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Seanad: Business of Seanad: Shannon Airport Facilities (20 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I do not really have very much to add; I am sorry about that. I cannot comment on whether a matter is coincidence or not. It really is a matter for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Road Network (20 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this matter this morning.I have already addressed the issue of the N2 a number of times this year on Topical Issue matters, Commencement matters and in reply to parliamentary questions. I am pleased to reiterate these points this morning and to share the Senator's concern about the collisions and the number of fatalities, of which the Senator said there...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Road Network (20 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Senator Gallagher has made a fine case. I will ask my Department to look into the collisions aspect of what he said.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Air Safety (20 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator John O'Mahony for raising this issue which, as he will be aware, is both topical and sensitive. I will try and address the individual matters which he referred to. I do not know the answer to the question pertaining to Achill Island, but I will try to get it for the Senator, if that is appropriate.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Air Safety (20 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I reassure the Senator and the aviation community that the issue of charts has been addressed adequately. I understand the public alarm that has been raised by various media reports on recent events. It is useful that the media cover such incidents, but it is also important that I reassure people on matters, as they stand. While I understand the general background to the matter raised, it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy may be aware the initial commencement of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 was effective from 1 June 2017. The Act designates the National Transport Authority (NTA) as the statutory regulator for clamping and the NTA has now published draft Regulations and invited submissions from members of the public with a closing date of today.   The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1329 and 1330 together. Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). Following on from consultation with stakeholders, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: As regards the  A5 scheme, the planning and implementation of the project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.  As the Deputy is aware, the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50m for the A5 project and committed an additional £25m to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety Regulations (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Under existing maritime legislation, the Marine Survey Office has issued a number of Fixed Payment Notices (of €150 fine) in relation to the non wearing of life jackets on pleasure craft. The number of these issued are as set out in the following table: YEAR 2014 2015 2016 2017 NO. OF FIXED PAYMENT NOTICES ISSUED 2 1 2 1 Separately, the Coast Guard carry out a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Officials in my Department are at an advanced drafting stage in the development of a new national sports policy. It is aimed to publish the new policy in early autumn 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jul 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. Accordingly, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I have had a number of meetings with my UK counterparts, EU counterparts and the European Commissioner on Brexit. These meetings were extremely useful in promoting an understanding of transport and tourism Brexit implications for Ireland including the potential implications for the open skies policy and connectivity. It is too early in the Brexit process to speculate in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems such as the Luas are fully accessible. In addition, 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann city fleets are wheelchair accessible, as well as approximately 80% of the Bus Éireann coach fleet. With regard to existing infrastructure, there is an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including management of the grant scheme for  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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is a 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: Harbour Authorities (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, as a Port of Regional Significance, is designated under National Ports Policy for transfer to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The process of transferring governance of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is ongoing. This process and the future operational structures of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from a 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department has not sought applications from local authorities for grant assistance in relation to the treatment of Japanese Knotweed on the regional and local road network and has no record of a request for funding from Cork City Council for such treatment in relation to regional and local roads.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that I have previously committed to dialogue with all public transport stakeholders to facilitate a review of our national  public transport policy. I believe that this type of broad dialogue will allow for a meaningful exchange of views about how we should shape the development of our public transport policy over the next 10 to 15 years. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1343 and 1344 together. 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...