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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I have not met with Dover Port officials as it would be inappropriate in light of ongoing Brexit negotiations. I have, however, met my UK counterpart, Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling on Brexit matters on three occasions over the past 20 months. In relation to the most recent meeting of 8 November, the parameters of the discussion were clearly communicated to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Neither I nor my officials have met with officials from Dover Port as it would be inappropriate in light of ongoing negotiations. I have, however, met my UK counterpart, Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling on Brexit matters on three occasions over the past 20 months. In relation to the most recent meeting of 8 November, the parameters of the discussion were clearly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: On Monday 21st January, my Department hosted a Freight Forum with stakeholders from the freight and maritime sectors, including industry representative bodies in haulage, to inform them of the latest Brexit developments. My Department along with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Agriculture addressed the group, stressing the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (5 Feb 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. It should be stressed that there has been no recent change to the legal position of drivers with learner permits. The recent legislation has only strengthened existing enforcement provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Electric Vehicle (EV) Toll Incentive Scheme was developed through the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce as part of a wider suite of incentives aimed at supporting the national transition towards lower emitting vehicles. The reduced tolling regime was introduced to encourage private car commuters who regularly use tolled roads to consider switching to EVs. It is estimated that there are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 572 and 573 together. The Government recently approved the text of a bilateral Air Service Agreement with Egypt. Dail approval has also been secured to allow Ireland sign and ratify the Agreement. It is understood that the Agreement will be formally signed by both States in the very near future. Any decision made with regard to the operation of air services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including fare payment methods, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the role of the NTA in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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 (5 Feb 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: Motor Insurance Coverage (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Green Card is issued within the 48 countries covered by the Council of (Motor Insurance) Bureaux, and is a document whose production may be required to prove that insurance cover is in place for vehicles travelling between these countries, where alternative legislative provisions are not in place. All EU Member States are party to this system, but the EU does not require production of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. At present, the transfer of SPSV licences is prohibited under section 14(1) of the 2013 Act which was commenced with effect from 6 April 2014. However, in the case of the death of a licence holder, section 15 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I can assure the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the importance of investing in improved cycling infrastructure and the benefits which can accrue from such investment in terms of increasing modal shift, alleviating congestion, lowering transport-related carbon emissions and, indeed, contributing toward the improved health of citizens generally. Project Ireland 2040 provides an indicative...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy refers to a specific company, which is licensed as a dispatch operator in Ireland. In Ireland, carrying passengers in a car for a payment is regulated under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 . That Act provides for regulating the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry including taxis, hackneys and other similar activities. The Act requires the holding of an SPSV licence for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Feb 2019)

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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. Arising from the arrangements in place in relation to Local Property Tax receipts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: On 24 July 2018 I issued a full and comprehensive reply to Dublin City Council regarding cycling investment and cycling projects in the City following on from a Motion passed by the Council at its meeting on 14 May 2018. Notwithstanding the reply, Dublin City Council wish to have a meeting with me to discuss the issue raised in the Motion which I will consider in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (6 Feb 2019)

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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (6 Feb 2019)

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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Feb 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. 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: Railway Stations (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I will have to check my diary first. I do not have it with me.