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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for local roads within their administrative area. To assist local authorities in the application of Special Speed Limits, my Department's updated Guidelines for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP which now operates under the "Local Link" brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Green Line Capacity Enhancement project was recently approved by Government. The purpose of the project is to address current capacity limits at peak hours on the Luas Green Line and to cater for future demands along the line. The project will cost approximately €90 million and is proposed in the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the Government has proposed that a ten year capital plan will be set out which will take account of the National Planning Framework. My Department will also take that into account when setting infrastructure investment priorities in the years up to 2027.  This capital plan is likely to be discussed at cabinet in the coming weeks. On Thursday 12...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that my Department's Human Resources Division has received one complaint of bullying from members of staff in each of the years 2011 and 2015. Neither complaint was upheld following investigation. In terms of addressing complaints of bullying and sexual harassment, my Department is strongly committed to implementing the Civil Service Anti-Bullying,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan Data (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 to 192, inclusive, together. Central to the development of the National Mitigation Plan (NMP)was the robust economic evaluation of key emission mitigation measures. A Marginal Abatement Cost Curve approach (MACC) was used to compare ‘business-as-usual’ economic activity to ‘low carbon’ options. The MACC tool was developed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Data (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The following tabular statement provides details recorded on the National Vehicle and Driver File requested by the Deputy. Number of Drivers Disqualified in each year from 2014 to 2017 Year No. of Drivers with Court Disqualification Driving Licence Surrendered No. of Drivers with Penalty Point Disqualification Driving Licence Surrendered 2014 8,814 727 348 92 2015 7,816 1,213 844 405...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The requirement to return a driving licence to the licensing authority (the Road Safety Authority) on disqualification is set out in article 45(2) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers)(Amendment) Regulations 2013, S.I. No 6 of 2013, in the case of consequential or ancillary disqualification, and article 46(2) in the case of special disqualification. The various...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (16 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded by local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. Within the overall resources available to it, the selection and prioritisation of works including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1348 and 1349 together. Options are still being appraised in accordance with the terms of the Fresh Start Agreement in relation to the proposed bridge at Narrow Water.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Motor tax can currently be paid on a quarterly, half-yearly or annual basis. On the basis of the current arrangements, the number of motor tax discs issued each year is in the order of some 5m discs.In addition, renewal notices are issued to vehicle owners in the month of expiry of a motor tax disc.The introduction of a facility whereby a motor tax disc can be taken out on a monthly basis...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Under existing arrangements, motor tax is payable in person or by post through motor tax offices.  It is also payable online at any time, with the percentage of online usage increasing from 42% of motor tax transactions in 2010 to 72% in 2017.  The shift to online usage is likely to increase further in coming years, with a corresponding reduction in the number of transactions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded by local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. Within the overall resources available to it, the selection and prioritisation of works including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: European Commission proposal COM (2017) 276 relates only to vehicle taxation on heavy goods vehicles and does not apply to passenger cars.   The proposal is to amend EU Directive 1999/62/EC which provides the legal framework for the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain roads and which also sets minimum rates for the vehicle taxes applied by Member States to heavy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, I asked the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct a public consultation on rickshaws, which concluded on 25 September 2017. A report on the consultation, along with recommendations by the NTA, are being considered by my Department as part of a process to develop a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA). This will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the renewal of vehicle licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Notwithstanding this, in order to be of assistance, I made enquiries of the NTA and I am informed that the matter to which the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has not provided funding for the development of a Greenway in east County Cork and I am not in a position to provide any information to the Deputy on the status of the Greenway. I understand, however, that Cork County Council is progressing plans to develop the disused rail line between Youghal and Midleton as a Greenway. Cork County Council...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, I asked the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct a public consultation on rickshaws, which concluded on 25 September 2017. A report on the consultation, along with recommendations by the NTA, are being considered by my officials as part of a process to develop a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA). This will entail examination...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1360 and 1362 together. The DART Expansion Programme has a key role to play in delivering an efficient transport system. When fully implemented the enhancements to the heavy rail system provided for in the NTA's Transport Strategy will create a full metropolitan area DART network for Dublin with all of the lines linked and connected. This integrated rail...