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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As you are no doubt aware, the Department of Health is the lead Government Department in relation to public health matters, including COVID-19 and also health related measures taken at ports and airports in relation to arriving passengers. My Department engaged with the Department of Health regarding the exemptions to self-isolation measures required for transport workers. Queries in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 the councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Jun 2020)

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 State road grants.  Project Ireland 2040 identifies a programme of regional and local road improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

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: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 924 and 939 together. Due to the closure of services provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, I took measures to extend the validity of number of documents, including the learner permit. Any learner permits which were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive have had their period of validity...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I am the shareholder in CIÉ, which is a commercial State-owned body that operates within the context of legislation and the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.  CIÉ Tours is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIÉ;  it operates on a commercial basis and its business is as a tour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question in relation to employees of daa plc.  While daa plc, like all State bodies, is required to consult with my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to any developments which could have significant implications for general Government pay policy and the State body’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Ensuring the provision of integrated public transport services (bus, rail, light-rail and taxi) by public and private operators throughout the State is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority. The Government has been clear...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The transfer of small public service vehicle licences, as suggested by the Deputy, is prohibited under section 14(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have no plans to adjust this provision.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Since the beginning of the Covid-19 health emergency, the Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important and designated public transport as an “essential service” during the Covid-19 emergency, recognising the importance of keeping the system running especially for carrying essential workers and other passengers making necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of denied boarding, long delays and cancellations. However, under law, if a flight goes ahead and a customer cancels or simply does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund.  Of course, none of these legal provisions ever envisaged having to deal with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: In common with businesses across many sectors, the operating and business environment of the CIÉ Group of companies has been significantly impacted upon by the Covid-19 health emergency. From mid-March onwards the Group experienced a significant reduction in passenger volumes in its transport businesses, and as a consequence, a sharp fall in fare...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: My Department has allocated €12.332 m to the Royal Canal Greenway since 2012. This greenway is expected to open this year from Maynooth in County Kildare to Cloondara in County Longford and will become the longest stretch of Greenway in the country. It will be 130km in total length, including the Longford Branch. There is still some work on signage and marketing to be completed. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publication of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safety Protocol as agreed by employer and trade union representatives. The resumption of driver testing will be of particular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Deputy raises an important issue.  As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of cancellations and other scenarios, including long delays.  However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Due to the closure of services provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, I took measures to extend the validity of number of documents, including the learner permit. Any learner permits which were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive have had their period of validity extended by 4 months. If it is the case that the NDLS centres...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Firstly I would like to advise that officials in my Department have commenced engagement with the Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland and will continue to do so on a regular basis. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 health emergency, the Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important and designated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I understand the very difficult business environment that the bus, coach & small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators are now dealing with.  Indeed, across Government we are acutely aware that the COVID-19 situation presents huge challenges for very many business sectors. That is why we have worked to introduce a wide programme of Government supports for impacted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Officials and I have maintained regular contact with key aviation stakeholders, including the airlines, with regard to a range of COVID-19 related issues. A number of airlines have indicated a need for financial support to assist with immediate cash flow concerns, or with potential liquidity issues likely to arise should the disruption continue throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of cancellations and other scenarios, including long delays.  However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law.  I understand, however, that the...