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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2016, Fáilte Ireland has specific powers and functions regarding the registration and grading of tourist accommodation. In accordance with the legislation, certain categories of accommodation, such as caravan and camping parks are statutorily obliged to register with Fáilte Ireland and comply with approved regulations. The Registration and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Road charging systems for HGVs have been introduced in a number of EU Member States under Directive 1999/62/EC, as modified by Directives 2002/38/EC and 2011/76/EU. These Directives set out the legal basis for charging HGVs for the use of road infrastructure and authorise Member States, if they so wish, to levy user charges, which can be time-based, for example per day, week or year, or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic Act 1961 defines a mechanically propelled vehicle as a vehicle intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical means, including a bicycle or tricycle with an attachment for propelling it by mechanical power, whether or not the attachment is being used. It also includes a vehicle the means of propulsion of which is electrical, or partly electrical and partly mechanical. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1303, 1304, 1306 and 1307 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Bus Services (8 May 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure including real time passenger information displays. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders and one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Passengers Data (8 May 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: Road Projects (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1313 and 1314 together. 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, and in the context of delivering the Government's commitments arising out Project Ireland 2040, the planning, design, and construction for individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Expenditure (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the tourism agencies. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland 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: Dublin Bus Fleet (8 May 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure including integrated ticketing. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (8 May 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. Given its role in conducting the strategic review of the SPSV industry to which you refer, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 May 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: Bus Éireann (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1321 to 1324, inclusive, together. The issues raised are a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Bus Services (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1325 to 1328, inclusive, and 1331 together. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Railway Stations Upgrade (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport;  the operation of the rail network and stations on the network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in these matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hedge Cutting Season (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I am responsible for policy, legislation and overall funding for public transport. The maintenance of hedgerows along the rail network is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and is carried out by the company in accordance with its statutory remit. As the Deputy may be aware, Iarnród Éireann has certain specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The mandatory use of Daytime Running Lights (DRL) is already in effect for all new cars type-approved within the EU since 7th February 2011.  DRL is a lighting system that automatically switches on when a vehicle is started and emits white light to the front of the vehicle in order to increase the visibility of the vehicle on the road during daytime.  DLR requirements were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (8 May 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. The Report to which the Deputy refers...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (9 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. She is absolutely correct to state that this is the second time in six months it has been raised. It is being addressed. She is also correct to state that it should be addressed as a matter of great urgency. I note that she has a petition; I am happy to receive it and respond to it in a manner which shows the need for action on the issue. As...