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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Company Liquidations (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I am advised there are no consequences regarding jobs and services under public transport contracts for my Department, or any of the agencies or companies under the aegis of my Department who are delivering public transport services, as a result of the liquidation of the company referred to by the Deputy.

Topical Issue Debate: Roads Maintenance Funding (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Corcoran Kennedy for raising this very important issue, which has become even more acute since I visited the Deputy's area in Offaly a few months ago. The case was made very eloquently by the Deputy and by others for the difficulties experienced when roads have been built on peat foundations, and the effect that lack of investment has on these roads. I am particularly taken...

Topical Issue Debate: Roads Maintenance Funding (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I will look at the scheme again. We have looked at it since I came into office, but financial constraints and priorities have restrained us from putting any more money into it. We will consider it in the next budget. Funding for road maintenance and improvement in County Offaly is provided by the council's own resources, supplemented by grants. The allocation for 2018 is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Total gross motor tax receipts for 2017 were €1,021,442,924. Of this €739,880,110 was collected via motor tax online. Total gross receipts for motor tax offices for 2017 were €281,562,814.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of motor tax receipts by vehicle category are set out in the following table for the years 2015 to 2017.  The table also includes miscellaneous receipts.  The vehicle category receipts include arrears of motor tax paid. - 2015 2016 2017 € € € Private vehicles based on CO2 242,041,218 285,720,502 333,478,128 Private vehicles based on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department has arranged a meeting with the individual concerned to discuss the matter with a view to resolving it. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drug and Alcohol Testing (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The legislation in relation to drug driving was updated significantly by the Road Traffic Act 2016.  This legislation provided for preliminary tests for the presence of drugs, as well as specifying legal limits of certain drugs, including cannabis, while driving or in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle.  The roadside tests of oral fluid, to which the Deputy refers, are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Jan 2018)

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.  Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The abolition of paper motor tax discs is not currently being considered in my Department. Any replacement of the requirement for the display of discs on vehicle windscreens would need to be considered in the context of the level of application of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) by An Garda Siochána, in order to ensure that adequate enforcement levels are maintained. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard is designated as a principal emergency service and is part of the Irish Maritime Administration of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. It does not fall under either of the three Principal Response Agencies.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Under current motor tax legislation exemptions are allowed for state-owned vehicles and vehicles such as fire engines, ambulances and those used exclusively for mountain and cave rescue. Under the current system there is no provision for the exemption of motor tax for vehicles such as those used by Blood Bikes.  There are no plans at present to extend the list of vehicles which are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the abolition of the paper motor tax disc is not under consideration at the present time, the potential cost has not been evaluated. Any replacement of the requirement for the display of discs on vehicle windscreens would need to be considered in the context of the level of application of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) by An Garda Siochána, in order to ensure that adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Package Travel Directive, Directive (EU) 2015/2302, on package travel and linked travel arrangements repeals and replaces the previous Package Travel Directive 90/314/EEC. Whilst the 2015 Directive requires Member States to adopt and publish legal provisions necessary to comply with the Directive by 1 January 2018, the deadline for applying those provisions in law is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 511 and 512 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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 implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Exchequer funding to support the smaller regional airports, including Ireland West Airport Knock, IWAK, is made available under my Department's Regional Airports Programme. This Programme provides support towards safety and security related projects and activities at these airports. In respect of the current year, requests were recently issued by my Department to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Since assuming office I have met with representatives of airport authorities, or officially visited airports, as per the table below: Date Airport Venue Purpose 13/11/17 Dublin Airport Authority Department Offices, Leeson Lane Met Chair of daa, Padraig O’Riordan to discuss North Runway Project and daa Board issues 27/10/17 Dublin Airport Authority Department Offices, Leeson Lane...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forward the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Jan 2018)

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 roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above...