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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The frequency of periodic roadworthiness testing for commercial vehicles is governed by Article 5 of Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014. Member States cannot exceed the testing intervals for different categories of vehicles laid down by the Directive. The testing intervals for commercial vehicles registered in Ireland are set by Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The overriding concern of my Department and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which has responsibility for aviation safety regulation, is to ensure that aviation safety is a priority. Concerns with regard to aviation safety, arising from the two tragic accidents involving Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, has resulted in the worldwide grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. It is of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Expressway services are operated by Bus Éireann on a commercial basis in a similar fashion to any other commercial licensed bus service. Commercial licensed bus services do not receive any taxpayer funding, in contrast to those socially necessary but financially unviable services which make up the Public Service Obligation (PSO) network. Decisions regarding commercial licensed bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing capital funding in relation to the national roads programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the upgrading, improvement and development of individual national roads is a matter for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes. Decisions regarding contracts, operation and expansion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (6 Nov 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 operation and management, including noise abatement measures, for 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: Public Service Obligation Services (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The PSO funding provided to Iarnród Éireann, Bus Eireann and Bus Átha Cliath in 2009 is as follows: IÉ (€000) BÉ (€000) BÁC (€000) 2009 170,624 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, I announced last week Government's approval for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann to proceed with the proposed purchase of 41 additional InterCity Railcars to increase capacity across the Greater Dublin Area rail network. This project, which will increase capacity by around 34% on the Kildare, Maynooth and Northern lines in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The procurement and or refurbishment of rolling stock is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance who, in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA), continue to examine how best to source additional rolling stock as efficiently and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The attached table sets our the meetings I have had involving Chairpersons of agencies and companies under the aegis of my Department from my appointment as Minister, to date. Agency/Company Number of Meetings Dates Bus Eireann 7 12-09-2016 05-12-2016 21-01-2017 30-01-2017 21-04-2017 23-08-2018 08-08-2019 CIE ...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, this is primarily a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have forwarded this question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no reply is received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014, every person has a right to and shall, on request, be offered access to any record held by an FOI body. An application under this Act should be made directly by the person concerned to the Road Safety Authority for records relating to them that may be held by the NDLS. Further information and an application form can be found on the RSA website...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Motorists resident in Ireland with a UK, including NI, driving licence are advised to exchange that licence for an Irish driving licence before the UK withdrawal date from the EU. In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will no longer be a Member State and so the UK (including NI) driving licence will not be recognised. A UK licence that was granted on the exchange of a licence from a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is an operational 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: Free Travel Scheme (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, including active travel programmes. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the allocation of funding at project level. I understand that since Budget 2020 the NTA has reviewed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: In advance of a potential no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019, works were carried out by the relevant State agencies, primarily at Dublin Port and Rosslare Europort, to ensure that the necessary infrastructure, systems and arrangements were in place to establish the additional controls required should the UK exit the EU, and to ensure optimal goods trade traffic flows through the ports. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (7 Nov 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, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (7 Nov 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 statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have...