Results 11,061-11,080 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (3 Oct 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 and in relation to public transport.  The planning, design and operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The Programme for Partnership Government includes a commitment to provide for an independent costing and review of the Western Rail Corridor Phase Two between Athenry and Claremorris for passenger and freight use.  The role of heavy rail in Ireland's transport sector is currently under review.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) held a public consultation process to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (3 Oct 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: Driver Test Data (3 Oct 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: Air Navigation Orders (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 515 and 516 together. The functions of the Minister under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, SI 224 1973, as amended, are limited to munitions or weapons of war; I have no function in relation to the transport of troops themselves. On this basis my Department does not keep records on the number of troops...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Co. Louth is the statutory responsibility of Louth County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' 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: Road Tolls (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The statutory position which I as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport have is responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The statutory powers to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII and as such there is no provision under legislation by which I, as Minister, could review toll...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The fee charged for commercial vehicle roadworthiness tests in the UK, France, Germany, Northern Ireland or any other jurisdiction, as well as the content of such tests, is a matter for the relevant Ministries/bodies charged with responsibility for such in each of these respective jurisdictions. The prescribed fee, per class of vehicle, for commercial vehicle roadworthiness tests in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Regulations (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets common standards of obtaining a licence for all Member States. As a consequence, all EU licences are mutually exchangeable. In the case of non-EU jurisdictions we may reach bilateral agreements on the exchange of licences. There is no bilateral agreement in place with Mexico. In the absence of an exchange...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Oct 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 road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company 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: Transport Policy (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The principles in Smarter Travel Policy are key drivers underpinning transport policy development within my Department and, as the Minister responsible for implementing these policies, I am fully committed to implementing cost-effective actions that will contribute to the delivery of a sustainable and low carbon transport system for Ireland.  The Smarter Travel policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Firstly, I should explain that the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, fare changes and associated recalibration issues are a matter for the NTA. However, in order to be of assistance, I have referred your question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company 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: Road Safety Strategy (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Action 105 of the Road Safety Strategy seeks to make it compulsory for a breakdown emergency pack to be carried in all vehicles. Extensive research has been done by both my Department and the Road Safety Authority on this issue in the past year.  We have also sought information from European countries with the safest road safety record in Europe as to whether they obliged...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: It is no longer proposed to commence section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 2016. Legal advice obtained since the enactment of this legislation highlights a significant risk in the provision, especially the making of any regulations under section 31. However the Deputy may recall that I advised the House during the passage of that legislation that the National Transport Authority (NTA) were in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Agricultural vehicles, trailers and trailed fully mounted implements, must comply with Road Traffic, Construction, and Equipment & Use (CE&U) Regulations in order for the vehicles to be used on the public road.  My Department has responsibility for the development and implementation of the CE&U Regulations. The CE&U Regulations pertaining to agricultural vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The Estimates of Expenditure 2018 are still being considered by Government in advance of the publication of the Abridged Estimates along with Budget 2018.  In that context, some of the documentation produced by my Department is sensitive and confidential, including documentation between my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. However, I would note that, on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 531 and 532 together. I am very hopeful that Ireland will be successful in its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. A successful bid would see tourism benefit from increased overseas visitors of between 377,000 and 450,000 visitors generating an estimated direct spend in Ireland of between €417m and €723m including additional tax...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The issues raised are a matter for Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to both organisations for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.