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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I met with representatives from Irish Ferries on 2nd January 2019 where a number of issues were discussed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I have no meetings planned to meet with representatives of Irish Ferries.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The law governing the use of flashing beacons is set out in the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Blue and Amber Lamps) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 342 of 2006) as amended by the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Blue and Amber Lamps) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 695 of 2011). These regulations list the vehicles that are permitted to use flashing beacons and the technical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Driver Licences (31 Jan 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: Ports Policy (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I wish to refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ 2425/19 on the 22 January 2019 where I answered a question on the same issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (31 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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 Network (31 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Directive (EU) 2015/2302 on package travel and linked travel arrangements was adopted by the European Parliament and Council on 25 November 2015. Officials in my Department have drafted a Statutory Instrument which will amend existing national legislation in order to transpose the Directive. The S.I. is currently with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for settling. It has taken longer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (30 Jan 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 (30 Jan 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 Regulations (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is 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. It is understood that the Deputy is referring to the licensing of local area hackneys in her question. Furthermore, under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (Local Area Hackney) Regulations 2013, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 came into full effect on 1st October 2017 and gave the National Transport Authority (NTA) responsibilty for the regulation of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping places throughout the State. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter in question is a technical one. This Directive provides for sharing of information on road traffic offences between EU Member States. Under the Directive, law enforcement authorities in each Member State may use vehicle registrations to check for records of offences in other Member States. Ireland transposed the Directive in question by means of the European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department does not have a central procurement Division. Procurement for major State Infrastructure projects is dealt with by the relevant State Agency and the relevant Road Authority in the case of Road Projects.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (30 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: All CRBI units are subject to regular review and audit in terms of their operational readiness. This process is still on-going in relation to the unit in question and the outcome will be informed by the wider follow-up to the MCIB report and recommendations in relation to boat operations. In the meantime, I understand that the Tramore unit of the RNLI are providing the in-shore rescue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (30 Jan 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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for the opportunity to address this matter in the House. I appreciate their concerns for their own areas and their wish to see delivery of what will be a superb piece of infrastructure, not just for their constituencies, but for the entire city and, indeed, the entire country. Ironically, during last year's consultation on the emerging preferred route for MetroLink,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I absolutely accept the points made by both Deputies. I presume it is just a coincidence that they want to divide the project into a north phase and a south phase and start with the north phase and that they just happen to represent northside constituencies. These things happen from time to time, and coincidences are not unusual in politics. I accept their points but I would say as a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Ireland already has a regulatory framework in place for drones - as set out under S.I. 563 of 2015 - which is now being enhanced by a new and very comprehensive EU Regulation - 2018/1139 (EU) - which sets out comprehensive rules relating to aviation safety and provides for new rules for drones. Ireland has been at the forefront of drone regulation within the EU, and currently under our...