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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Remit (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that the provision of the North Wall Coach Park is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) The purpose of providing a new coach park at North Wall was, in part, to address the issue of on-street parking of coaches in the city...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff Data (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table: Name Role Salary Range Aisling Dunne (Special Adviser) To advise me in relation to political and Departmental issues.  €84,973 to €104,507 per annum Carol Hunt (Special Adviser) To advise me in relation to political and Departmental issues. €84,973 to €104,507 per annum Katie Mann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (21 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Traffic Signs Manual provides detailed guidance on the provision and use of road markings and signs, including their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which they must be used and the rules for positioning them.  It provides examples of the wording to be used on signs but does not and could not specify each and every sign in the country. As Minister for Transport, Tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Children First Guidelines (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: A local authority may extinguish a public right of way under section 73 of the Roads Act 1993, once it follows the procedures set down in that section. Where it proposes to extinguish the public right of way, the local authority must publish notices, in a local newspaper or newspapers and at the right of way itself, informing the public that submissions may be made in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rights of Way (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: A local authority may extinguish a public right of way under section 73 of the Roads Act 1993, once it follows the procedures set down in that section. Where it proposes to extinguish the public right of way, the local authority must publish notices, in a local newspaper or newspapers and at the right of way itself, informing the public that submissions may be made in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard is presently working with the Office of Public Works to design an appropriate building for the designated site and regular liaison is taking place concerning the design. An estimated timeframe for construction cannot be made available until the design process is complete.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for carrying out inspection and assessment of airport security now rests with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).  Security oversight by the IAA involves a programme of  inspections, tests and audits in accordance with EU Regulation 300/2008, to ensure compliance with common rules and standards on aviation security and procedures.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for carrying out inspection and assessment of airport security now rests with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).  I am advised by the IAA that 24 airports and aerodromes have been inspected since 2004 in accordance with the relevant EU Regulations, which lay down common rules and standards on aviation security and procedures.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Banking (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: From 01 January 2017 to 31 January 2018 my Department paid €1,974 in negative interest in three current accounts. These accounts are used for the processing of payments, receipts and payroll. The negative interest rate of -0.1% is charged on over night balances on two accounts, the third account is zero rated on a closing balance up to €10 million and anything over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Data (20 Mar 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 has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: The information is updated twice yearly. The second six months of 2017 will be published shortly. The first six months of 2018 will be published later in the year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I have not had discussions with the Minister for Justice and Equality or the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) regarding the matter raised by the Deputy. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that in the recently published National Development Plan (NDP), the DART Expansion Programme is identified as a key investment priority comprising a series of projects that will create a full metropolitan area DART Network for Dublin with all of the lines linked and connected.  The estimated cost is €2 billion with an estimated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: There are no arrangements for exchange of driving licences between Ireland and the United States. The starting point for driver licensing law is that it is a matter of public safety - we need to be satisfied that people licensed to drive on our roads have met certain basic standards.  Driver testing standards are set at EU level, and as such all EU driving licences are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: All recruitment for my Department is conducted in accordance with the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) Codes of Practice. The Commission is the principal regulator of recruitment and selection processes within the public service. It has a statutory role to ensure that appointments in the organisations subject to its remit (that is, those that fall under the authority and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: There were no deductions made to the pay or annual leave entitlements of the staff of my Department as a result of days lost during storm Emma. Many staff worked from home during this period and, as the Deputy will be aware, many others, including in particular members of the Irish Coast Guard, provided valuable assistance to the public and other relevant authorities during the event. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (20 Mar 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 ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Driver Testing Service has seen an increase of almost 20% in the levels of driving test applications over the last four years. I accept that current waiting times remain too high. The Road Safety Authority currently employs 103 driver testers. My Department has sanctioned an additional 28 Driver Testers since October 2016, and to date 23 are now conducting driving tests. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of commercial vehicle  roadworthiness testing arrangements. Accordingly, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport will not incur any...