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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (7 Sep 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 (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and this Department has no input into the scheduling of appointments. The RSA provides a facility where driving test cancellations are made available to applicants who may need an urgent appointment. An applicant should contact the RSA directly and request that they be placed on the cancellation list. In order to be fair to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has considered a range of options for regulating rickshaws from the perspectives of proportionality, public safety and enforcement as well as regarding the question of costs and benefits. Options considered included introducing a framework to regulate rickshaws up to introducing a full prohibition. Following formal legal advice in the matter from the Attorney...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training Colleges (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the matter that he raises dates from 2012 when the privately-owned company Pilot Training College Waterford failed and left many of its clients stranded in Florida. The company was regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) in accordance with EU civil aviation rules and regulations, but this oversight does not extend to the contractual arrangement between the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (Dangerous driving) provides that a person shall not drive a vehicle in a public place in a manner (including speed) which, having regard to all the circumstances of the case (including the condition of the vehicle, the nature, condition and use of the place and the amount of traffic which then actually is or might reasonably be expected then to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for Kerry County Council, in consultation with Transport Infrastructure Ireland where national roads are involved. I would therefore advise the Deputy to contact the Council in the first instance.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: There is no law prohibiting drivers of tour coaches from performing guiding duties while driving. As professional bus drivers, drivers of coaches are subject to the same safety requirements as all other such drivers, including in particular the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, which lays down rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers of lorries...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (7 Sep 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 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety Regulations (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: It is not possible in the timeframe to answer the Deputy's question as it would involve the individual inspection of approximately 800 surveys and associated records. For clarity, surveys carried out by the MSO can be very extensive, spanning several months for larger new-build vessels. Surveys are processes and are not single events and can involve a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: There were 45.5 million passenger journeys in 2017 on Iarnród Éireann, the vast majority of which occurred without incident. The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on trains, are matters first and foremost for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. On...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1111 and 1112 together. As the Deputy is aware from replies to previous PQs in this matter, the National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area including the development, planning and allocation of funding for BusConnects and for MetroLink working with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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.  Applications for funding under the Department's Safety Improvement Scheme are invited...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: These are matters for the Road Safety Authority and 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: Dublin Bus Services (7 Sep 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 statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area, including fares and ticketing. As the Deputy is aware passengers may still pay with cash and are advised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) constitutes a Ministerial Direction to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, and is available from my Department's website. The TSM stipulates the traffic signs to be used on Irish roads, their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign should be used and the rules for positioning them. Work towards updating the Manual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department currently has two Lo-Call numbers which can be found on the Department's Website. Neither of these numbers are free to either landline or mobile users; the cost of mobile calls to the department are determined by the service provider not the department. My Department does not currently use 1800,1850 or 1890 numbers. My Department is currently investing in newer telephony...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The management of the Tourist Information Office network is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and 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: Driver Test Data (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1120 to 1123, inclusive, together. The Deputy's questions are a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the questions 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: Traffic Management (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has proposed the introduction of variable speed limits on our motorways, particularly the M50, in the interests of both safety and traffic management. My officials are currently examining this proposal with a view to identifying any legislative changes which may be needed, and if it transpires that primary legislation is indeed required, provision...