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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Scrambler motorbikes, quadbikes and other small similar vehicles, are mechanically propelled vehicles, which means that they are vehicles intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical power.  As such, irrespective of engine capacity, under Road Traffic legislation, the user of a scrambler motorbike, a quad bike or similar vehicle, in a public place must have insurance, road tax and a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drug and Alcohol Testing (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for the Medical Bureau of Road Safety I have referred the Deputy's question to the Bureau 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 Centres (26 Mar 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: Light Rail Projects (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Private Partnerships (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As an island nation, Ireland is entirely dependent on maritime and aviation networks for trade, tourism and the movement of people. Any additional barriers - be they physical, regulatory or technical - to the current access arrangements between the UK and Ireland will be severely detrimental to the overall economy and must be managed as efficiently as possible. As such, Brexit is identified...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Motorists resident in Ireland with a UK (including NI) driving licence are being advised to exchange that licence for an Irish driving licence before the 29 March 2019. The Department has always advised people to exchange their EU driving licence for an Irish driving licence once they become a resident of Ireland. Legislation exists to allow for the recognition of foreign driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1123 and 1147 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport and I have forwarded the Deputies questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 and operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) together with traffic management measures are the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the relevant legislation. In this case the responsible local authority is Kildare County Council. Noting that your query also refers to the role of the NTA in this matter and the NTA's responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure (26 Mar 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, maintenance and operation of individual national roads (including service areas) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I understand that there is a proposal from a private sector entity to construct a fuel pipeline to supply aviation fuel to companies at Dublin Airport. This is a commercial matter for that private entity which would require consents from the landowners, roads authorities and planning authorities. While the possibility of making legislative provision to advance the implementation of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Arts Funding (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The commissioning of artistic features on national road projects under the Per Cent for Art scheme is a matter for the local authority concerned, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The overall responsibility for the Per Cent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I have asked Sport Ireland to seek clarification from the Board of the organisation mentioned by the Deputy concerning a loan provided to the organisation by its Chief Executive. I understand that Sport Ireland is in correspondence with the organisation and I await a report from Sport Ireland once that engagement is concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: There is no requirement for the organisation mentioned by the Deputy to submit its financial statements to my Department. In line with the terms and conditions of grant funding provided to it by Sport Ireland, the organisation is required to submit a copy of its financial statements to Sport Ireland. I understand from Sport Ireland that a copy of the financial statement for 2017 was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I have not met with representatives of the cruise industry directly. However, I did meet with Dublin Port officials on 20th March 2019 where the potential impacts of Brexit was one of the issues discussed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 joint-venture company, consisting today of Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: In regards to recent correspondence received from a named association, I can confirm that responses were issued by my Department. As you are aware, 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. The NTA also has the role of administering the wheelchair accessible...