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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Let me get back to the question from Deputy O'Keeffe. He referred to competition in the market. I am unsure about the competition argument because he was referring to taxi drivers competing with these people. I am unsure about the competition argument because they do such a different job. I gather that the maximum time taken is approximately 30 minutes. We can see this in the survey data...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I could not go the same route because he was driving the wrong way up one street.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes, I should have tried it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I know Deputy Ó Snodaigh has been interested in this for a long time and I appreciate that. The local council argument is interesting, and we have looked at it. Deputy Ó Snodaigh will be aware of the fact that they use by-laws in Galway to do that and I gather it worked. We have looked at that and we are going to talk again to those responsible. Dublin City Council, of which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Absolutely. I cannot speak about Cork but the activity in Dublin centres on the area around St. Stephen's Green. That goes to Camden Street, Harcourt Street and that particular area.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes. They only go for a maximum of 30 minutes and that would be exceptional. They only go around a small area with nightclubs, pubs and other places of entertainment. The activity is confined to that area. One of the reasons there has not been many fatal accidents is because it is such a small area and some of it is pedestrianised. They use those pedestrianised areas as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: That is superb work. Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy does not expect me to agree with that. I do not want to let that go. I point out to the Deputy that for the second time he has miscounted the number of pieces of legislation I have introduced. I corrected him the last time and I will do it again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I have certainly introduced three and this will be a fourth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Let me finish. I sat and listened to the Deputy so he should let me finish. Perhaps he has not been there for all of them-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I have not finished my sentence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I have introduced more legislation than the Deputy mentioned and it is the second time he has done that. The rail safety legislation arises because the Commissioner for Rail Regulation was concerned about it and wants the Bill to be introduced. It is urgent and it will be introduced. We will introduce more legislation and we will have heads of a Bill for speeding legislation this year....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax for private vehicles is charged on the basis of engine size for vehicles registered prior to 2008, and on the basis of carbon dioxide emissions for vehicles registered since 2008.  I have no plans at present to move away from charging motor tax on the basis of carbon dioxide emissions, which has proven to be very effective in reducing emissions levels, or to introduce an...

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

Shane Ross: A decision was taken in 2015 to pause the development of the Galway to Dublin greenway west of the Shannon to allow all stakeholders to reflect on the issues raised locally and to consider how best to progress this project, especially in terms of route selection and landowner consultations.  The decision to pause was informed by a report submitted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tribunals of Inquiry (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Judge Moran presented his Report to officials of my Department  on Monday, t he 12th of June 2017, which can be considered the completion date of his Inquiry. The total cost of the Moran Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the receipt, distribution and sale of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and ancillary matters amounted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As these recommendations, set out in Chapter 12.2 of the Moran Inquiry Report, are essentially related to governance arrangements in the Olympic Council of Ireland (O.C.I.), the primary implementation responsibility rests with that organisation. The O.C.I. is an independent, autonomous sporting organisation. In the context of the State's funding of the O.C.I., which was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Government Decision to separate the IAA’s regulatory functions from its for-profit, commercial air traffic control service is in keeping with broader Government policy on modernising sectoral regulation.  The current regime dates from the 1990s, and it perhaps reflects norms from that era which are increasingly out of line with modern developments in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The European Commission’s road safety policy framework 2021-2030 is only a proposal at this point in time, therefore I am unable to report on any forthcoming Regulation that has not yet been drafted.  However, please be assured that road safety is a major priority for me and my Department and that Ireland will continue to support all measures that aim to enhance the safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Mountain Rescue Ireland receives funding in the region of €18k annually under the Coastal Inshore Mountain and Cave Grant scheme administered by my Department. The grant is intended to support the current expenditure of the organisation. Cost of training for volunteers can be offset using this grant. I have asked my officials to consider implications of the proposed legislation from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Code of Conduct (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Section 13(1) and 13(3) of the Transport Act 1950 and section 11 of the Transport Act 1964 provide CIÉ with the statutory power to acquire, dispose or develop property subject to the consent of its Board. There is no statutory requirement for Ministerial consent; CIÉ's Board is the sole statutory decision-maker. However, Section 8.22 of the Code of Practice for the Governance of...