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

Shane Ross: My Department continually monitors and evaluates the transport system. The National Transport Authority, in the case of Public Transport, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, in the case of national roads, collect and publish key performance indicators. These are used by the Department to inform policy and spending decisions. My Department produces an annual publication,"Transport...

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

Shane Ross: My Department is primarily involved in the development of national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have responsibility for the implementation of this policy. In this regard, Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of the Irish tourism industry, including regional tourism. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the GDA, including County Kildare. In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this matter, I have forwarded the...

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

Shane Ross: The recently published National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027 sets out the Government capital investment priorities for the coming decade. Many transport investments that we intend to undertake nationwide within that 10-year period will be to protect the quality and value of our existing rail-based networks and also the delivery of heavy rail, DART, light rail and metro-based programmes...

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

Shane Ross: Our National Aviation Policy acknowledges the role played by the regional airports as being important in promoting a level of international connectivity to support the tourism and business sectors in their regions. In this regard the new National Development Plan, Project Ireland 2040, provides for continued Exchequer support for the smaller regional airports through my Department's Regional...

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

Shane Ross: After a number of very successful years, indications are that 2018 will prove to be another good year for tourism in Ireland. Sentiment in the industry both overseas and here at home is generally positive for the remainder of 2018. Tourism Ireland’s aim is to grow overseas tourism revenue by a further 5% this year and to increase the number of overseas visitors by 2%. The early signs...

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

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport did not pay any EU fines during the period referred to.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax for private vehicles is charged on the basis of engine size for vehicles registered prior to 2008, and on the basis of carbon dioxide emissions for vehicles registered since 2008.  I have no plans at present to move away from charging motor tax on the basis of carbon dioxide emissions, which has proven to be very effective in reducing emissions levels, or to introduce an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: A decision was taken in 2015 to pause the development of the Galway to Dublin greenway west of the Shannon to allow all stakeholders to reflect on the issues raised locally and to consider how best to progress this project, especially in terms of route selection and landowner consultations.  The decision to pause was informed by a report submitted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tribunals of Inquiry (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Judge Moran presented his Report to officials of my Department  on Monday, t he 12th of June 2017, which can be considered the completion date of his Inquiry. The total cost of the Moran Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the receipt, distribution and sale of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and ancillary matters amounted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As these recommendations, set out in Chapter 12.2 of the Moran Inquiry Report, are essentially related to governance arrangements in the Olympic Council of Ireland (O.C.I.), the primary implementation responsibility rests with that organisation. The O.C.I. is an independent, autonomous sporting organisation. In the context of the State's funding of the O.C.I., which was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Government Decision to separate the IAA’s regulatory functions from its for-profit, commercial air traffic control service is in keeping with broader Government policy on modernising sectoral regulation.  The current regime dates from the 1990s, and it perhaps reflects norms from that era which are increasingly out of line with modern developments in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The European Commission’s road safety policy framework 2021-2030 is only a proposal at this point in time, therefore I am unable to report on any forthcoming Regulation that has not yet been drafted.  However, please be assured that road safety is a major priority for me and my Department and that Ireland will continue to support all measures that aim to enhance the safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Mountain Rescue Ireland receives funding in the region of €18k annually under the Coastal Inshore Mountain and Cave Grant scheme administered by my Department. The grant is intended to support the current expenditure of the organisation. Cost of training for volunteers can be offset using this grant. I have asked my officials to consider implications of the proposed legislation from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Code of Conduct (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Section 13(1) and 13(3) of the Transport Act 1950 and section 11 of the Transport Act 1964 provide CIÉ with the statutory power to acquire, dispose or develop property subject to the consent of its Board. There is no statutory requirement for Ministerial consent; CIÉ's Board is the sole statutory decision-maker. However, Section 8.22 of the Code of Practice for the Governance of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Any EU driving licence, including a French licence, is directly exchangeable for an Irish equivalent, without the need to take a test. Under EU law, Member States issue driving licences to those normally resident in their jurisdiction, and all EU driving licences are interchangeable.  When a person who holds a driving licence issued by one Member State takes up residence in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (31 May 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: Road Traffic Accidents Data (31 May 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: Road Traffic Accidents Data (31 May 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: Cycling Policy (31 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I would like to advise the Deputy that my Department uses various data sources to monitor the prevalence of cycling and the resulting trends. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) provides statistical information on cycling, including the National Travel Survey which illustrates the prevalence of cycling and the trends in cycling numbers. My Department also monitors cycling numbers and...