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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that data on changes in road and rail freight is available up to 2016 from the Central Statistics Office's Transport Omnibus, which is published annually. For ease of reference, I have provided a table containing estimates of rail and road freight for 2006 - 2016: Table 1: Rail and Road Freight Measures in Tonne-ms (millions) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The estimates of population used in the National Planning Framework and the decisions which underpin them are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. In the light of the predicted population growth and distribution as set out in the National Planning Framework, my Department will in conjunction with its agencies consider the implications of such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Port of Waterford Company is a State owned commercial company and as such my Department has no involvement in the day to day operations of the company.  The Company is directly responsible for its own marketing strategies. Officials from my Department meet regularly with all port authorities, including Waterford, to discuss business and governance issues. The Port of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Negotiations (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I have held a number of meetings with my EU and UK counterparts and the European Commissioner for Transport in relation to Brexit and the border since early 2017. These meetings were very useful in promoting an understanding of transport Brexit-related implications for Ireland, including the impacts of Brexit on the border areas and the details are summarised in the table. Date of meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) in Monaghan is the statutory responsibility of Monaghan County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Funding (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Open is a very important part of the Irish sporting calendar and has received Government support through Fáilte Ireland and Sport Ireland. Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism development authority, is the statutory body with responsibility for the encouragement, promotion and support of tourism. Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The European Tour is responsible for the operation of the Irish Open and is therefore responsible for the selection of the golf course for the event. Neither Sport Ireland or my Department has any role in the selection process.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the light rail network. They have advised that passenger numbers on the Luas Green Line have increased by over 28% since the commencement of Luas Cross City last December. While...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company 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: National Development Plan Data (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to Dáil Question 479 of the 8th March 2018.  As per Dáil Question 479 I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the relevant agencies for a more detailed reply. If the Deputy does not receive a response within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Costs (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Cost of Insurance Working Group chaired by the then Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Eoghan Murphy, T.D., published a Report on the cost of motor insurance in January 2017 http://www.finance.gov.ie/what-we-do/insurance/the-cost-of-i nsurance-working-group/.  This report stated that age is a risk factor for collisions and that "the age of the driver is indicative of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. While the Deputy refers to a rural taxi scheme, it is understood that the question relates to the licensing of local area hackneys. Under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (Local Area Hackney) Regulations 2013, the NTA is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with public transport providers 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: Sports Events (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Open is a very important part of the Irish sporting calendar and has received Government support through Fáilte Ireland and Sport Ireland.  Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism development authority, is the statutory body with responsibility for the encouragement, promotion and support of tourism. Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issues raised are operational matters for the Irish Aviation Authority.I have referred the Deputy's question to them 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: Taxi Regulations (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing and testing of drivers within this sector, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your questions 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: Driver Test Data (21 Mar 2018)

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: National Transport Authority Remit (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that the provision of the North Wall Coach Park is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) The purpose of providing a new coach park at North Wall was, in part, to address the issue of on-street parking of coaches in the city...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff Data (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table: Name Role Salary Range Aisling Dunne (Special Adviser) To advise me in relation to political and Departmental issues.  €84,973 to €104,507 per annum Carol Hunt (Special Adviser) To advise me in relation to political and Departmental issues. €84,973 to €104,507 per annum Katie Mann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Traffic Signs Manual provides detailed guidance on the provision and use of road markings and signs, including their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which they must be used and the rules for positioning them.  It provides examples of the wording to be used on signs but does not and could not specify each and every sign in the country. As Minister for Transport, Tourism...