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

Shane Ross: The abolition of paper motor tax discs is not currently being considered in my Department. Any replacement of the requirement for the display of discs on vehicle windscreens would need to be considered in the context of the level of application of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) by An Garda Siochána, in order to ensure that adequate enforcement levels are maintained. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard is designated as a principal emergency service and is part of the Irish Maritime Administration of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. It does not fall under either of the three Principal Response Agencies.

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

Shane Ross: Under current motor tax legislation exemptions are allowed for state-owned vehicles and vehicles such as fire engines, ambulances and those used exclusively for mountain and cave rescue. Under the current system there is no provision for the exemption of motor tax for vehicles such as those used by Blood Bikes.  There are no plans at present to extend the list of vehicles which are...

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

Shane Ross: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

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

Shane Ross: As the abolition of the paper motor tax disc is not under consideration at the present time, the potential cost has not been evaluated. Any replacement of the requirement for the display of discs on vehicle windscreens would need to be considered in the context of the level of application of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) by An Garda Siochána, in order to ensure that adequate...

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

Shane Ross: The Package Travel Directive, Directive (EU) 2015/2302, on package travel and linked travel arrangements repeals and replaces the previous Package Travel Directive 90/314/EEC. Whilst the 2015 Directive requires Member States to adopt and publish legal provisions necessary to comply with the Directive by 1 January 2018, the deadline for applying those provisions in law is...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 511 and 512 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 implementation of...

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

Shane Ross: Exchequer funding to support the smaller regional airports, including Ireland West Airport Knock, IWAK, is made available under my Department's Regional Airports Programme. This Programme provides support towards safety and security related projects and activities at these airports. In respect of the current year, requests were recently issued by my Department to...

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

Shane Ross: Since assuming office I have met with representatives of airport authorities, or officially visited airports, as per the table below: Date Airport Venue Purpose 13/11/17 Dublin Airport Authority Department Offices, Leeson Lane Met Chair of daa, Padraig O’Riordan to discuss North Runway Project and daa Board issues 27/10/17 Dublin Airport Authority Department Offices, Leeson Lane...

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

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forward the Deputy's question to the company 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 Network (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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital Plan Review has concluded and I have announced the outcome of the Review. Overall an additional €486 million was secured for roads over the four-year period to 2021 bringing total roads investment for the period to €4.26 billion. With this increased funding it will be possible to commence a number of additional roads projects - the Sligo Western distributor...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (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...

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

Shane Ross: Road Traffic legislation extends to driving in public places and to the public road.  Car parks in shopping centres are private property and are outside of the remit of my Department. However, I would urge the relevant car park management companies to impose appropriate fines.

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

Shane Ross: I share the Deputy's concerns regarding those who unlawfully park in spaces reserved for the disabled. I am currently looking at ways to appropriately punish such offenders.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (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...

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

Shane Ross: There is no single indicator in national accounts data, as published by the CSO, which determines the annual worth of tourism to Ireland in economic terms and, therefore, no sectoral breakdown. Fáilte Ireland does estimate a figure for total tourism revenue using data from the CSO and some other sources and this is available on the agency's website....

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

Shane Ross: There is no single indicator in national accounts data, as published by the CSO, which determines the annual worth of tourism to Ireland in economic terms. Fáilte Ireland does estimate a figure for total tourism revenue using data from the CSO and some other sources and this is available on the agency's website. Outlined below is the total...

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

Shane Ross: It is my expectation that the new National Sports Policy will be considered by Government during the first Quarter of 2018, with a view to its publication shortly thereafter. The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools.  There are four swimming...