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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department does not deal with the regulatory framework for horse-drawn carriages, but rather the matter is dealt with under the Local Government Act 2001, which provides local authorities with the power to develop by-laws to govern licensing arrangements for horse-drawn carriages operating commercially in their areas. As the Deputy will understand, Local Government legislation comes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Apr 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: Driver Test (18 Apr 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: Driver Test (18 Apr 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: Electric Vehicles (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The details requested by the Deputy are provided below in tabular format. It should be noted that the data provided in the tables is for vehicles that have been both registered and licensed (motor tax) in this State. Vehicles registered and not licensed are not included in the data. Registration of vehicles is the responsibility of the Revenue Commissioners and that data may be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255, 258 and 262 together. 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 statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including additional or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 261 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the Regional Airports Programme provides funding for safety and security related projects and activities under a number of capital and current funding schemes.  The following figures represent the total amounts that were provided to each airport for capital projects and operational expenses in the years 2014 to 2018. 2018 (€) 2017 (€) 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 and 260 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  Applications for funding under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: This information is available on the Road Safety Authority website at www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/The-Driving-Test/Test-Wait ing-Times/.# This information is updated weekly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (18 Apr 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 ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the purchase of bus fleet nationally and rail fleet in the GDA . In light of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (18 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following tables. Grade  Total Number of Employees at 31/12/2016 Total Number of Female Employees at 31/12/2016 Secretary General 1 0 Assistant Secretary 5 2 Principal Officer 21 10 Assistant Principal Officer 46 28 Administrative Officer  15 7 Higher Executive Officer  75 43 Executive Officer 84 48...

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann:” and substitute the following:“notes: — the ambition of Project Ireland 2040 in, inter alia, supporting compact growth, enhanced regional accessibility, strengthened rural economies and communities, sustainable mobility and the transition to a low carbon economy; — the integral role...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (17 Apr 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: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (17 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 23A of the Road Traffic Act 1961 allows for the recognition of foreign driving licences for exchange purposes in Ireland. When the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, Ireland will pursue this option and my officials are working on this at present in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority. This may take a little time to complete as it involves a formal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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.

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank all Senators who contributed to this section.

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The debate is extremely constructive and I share - and I have been through this for a long time now - their concern about the residents. Forgive me if I said this on Second Stage because I have debated this so often that I am not quite sure when I am repeating myself,but I have met residents from every group who have sought to meet me. I am not sure that I met the residents from St....

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: In response to Senator Craughwell, there is a scheme in place run by the DAA, as he knows, details of which I can supply to him afterwards or tomorrow if he wants. That is something which is based on current valuations, but I am not sure who values them. I am sure I can get details for the Senator. The key point is that the Bill gives control of the buyout scheme to the independent...

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I will quote from the EU regulation for the Senator. I have to do this repeatedly. Annex II states:The cost-effectiveness of envisaged noise-related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of the following elements, to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms: (1) the anticipated noise benefit of the envisaged measures, now and in the future; (2) the safety of aviation...