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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 46 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCoCo).  The Chief Executive of DLRCoCo undertook due diligence of the port company in preparation for transfer and presented her report to the Council on 9 January 2017.  The CE then presented a further risk assessment report to the DLR...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax on cars registered prior to 2008 is based on engine capacity.  To incentivise reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, cars registered from 2008 onwards are taxed on the basis of CO2 emissions.  In the case of cars taxed on engine capacity, the banding is structured so that the level of tax payable increases as the engine size increases, with bands ranging from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to determine the appropriate mix of directly awarded and competitively tendered Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus services.  In this, it is subject to both national and EU legislation. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

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

Shane Ross: The position in relation to the future development of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road remains as outlined to the Deputy in response to PQ24338/18.

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

Shane Ross: The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) in conjunction with my Department has undertaken a study into the use of the UK landbridge by Irish importers and exporters. The purpose of this research is to establish the volume of traffic using the UK landbridge at present, the potential consequences that Brexit will have on landbridge usage and the various alternative options that may be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 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.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Yield (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax receipts for County Tipperary from 2013 to the end of August 2018 are set out in the following table. Year Motor tax receipts Online receipts Total 2013 €23,859,407 €19,529,836 €43,389,243 2014 €20,128,078 €24,562,099 €44,690,177 2015 €15,994,541 €27,158,588 €43,150,129 2016 €12,860,867 €26,886,852...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (19 Sep 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Offshore Islands (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together. In 2008, officials from the Marine Survey Office (MSO) carried out an assessment of the landing facilities at Inishmurray island and deemed the recognised landing on the island to be wholly unsuitable for landing passengers. As a consequence, no passenger licences have been issued which include Inishmurray on their plying limits. It...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that my Office received the correspondence referred to by the Deputy. This matter is subject to legal proceedings currently underway and is therefore sub-judice. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the matter raised.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (19 Sep 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases.  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: Road Safety Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Requests for meetings with the Road Safety Authority should be directed to the Authority for its consideration in the first instance. It would be inappropriate for me to make arrangements for such meetings in the absence of a request so directed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 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.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (19 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.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 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.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. I would like to explain that 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.   As regards funding, roadworks on regional and local roads are funded from each local...