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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department has no information regarding the number of cyclists injured in the circumstances described.  The collection and analysis of road traffic collision data is a matter for An Garda Síochána and my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. The matter of cyclists requiring medical attention is a matter for the Health Service Executive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 and 238 together. The Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, S.I. 224 1973, as amended, provides that no munitions or weapons of war may be carried by an aircraft in Irish airspace without an exemption granted under the Order. My functions are limited to munitions or weapons of war; I have no function in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233, 234 and 250 together. It is important to note at the outset that motor vehicles are not manufactured in Ireland.  At the EU level, there is a concerted effort to prepare for the introduction of fully automated motor vehicles.  My Department is well aware of all the measures which the EU Commission, in conjunction with the automotive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As outlined in my reply to question number 261 to the Deputy of 29 June, my Department seeks the views of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to foreign policy issues and the Department of Justice in relation to security issues. If the munitions involved are also classified as 'dangerous goods' the views of the Irish Aviation Authority are sought in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) given the Authority's statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. 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: Cycling Policy (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes the allocation of funding across its various programmes, including the Women in Sport programme. As sports participation is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​On 16 December 2016, I held a meeting with representatives of approximately 50 National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) in relation to the issue of Women in Sport Leadership, particularly the representation of women on their boards.  There was a general consensus at this meeting that sports bodies should aim for increased gender balance on their boards, but that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 241, inclusive, and Nos. 246 to 249, inclusive, together. 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 implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 to 245, inclusive, together. The planning and implementation of the A5 project, including management of the project budget and expenditure, is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - sets out the Government's commitment to contribute €75...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations etc in the State. As the Deputy is aware, accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems are fully accessible. In addition, 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including issues pertaining to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), 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: Road Traffic Offences Data (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Master Licence Record (MLR) system, which will link vehicles with drivers on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), is envisaged as a key element to deliver on a system to ensure all offences are successfully endorsed on driving licences. The MLR, however, will not cater for situations where the offender has no direct association with the vehicle. The project is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I and my Department are considering a range of policy options to encourage the use of electric and hybrid vehicles of which extending toll waivers to such vehicles is one.  However, the cost implications would have to be considered particularly in the context of the potential impact on long term PPP contracts. The Deputy may be aware that my Department and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The Government is committed to faci litating the increased uptake of lo w emitting vehicles (LEVs). It is Ireland's ambition that all new cars and vans sold in this country from 2030 will be zero emission (or zero emission-capable) and my Department's long-term vision for the decarbonisation of the transport sector will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnectsinitiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Dublin region that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Data (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy may be aware that my Department publishes an annual report on transport trends that includes data from the Central Statistics Office on the percentage of journeys by mode of travel. The 2017 report is available here: with the underlying data accessible through the CSO's website(www.cso.ie). I would also refer the Deputy to the annual canal cordon reports available on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government includes a commitment to proceed with the new Metro North light rail link connecting St Stephens Green to Swords, via Dublin Airport.  Funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government's Capital Plan 2016-2021 for planning, design and to begin construction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Drivers Permits (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit is available to people, as drivers and passengers, living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered blind. The disabled parking scheme is operated on behalf of my Department by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) and the Irish Wheelchair Association...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Passenger Data (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Passenger numbers (per million) from 2004-2016 for the airports referred to by the Deputy are outlined in the following table: ​ ​2004 2005​ 2006​ 2007​ 2008​ 2009​ 2010​ 2011​ 2012​ 2013​ 2014​ 2015​ 2016​ ​Dublin ​17.14 18.45​ ​21.20 23.29​ ​23.47...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that the road in question is a national road. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply.  Please...