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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 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: Road Signage (7 Feb 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 maintenance of individual roads, including the installation of road signs, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) is the competent authority in the State relating to the application of the provisions of EC Regulation 261 of 2004 on establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in event of denied boarding, cancellation or long delays.  While airlines have the responsibility to process claims of passengers made under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (7 Feb 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 conjunction with the NTA, Iarnród Éireann operates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The Government has recently approved my proposal to designate Fingal County Council as the noise regulator for Dublin Airport in order that Ireland fully complies with EU Regulation 598/2014, which came into effect in 2016.  That designation will be formalised through primary legislation, and I will be publishing a draft Bill later in the year.  The Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: This issue has been raised with me and with my predecessors many times, and my Department has been working with my colleague Minister Ciaran Cannon, who has responsibility for the Diaspora, to examine ways in which we can ease the burden placed on returning emigrants on the issue of driver licensing. The reason for having a driver licensing system is to be sure that people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Data (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Contingency planning at both a domestic and an EU level is focused on three areas: preparing for a no-deal scenario or so-called “disorderly Brexit”; preparing for a transition period based on the “status quo”; and preparing for the future EU-UK relationship. While the outcome of the December European Council and the move on to Phase 2 has lessened the likelihood...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Data (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As part of Budget 2018, the Government introduced a range of measures to mitigate the implications of Brexit. As part of these measures, 2 million euro was secured for digital investment in tourism marketing. This is critical in the context of Brexit, the weakening of Sterling after the UK referendum, and the decline in visitors from Britain. The 9% VAT rate on tourism services was also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has contracts with the named company for service provision and consultancy services. The information requested by the Deputy relating to these contracts is available on my Department's website at the following link External Expenditure.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Costs (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: In general terms, the increased premium costs of motor insurance for all drivers in recent years is certainly cause for concern. It is clear that this, particularly in the couple of years up to 2016, has also affected those working within the small public service vehicle industry.  I am informed that there some early signs that this trend is beginning to regress, with recent CSO figures...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards Data (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I am responsible for appointments to the boards of relevant bodies under the aegis of my Department.  All appointments are made in accordance with the requirements of the relevant governing legislation and the Government Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards.  Details of board membership under my Department's remit dating back to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategy Statements (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department’s Statement of Strategy states that the Department’s mission is to shape the safe and sustainable development of transport, tourism and sport, to support economic growth and social progress. As the Deputy is aware, the Statement details the Department’s high-level goals and objectives over a 3 year period from its publication in December 2016 out to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Perhaps the Minister will allow me, before I begin, to mention the accident in Limerick this morning. A Bus Éireann Bus had an accident and there were 46 students on board. There are no full reports on the extent of the casualties at this stage. Our thoughts are with the affected families. I am sure the members of the committee have the same feelings. It is a sad and worrying time...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the committee for the invitation today. I am very grateful for this timely opportunity to address the committee on the issue of accessibility of public transport for people with disabilities. As the members may know, fighting for improved accessibility of public transport has been a key priority of mine since becoming Minister. In recent years, progress on this issue has been made...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Can I just answer the Chairman's points first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I met Padraic Moran last week. He raised similar issues, some of which were identical to the ones he raised this morning. I have absolutely no reason whatsoever to doubt what he said. He is a person of great courage and good faith. I have asked my officials to meet Iarnród Éireann on all those issues immediately. I believe the meeting will be tomorrow. The matters will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Certainly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: It has two years to bring it in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Can I just stop the Deputy there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: That related to rural transport services; I did not understand it to relate to Bus Éireann overall.