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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbour Authorities (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for bringing up this issue, which is one which has been going on for far longer than would be preferable. The issue of transfer is thorny and has now become a political football. It is a matter of conflict between various parties. I will not and do not have to duck out of anything, but the real problem, as the Senator is aware, is that there are two court cases which...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbour Authorities (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: This is a constructive and sensible discussion. I will respond by saying unless something occurs to me in the next couple of days, I will seriously consider appointing two directors. I will do that through the Public Appointments Service, PAS, process. I would not have any direct involvement in it. It will take place through the process set up by my Department. This will mean that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Yield (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax receipts for each licensing authority for the years 2014 to 2017 are set out in the tables.  Shared collection arrangements are in place in the Dublin, Cork and Galway authorities. 2017 Licensing Authority Motor tax office receipts (€) Online receipts (€) Total (€) Carlow 6,286,253 8,398,060 14,684,313 Cavan 5,533,498 10,923,434 16,456,932 Clare...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of the regional and local road grant payments to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are available in the Dáil Library.  Details of the 2018 regional and local road grant allocations are also available in the Dáil library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Based on the number of vehicles taxed at 31 December 2017, the information requested is set out in the following table: Year of registration Number of vehicles 2008 (to 30 June) 53,409 2007 167,344 2006 150,083 2005 133,104 2004 102,654 2003 76,217 2002 56,063 2001 37,722 2000 35,881 1999 and earlier 42,757

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Issues in relation to CIÉ’s defined pension scheme are matters for CIÉ, their employees and the pension scheme trustees. I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question number 272 answered on 1 February 2018.   I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Expenditure (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter raised is an operational matter for Tourism Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland 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: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. I would refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 272 which I answered on 1 February 2018. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 531 and 532 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Noise Pollution (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Government has recently approved a proposal to designate Fingal County Council as the noise regulator for Dublin Airport in order that Ireland complies with EU Regulation 598/2014.  The full details of how the Regulation will be implemented, including the role and responsibilities of Fingal County Council, will be set out in primary legislation, the drafting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Protection (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The rental/hire/leasing of a car is a purely private commercial transaction.  Any conditions imposed by the private business -other than those statutory requirements relating to driving licences that may be associated with such a commercial transaction - do not come within my remit. As this appears to be, in the first instance, a question of consumer rights in dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to national roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. I would refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 272 which I answered on 1 February 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Remit (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 539, 542 and 543 together. 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (6 Feb 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 and delivery of the vehicle testing arrangements.  For this reason, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on an individual test. The National Car Test (NCT) is operated to the very highest quality standards and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (6 Feb 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded...