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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (27 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: From 9 April, there will be a new system of identification verification involved in the driver licensing process.  As of that date, applicants appearing at a National Driver Licensing Service centre will be asked to produce a Public Services Card (PSC).  There will also be an online system available.  The introduction of the PSC is part of a Government policy to reduce the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (27 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including the development of a metro scheme. Following consideration of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study and the recommendations of the National Transport Authority (NTA) arising...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (27 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As regards current funding levels, the Building on Recovery Capital Plan 2016-2021 marked a significant step forward in terms of restoring funding to the levels needed to maintain the road network in a “steady state” condition and allowing for some investment in road improvement schemes.  In this context the Capital Plan provided for a gradual build up in capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (27 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the recently published Project Ireland 2040 now proposes to take forward a Metro Link scheme to run from Swords, via Dublin Airport to Dublin’s south city centre (operating in tunnel under the city centre) and onwards to Sandyford using the existing Luas Green Line to ensure that growth along this corridor can be accommodated. This will provide Dublin with a...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Sherlock for raising the issue, of which I am aware, because, as the Deputy knows, it has been the subject of some attention recently. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for overall policy on and funding of the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Of course, I will keep it in mind. Responsibility for the allocation of funding to progress the project, as the Deputy knows, lies with TII, which has to manage its expenditure in the overall funding available to it. In this context, the projects included in the capital plan are being implemented on a phased basis. TII has allocated €300,000 to the Mallow relief road this year.

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I welcome this opportunity to address the House on Project Ireland 2040. The programme of investment set out in the national development plan will result in a comprehensive road, bus and rail network providing a high level of service to all regions of the country, linking all parts. The planned investment in transport will also prepare for increases in demand. All this is even more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis.  The rates applicable for the half-yearly and quarterly options are 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual charge, respectively. These relativities have remained generally consistent since the 1960s.  The differential takes account of the extra workload for staff in motor tax offices and the Driver and Vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of the grant allocations and payments for road improvement projects under the Specific and Strategic Grant Programmes for the years mentioned in the Deputy's Question are included in the Regional and Local Road Grant Payment and Allocation booklets which are available in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the NTA 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: Rail Services Data (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to TII 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: Rail Services Provision (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to provide for an independent costing and review of the Western Rail Corridor Phase II between Athenry and Claremorris for passenger and freight use.  The National Development Plan, which was published last week with the National Planning Framework, restates this commitment.  As the Deputy is aware, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 to 185, inclusive, together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant County or City 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (22 Feb 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 Centres (22 Feb 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: Airport Development Projects (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including responsibility for the mitigation of aircraft noise which may effect neighbouring communities. I have been informed that this issue relates to the ongoing resurfacing of the main southern runway which started in November 2016 and is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (22 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Project Ireland 2040, comprised of the National Development Plan and the National Planning Framework, represents a key strategy to build the infrastructure that our Transport, Tourism and Sport sectors need to meet both current and future demands. The entire Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport contributed in some way to the development of the National Development Plan over recent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (21 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: If I may first clarify a point, the Public Services Card (PSC) is currently required when presenting for the Driver Theory Test, and is not asked for as part of the application process for the learner permit. Numerous Government Departments and agencies offer services to the public which require robust ID provisions. The consequence over many years has been that members of the public are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As indicated previously to the Deputy in relation to this section of road on the N2, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (21 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested is available on the Road Safety Authority website at ., and is updated weekly.