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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (25 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 centre, particularly with regard...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: To set a target that would be a hostage to fortune - as was the case with the previous one - would just be foolish. If the Deputy does not question the commitment of TII or the Government to the saving of lives, he can rest assured that the absolute maximum will be done to deal with those black spots to which he refers. TII's commitment is not in doubt-----

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Recently, many efforts have been made to address the problem mentioned by the Deputy. In particular, TII recognises the potential benefits of changing to a new fence type on the road in question, where appropriate, and, as the Deputy knows, it is working with Tipperary County Council in this regard. TII has commenced a programme of fencing maintenance along the M7 that will involve the...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Kelly for raising this very important issue and I share his great concern for road safety. If we come to the problem with different attitudes and different solutions that is no harm. He referred to road deaths, and every one is a serious tragedy which cannot be in any way redeemed or reversed. It should be tackled from very many angles. There is absolutely no one solution...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Davitt for raising this very important issue. I mean that genuinely. It is quite striking that since the extension of the Luas in early December, everybody wants a bit of it. It is a big success story, and I am not claiming credit for that on behalf of the Government or anybody else. The Opposition supports the project. We would like to be able to extend the Luas much...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Their submissions will be more than welcome and they will be certainly listened to. I do not want to hold out any short-term hope because it would be unrealistic. The development of transport is very exciting and the sky is the limit.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 to 140, inclusive, together. My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy. It is not directly involved in the development, implementation or management of individual tourism projects. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Similarly, I do not have a direct role in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (24 Jan 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 development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and in the context of Light Rail works with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of vehicles within this sector, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013 came into effect on 1 July 2013.  The primary purpose of the Act is to replace the system whereby a vehicle was declared off the road retrospectively, which was unverifiable, with a system under which the vehicle must be declared off the road in advance. The Act provides that a vehicle can be declared off the road for a minimum period of three...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsiblity for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including Metro North. Funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government’s present Capital Plan 2016-2021 for planning, design and construction of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann 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: Greenways Provision (24 Jan 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) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including the allocation of funding for the building of specific...

Topical Issue Debate: Roads Maintenance Funding (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Corcoran Kennedy for raising this very important issue, which has become even more acute since I visited the Deputy's area in Offaly a few months ago. The case was made very eloquently by the Deputy and by others for the difficulties experienced when roads have been built on peat foundations, and the effect that lack of investment has on these roads. I am particularly taken...

Topical Issue Debate: Roads Maintenance Funding (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I will look at the scheme again. We have looked at it since I came into office, but financial constraints and priorities have restrained us from putting any more money into it. We will consider it in the next budget. Funding for road maintenance and improvement in County Offaly is provided by the council's own resources, supplemented by grants. The allocation for 2018 is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Total gross motor tax receipts for 2017 were €1,021,442,924. Of this €739,880,110 was collected via motor tax online. Total gross receipts for motor tax offices for 2017 were €281,562,814.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of motor tax receipts by vehicle category are set out in the following table for the years 2015 to 2017.  The table also includes miscellaneous receipts.  The vehicle category receipts include arrears of motor tax paid. - 2015 2016 2017 € € € Private vehicles based on CO2 242,041,218 285,720,502 333,478,128 Private vehicles based on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department has arranged a meeting with the individual concerned to discuss the matter with a view to resolving it. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drug and Alcohol Testing (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The legislation in relation to drug driving was updated significantly by the Road Traffic Act 2016.  This legislation provided for preliminary tests for the presence of drugs, as well as specifying legal limits of certain drugs, including cannabis, while driving or in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle.  The roadside tests of oral fluid, to which the Deputy refers, are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital...