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

Shane Ross: As the deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including the delivery of the North Runway project. As previously stated, I have been informed that daa is satisfied that the new runway will facilitate any modern long range aircraft expected to operate from Dublin Airport. Specifically, I understand that daa...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: My role in relation to the regulation of scrambler bikes, quad bikes and other similar small vehicles falls under Road Traffic legislation, and relates solely to their use in a public place. It does not extend to private properties, or to public parks which are under the jurisdiction of local authorities. For the purposes of the Road Traffic Acts, a "public place" means any public road,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commencement of Legislation (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The current sections and parts of any primary legislation brought forward by my Department in the last four years that are yet to be commenced are outlined in the following table below with an explanation provided in each different case. Year Legislation Title Sections not Commenced Reasons why Sections not commenced 2012 RSA Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Act Section 43...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Motor Tax Exemptions (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013 provides that a vehicle may be declared off the road, in advance, for a period of between 3 and 12 calendar months, thus avoiding liability for motor tax. If, thereafter, the vehicle is not going to be used for a further time, another declaration may be made during the last month of the period covered by the first declaration. I would stress that such...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus 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: Stadium Projects (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park is a matter, in the first instance, for Dublin City Council. A grant of €65,000 was allocated to the Council for the project under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. In terms of future Government funding for the development, the recently published National Development Plan (NDP) contains a commitment to establish a new “Large Scale...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the development of strategies for increasing participation in sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (12 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 allocation of funding across its various programmes, such as the Field Sports scheme of grant funding to the three major field sports (FAI, GAA, IRFU) in respect of their work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo. As regards the regional road aspect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The main impact of Brexit on the tourism and transport sectors is expected to be potential disruption to connectivity to our markets rather than on inward investment to these sectors. Ireland’s maritime and aviation sectors are critical to trade and tourism and it is essential that any impacts on these sectors are minimised. In relation to transport, the National Development Plan...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1108, 1126 and 1127 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and the provision of funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is primarily a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Employment Rights (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The adjudications referred to in the question have not been brought to my attention. Currently the living and working conditions of seafarers and fishers are governed by both EU Directives and International Labour Organisation Conventions, namely the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007. The Conventions cover a range of issues including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including enforcement, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. The NTA carries out enforcement activities nationally in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, whose members are also authorised persons for the purposes of the 2013 Act. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division of my Department, in consultation with the Chief State Solicitor’s Office is reviewing the draft lease. A decision on this matter will be made in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital Allocation for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the years 2019 to 2022 can be found in the recently published National Development Plan 2018-2027 at . We do not have a capital allocation yet for 2023. Capital Allocation 2019 2020 2021 2022 € million € million € million € million 1,643 2,058 2,526 2,405 In my Budget...

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

Shane Ross: As I said in my answer to previous Parliamentary Question No. 225 Reference 21794/18 on 17 May 2018, insurance companies are private companies. Neither my Department not 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...

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

Shane Ross: Responsibility for the provision of public transport services in rural areas, including the operation of the Rural Transport Programme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. I ask him to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within 10 working days.