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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: It is estimated that the set-up cost of establishing the Competent Authority under EU Regulation 598/2014 will be in the region of €350,000. It is further estimated that when the Competent Authority is making a regulatory determination - which will typically be in five year cycles - the cost of this peak activity will be in the region of €1 million. In years where activity is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drug and Alcohol Testing (28 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: In the absence of the requested clarification from Deputy Munster, in respect of the question raised, I am not in a position to determine whether or not this issue falls within my remit, nor can I advise the Deputy as to who would have responsibility for the particular issue. Intoxicant testing of all drivers, not just those involved in public transport or commercial haulage, is already dealt...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (28 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: 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. At present, the transfer of SPSV licences is prohibited under section 14(1) of the 2013 Act which was commenced with effect from 6 April 2014. However, in the case of the death of a licence holder, section 15 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the public transport operators 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: Roads Maintenance (28 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for the maintenance of public roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in accordance with the Roads Act 1993, as amended. Under Section 70(2)(a) of the Roads Act 1993, it is the responsibility of the owner or occupier of land to ensure that any tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation growing on their land is not, or could not become, a danger to people using a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Proposals to deliver an upgraded route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo. In relation to the national road element, as Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (28 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together. The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (28 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department is in the process of publishing a Bill to provide for the implementation EU Regulation 598/2014, which deals with aircraft noise at airports. That Bill will designate Fingal County Council as the independent noise regulator for Dublin Airport. It will be a matter for the regulator, when established, to decide upon the most appropriate measures to be...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for once again raising this issue, which he has been a pioneer of and on which he has been the leading mover in terms of seeing that this important project is progressed. He has been keeping the Department, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, and the other bodies that are involved on their toes in monitoring it. It would be fair to say that he has to bear a heavy...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: On the regional issue, I hope Senator Kieran O'Donnell is assured by the fact that it is such an enormous project and will cost so much money that there is no bias in favour of Dublin when we are choosing projects of that sort.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: That is an absolute priority commitment. It is a large amount of money but we recognise the need to connect Limerick and Cork in a meaningful way to the economy of that region. It is a no-brainer and it is destined to go ahead. On the Ryder Cup, Senator Kieran O'Donnell is really asking me to say something which is difficult for me to say. I would love to see the road done, dusted and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: For the Ryder Cup in 2026. That is correct. I could even say at the moment that I know of no competitors. That does not mean that there will not be any but I know of none at the moment. If that gives Senator Kieran O'Donnell the sort of encouragement he needs, without making a commitment, I hope he will take it in the spirit in which it is meant. It is obviously a wonderful amenity which...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Senator Kieran O'Donnell can take it that it is certainly being examined as a very serious possibility. To say that the road will be in place in time for that might be stretching it a bit.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I know we always need a target. We will do our best.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Based on the number of motor tax transactions in 2017, the estimated cost to the Exchequer of extending the discount for yearly payments of motor tax to the half-yearly and quarterly payment options is €52.7m.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann, as Rosslare Europort is a division of the company. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann 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: Córas Iompair Éireann (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 504 and 512 together. Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. Therefore, I have referred the Deputies questions to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Nov 2018)

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: Road Network (27 Nov 2018)

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 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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (27 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus with the exception of the ad revenue from bus shelters which is collected by the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus and the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.