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Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is very important that we get the context of this. It was delivered at a very early stage, in 2017. The Deputy said it was last year, but it was not. I am aware of the recent report in The Irish Timeson issues raised by Fingal County Council in 2017 around its suitability for the job of noise regulator. To be clear, these concerns were raised during the exploratory process undertaken by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Feb 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 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 conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (20 Feb 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: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 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: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the cost of Phase 1a of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The key policy objective of the Sport area of my Department is “To contribute to a healthier and more active society by promoting sports participation and supporting high performance and the provision of facilities.” Within the Sport area, the Sports Capital Programmes Division facilitates the building and maintenance of sports facilities by clubs, local authorities and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has a 3 year rolling Irish Language Scheme 2018- 2021 in place in accordance with its obligations under the Official Languages Act 2003 and in compliance with the 20 year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030. In addition to having a dedicated Irish Language Officer , the Department facilitates and funds training courses in Irish where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard recently issued a safety instruction to its volunteers in relation to the use of blue lights and warning devices (sirens) on Coast Guard vehicles on public roads. This instruction does not impact on their use while the vehicle is static. However, as part of the Coast Guard’s continuing drive to enhance safety and protect its volunteers, full-time staff and members of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. The TEN-T Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 stipulates that a review of the TEN-T network will take place no later than by the end of 2023. My Department will be making a formal submission within the next 2 months to the European Commission calling for an early review of the TEN-T Network, taking into account our National Development Plan,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As previously stated in my reply to the question referred to by the Deputy, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have no statutory function in relation to the development of the transport plan in question. As I understand there has been engagement between the local authority and the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to the plan, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The average waiting time for driving tests at all centres around the country are available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website . This information is updated weekly. The number of people per county waiting to sit a driving test is a matter for the Authority, and I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (20 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: Taxi Data (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Fees (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation and delivery of the National Car Test. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy. 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 Toll Data (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Feb 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 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 conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (20 Feb 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: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 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: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the cost of Phase 1a of...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I have dealt with this issue before, but I want to be absolutely up-front with the House on it. As we said last night, the letter was written in 2017. It was well known to everybody that there was a discussion ongoing on the relative merits of Fingal County Council, the Commission for Aviation Regulation, the Environmental Protection Agency and anybody else. The letter expressed very...