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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (9 Oct 2018)

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 (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The State commercial port companies are independent commercial entities and my Department does not hold information on the current levels of debt held by port companies. However, I can advise the Deputy that the annual reports and financial statements of all of the Port Companies including New Ross Port Company are laid before the Oireachtas and are publically available at: .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (9 Oct 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: Railway Stations (9 Oct 2018)

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 a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forward the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department continues to work with haulage industry representative organisations to assist the sector. The haulage sector plays an important role in our economy and I recognise that it faces difficulties in the current environment. My Department is aware of the budget proposals submitted by the Irish Road Haulage Association. It should be noted, however, that any such budgetary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Section 32 of the Irish Aviation Act 1993 provides for an examination of the functions of the Irish Aviation Authority in so far as they relate to the application and enforcement of technical and safety standards in relation to aircraft and air navigation. The IAA is also subject to similar, periodic, and very thorough examinations by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Communications (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has an ICT Systems Usage Policy that provides a suite of IT policies governing the use of Departmental ICT systems by all users, with every effort being taken to obtain a balance between IT Security and the usability of Department systems. That Policy includes a section on how limited use of personal email is permitted, subject to the conditions set out in the policy document....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question No. 217 of 4thOctober on this matter. The cost of each individual's flights were: Minister: €566.87; Special Advisor: €566.87; Secretary General: €509.98; Assistant Secretary General: €345.98. The cost for the Assistant Secretary General of €345.98 was for the outbound flight only. He was required to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax is based on the construction and use of a vehicle. In order to qualify for the commercial rate of motor tax, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for use as a goods vehicle and used solely for the conveyance of goods in the course of trade or business. Licensing authorities have an obligation under Article 3 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing)(Amendment)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (4 Oct 2018)

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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The law in relation to the wearing of safety belts and child restraint systems in motor vehicles is set down in the European Communities (Compulsory Use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint Systems in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2006, which transposed into Irish law Directive 2003/20/EC relating to the compulsory wearing of safety belts and child restraint systems. The Directive requires...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2018)

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 responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The PSO funding provided to Iarnród Éireann, Bus Eireann and Bus Átha Cliath from 2006 - 2009 can be seen in the table below. IÉ (€000) BÉ (€000) BÁC (€000) 2006 188,716 26,459 69,845 2007 189,910 36,595 80,078 2008 181,152 41,846 85,629 2009 170,624 49,365 83,199 Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 1stDecember 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) comes under the remit of the NTA, including bus fleet management. In light of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Capital Allocation 2017 2018 € million € million 1,130 1,327 Deputy, in my Budget Speech 2018 I have listed the priorities within the Programmes within my Department and how the Capital allocations will be spent. Below I have listed the priorities within the Programmes within my Department in Budget 2017 . Further details on my Department's Capital allocation can also be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Grants (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the Low Emissions Vehicle Taskforce, which is co-chaired by my Department and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, is considering the measures and options available to Government to accelerate the uptake of low emission vehicles in Ireland. As part of its programme of work, Working Group 1 of the Taskforce, which is chaired by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Oct 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: Road Network (4 Oct 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: Road Projects Status (4 Oct 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: Road Projects Status (4 Oct 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...