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Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: We take every opportunity we get to ask the EU to remove it. The Deputy comes in here and says nothing at all is being done. She is speaking from the basis of total ignorance-----

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: -----because she never asked the question. Now she has the question answered, she does not like it. It is typical.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: It is most important in an issue of this sort that we have a mature debate and we do not throw wild accusations around and we ask questions and get answers, as the Deputy is entitled to do. She is democratically elected and entitled to answers. When she makes statements like this about the Minister ruling something out of order, it is just nonsense. When she makes statements about the...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: They have been working tirelessly to do precisely that. The green card is something we have not yet achieved-----

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: -----but we will continue to work for its removal at the earliest possible opportunity.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Let that be put on the record. To say I did not answer the Deputy's questions at the last committee meeting is just nonsense, as is everything else.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy asked one question that I did not answer because I did not know the answer. It was about whether people would be prosecuted in Northern Ireland if they did not have a green card. The answer to this is I do not know and nor does the Deputy or anybody else because it is a decision for the PSNI. I will not under any circumstances predict what course of action the PSNI will take in...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As part of its contingency planning, the Government has raised this matter directly with the European Commission, seeking agreement from it to set a date from which green cards would not be required. The setting of a date is possible under Article 8.2 of the motor insurance directive. The Commission has not given agreement to date and the Government continues to pursue the matter with it....

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: To be absolutely clear, the laws upheld by the PSNI are not made in this House. I cannot influence the attitude the PSNI takes to the green card in any way.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: It is a separate jurisdiction. It is up to it what it does with it. We have made no bones about our opinions on the green cards. We do not like it. We do not welcome what is happening in that regard, but it is a matter for the MIBI, and in commercial terms it is probably prudent. In political terms it is something which we deplore, but it is not something we can influence outside this...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The answer to Deputy Scanlon is “Yes”, as to whether the Irish licence will be accepted in England. In response to Deputy Troy, people will be all right if the application for conversion is in the system by 29 March.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: There is no change in the policy in relation to use of blue lights and sirens on Coast Guard vehicles. Under SI 694 and 695 of 2011, Coast Guard vehicles can be fitted with blue lights and warning devices. Arising from a safety review internally, the Coast Guard issued a clarification to its volunteers in relation to how these blue lights and warning devices (sirens) should be used on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: On 15th February 2017 as a Commencement Matter in the Seanad, I comprehensively addressed the matter of Coast Guard Services and the proposition that the Coast Guard should be designated as a stand-alone primary response agency. Legislating for a stand-alone agency is an inherently complex task and the volunteer dimension of the Coast Guard's activities adds to that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the RSA has responsibility for the operation and delivery of the vehicle testing arrangements. I have referred the question to the RSA for direct reply and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The organisation and delivery of sport in Ireland is mainly a matter for National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).  NGBs, including those mentioned by the Deputy, are independent and autonomous bodies and any proposals regarding an all-island international team would be a matter for those two organisations.   The organisation of sport on an all-island basis...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 262 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area, including MetroLink. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Mar 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Currently all Irish motor vehicles travelling within the EU are covered by the terms of the EU’s Motor Insurance Directive.  This allows motor vehicles to travel freely between the State, Northern Ireland and Great Britain as well as within other EU countries.  If the UK leaves the EU with a transition period, there should be no immediate change in the position regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The average waiting time for each driving test centre is available on the Road Safety Authority website at www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/The-Driving-Test/Test-Wait ing-Times/. This information is updated weekly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Regulation on the licensing and registration of drones and drone owners has become an EU competency, under the remit of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).   New EU-wide rules will be rolled out in the coming few months, having been developed through technical EU working groups during 2017 and 2018.  Ireland, as an early mover with domestic legislation on drones, has...