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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The table below sets out the costs incurred by my Department in respect of advertising in all forms to date in 2019. Expenditure Item Amount Iris Oifigiúil €20.00 Iris Oifigiúil €31.00 Iris Oifigiúil €31.00 Iris Oifigiúil €31.00 Iris Oifigiúil €31.00 Iris Oifigiúil €31.00 Office of Public Works €31.00...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Bill is explicit with respect to the new role of the noise regulator in overseeing and holding the DAA to account regarding existing home insulation schemes and the homes buyout. From the outset of Committee Stage, Deputies Troy and Darragh O'Brien made it clear they could only support it if included a provision that the noise regulator assume responsibility for all existing noise...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: These are the voluntary schemes we are trying to include. I have no doubt that the Deputy did not intend this and, as a result, he might consider withdrawing the amendment. This is an area in which there is broad agreement on the right action and the Bill, as amended, is doing the right thing. There has been strong engagement on it across the floor of this House. I know Deputy Brendan...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Many questions have been raised during this debate. We have covered some of them already at great length while discussing other sections. I am happy that Deputy Broughan, Deputy Clare Daly and others were indulged again in questioning the independence of Fingal County Council. It is a fair point but one which we addressed fully on Second Stage and for many hours when discussing amendments....

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: One must therefore attempt to reach a solution in which people are adequately and perhaps generously compensated when they are inconvenienced and discomfited in the national interest. We cannot close the airport. That would be absolutely crazy. As we come to the end of the debate, it is particularly notable that in the provision under discussion, we have a good example of compromise...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: It covers it.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: It needs to be read with section 29.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Yes, it needs to be read with section 29 on page 52.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: From the Seanad (Resumed) (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: On Deputy Broughan's question, he is right. European law is superior and we will be subject to changes. If the EU makes a change we will be subject to that as well. There is no question about that and nobody has been trying to hide that fact. In some cases it is a great protection for the residents. On consultation, the level of same will be similar to the level of consultation that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Aviation Policy commits Ireland to the development of a sustainable, resource-efficient aviation sector. The Policy recognises and supports actions relating to emissions and noise to mitigate the negative external impacts of aviation while facilitating the sustainable growth of the sector in support of business, tourism and air travel consumers. In line with Resolutions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (15 May 2019)

Shane Ross: My priorities in respect of road traffic legislation have been focused on legislation which is immediately needed. In that context, my Department is currently working on a Road Traffic Bill to provide, in the main, for graduated penalties for speeding offences. The Government is still considering proposals which I have put forward for the introduction of graduated speeding penalties....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 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: Bus Services (16 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 the provision of bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (16 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the latest CSO Consumer Price Index Statistical release. Questions in relation to economic costs generally and inflation are a matter for my colleague Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of bus stops. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 May 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (16 May 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, budget management and construction of individual national roads is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (16 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As you may be aware, last year, the Cabinet gave approval for publication of a General Scheme of a Bill to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 so as to provide for the regulation of rickshaws. This General Scheme was taken for pre-legislative scrutiny by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport on 28 November 2018. As the Deputy will know, priority was accorded both...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Crime Prevention (16 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I am keenly aware of the utmost importance of ensuring the safety of small public service vehicle (SPSV) drivers. However, I should explain that matters of a criminal nature, as well as enforcement in relation to those, are for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. As assault is a criminal matter, it can only be investigated by members of An Garda Síochána. The...