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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 came into full effect on 1st October 2017 and gave the National Transport Authority (NTA) responsibilty 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: EU Directives (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter in question is a technical one. This Directive provides for sharing of information on road traffic offences between EU Member States. Under the Directive, law enforcement authorities in each Member State may use vehicle registrations to check for records of offences in other Member States. Ireland transposed the Directive in question by means of the European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department does not have a central procurement Division. Procurement for major State Infrastructure projects is dealt with by the relevant State Agency and the relevant Road Authority in the case of Road Projects.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: All CRBI units are subject to regular review and audit in terms of their operational readiness. This process is still on-going in relation to the unit in question and the outcome will be informed by the wider follow-up to the MCIB report and recommendations in relation to boat operations. In the meantime, I understand that the Tramore unit of the RNLI are providing the in-shore rescue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The proposal for free InterRail across the EU referred to by the Deputy is a European Commission initiative which was launched following a proposal from the European Parliament. I understand that just over 14,500 free travel passes have been allocated to 18-year-olds from across the European Union for travel in 2019. The passes were allocated by means of an online competition and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and my Department has no input into the scheduling of appointments. Learner drivers on their first learner permit must wait 6 months before sitting a driving test. There is no requirement to wait a further 6 months to sit the test again. The current average wait time for the Limerick test centre is 11 weeks. I would like...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (31 Jan 2019)

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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The average waiting time for each driving test centre, and the longest waiting time, is available on the Road Safety Authority website at www.rsa.ie. I have referred your question re the number of persons awaiting a driving test date 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 (31 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: Driver Test Data (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: This information is available on the Road Safety Authority website www.rsa.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (31 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: Driver Test Regulations (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport passenger services nationally, including the provision of bus services in rural areas. It also has national responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 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) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of taxis, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the particular role of the Authority in these matters, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I met with representatives from Irish Ferries on 2nd January 2019 where a number of issues were discussed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I have no meetings planned to meet with representatives of Irish Ferries.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The law governing the use of flashing beacons is set out in the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Blue and Amber Lamps) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 342 of 2006) as amended by the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Blue and Amber Lamps) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 695 of 2011). These regulations list the vehicles that are permitted to use flashing beacons and the technical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (31 Jan 2019)

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: Driver Licences (31 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.