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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (14 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Air Accident Investigation unit (AAIU) is the independent state body responsible for the investigation of aviation occurrences in Ireland and also assists foreign states who conduct investigations into Irish registered and operated aircraft abroad. S.I. No. 460 of 2009 Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents) Regulations 2009,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (14 Jun 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: Driver Test Data (14 Jun 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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Byrne for making such a strong case for the inclusion of the Shannon greenway in the greenway strategy. I am pleased to tell the Senator that in the coming month, I will launch the greenway strategy which will provide a framework for the development of Ireland’s greenways and will determine the type of project to be funded by my Department over the coming decade. This...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I congratulate the Senator on trying to force me to pre-empt the selection process. I am afraid I am unable to do that but I understand the case she has made and it will not do her cause any harm, or the proposal any damage.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (14 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Gallagher for bringing this matter before the House. I welcome the opportunity to speak on it again. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on such roads are matters for the relevant local authorities to fund from their own...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (14 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand the crying need to which the Senator refers. We have tried to meet part of that need and similar demands from other parts of the country. The allocation to County Monaghan for regional and local roads increased from €7.684 million in 2017 to €9.097 million this year, which is a fair increase. I will not give the Senator the detailed figures as I am sure he is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.Also, under this Act, An Garda Síochána (AGS) is responsible for the granting of SPSV driver licences which includes the administration of the associated Garda vetting process. While decisions regarding the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my answer of 29 May 2018 to her Question (ref no 23370/18, Proof 535). The position remains the same.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, in Budget 2018 I secured an 8% increase in the overall Exchequer funding available for Public Service Obligation (PSO) public transport services and €285 million is available this year to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for this purpose. Potential percentage changes to the amount can be calculated from this base: 5% is €14m; 10% is €28m;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, in Budget 2018 I secured an 8% increase in the overall Exchequer funding available for Public Service Obligation (PSO) services and I can confirm that €285 million is available to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2018. Since 2010, the PSO subvention is no longer paid directly by my Department to transport operators. The award and subvention of PSO...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 to 482, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Accessibility features, such as wheelchair access and audio/visual aids, are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage. Newer systems such as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Exchequer capital funding is provided to semi-State providers of public transport both directly and through the NTA. In accordance with the requirements of EU law, my Department provides capital funding to Iarnród Éireann for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC). The present IMMAC covers the five-year...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, cycling infrastructure investment is spread across several programmes. Funding is allocated on a multi-annual basis, with details of individual projects and associated funding managed by the National Transport Authority in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. Funding of in the region of €8m has been allocated in 2018 to develop the cycling and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As TAMS is the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, it is for that Minister to consider whether it would be appropriate to include cattle underpasses in the Scheme, having regard to the requirement for any such expenditure to support agricultural modernisation. I note that the scheme is not intended to support road safety.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jun 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 workingdays.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the trade of motor mechanics does not come within my remit as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. However, as the Deputy will be aware, the road safety of all motor vehicles is very important to me and my Department, as exemplified by the National Car Test (NCT) and Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) which have both been very successful...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: In relation to the road safety and vehicle standards aspect of the question, which comes within the remit of my Department, Electric Vehicles (EVs) must undergo the same rigorous safety testing and meet the same safety standards required for any conventional vehicle driving on European roads and in addition must comply with national legislative requirements including the National Car...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: While the oversight of after-sales motor vehicle servicing does not fall within the remit of my Department, both the National Car Test (NCT) and the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) examine malfunction indicators such as those for Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) to ensure these systems are in working order....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table: Year Project Amount 2016 This is for advertising in Irish Times, Irish Independent andIrish Daily Mail for Gallantry Awards in 2016. Nominations were invited in respect of the National Marine Gallantry and Meritorious Service Awards 2016. The purpose of this awards scheme is to recognise outstanding acts of...