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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (3 Jul 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 responsibility for integrated transport ticketing (including the Leap card) and also for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport generally. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System Data (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority publishes statistics of penalty points issued on its website. You can access this data at the following link ;

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this issue again. She is second to none in raising transport issues in the Limerick area in this House and possibly in the other House. I do not want to offend anybody by saying that but her persistence is commendable and is certainly noted in my Department. As she will be aware, work is ongoing to develop a Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area transport...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I understand and sympathise with the Senator's obvious impatience, which is perfectly natural in this situation. We need to go through several processes. I could give her an update on what is happening with active transport projects. I do not intend to read it all into the record. I have a list here which, with the permission of the Cathaoirleach, I will give to the Senator and she can...

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.  ...