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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The average waiting time for driving tests at all centres around the country are available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website . This information is updated weekly. The number of people per county waiting to sit a driving test is a matter for the Authority, and I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (20 Feb 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: Taxi Data (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of taxis, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. Given the particular role of the Authority in these matters, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Fees (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation and delivery of the National Car Test. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Data (20 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Feb 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 and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (20 Feb 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Feb 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 cost of Phase 1a of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: There are arrangements in place whereby my Department, through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) system, reminds motorists that motor tax is due through the issue of a motor tax reminder notice, some 3-4 weeks before the due date. These notices are generated automatically and some 400,000 issue at the end of each month through a combination of electronic and paper based notices....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (19 Feb 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: National Transport Authority (19 Feb 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including cycling and walking infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540 and 549 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Feb 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 cost of Phase 1a of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 forwarded the Deputy's query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (19 Feb 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, construction and operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Priorities (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department’s priorities for the transport sector, within the capital envelope available to it, are: 1. To maintain the existing extensive transport networks so as to ensure quality levels of service, accessibility and connectivity to transport users. 2. To develop infrastructure and service provision as envisaged under Project Ireland 2040 with a view to meeting the needs of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Priorities (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I published the Tourism Action Plan 2019-2021 in December 2018. The Action Plan commits to developing and enhancing tourism experiences within the framework of Project Ireland 2040.  In this regard, the Deputy will be pleased to note that investment in activity-based tourism and tourist attractions has been prioritised under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 in order to provide the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, which very clearly sets out the categories of driver subject to the a lower alcohol limit (20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood).

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am advised that at the request of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Mr. Jim Daly, TD, a meeting took place on 6thFebruary last, with the National Transport Authority (NTA), at which my Department was also represented. I understand that a number of issues in relation to transport in rural areas were discussed, including...