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

Shane Ross: The Atlantic Corridor project is already based on National Roads, so it is expected that no direct classification issue arise. However, where sections of the route are constructed to motorway standard, then re-designation to motorway status may arise and will be considered at the appropriate stage. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a...

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

Shane Ross: Motor tax receipts from commercial vehicles in each licensing authority are set out in the following tables for the years 2015 to 2017: 2017 Licensing Authority Online receipts (€) Motor tax office receipts (€) Total (€) Carlow €1,171,981 €1,332,807 €2,504,788 Cavan €1,716,328 €1,567,412 €3,283,740 Clare...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operator 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 reply within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: The Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) constitutes a Ministerial Direction to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, and is available from my Department's website. The TSM stipulates the traffic signs to be used on Irish roads, their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign should be used and the rules for positioning them. Work towards updating the...

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 10 days.

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

Shane Ross: 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.  It is the NTA which administers the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant scheme for the SPSV sector. Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to...

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

Shane Ross: The average driving test waiting times for each test centre are available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website atwww.rsa.ie and are updated weekly. The RSA is currently undertaking initiatives in order to increase capacity to deliver extra driving tests. These initiatives include the recruitment of additional driver testers and the delivery of 120 extra overtime tests per...

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

Shane Ross: In relation to the application for a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence by the company (details supplied), my officials wrote to the company on 9 March 2018 outlining a number of issues regarding the application that must be addressed.  The company’s response to these queries is awaited.

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

Shane Ross: 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the...

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

Shane Ross: Insurance companies are private companies. 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. Neither any Minister nor any Government Department nor the Central Bank of Ireland has the power to direct insurance companies on the pricing of insurance products. The...

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

Shane Ross: The only Exchequer co-funded project listed in my response of 8 March 2018 was the Irish Rail City-Centre Resignalling project. In relation to the remaining 6 projects, 5 relate to ports and 1 to Gas Networks Ireland. In the case of Ports, under National Ports Policy, Exchequer funding is not provided to port companies for development works.  The projects listed are being...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 870 and 871 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area of responsibility are the statutory responsibility of Donegal County Council, 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. ...

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

Shane Ross: 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 (including monitoring of the national road network) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that data on changes in road and rail freight is available up to 2016 from the Central Statistics Office's Transport Omnibus, which is published annually. For ease of reference, I have provided a table containing estimates of rail and road freight for 2006 - 2016: Table 1: Rail and Road Freight Measures in Tonne-ms (millions) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015...

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

Shane Ross: The estimates of population used in the National Planning Framework and the decisions which underpin them are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. In the light of the predicted population growth and distribution as set out in the National Planning Framework, my Department will in conjunction with its agencies consider the implications of such...

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

Shane Ross: The Port of Waterford Company is a State owned commercial company and as such my Department has no involvement in the day to day operations of the company.  The Company is directly responsible for its own marketing strategies. Officials from my Department meet regularly with all port authorities, including Waterford, to discuss business and governance issues. The Port of...

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

Shane Ross: I have held a number of meetings with my EU and UK counterparts and the European Commissioner for Transport in relation to Brexit and the border since early 2017. These meetings were very useful in promoting an understanding of transport Brexit-related implications for Ireland, including the impacts of Brexit on the border areas and the details are summarised in the table. Date of meeting...

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

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) in Monaghan is the statutory responsibility of Monaghan County Council, 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 a...

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

Shane Ross: The Irish Open is a very important part of the Irish sporting calendar and has received Government support through Fáilte Ireland and Sport Ireland. Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism development authority, is the statutory body with responsibility for the encouragement, promotion and support of tourism. Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion,...

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

Shane Ross: The European Tour is responsible for the operation of the Irish Open and is therefore responsible for the selection of the golf course for the event. Neither Sport Ireland or my Department has any role in the selection process.