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Topical Issue Debate: Trans European Transport Network Programme (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: -----and that decision had to be made.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax, insurance and NCT discs are required to be displayed on a vehicle being used in a public place.  Use includes leaving a vehicle stationary. There are no plans to review these requirements. The Cost of Insurance Working Group, chaired by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Mr. Eoghan Murphy, T.D., in his former role as Minister of State at the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (18 Apr 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 Fares (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in the day to day operations of public transport, nor decisions on the issue of rail fares in any part of the country.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA is the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (18 Apr 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: Rural Transport Programme (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 to 211, inclusive, together. As I advised the Deputy in response to similar questions last January, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which now operates under the "Local Link" brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (18 Apr 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.  In order to support an increase in the number of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) in Ireland's SPSV fleet, licences for new taxis or hackneys will only be granted in respect...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Apr 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.  At present, the transfer of SPSV licences is prohibited under section 14(1) of the 2013 Act which was commenced with effect from 6 April 2014. However, in the case of the death of a licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The Authority's functions, along with the functions of taxi enforcement officers, are established under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. My Department has regular liaison...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, I asked the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct a public consultation on rickshaws last year, which concluded at the end of September. A report on the consultation, along with recommendations by the NTA, were submitted to my Department in the latter part of 2017.  My Department is now considering a range...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, work commenced last year to complete a detailed design and prepare tender documents for a new train station at Pelletstown which is located approximately mid-way between Broombridge and Ashtown railway stations. In light of the National Transport Authority's statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Chair. The Secretary General certainly gets a full transcript and he is probably watching the meeting as we speak.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I will tell him that.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: First, I thank the committee for the chance to present the Revised Estimates for 2018 for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The 2018 provision for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport comprises an overall gross allocation of €2.03 billion. This is to be used to provide investment in critical infrastructure and to ensure that vital services are available to the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Deputy Troy referred to the pay increase. It is departmental administration. As overall administration costs went up in the Department, all programmes went up. We do not fund the IAA at all. It is completely self-funding and, in fact, very profitable. I think that answers the Deputy's other question on the engagement of the IAA in recruitment. We would not incur a liability on that...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes. Regarding Deputy Murphy's question, the aircraft accident investigation insurance policy was first taken out in 1993. It indemnifies the Minister and the air accident investigation unit's costs incurred by the Department in the investigation of major commercial transport aircraft accidents, including the costs of recovery, package and storage of wreckage but excluding the costs...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I do not know, but I can find out. I will inquire for the Deputy.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Okay. There are two. Regarding the purpose of the two policies, the note reads:to indemnify the Minister and the [IAA] against the cost of claims by third parties for damages arising from aviation related incidents deemed attributable to negligence on the part of the Minister or the Authority in the exercise of their aviation related functions (These costs are refunded by the IAA ... ) and...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: We intend that to be operational by 2021.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Just a moment, Deputy. I am sorry.