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

Shane Ross: Ireland recognises driving licences issued by other Member States. When the UK leaves the EU, the UK will no longer be a Member State and therefore UK driving licences will no longer be recognised. Legislation exists to allow for the recognition of foreign driving licences for exchange purposes in section 23A of the Road Traffic Act 1961.  If there is a no-deal...

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

Shane Ross: I recall the Deputy made reference to this matter last week in the Dáil, during our debate on the the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill, 2018.  As the Deputy is aware, this Bill implements EU Regulation 598/2014 and designates Fingal County Council as the noise regulator for Dublin Airport. This Bill provides that noise mitigation measures and...

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

Shane Ross: In June 2017, the person mentioned by the Deputy requested a meeting with the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport and me to brief us on progress within the women's game in the relevant sport and to discuss areas where my Department could assist the organisation in its efforts to positively drive the women's game forward.  The Minister of...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I met with the person mentioned by the Deputy on 20 October 2017.  I was accompanied at the meeting by the assistant secretary in my Department with responsibility for sport. The meeting was not minuted. However, I can inform the Deputy that the discussion related to the overall level of funding allocated for Sport Ireland in the 2018 Budget.

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I met with the persons mentioned by the Deputy on 2 March 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss funding for the payment of legal bills in a legal case in which the relevant organisation was the defendant. I was accompanied at the meeting by three officials and two advisers. I will arrange for a copy of the minutes of the meeting to be forwarded to...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I met with the persons mentioned by the Deputy on 2 June 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus and in particular Phase 2 of the National Indoor Arena. Minister Paschal Donohoe and I approved sanction for this project in July 2017. The project is proceeding within budget and currently in its final phase...

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

Shane Ross: The following is a list of the Republic of Ireland football games that I have attended since May 2016. The FAI incurred no costs arising from me attending the games. DATE GAME PLACE 2016 27 May Rep of Ire V Netherlands Aviva Stadium 18 June Rep of Ire V Belgium Stade de Bordeaux 22 June Rep of Ire V Italy Stade Pierre Mauroy 26 June Rep of Ire V France Lyon 6 October Rep...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is likely now aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) published the MetroLink "Preferred Route" for public consultation on Tuesday, 26 March.  The closing date for receipt of submissions on the "Preferred Route" is Tuesday 21 May 2019. As stated in the documentation published for public consultation, the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will then...

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

Shane Ross: Sections 5 to 8 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 set out default speed limits for different classes of roads.  Section 9 of that Act 2004, and associated statutory instruments, set out special speed limits, that is the speed limits which may be set in bye-laws in this country and which differ from the default speed limits. It is a matter for the local authorities to assign...

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

Shane Ross: My Department is reviewing how it intervenes in the various freight modes of road, rail, maritime and air, to identify how we can best support all involved in the logistics chain, including producers, retailers, importers, exporters and transport providers.   However, the current priority is to focus on the necessary contingency options and measures resulting from Brexit.  As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including BusConnects. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, Metro West is not included in the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035. The Strategy does include a proposed Luas to Lucan and I can inform the Deputy that Project Ireland 2040 provides funding for the planning, design and appraisal of that project. Of course, the particular...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and aggregate funding of 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 individual DART and Luas projects such as the Deputy refers. ...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 447 and 448 together. The Government has been clear that its approach to preparing for Brexit is aimed at minimising the impact it could have on our trade and our economy while seeking an orderly withdrawal of the UK from the EU. The establishment of the additional controls at ports and at Dublin airport that would be required in a no deal Brexit...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 454 together. The Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU) is a statutory body that performs its functions, independent of my Department, under the European Union (Railway Safety) (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 258 of 2014). With regard to statistics, the RAIU have a...

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

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard, which is a Division of my Department, is conducting tender processes for both life jackets and cliff climbing equipment. Both tenders are for replacements based on specifications already agreed. In other words, they are "like for like" and intended simply to replace stock which is coming to end of life in 2019.  Expertise...

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

Shane Ross: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. It is important to remember that driver licensing law exists to ensure that people licensed to drive on our roads meet high standards of safety. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level. An EU driving licence is exchangeable for an Irish driving licence, except where the licence issued by the other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including the purchase of fleet for the PSO bus network. Noting their responsibility in...

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

Shane Ross: The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached a provisional political agreement on a number of proposed amendments to the General Safety Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 661/2009). The proposed amendments will introduce a number of safety systems that will become mandatory for the manufacturing of new vehicles. The majority of these...

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

Shane Ross: My Department does not hold the information requested by the Deputy. I have, however, forwarded your request to daa for direct reply to the Deputy. If you do not receive a reply from the Company within ten working days please contact my private office. As the Deputy is aware, I am currently progressing the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill, 2018 through the...