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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, 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. Given the role of the NTA as regulator, as well as its responsibility in relation to Action 257 in the Action Plan for Rural Development, I have referred your question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The setting and review of classes of driving licence in general is an EU rather than a national matter. However, the EU driver licensing directive does not cover tractors, and it is left to individual Member States to provide a category or categories for tractors. Currently, a category 'W' allows the holder to drive a tractor with trailer. There is no separate category for heavier trailers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Data (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I appointed two Special Advisers when I took up office as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport - Aisling Dunne on 27thJune 2016 and Carol Hunt on 25thOctober 2016. Following the Cabinet reshuffle in June 2017, I reappointed them as my Special Advisers. Their term of office will cease on the date that I cease to be a Minister of the Government. They were appointed in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, and on the basis that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (18 Sep 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. My Department's high level policy goal for accessible public transport is embodied in the concept of 'Transport Access for All'. This policy is based on the provisions of the Disability Act 2005 and related Government strategies, in particular the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 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 Data (18 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 (18 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 Regulations (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The registration of Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) and oversight of the ADI system are the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Fixed Charge and Penalty Point systems were designed to improve driver behaviour and make our roads safer for all. When a driver is served with a fixed charge notice, he/she can either accept the offence by paying the fixed charge, or he can opt to have the matter dealt with by a court hearing. By not paying the fixed charge notice and going before the Courts, a driver has the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for public transport fares and I have therefore 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: Light Rail Projects (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the building and maintenance of cycling infrastructure. However I can advise the Deputy that I am aware of this issue and I have been informed that installing a rubber...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I have no function in respect of the restoration of the Ulster Canal. Also the planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development, operation and maintenance of the Leap Card scheme. In light of its responsibility with regards to this matter, I have referred your query to the NTA for its attention and direct response. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for public transport fares and I have therefore 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: Driver Test Waiting Lists (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 657 and 658 together. The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no input into the scheduling of appointments. I accept that current waiting times remain high but measures being put in place by the RSA are working towards reducing waiting times for the public. The RSA provides a facility where driving test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I am aware of this request and I can assure the Deputy that all meeting requests received are considered in line with normal procedure.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 came into full effect on 1st October 2017 and gave the National Transport Authority (NTA) responsibility for the regulation of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping places throughout the State. Therefore I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: When a bus is first manufactured it must pass all the necessary safety and quality standards before it can be sold or registered throughout Europe and this is known as European Type Approval. Type approval is essentially a series of stringent tests that a vehicle, or part of a vehicle (e.g. its brakes), must pass before it is allowed to be used on a public road and ensures the vehicles are...