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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The expansion of the Road Safety Authority enforcement officer statutory powers to allow for drivers CPC requirements to be enforced as part of roadside checks is being considered as part of a proposed Road Safety Authority Bill currently being examined by officials in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to national roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Asylum-seekers cannot be issued with a driving licence. Under EU law, Member States issue driving licences to people whose normal residence is in their jurisdiction. By definition, the residence status of an asylum-seeker is not yet determined. It is therefore not possible under EU law to issue driving licences to asylum-seekers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax receipts for each licensing authority for the years 2015 to 2017 are set out in the tables below. As of 1 January 2018, motor tax receipts are paid into the Central Fund and, accordingly, the redistribution of receipts is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance, Mr. Paschal Donohoe, T.D. In this regard, the response to Question No. 163 of 23 January, 2018 refers. 2017 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (30 Jan 2018)

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 operation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to national roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jan 2018)

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 operation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Private Partnerships Data (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is not currently engaged in any Public Private Partnerships. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Individual national road schemes, including Public Private Partnership schemes, are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the Programme for Partnership Government, the Government committed to applying to the European Union for the revision of the TEN-T Core Network, including in relation to the Western Arc. A submission is being prepared for the European Commission for a revision of the TEN-T Core Network, which would seek to facilitate consideration of transport-related project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jan 2018)

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 operation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Roads Maintenance Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this very important matter, which no doubt he will raise at the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport when I am there next week or the week after. As Minister, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding on the national roads programme. In its annual budget, the planning, design and implementation, as the Senator will know, of individual...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Roads Maintenance Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: With the permission of the Chair, may I respond to Senator O'Mahony?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Roads Maintenance Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Senator has made an important point.He cannot expect me to come in here and say I will write a blank cheque for emergency funding. That is not something I am going to do. I mentioned County Donegal in my initial response. The Government has never been found wanting in a situation or category like that mentioned by Senator O'Mahony. I do not think he will find that we are found wanting...

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for presenting their case. Both Deputies and I have ambitions. The only difference between them and me is that I have a chequebook they do not have, but I cannot just open it at will. The aspirations of both Deputies are ambitious and they have made a very good case. The only problem is the timing and the commercial viability and good sense of doing those things. In...

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for what they have said. I understand Deputy Elllis's plea and I sympathise with it. I do not think he could contest that with me. He outlined the benefits for the proposal he made in terms of traffic reduction and the environment. That is fair enough. In terms of cost, Deputy Ellis said it would not cost an arm and a leg.

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: That is not very specific to say the least. My suggestion is that a cost-benefit analysis should be carried out on it. I would be happy if the Deputy could provide to me an estimate of the costs and the benefits in writing.

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I would be very happy to present it to the NTA and to hear its criticism or assessment of it. I do hold out some hope for what Deputy Rock said. I wish to respond to him about BusConnects because he mentioned the fact that his is the only constituency in north Dublin without at least two forms of transport. The NTA, which is the primary mover in this regard, does not think of places in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: There is an exemption from the requirement to wear a seat belt where a person holds a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that they cannot wear a seat belt for medical reasons. Information in respect of such an exemption can be found on the Road Safety Authority's website.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard is designated as a principal emergency service under the Framework for Emergency Management and is part of the Irish Maritime Administration of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. It does not fall under any of the three Principal Response Agencies which are An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive and the Local Authorities.