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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann report on the Rail Review was published in 2016. Since then, the NTA has held a public consultation on the Review. Over 300 submissions were received in response to that consultation process.  A report of those submissions has been submitted to my Department by the NTA and I intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. My Department's high level policy goal for accessible public transport is embodied in the concept of 'Transport Access for All'. This policy is based on the provisions of the Disability Act 2005 and related Government strategies, in particular the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I would like to thank the Deputy for his concern to see this Act in effect as soon as possible, a concern which I share. To date, no sections of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 have been commenced.  The Act addresses two principal matters, drink driving and driving by unaccompanied learners.  In each case, preliminary arrangements need to be put in place by my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and this Department has no input into the scheduling of appointments. The RSA provides a facility where driving test cancellations are made available to applicants who may need an urgent appointment. An applicant should contact the RSA directly and request that they be placed on the cancellation list. In order to be fair to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under S.I. No. 563/2015 - Irish Aviation Authority (Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets) Order, 2015. I have referred the Deputy's question to the IAA for direct reply.  Please advise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (7 Sep 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: Driver Test Waiting Lists (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and this Department has no input into the scheduling of appointments. The RSA provides a facility where driving test cancellations are made available to applicants who may need an urgent appointment. An applicant should contact the RSA directly and request that they be placed on the cancellation list. In order to be fair to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has considered a range of options for regulating rickshaws from the perspectives of proportionality, public safety and enforcement as well as regarding the question of costs and benefits. Options considered included introducing a framework to regulate rickshaws up to introducing a full prohibition. Following formal legal advice in the matter from the Attorney...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training Colleges (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the matter that he raises dates from 2012 when the privately-owned company Pilot Training College Waterford failed and left many of its clients stranded in Florida. The company was regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) in accordance with EU civil aviation rules and regulations, but this oversight does not extend to the contractual arrangement between the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (Dangerous driving) provides that a person shall not drive a vehicle in a public place in a manner (including speed) which, having regard to all the circumstances of the case (including the condition of the vehicle, the nature, condition and use of the place and the amount of traffic which then actually is or might reasonably be expected then to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for Kerry County Council, in consultation with Transport Infrastructure Ireland where national roads are involved. I would therefore advise the Deputy to contact the Council in the first instance.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: There is no law prohibiting drivers of tour coaches from performing guiding duties while driving. As professional bus drivers, drivers of coaches are subject to the same safety requirements as all other such drivers, including in particular the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, which lays down rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers of lorries...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (7 Sep 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: Maritime Safety Regulations (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: It is not possible in the timeframe to answer the Deputy's question as it would involve the individual inspection of approximately 800 surveys and associated records. For clarity, surveys carried out by the MSO can be very extensive, spanning several months for larger new-build vessels. Surveys are processes and are not single events and can involve a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: There were 45.5 million passenger journeys in 2017 on Iarnród Éireann, the vast majority of which occurred without incident. The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on trains, are matters first and foremost for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. On...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1111 and 1112 together. As the Deputy is aware from replies to previous PQs in this matter, the National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area including the development, planning and allocation of funding for BusConnects and for MetroLink working with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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.  Applications for funding under the Department's Safety Improvement Scheme are invited...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: These are matters for the Road Safety Authority and 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.