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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I cannot see any problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I do not foresee a problem as long as the information requested does not come under categories that would be commercially damaging or confidential.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I do not make a decision on freedom of information requests.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am if the information is not commercially sensitive. We can make everything available where there is no good reason not to. I am in favour of openness and transparency but, in certain circumstances-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I ask that Deputy Munster not interrupt me every time I open my mouth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I apologise. I am very open, as a matter of principle, to making most documents available to members. However, if there are compelling reasons they should be made available, I can see the reasons. I will try to be helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The road between Cork and Limerick is important and I understand that it is particularly important to Deputy O'Keeffe. It is included among a number of major national road schemes identified for development during the period of the national planning framework. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has provided an allocation of €2.15 million to Limerick City and County Council this year to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I see the Deputy's point and share his concern about the road projects falling behind schedule. We will keep the situation under review. If the Deputy likes, I will refer his remarks to Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: That is fine. I might answer one or two of the questions and then ask Mr. Keogh to take the technical ones. Experts can speak to experts.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Senator is not unfamiliar with the industry. On fuel duty rebates, the situation is not the same for coach operators in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It is not an issue that has emerged in consultations between the stakeholders. I will ask my officials to engage with them on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is a fair question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: That would be very useful. The Senator asked about total trade. He is right that trade via the landbridge is worth €21 billion. Exports are worth €18 billion and imports, €3 billion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Perhaps Mr. Keogh might deal with the issues related to pilots and so on.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Airport Development Projects (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I appreciate its importance to the south east, and to all the public representatives and people there. I appreciate the energy Waterford Airport could inject into that region if it was a working and successful project. Before I update the House, I think it might be useful to provide some background information on the issue. Many Deputies here...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Airport Development Projects (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is everybody's wish for Waterford airport to be a functioning, commercial and viable airport. That is our objective. We have to take many things into account when making a decision on this, including the long-term outlook, not just the short-term. We have to look at the Government's regional policy and decide on that basis whether investment is worthwhile or not. We also have to take...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electric Vehicles (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am glad the Deputy has acknowledged the great success of electric vehicles in general, even though he has specific, interesting criticisms about the way it is operating. To give some background on the issue for the benefit of the House, this scheme was developed through the low emission vehicle taskforce, an interdepartmental group which aims to accelerate the take-up of low-carbon...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electric Vehicles (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for asking the question a second time. If I did not adequately respond the first time, I will repeat myself and add a little. I do not know the answer to Deputy Rock's question and nor does the Deputy as otherwise he would not be asking it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electric Vehicles (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I put it to the Deputy that it is possible that the scheme is not being properly marketed, but it could also be inertia – I do not know. Deputy Rock started by saying the scheme was not working property and read from an article in The Irish Times. The Deputy seems to disregard that those operating the scheme have received no complaints. Is it not strange that the operators of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I and my Department have kept in close contact with road haulage industry throughout the Brexit negotiations and will continue to do so. I met the Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI) on Tuesday 29 January last. The Government's priority remains the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement, which would maintain current arrangements in road haulage, including cross border...