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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 551 together. Both of these PQs relate to operational tolling matters. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). 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 between the existing Broombridge and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Staff (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to convictions under the Railway Safety Act 2005. The position is that no train driver or tram driver has been convicted pursuant to that Act of driving a train or a tram while under the influence of alcohol.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), and I have no power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Health and Safety (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 and 557 together. I have replied very extensively to a number of PQs and a topical debate on this issue. Minister of State Griffin has also met the Deputy on at least two occasions to discuss the matter and possible remedies. At the last meeting between Minister of State Griffin and the Deputy on 10 May, I understand the Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Recommendation 28 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance concerns the establishment of a motor insurance database, known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) insurance database, to identify uninsured driving. Phase 1 relating to privately owned motor vehicles will provide insured and uninsured vehicle lists to An Garda Síochána based on vehicle licence plate number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin over the next two decades. Addressing urban congestion on both the strategic road network and locally in certain locations is an important theme in the Strategy....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,  I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure including the Leap Card Scheme. The NTA recently marked the sale of the 3 millionth Leap...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forward the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Search and Rescue Oversight Review is being carried out by an independent team of experts whom I appointed last week.  Details are available on the Department's website - www.dttas.ie. The focus is on oversight of SAR aviation operations. It is a matter for the review team to determine who they engage with. As stated in the terms of reference, the review will consider, inter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I met with the association referred to by the Deputy on 17th February 2017. A future meeting will be arranged at a time and date that is mutually convenient and appropriate.  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Section 32 of the Irish Aviation Act 1993 provides for an examination of the functions of the Irish Aviation Authority in so far as they relate to the application and enforcement of technical and safety standards in relation to aircraft and air navigation. The Act requires such an examination to be carried out every 3 years.  The IAA is also subject...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Government Decision to merge the regulatory and safety functions of the IAA’s Safety Regulation Division with the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) will be done in accordance with established practice for structural reform processes within the Irish public sector. In any such process it is well established that the terms and conditions of existing workers will be no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including the delivery of the North Runway project.  I have been informed that North Runway will be 3,100 metres in length.  It will have a Category III instrument landing system and has been designed to accommodate Code F aircraft. In this context, the daa...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including the provision of adequate capacity to meet current and future demand. Passenger traffic at Dublin Airport in 2017 increased to almost 30 million. As this growth trend is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace, capacity concerns at Dublin Airport in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: A meeting will be arranged at a time and date that is mutually convenient and appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including, since 2012, management of the Rural Transport Programme which now operates under the "Local Link" brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities regarding Local Link services, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (30 May 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for The National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Car Test which was introduced to comply with an EU Roadworthiness Testing Directive, is aimed at helping to prevent avoidable accidents and improving road safety, and a car which passes this test may be driven on our roads.  The Cost of Insurance Working Group, now chaired by Minister of State Michael D'Arcy at the Department of Finance and the Department of Public...