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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The main impact of Brexit on the tourism and transport sectors is expected to be potential disruption to connectivity to our markets rather than on inward investment to these sectors. Ireland’s maritime and aviation sectors are critical to trade and tourism and it is essential that any impacts on these sectors are minimised. In relation to transport, the National Development Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1108, 1126 and 1127 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and the provision of funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is primarily a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Employment Rights (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The adjudications referred to in the question have not been brought to my attention. Currently the living and working conditions of seafarers and fishers are governed by both EU Directives and International Labour Organisation Conventions, namely the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007. The Conventions cover a range of issues including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including enforcement, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. The NTA carries out enforcement activities nationally in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, whose members are also authorised persons for the purposes of the 2013 Act. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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 also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division of my Department, in consultation with the Chief State Solicitor’s Office is reviewing the draft lease. A decision on this matter will be made in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital Allocation for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the years 2019 to 2022 can be found in the recently published National Development Plan 2018-2027 at . We do not have a capital allocation yet for 2023. Capital Allocation 2019 2020 2021 2022 € million € million € million € million 1,643 2,058 2,526 2,405 In my Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As I said in my answer to previous Parliamentary Question No. 225 Reference 21794/18 on 17 May 2018, insurance companies are private companies. Neither my Department not the Central Bank of Ireland has the power to direct insurance companies on the pricing of insurance products. The EU framework for insurance expressly prohibits Member States from adopting rules which require prior approval...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for the provision of public transport services in rural areas, including the operation of the Rural Transport Programme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. I ask him to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department continually monitors and evaluates the transport system. The National Transport Authority, in the case of Public Transport, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, in the case of national roads, collect and publish key performance indicators. These are used by the Department to inform policy and spending decisions. My Department produces an annual publication,"Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is primarily involved in the development of national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have responsibility for the implementation of this policy. In this regard, Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of the Irish tourism industry, including regional tourism. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (12 Jun 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 responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the GDA, including County Kildare. In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this matter, I have forwarded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The recently published National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027 sets out the Government capital investment priorities for the coming decade. Many transport investments that we intend to undertake nationwide within that 10-year period will be to protect the quality and value of our existing rail-based networks and also the delivery of heavy rail, DART, light rail and metro-based programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Our National Aviation Policy acknowledges the role played by the regional airports as being important in promoting a level of international connectivity to support the tourism and business sectors in their regions. In this regard the new National Development Plan, Project Ireland 2040, provides for continued Exchequer support for the smaller regional airports through my Department's Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: After a number of very successful years, indications are that 2018 will prove to be another good year for tourism in Ireland. Sentiment in the industry both overseas and here at home is generally positive for the remainder of 2018. Tourism Ireland’s aim is to grow overseas tourism revenue by a further 5% this year and to increase the number of overseas visitors by 2%. The early signs...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Data (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport did not pay any EU fines during the period referred to.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 9:In page 3, line 15, to delete “(b) in” and substitute the following:“ (ii) in”.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 10:In page 3, line 19, to delete (c) by and substitute the following:"(iii) by".

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 12:In page 3, line 20, to delete "(d) in" and substitute the following:"(iv) in".

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 13:In page 3, line 21, to delete "(i) by" and substitute the following:"(I) by".