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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 269 together. The remit of the Irish Coastguard is derived from various sources, statutory and non-statutory, as described hereunder. The National Framework for Major Emergency Management, which was adopted by Government decision in 2006, assigns the IRCG responsibility for co-ordinating the response to marine incidents outside port...

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

Shane Ross: Details of the regional and local road grant payments to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are available in the Dáil Library. Details of the 2018 regional and local road grant allocations are also available in the Dáil library.

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Public Transport Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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 Funding (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy's question covers a large range of projects funded by my Department under several different funding streams during the past 10 years. To answer the question as comprehensively as possible there are three tables attached. Table 1covers the projects funded under the National Cycle Network Funding Programmes 2012-2013 and 2014-2016 and the Government Stimulus Programme 2014. Table 2...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Data (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I appointed Aisling Dunne and Carol Hunt as my Special Advisers on becoming Minister and reappointed them following the Cabinet reshuffle in June 2017. Their role is to advise me in relation to political and Departmental issues. Prior to being appointed as my Special Advisers, Ms. Dunne was my Parliamentary Assistant in the Oireachtas and Ms. Hunt was a journalist and columnist. Their...

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

Shane Ross: The Public Spending Code is the set of rules and procedures that apply to ensure that these standards are upheld across the Irish public service. The Code brings together in one place all of the elements of the value-for-money framework that has been in force up to now, updated and reformed in some respects. The Code is maintained under the management of the Central Expenditure Evaluation...

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

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In a Topical Issues debate in this House on 6 December 2017, I outlined the challenges faced in addressing the solvency of the schemes and the process underway to address the deficit which involves...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In light of this, I have referred your question to the NTA for an update on the status regarding work on the pedestrian/cycle bridge between Broombridge and Ashtown railway stations. Please advise my private...

Seanad: Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018: Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the House for the opportunity to present the Bill. It is a very specialised Bill which is necessary in order to meet obligations entered into by Ireland under European Union measures known as the Prüm decisions. These decisions are named after the town in Germany where the principles behind them were originally agreed and address the need to share certain kinds of information...

Seanad: Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018: Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the House for the opportunity to present the Bill today. I thank all who have participated in the debate. Deputies Paul Daly and O'Mahony asked what I think is a fair question, when they asked why the Bill had taken so long to come to the House. It should not have taken so long. We should not be getting into a situation where the European Union is showing quite so much interest in...

Seanad: Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018: Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Prüm decisions require use of full registration or VIM, so the partial number plate would not be compliant. Senator Ó Donnghaile spoke about data protection and the need to protect people as the scale of the issue worries him. I will certainly look at that and I will examine the amendments that are tabled, but we would have to accommodate them within the confines of the...

Seanad: Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018: Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: It is difficult when one is balancing data protection against counter terrorism. Obviously data protection is sacred and we must bear it in mind all the time, but so is human life as well. We must try to balance those two things.

Seanad: Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018: Second Stage (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I believe the principles of the Bill, although heavy on detail and jargon are clear. Through votes of the Oireachtas, Ireland is committed to implementing the Prüm decisions. This Bill is necessary in order to fulfil that obligation. The decisions mean sharing of vehicle registration data, VRD, in order to prevent and to investigate crime. We will not be compliant with the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard is designated as a Principal Emergency Service within the Framework for Emergency Management, rather than a Principal Response Agency. This designation has not prevented or impeded the IRCG from carrying out an effective response to search and rescue situations or the discharge of its functions generally.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Pension Provisions (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 to 281, inclusive, 285 to 287, inclusive, 289 to 291, inclusive, 293 and 294 together. Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In a Topical Issues debate in this House on 6 December 2017, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including those relating to equipment (such as taximeters) and the setting of maximum fares, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. In order to be of assistance, I have referred your correspondence to the NTA for their consideration and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In a Topical Issues debate in this House on 6 December 2017, I outlined the challenges faced in addressing the solvency of the schemes and the process underway to address the deficit which involves...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy in relation to income and profit on parking at Dublin Airport is an operational matter for daa which has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop the Airport. I am aware however that private operators also offer parking facilities in the environs of Dublin Airport and the information sought may be commercially sensitive. Nevertheless,...