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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. With the increased multi-annual capital funding that I secured as part of Budget 2018, there is over €110 million specifically allocated to developing "active travel" (i.e. cycling and walking) at a national level...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the BusConnects Programme, in addition to transforming the bus system in Dublin including a full redesign of the bus network, will also provide much needed cycling facilities and make it easier and more attractive to cycle around the city region. Given the increasing number of cyclists across Dublin there is an imperative to provide safe and segregated cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Directive EU (2015/2302) on package travel and linked travel arrangements is due to be applicable in Irish law with effect from 1 July 2018. Officials in my Department have drafted a Statutory Instrument to give effect to the provisions of the Directive by amending existing legislation, primarily the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act, 1995. This SI is currently being examined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, 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. Section 15 of this Act provides that an SPSV licence may continue to be operated by someone who had been nominated by the licence holder in advance of his or her death. This is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Moran Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the receipt, distribution and sale of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and ancillary matters carried out its work between September 2016 and June 2017. The total cost of the Inquiry amounted to €312,765. There are no outstanding amounts to be paid.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 Jun 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 (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: While this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, the average waiting times at driving test centres around the country can be viewed on the Road Safety Authority website at www.rsa.ie. This information is updated weekly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Funding (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I have previously informed the House of the considerable progress that has been made by the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) in relation to improving its governance standards. This has involved, inter alia, the appointment of a new President and Executive Board in February 2017, a new Chief Executive Officer in April this year as well as confirmation in October 2017 that its relationship with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). As the Deputy is aware, work commenced last year to complete a detailed design and prepare tender documents for a new train station at Pelletstown which is located between the existing Broombridge and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Remit (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes responsibility for the development of strategies for increasing participation in recreational sport at national and local level. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Sport Ireland for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Foireann Roinne (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Tá Oifigeach Gaeilge ceaptha do mo Roinn a dhéanann dualgais bhreise orthu siúd a bhaineann le ról Oifigeach na Gaeilge amháin. Feidhmíonn an tOifigeach Gaeilge ag grad an Ard-Oifigeach Fheidhmiúcháin agus déanann sí gnéithe dá gcuid oibre trí Ghaeilge. Ar mhaithe le seirbhís ardchaighdeáin a sholáthar do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue of cattle underpasses arises primarily on more heavily trafficked national roads. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (26 Jun 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: Motor Insurance (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies, and I have no role in determining matters such as any discounts in the motor insurance industry resulting from the use of real time recorders of speed in vehicles, which ultimately are a matter for individual insurers and for the insurance industry. I would point out,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: With regard to the information being sought by the Deputy, I can confirm that my Department has not found it necessary to take such form of action in relation to any Departmental staff in the relevant period.  In the event of any issues arising around the adherence of staff to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour, such matters can be addressed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, investment in cycling infrastructure over the period in question was delivered under a number of different programmes and schemes, namely the Smarter Travel Programme, Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme and the Regional Cities Programme. Projects funded under the Smarter Travel Programme, funded directly by the Department, involved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: A Green Public Transport Fund was established by my Department in 2017 to support the uptake of low carbon, energy efficient technologies within the public transport sector. The fund will support the piloting and uptake of energy-efficient and alternatively fuelled technologies for PSO operators within the bus fleet and small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, as well as bridging the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment (DCCAE) has responsibility for the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) In Ireland.  eCall is an EU initiative with the purpose to bring rapid assistance to motorists involved in a collision anywhere in the European Union and is an equipment device which alerts emergency services in the event of a collision. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, one of the primary objectives of creating a National Cycling Policy Framework was to create a strong cycling culture so that cycling is seen as the normal way to get about, particularly when commuting over shorter journeys.  I am conscious of the key contribution that cycling can play as part of an integrated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (26 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The principles in the Smarter Travel policy are key drivers underpinning transport policy development within my Department and, as the Minister responsible for implementing these policies, I am fully committed to implementing cost effective actions that will contribute to the delivery of a sustainable and low carbon transport system for Ireland.  The Smarter Travel policy...