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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As stated in my previous responses on this matter, I intend to ensure that there will be ample opportunity for community representatives, living in the vicinity of Dublin airport, to be consulted before any final decisions are made on aircraft noise management.   However, before any consultation can take place, the Competent Authority will firstly need to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, requires, from 20 May 2018, the mandatory periodic testing of tractors with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h (category T5), and which are used mainly on the public road for commercial road haulage purposes. There is however, no requirement on Member States to introduce compulsory testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  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: Brexit Issues (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The focus of the Government in the upcoming Brexit negotiations is to protect Ireland's interests and to advance our priorities.  The draft EU guidelines for the Brexit negotiations include strong acknowledgement of Ireland's unique circumstances and the importance of maintaining bilateral arrangements with the UK such as the Common Travel Area.  In the context of both the haulage...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue of the designation of the licensed haulage sector as a special essential user category is a matter for the Minister for Finance, as it relates to the rebating of fuel and road toll charges.  I understand that the haulage industry has made a budget submission in this regard to the Minister for Finance for his consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area.  This includes the planned works to the environs of Bray DART Station.   Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 and 260 together. I met with representatives of the Board and management when I visited Waterford Airport on 13 February 2017. The securing of routes and negotiations with airlines for the provision of services are matters for the Board and management of the Airport.  In that regard, I am aware from Waterford Airport that commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 to 576, inclusive, together. The Government is committed to faci litating the increased up-take of l ow emitting vehicles (LEVs) and actions to encourage a transformation to LEVs will be included in the National Mitigation Plan and National Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The details of meetings as requested by the Deputy are as follows: Date Airport Venue Purpose 22/5/17 City of Derry Airport Department, Leeson Lane Dublin / Derry Flights 19/4/17 Kerry Airport Farranfore Part of County Visit 5/4/17 Dublin Airport Authority Leinster House General Discussion of Airport Matters 13/2/17 Waterford Airport Waterford Airport Funding 21/11/16 Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 578, 579 and 598 together. The recent amendment to the 2014 EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) exempts certain categories of State aid from the requirement of prior notification to the Commission for ports and airports, if these are unlikely to distort competition in the Single Market. The new provisions on ports in the Regulation will not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (30 May 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Consultations (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: There are currently provisions in the Heritage Bill to amend section 40 of the Wildlife Act, 1976, as amended, and my Department has been consulted by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to this proposed amendment. Section 40 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) held a public consultation process to start a national debate on the current and future role of rail transport in Ireland. The public consultation process was launched with the publication of a Rail Review 2016 report, which examined the funding required to support the heavy rail network now and into the future, together...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I would like to advise the Deputy that a response was issued to the correspondence in question on Friday 26 May 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: In addition to other recent Brexit related meetings, I will be meeting with my EU counterparts when I attend Transport Council in Luxembourg next week. While Brexit is not on the formal Council Agenda, I have no doubt that it will be discussed on the margins of the meeting. I plan to meet as many other EU Ministers, officials and transport and tourism stakeholders as is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Quality (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport. It is my understanding that real time air quality monitoring is taking place at Dublin Airport. Since 2011, daa has undertaken a voluntary programme of air quality monitoring at Dublin Airport and in surrounding communities, although there is no legal requirement to do so. Air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Impact Statements (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project. I understand that an Environmental Impact Assessment was undertaken as part of the planning permission application for the North Runway Project which was approved by An Bord Pleanála in August 2007.  My Department had no role in that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The format of the plastic card driving licence is set out in EU legislation, which makes a microchip an optional feature.  The principal reason for the chip is to enhance the security of the card licence and prevent fraud and forgery. Most EU Member States do not incorporate a microchip on their licences.  Irish licences do contain a microchip, although the chip is not at present in...