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

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCoCo).  The Chief Executive of DLRCoCo undertook due diligence of the port company in preparation for transfer and presented her report to the Council on 9 January 2017. The CE then presented a further risk assessment report to the DLR Council...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Therefore, I have no...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the “Dublin Area Bus Network Redesign Public Consultation Report” was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 2 July. A public consultation process on the Network Redesign proposals launched on 16 July was immediately followed by local and national representative’s briefings and publication of proposals. The public consultation...

Air Services Agreements: Motion (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves under Article 29.5.2° of the Constitution the terms of:(i) the Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Government of Ireland; and (ii) the Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Arab Emirates for Air Services Between and Beyond their Respective Territories;copies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The Marine Casualty Investigation Board was set up under the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act, 2000 to investigate marine casualties and publish reports of such investigations. Under Section 8 of the Act, the MCIB is established as being independent of the Minister in the performance of its functions and, in general, is independent of any other person or body whose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Scrambler motorbikes and quadricycle bikes are mechanically propelled vehicles, which means that they are vehicles intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical power. As such, irrespective of engine capacity, under road traffic legislation the user of a scrambler or quad bike in a public place must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, and must also wear a helmet, with severe...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Student Travel Card (12 Jul 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: Rail Services (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. Therefore, I have referred your question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport and as the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport in the State in relation to bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Jul 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: Motor Insurance (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Insurance companies are private companies. Neither my Department nor the Central Bank of Ireland has the power to direct insurance companies on the pricing of insurance products. The EU framework for insurance expressly prohibits Member States from adopting rules which require prior approval of the pricing or terms and conditions of insurance products. The provision of insurance cover...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Civil Service Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The Civil Service is strongly committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and I fully support that commitment. The ratio of men and women at each civil service grade within my Department is given in the tables below in the format Male: Female. Secretary General Assistant Secretary Principal Officer Assistant Principal Officer Administrative Officer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  I understand from the Authority that the position is as follows. The RSA is introducing an online system for driving licence applications on a phased basis.  Phase I provides an online service for customers who are renewing their licence/learner permit and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (12 Jul 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.  More specifically, the statutory powers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The daa - which has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport – announced the commencement of the North Runway project in April 2016. Preliminary works under the first phase of construction, including preparation of the site, realignment/building of new roads, fencing and landscaping, were completed in late 2017.  The procurement process for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (12 Jul 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 the planning and development of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area. In 2016 the NTA published its Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035 which provides the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 627 to 630, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Development Plan (NDP), published in February as part of Project Ireland 2040, identifies the delivery of the full BusConnects programme for Ireland’s cities (inclusive of ticketing systems, bus corridors, additional capacity, new bus stops and bus shelters etc.) as a key...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to his identical question of 29 May 2018 PQRef 23713/18.  Recommendation 28 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance concerns the establishment of a motor insurance database, known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) insurance database, to identify uninsured driving. Phase 1 relating to privately owned motor vehicles will provide insured and uninsured...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Firstly it should be noted that the provision and operation of a comprehensive system of variable speed limits on the M50 will require amendments to primary road traffic legislation. This work has commenced within the Department and is expected to take approximately one year. In parallel with this legislative work, detailed work on the planning and implementation of this major project in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Transport Infrastructure Ireland, in association with South Dublin County Council, undertook and published a N4/N7 Corridor Study last year. This Study assessed future traffic patterns in this area and possible measures to address forecast travel demand. A Western Orbital Route is one of the possible measures examined. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the...