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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (27 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority 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 Exchequer road grants. The Regional and Local Road payment booklets available in the Oireachtas library provide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Disqualification from driving based on penalty points occurs when a person reaches a cumulative total of 12 or more points, except in the case of learner or novice drivers, who are disqualified on reaching or exceeding 7 points. Penalty points may be endorsed on a licence record following payment of a fixed charge for a road traffic offence or following conviction in court. Where an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: In line with National Ports Policy the State Port Companies including Dublin Port Company receive no exchequer funding.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: While the vast majority of public transport passenger journeys occur without incident, I am concerned to ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff travelling and working on our rail network. The safety and security of public transport passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for both the licensing of public bus passenger services under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 and the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred the question to the Authority for direct response. 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: Departmental Expenditure (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: In 2015 my Department published the Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport (SFILT). As part of the extensive preparatory work for this publication, 21 background papers were produced and one of these estimated the steady state funding requirement for the transport network, as referenced by the Deputy. From 2017 onwards, SFILT estimated that the annual steady state funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Regulations (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Driver testing in Ireland is carried out directly by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to a standard that complies with the EU Directive on Driving Licences. Under section 33(6)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, a person aggrieved by a test decision may appeal to the District Court. The Court can examine whether or not the test was conducted properly and if it finds that the tester did not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Jul 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: Rail Network (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Project Ireland 2040 commits toward an evaluation of the economic benefits and value for money of high-speed rail on the main inter-urban rail network against improvements to existing and planned line speeds along the lines. I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department will commence this study during 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, section 12 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 provides for the making of a strategic transport plan, known as the transport strategy, by the National Transport Authority (NTA), in relation to the Greater Dublin Area. The Act details the process by which the strategy shall be prepared, including its engagement with my Department. It requires the NTA to take...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: At my request, the Road Safety Authority commissioned research into the current situation in relation to escooters in other countries, particularly other EU Member States, and the safety implications in the use of electric personal mobility devices. The report was submitted to me on June 22nd, and is currently under examination by my officials. I will make a decision on whether to legislate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: At my request, the Road Safety Authority commissioned research into the current situation in relation to escooters in other countries, particularly other EU Member States, and the safety implications in the use of electric personal mobility devices. The report was submitted to me on June 22nd, and is currently under examination by my officials. I will make a decision on whether to bring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Shannon Group plc, a commercial State company, was incorporated following enactment of the State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014. Shannon Airport Authority (SAA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shannon Group plc, has statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Shannon Airport. In line with Government policy, Shannon Airport, which operates under a clear commercial mandate,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (2 Jul 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. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Reports (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: At my request, the Road Safety Authority commissioned research into the current situation in relation to escooters in other countries, particularly other EU Member States, and the safety implications in the use of electric personal mobility devices. The report was submitted to me on June 22nd, and is currently under examination by my officials. I will make a decision on whether to bring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Jul 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, upgrading and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Jul 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: Departmental Reviews (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is listed below Title or Description Scheduled date of completion Planning Land Use and Transport - Outlook 2040 (PLUTO 2040) Q4 2019 Quality Assurance Report 2018 Q4 2019 Measuring accessibility in transport appraisal Q3 2019 Spending Review 2019 - Regional Airports Programme Q3 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Policy documents and strategies published by my Department are available on my Department’s website at the following link: Each of the sectors within the Department are listed across the top of the Department's Home page and within each sector, a publication tab is located on the left hand side of the relevant page. The initial publication and updated dates of the publications are...