Results 11,101-11,120 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

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

Shane Ross: I am aware of the recent research study to which the Deputy refers.  I welcome any such studies or initiatives which will ultimately make sport safer for all those involved. I fully recognise the importance of ensuring the safety of players. Player welfare is paramount. Various organisations have concussion and head injury guidelines for their sports, which stress the importance...

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

Shane Ross: The airline (details supplied) has announced a small number of flight cancellations to and from Dublin airport which includes 40 individual flights in the period to end October 2017, and a further 22 flights per week from its winter schedule running from 1 November 2017 to March 24th 2018. It is understood that the affected routes to and from Dublin are served by multiple...

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

Shane Ross: The attached table provides the details requested by the Deputy on the number of penalty points issued in each county in respect of each offence in the past year (1st October 2016 to 30th September 2017). Penalty Points issued in each County By Offence (1st October 2016 to 30th September 2017) Offences Type Carlow Cavan Clare Cork Donegal Dublin Galway Kerry Kildare 22-35mcg of alcohol...

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

Shane Ross: The speeding details requested by the Deputy are not provided to my Department by An Garda Siochana. The speeding offences details for penalty points provided to my Department and recorded on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) are as follows. Number of Penalty Point Speeding Offences recorded on the NVDF. Penalty Point Speed Offences Number of Offences Exceed 100...

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

Shane Ross: The following table provides the details requested by the Deputy of the number of drivers with live penalty points in the past year (1st October 2016 to 30th September 2017) broken down by number of penalty points and county. Breakdown of Drivers by Number of Penalty Points and County recorded on the NVDF between 1st October 2016 to 30th September 2017: County Number of Drivers TOTAL 1...

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

Shane Ross: The following tabular statements provide the details requested by the Deputy. Table 1:This table provides the number of drivers currently disqualified broken down by driving licence type Driver Details Number of Drivers Full 459 Learner Permit 136 Novice Driver 157 No Driver Number 56 Total 808 Table 2:This table provides the driving licence type broken down by penalty point offence. ...

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

Shane Ross: Donegal County Council (DCC) submitted a proposal to my Department for the construction of a greenway from Letterkenny to Burtonport under the National Cycle Netork 2014-2016 funding programme. However, the Council was not successful in securing funding at that time.  I understand that since then DCC have progressed a section of the route with the support of local groups...

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

Shane Ross: The current appeals process, involving a hearing in the District Court, is set out in Section 33(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.   The legislation refers to an appeal following a decision under Section 33(4) of the Act, which in turn is a decision on granting or refusing a certificate of competence after a test.  For further clarity, Section 33(5) refers to challenges as to...

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the renewal of taxi licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have 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 working days.

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

Shane Ross: The issues raised are matters for Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Companies 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: Greenways Development (10 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware my Department undertook a public consultation process during the Summer to inform the development of a new Greenway Strategy.  Many submissions were received from both citizens and stakeholders expressing strong support for the development of the Strategy.  My officials are currently reviewing...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: Due to the need to comply with European legislative requirements, the introduction of a national weight limit for 5 (or more) axle rigid trucks is being deferred. The revised implementation date has now been set as January 1, 2018.

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the issuing of taxi licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have 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 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (10 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 operation 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 budget,...

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

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to Dáil Question 174 of the 27th September 2017.

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

Shane Ross: Last year the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann published the Rail Review Report 2016 on which the NTA held a public consultation. Over 300 submissions were received by the NTA in response to that consultation process which have now all been examined and the NTA submitted a report of those submissions to my Department last week. I will...

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

Shane Ross: Greenhouse gas emissions for the entire transport sector in 2015 amounted to 19.8% of total Irish emissions in 2015. The SEAI estimates that less than 5% of transport emissions came from the public transport fleet in 2015 (buses, rail and taxis). It is reliance on private car travel that represents the most considerable challenge, producing over 50% of overall transport emissions. ...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 and 562 together. Tax policy and the availability of tax incentives are a matter for the Minister for Finance in the first instance.  The Government is very supportive of the transition of the car fleet to zero emissions technology, especially electric vehicles (EVs).  The Deputy may be aware that my...