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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services. My officials and the Road Safety Authority are currently examining the possibility of resuming National Car Test services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safeguarding of workers rights, including those in the maritime sector, is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation The employment of seafarers and workers and the nationality of those workers is an operational matter for the shipping companies themselves as they are independent commercial companies and I have no role in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Driving instruction is provided by instructors who are private individuals either self employerd or who are employed by Driving Schools. They are not employees of the Road Safety Authority. Individual driving instructors and Driving School businesses should refer to the roadmap and to the National Return to Work Safely Protocol, noting that high-risk services are not to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank operators and staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. I have not engaged with the National Bus and Rail Union on the issue of the cash...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 973, 1070 and 1092 together. I can inform the Deputies that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is working with local authorities to develop COVID Mobility Frameworks for each of the cities. These Frameworks will set out specific plans to deliver improvements such as - Widened footpaths - Temporary protected cycle facilities, including new contra-flow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The driving test, like other public services provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), has been temporarily closed for public health reasons during the COVID crisis.  The RSA undertook the appropriate risk assessments and is satisfied that it cannot, bearing in mind its responsibility for the health and safety of its employees and the general...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis. My Department is guided by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and national experts in relation to the resumption of services. My officials and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are currently examining the possibility and appropriate timing of resuming the range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and I have forwarded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As the safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis, my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and national experts in relation to the resumption of services.  My officials and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are currently examining the possibility of resuming roadworthiness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: There are no plans currently to suspend or reduce motor tax. The Government has urged those over the age of 70 (and also those who have underlying medical conditions) to cocoon and to continue to follow public health advice. While everyone should stay at home as much as possible, older people may leave their home for exercise and to drive for up to 5...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The law is clear in circumstances where an airline cancels a flight - for whatever reason - that all passengers booked on that flight are entitled to a full cash refund within 7 days.  That provision is set out in EU Regulation 261 (2004).   Notwithstanding the contraints arising from the COVID pandemic, a small number of flights are continuing to be operated. Where a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The Government has released a 5 phase roadmap setting out Ireland’s plan for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Phased re-opening commenced on 18 May and is based on a 3 week review process. Detailed information on each phase can be found here: . As the Deputy is aware, the current position is that visitors from overseas need to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival into Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to Covid-19 and Shannon Airport.  Covid-19 has had a profound and unparalleled impact on the aviation industry.  In Europe, aviation movements have plummeted by about 90% while passenger traffic is 99% below comparable periods last year. In response to Covid-19, the Government has put in place a broad...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis. My Department is guided by National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and national experts in relation to the resumption of services. Driving instruction is proved by Instructors who are private individuals either self employed or who are employed by a Driving School.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will no doubt be aware, all types of mass gatherings have been restricted since 24th March. In order to provide early certainty to promoters of licensable events a decision was taken that all licensable events up to the end of August would not proceed. No decision has yet been taken on sports events, such as the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game scheduled for 29thAugust...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As the safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis, my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and national experts in relation to the resumption of services.  My officials and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are currently examining the possibility of resuming roadworthiness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 987 and 1002 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services.  I have, therefore, referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The Government has put in place a range of measures to assist businesses during the current COVID-19 pandemic, including a waiver of commercial rates and the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme. Self-employed owner operators of SPSVs, including limousine operators, may also avail of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment of €350 a week. I am aware that the limousine trade is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 989 and 1056 together. The Department of Health is the lead Government Department in relation to public health matters, including COVID-19 and also measures taken at ports and airports in relation to arriving passengers. Measures to protect public health are decided by the National Emergency Public Health Team within the Department of Health, and my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services. My officials and the Road Safety Authority are currently examining the possibility of resuming National Car Test services in...