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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation Process (20 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 to 199, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including light rail. Recently the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) launched a public consultation on the details in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (20 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is referring to correspondence dated 14 June, 2018 from the St. Margaret’s Concerned Residents Group, which sets out the Group's objections to Fingal Country Council being nominated as the Competent Authority for the purpose of EU Regulation 598/2014.  I will be responding to the Group directly in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (21 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I am acutely aware of the potential impact that a hard Brexit may have on the transport of goods to and from Ireland via the UK land bridge. Ireland is highly reliant on the use of the land bridge as a route for the transport of goods to and from European continental ports via ports in Great Britain. The Irish Maritime Development Office is currently finalising a study into the use of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (21 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Question correctly points out, there is no fee for a driving licence for those over the age of 70.  It is however the practice that we require a medical report every three years, on grounds of safety.  As Minister, I have no power over fees charged by medical practitioners.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (21 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The selection process for new appointments to the board of daa is set out in the published Information Booklet for each appointment and these Booklets are available on the dedicated website of the Public Appointments Service, . In line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Sponsored Bodied, the criteria for appointments in each case are agreed between my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, the BusConnects Programme aims to transform the bus system in Dublin. It will include a full redesign of the bus network in order to provide a better and more efficient network for passengers; an expanded and modern fleet of vehicles; new road infrastructure to facilitate bus priority and faster...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (21 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. 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), working with the other relevant State bodies, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Data (21 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Information regarding State Boards is available on my Department's website at the following link: . The quroums required in respect of each State Board is typically a matter for that particular Board and  I have forwarded your query to the agencies under my remit for direct reply to you. If you do not hear back from them within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (21 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I am advised by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which is the State regulator of pilot training and licencing, that there has been no change to the practice of verification adopted by the IAA. When seeking verification, in the interests of safety, the IAA always seeks such verification directly from the Competent Authority in other States with oversight responsibility for the activity. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The proposed Thurles inner relief road is a regional and local road project, while the proposed Thurles bypass is a national road scheme. In relation to an inner relief road for Thurles, which I understand would include a second bridge crossing over the Suir, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority and works on those...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I am afraid the Deputy is asking me for something I am not willing to give him, and I think he knows that. It is something to which I am unable to commit at this stage. While a limited number of road improvement projects were selected for funding in the Building on Recovery capital plan and in the extra capital plan review allocations, the Thurles inner relief road is not included among the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the Roads Act 1993 I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to public roads in Ireland. The road infrastructure is the largest asset managed by local authorities and the State. Its efficient management (both day to day and in the long term) is essential to economic activity as the majority of commuting and haulage occurs using it. Objectives typically include: - The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. With the increased multi-annual capital funding that I secured as part of Budget 2018, there is over €110 million specifically allocated to developing "active travel" (i.e. cycling and walking) at a national level...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the BusConnects Programme, in addition to transforming the bus system in Dublin including a full redesign of the bus network, will also provide much needed cycling facilities and make it easier and more attractive to cycle around the city region. Given the increasing number of cyclists across Dublin there is an imperative to provide safe and segregated cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Directive EU (2015/2302) on package travel and linked travel arrangements is due to be applicable in Irish law with effect from 1 July 2018. Officials in my Department have drafted a Statutory Instrument to give effect to the provisions of the Directive by amending existing legislation, primarily the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act, 1995. This SI is currently being examined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, 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. Section 15 of this Act provides that an SPSV licence may continue to be operated by someone who had been nominated by the licence holder in advance of his or her death. This is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Moran Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the receipt, distribution and sale of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and ancillary matters carried out its work between September 2016 and June 2017. The total cost of the Inquiry amounted to €312,765. There are no outstanding amounts to be paid.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 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 Waiting Lists (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: While this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, the average waiting times at driving test centres around the country can be viewed on the Road Safety Authority website at www.rsa.ie. This information is updated weekly.