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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Supports (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 74 together. I share the concerns of the Deputy in relation to the potential adverse effects of Brexit on the Border region. The Government remains firmly of the view that the best and only way to ensure an orderly withdrawal and protect the Good Friday Agreement is to ratify the Withdrawal Agreement, agreed between the EU and the British...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 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: Taxi Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for regulating the small public service vehicles (SPSV) sector. This sector encompasses taxis, hackneys and limousine services, and the regulatory framework applies to the vehicles, the drivers, and the services to the travelling public that they provide. The overall objective of the legislation and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 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: Electric Vehicles (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy's question indicates, we live in a time of rapidly emerging transportation innovations. While welcome, this inevitably raises the question of the safety implications of these new technologies and how to best accommodate them in our public spaces. As Minister, my highest priority in all areas of transport must always be safety. I indicated in response to a recent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 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 TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 and 83 together. My Department is responsible for the carriage of munitions of war on Irish registered civil aircraft and on civil aircraft transiting through Irish sovereign airspace, in accordance with the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons of War and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. The provisions of the order and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes. Noting the National Transport Authority's statutory responsibilities in relation to cycling and cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Such a question falls within the remit of the Road Safety Authority and accordingly, it would normally be referred to the Authority for direct reply to the Deputy. However, I understand that such a reply issued from the RSA on 11 February 2019 to the Deputy in respect of this specific matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 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: Driver Test Waiting Lists (12 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: Road Network (12 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 TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I understand the National Transport Authority (NTA) wrote to the Deputy on 14 November 2018 regarding the issues raised in Parliamentary Question 939 of 6 November 2018. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for any further update that may be available at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Carbon Budget (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Carbon Reduction Programme was established to fund measures that support decarbonising transport. As noted in my recent response to the Deputy’s PQ (No. 1623), this funding only represents a single element in a wider range of transport mitigation efforts underway, including significant support for new and improved public and sustainable transport; a number of incentives to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I accept that current waiting times remain high but I am assured that measures being put in place by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will have the desired effect of reducing waiting times for the public. I approved the appointment of 67 additional driver testers, on a phased basis for a period of 12-18 months, to address any surge in driving test applications due to the new legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. In this context it will be for the Northern Ireland authorities to consider how to proceed in light of the outcome of judicial review proceedings regarding the scheme. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (12 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 MetroLink. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 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, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy. I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Asylum Seekers (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: This matter is still under consideration in consultation with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality. It is one of a number of priority issues that my officials are currently dealing with.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety Regulations (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Maritime safety is the key concern of the Irish Maritime Administration which is a part of my Department. The breadth of maritime operations in Irish waters is vast. It ranges from recreational craft users through to the smaller passenger boat and fishing vessel operators, on up to larger passenger and cargo ships and fishing vessels and internationally trading ships, both passenger...