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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Training (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In addition, the NTA has statutory responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (19 Dec 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, maintenance and improvement 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 conjunction with...

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

Shane Ross: The Athy Southern Distributor Road is among the road improvement projects included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027. Implementation of the scheme is the responsibility of Kildare County Council. Sections 13(1) and 13(3) of the Transport Act 1950 and section 11 of the Transport Act 1964 provide Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) with the statutory power to acquire,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 490 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). As the Deputy is aware, the NTA is responsible for appointing taxi enforcement officers and issues relating to the working hours of these officers is a matter for the Authority. To be of assistance, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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. Details of the regional and local road grant allocations to local authorities are outlined in the...

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

Shane Ross: As 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: Public Service Obligation Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Since 2010 my Department no longer pays subvention for public transport services paid directly to operators. The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and, in accordance with the various contract...

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

Shane Ross: In relation to cycleways specifically, the NTA has statutory responsibility to secure or provide cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the Regional Cities of Galway, Limerick, Cork and Waterford. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days. As the Deputy...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495 and 496 together. Information on all external expenditure is published on my Department's website and can be found at the following link: . The information is published on a six monthly basis. The second part of 2018 (July to December) will be published early in 2019. Just to note my Department has no expenditure on social media including Facebook and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Feighan for raising this very important matter. I must first emphasise that as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning, construction and improvement of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Rail Services (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for raising this problem which is one I am familiar with in my own constituency and a lot of other areas. Transport is crowded in certain areas. In some ways, it is a problem we should welcome in that it means there are far more people going to work and there is greater demand for public transport. However, I agree that there are difficulties about capacity and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Rail Services (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Those are all operational matters. I will refer them to the NTA.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Fraud (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I am aware of the small cohort of drivers fraudulently displaying motor insurance discs valid for a 12 month period when a premium has only been partially paid, as are the insurance industry. Driving without motor insurance is an offence under the Road Traffic Laws. Enforcement of Road Traffic legislation is a matter for An Garda Síochána. I understand that the Garda Mobility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Exemptions (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: In order to provide a comprehensive answer to this question we have requested further specific details. An email issued to the Deputy from my office on 11th January seeking clarification on the details of this case. Upon receipt of the Deputy's response, a detailed reply will issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The number of used cars imported into Ireland has grown significantly in recent years. As the Deputy is no doubt aware, EU legislation permits the free movement of goods (including new and used cars) between Member States, allowing European citizens greater consumer choice. Manufacturing standards for vehicles are also set at EU level and enforced on an EU-wide basis, meaning that similar...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: European Commission proposal COM (2017) 276 is a proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures, as regards certain provisions on vehicle taxation. The proposal was adopted by the Commission on 31 May 2017. It is still under consideration by the Council and a Council Decision has not been adopted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Maritime safety is the key concern of the Irish Maritime Administration (IMA) which is a part of my Department. The IMA has many roles in relation to maritime safety both of a preventative and a reactive nature. For instance, the Marine Survey Office carries out maritime transport regulation for ships, seafarers, ports and cargos for safety, security, pollution prevention, accessibility and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Jan 2019)

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 construction of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, and for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (15 Jan 2019)

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: Greenways Development (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The funding call for projects under the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways closed on November 30th. Twenty two detailed applications were received from sixteen Local Authorities and State Agencies, including applications for the projects referred to by the Deputy. My Department is currently in the process of assessing each application that was received...