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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (5 Dec 2019)

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 statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (5 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The total budget allocated for sport in my Department's Vote is set out in the Revised Estimates for each of the fifteen years up to and including 2019. Each of the annual publications is available at In relation to 2020, a total of €125.39 million has been allocated for sport in the Budget Estimates. The amount allocated for current expenditure is €78.3 million and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (5 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Action 43 of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 sets out the Government's ambition to increase investment in sport over the 10-year lifetime of the policy, to reach an annual level that exceeds €220 million by 2027. This figure is approximately double the funding allocated to sport in the 2018 Budget. The Government has clearly demonstrated its commitment to achieving this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (5 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: High performance sport is an important component of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027, published in July 2018. I am fully committed to achieving the investment aims set out in that policy. The level of State investment in high performance sport since 2017 is as follows: Year State investment 2017 €11,700,000 2018 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: An international driving permit, that the Deputy has referred to as an international driving licence, is effectively a translation of a person's driving licence. A person must carry their driving licence along with their international driving permit when driving. An international driving permit cannot be exchanged for an Irish driving licence. Currently under the Convention on Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Irish driving licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. Under the EU Directive on driving licences, driving licences issued by Member States are mutually recognised. The European Communities (Recognition of Driving Licences of Other Member States) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 464 of 2008) provides for this in national law. A person who has held a driving licence, or a recognised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Consultation Process (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: There were five public consultations held by my Department in 2018 and to date in 2019. Submissions were invited from the all interested parties including members of the public, public representatives and stakeholders. The details are set out in the following table: Consultation Opened Closed Current position Consultation on the Report of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: From 2014, the Road Safety Authority no longer receives Exchequer funding, other than a pension contribution for ex National Safety Council staff members. The Authority is now “self-funding” from the statutory charges and levies payable for services such as driver testing, licensing, and vehicle inspection. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the Authority for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Climate Action Plan commits to considering the potential roles of congestion pricing, low-emission zones and other demand management measures, which could result in restrictions to certain vehicles from entering built-up urban areas. My Department has lead responsibility for the implementation of this action. A study is being commissioned to understand what measures are available and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Dec 2019)

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including bus fleet purchase. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware Government is providing €8.6 billion funding under Project Ireland 2040 for investment in sustainable mobility.  The Exchequer investment for new projects in public transport and active travel over the coming years not only equals, but well exceeds what we will be investing in new roads;  this is a reversal of the balance of investment between these two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Process (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: There are no Bills published by my Department that are before the Oireachtas and awaiting Committee Stage.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Regulation (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 415/2017) require an NCT test report to contain a vehicle’s odometer reading upon completion of the test. The recorded odometer reading is highlighted in a yellow box on the test report and a corresponding message alongside the reading requests the vehicle presenter to notify a member of staff if the vehicle’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Photography costs incurred by my Department are on its website at the following link: It is the policy of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport that photography costs are kept to a minimum and services are provided in-house by staff. Where services are contracted, best value is sought and a number of quotes are obtained. Services are contracted out on an exceptional basis only. No...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Data (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested is contained in the following table. 2016 2017 2018 2019* Total no. of FOI requests received 302 344 391 407 FOI Refused 85 93 96 96 FOI Part-granted 97 121 135 119 Total...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The extent to which any new or additional regulations will apply to Irish exporters and the freight industry depends on the outcome of Brexit. All Government Departments and agencies, including my Department, are continuing their contingency planning for Brexit and this includes preparing for a no-deal UK exit from the EU, as well as an orderly withdrawal of the UK. In the area of road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. The rates applicable to 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 1960's. The loss of income that would arise from changing these arrangements would have a negative impact on the total collected via...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the operator for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days. In relation to final part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private...