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

Shane Ross: A transport strategy for Galway City was prepared by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in partnership with Galway City Council and Galway County Council in 2016.  The Strategy sets out an overall framework for the development of transport infrastructure and services in Galway City and its environs over a twenty year period, including the development of park and ride...

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

Shane Ross: While the Rules of the Road generally reflect what is provided for in road traffic legislation, the overall aim of the booklet is to promote safety, good driving practice and courtesy in using our roads according to that legisation. Where additional advice, such as that outlined by the Deputy, does not require underpinning by legislation, the booklet can be amended in a more...

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

Shane Ross: To create a statutory obligation on the wearing of reflective clothing would entail making it a criminal offence under Road Traffic legislation for any person guilty of not wearing high visibility clothing. A person in breach of such a provision would fall to be issued with a fixed charge notice or summonsed to court, depending on whatever procedure would be put in place for the processing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: 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 road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This also applies to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Motor tax can be paid on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. The rates of duty for half-yearly and quarterly motor tax are set at a higher rate than a pro-rata proportion of the annual rate of duty. The differential takes account of the extra workload for staff in motor tax offices and my own Department, which operates the online motor tax system, as well as the resultant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: 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) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Reports (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: My officials have received a copy of the report of the examination, carried out by Assistant Commissioner Michael O'Sullivan, of the recording of breath tests at Mandatory Alcohol/Intoxicant Testing (M.A.T./M.I.T.) Checkpoints. I understand that the report contains a breakdown, by Region/Division in tabular form, of the number of MAT/MIT Checkpoints, the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the four main causes of deaths on our roads, together with speeding, intoxicated driving, and non-wearing of seatbelts.  My Department increased the number of penalty points for this offence from 2 to 3 on payment of a fixed charge (and to 5 on conviction) in 2014.   The same year, a new offence was created which means...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The consolidation of existing road traffic legislation is a significant project, requiring the allocation of resources specifically to deal with such a project over an estimated two to three year period. In light of the fact that my officials are currently working on a number of Bills, most of which are primarily focused on road safety, it is not possible to commence such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I am sure that the Deputy will agree with me that the key issue with disqualified drivers is that they should not drive while disqualified.  The figure the Deputy quotes is of course a matter of concern, and I have asked the Road Safety Authority to look into it.  However, I do not believe that the non-return of licences, unacceptable and illegal though it is, is a central...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department recently undertook a public consultation process to inform the development of a new Greenways Strategy. Meath County Council contributed to this process, highlighting the merit of progressing the project to which the Deputy refers. My officials are currently reviewing the many submissions received from both citizens and stakeholders, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following linkExternal Services.The information is updated every 6 months. Material is currently being collated for the period January 2017 to June 2017 and will be published as soon as this process is complete. Information regarding agencies is a matter for the agencies themselves, I have forwarded your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Further to my response to the Deputy on 28th June, it is my intention that the public consultation process on the review of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 will be considered having regard to the outcome of an initial internal review of the Order. I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 205 together. The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) is the independent regulator for the enforcement of air passenger rights in Ireland, functioning as the national enforcement body for such matters. I am aware that CAR has been working directly with Ryanair since the announcements of flight cancellations were made to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: In Ireland, with some exceptions, transport infrastructure and services are currently provided and facilitated through my Department and its agencies with a national rather than a local focus. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the statutory non-commercial body tasked with undertaking strategic planning of transport, investing in all public transport infrastructure and developing the...

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (5 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: On behalf of the Independent Alliance, I join with the sympathy that has been expressed to the Cosgrave family and to the late Liam Cosgrave's friends. Today, I suppose we are marking the final departure of Liam Cosgrave after a very long life and a long career. My most vivid memory of him is, in fact, what was his first departure. Some Members of this House will remember it. When, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. I have referred the question to the Bureau 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: Sports Capital Programme Applications (10 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on the 24th February and I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to.  By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received.  Accordingly, the allocation of grants will be particularly challenging. All of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (10 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I welcome the overall growth in visit numbers to Ireland in the first eight months of 2017. However, the persistent decline in the numbers visiting from Great Britain continues to be a concern. The fall in the value of sterling against the euro following the Brexit vote in the UK has been the primary factor in this. Tourism Ireland is responsible for marketing Ireland as...