afforded three weeks to respond, and the Judge would then require time to consider these responses. As a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 to 565, inclusive, together. As with most sectors, Brexit has profound implications for the European aviation sector. But each sector is also different: one of the big differences for international civil aviation is the fact that it is governed by a unique legal regime under the 1944 Chicago Convention. This makes the legalities around Brexit...