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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the tourism agencies. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department has recently carried out an internal review of the administration of the mountain rescue grants.  In recognition of the fact that patterns of activity have increased since the grant was originally apportioned, I have recently approved an increased allocation for 2019 within the Irish Coast Guard's overall allocation.  My officials are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has a statutory responsibility for the provision of rail infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, into which the rail service about which the Deputy is asking operates). In view of the NTA's responsibility in these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department has kept in close contact with road haulage stakeholders such as the Irish Road Haulage Association, Freight Transport Association Ireland, IBEC, the Irish Exporters Association and the British Irish Chambers of Commerce throughout the Brexit negotiations.  I also met with Freight Transport Association Ireland on 29 January last.  My Department continues to work with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under  S.I. No. 563/2015 - Irish Aviation Authority (Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets) Order, 2015.  To date over 10,000 drones and model aircraft have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: All National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs) are independent, autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own governance procedures.  It is vital that the highest standards of governance are in place across all levels of Irish sport to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency across organisational activities and support the integrity of sport both at home and abroad. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: According to the most recent estimates from the Environment Protection Agency (2017), the national public transport fleet, encompassing rail, buses and small public service vehicles (SPSVs), represents just over 4% of all transport emissions. While no specific carbon emission reduction targets have been set for public transport I firmly believe that the sector has a strong leadership role in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.   The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this  Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (2 Apr 2019)

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. The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded your questions to the company for direct reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56, 465 and 466 together. Project Ireland 2040 states that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing network so that it continues to provide a safe and reliable infrastructure that enables the provision of quality rail services for passengers across the country.  This means ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (2 Apr 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, operation and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Apr 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, operation and improvement of 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: Driver Test (2 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 (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The transition to alternatively-fuelled vehicles, including electric vehicles, EVs, is a necessary step-change to effect a substantial reduction in transport emissions. In order to expedite the deployment of low carbon technologies, especially the uptake of EVs, my Department and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment jointly convened an inter-Departmental Low...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Shannon Airport is a strategic business within Shannon Group, a commercial state company established by statute in September 2014. The purpose of Shannon Group, overseen by a management team and a board of directors, is to promote and facilitate air transport and aviation services in and around Shannon Airport and to optimise the return on its land and property and on its shareholdings...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426 and 446 together. Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports, as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts, but is instead operated on a commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann. Technically, the port forms part of the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company, which is a 19th-century...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (2 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 Waiting Lists (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Driver Licence Service, NDLS, are currently experiencing significantly increased demand due to the number of people wishing to exchange their UK driving licence for an Irish licence before Brexit. Extra resources are being put in place and many NDLS centres have extended their opening hours, by opening an hour earlier at 8 a.m. in the morning, and closing at 6 p.m. or 6.30 p.m....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in County Louth is the statutory responsibility of Louth County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (2 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 issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore 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.