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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 826, 837, 871, 892 and 894 together. Information on the Taskforce, including the terms of reference and a list of members, is available on my Department's web site.  The Taskforce is chaired by Dr Chris Horn, and there are 14 other members.  The Taskforce met for the first time on Friday 12 June, and I have set it a reporting deadline of 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services. I am pleased to confirm the phased re-opening of the National Driver Licence Service centres from Monday 8 June, in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: My Department funds the 44 volunteer Irish Coast Guard units comprising of approximately 1,000 volunteers. The budget within Coast Guard Units and Support covers all operational and resourcing requirements for these units as well as grants to Mountain and Cave Rescue and Community Rescue Boat organisations. Regrettably the Irish Coast Guard is not in a position to offer financial assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The provision of Irish Coast Guard cliff rescue services in Donegal is currently provided by the Greencastle, Mulroy and Killybegs Coast Guard Units. There is also an ability to transport any of these three units to an island on the Sligo based Coast Guard Rescue helicopter. There are currently 17 strategically placed Coast Guard units around the coast who provide cliff rescue capabilities....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 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: Commissioners of Irish Lights (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I assume the Deputy is referring to measures taken by CIL in the face of the Covid19 crisis. The Commissioners of Irish Lights, as the General Lighthouse Authority for Ireland, operates an essential maritime safety service around the island of Ireland. They have continued to provide this service throughout the pandemic.   The following measures have been put in place to protect staff...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 832 and 833 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, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Controlling the spread of Covid-19 remains a priority for the Irish Government and any measures put in place are done so with the objective of protecting public health. The Department of Health, as the lead Government Department in relation to Ireland’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, established the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on 27 January 2020, chaired...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport nor decisions on the disposal of CIÉ property, which are subject to the provisions of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The issue raised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on 30 January 2020 by me and the Chairperson of the National Governing Body (NGB) mentioned by the Deputy.  The MOU is underpinned by a Government decision.  It established the framework for the restoration of funding from the Government to the NGB, the provision of additional funding over the period 2020-2023 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (16 Jun 2020)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The aviation industry is one of the most affected by the global pandemic. All airlines have seen severe depletion of revenue and are facing various degrees of financial challenge.   In order to assist businesses and protect employment, the Government has put in place a comprehensive suite of supports for companies of all sizes, including those in the aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Government-approved Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, and its specific phasing, is based on public health advice.  Compliance with the various requirements attaching to each phase of the Roadmap is essential to ensure continued progress against the COVID-19 pandemic. The roadmap  provides for the reopening of gyms, where regular and effective cleaning can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 842 to 844, inclusive, together. The Deputy will be aware that on 30th January the Government approved an agreement to participate in a joint funding package for the association mentioned by the Deputy, subject to certain conditions. The agreement includes the restoration of Sport Ireland funding of €2.9 million to the association under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As a private company, a driving school must ensure that they can comply with the necessary public health requirements before they can reopen their businesses. The National Return to Work Safely Protocol was developed by NPHET in consultation with national experts. However, I expect a driving school to encounter the same difficulties as the RSA in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

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. I understand that the Deputy's Question relates to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  The delivery of public transport services is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operators, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including...