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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Vessel Safety (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department does not require Irish Fishing Vessel owners to lengthen their vessels. However they do carry out surveys on the Irish Fishing Vessels to ensure they are complying with the relevant regulations. Any decision to lengthen fishing vessels is a matter for each owner.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Vessel Safety (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department does not collate data on fishing vessel surveys based on stability testing so unfortunately the data requested is not available.  The table below however provides a breakdown of fishing vessel surveys carried out from 2009 – 2017 based on general headings to cover all Fishing Vessel survey...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the making of licensing regulations for SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Under current legislation, there are three categories of SPSV licence available to those applying for a first-time licence, namely wheelchair...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 434 to 436, inclusive, 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 (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation and oversight of the National Car Test (NCT) , including the tendering process involved with the NCT, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that in line with the Government’s budgetary framework set out in Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021 published in September 2015, the Government's recently announced Budget 2018 provides for an increase in the multi-annual capital investment for public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. There is no grant available from my Department to fund the type of taxi service outlined by the Deputy. My Department's high-level policy goal for accessible public transport is embodied in the concept of Transport Access for All. This policy is based...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: 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 local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 and 444 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that following the mid-term review of the Capital Plan, Budget 2018 provided for an increase in the multi-annual capital investment for public transport with a four-year capital envelope of €2.7 billion over the period 2018-2021. The increased funding will allow rollout of a number of key programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, the much anticipated new Luas cross city line opened on Saturday 9th December. It will not only serve to reduce traffic congestion in the run up to Christmas but should also result in a reduced need for cars to travel into and through the city centre into the future. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for transport policy matters generally....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035 proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme. The overall 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: In Ireland, public transport accounts for less than 5% of total emissions from the land transport sector.  As part of Ireland's effort to contain emissions and mitigate climate change, I am strongly committed both to increasing the capacity of our public transport system and to facilitating the uptake of low-emission vehicles and technologies within the public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators (12 Dec 2017)

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: Road Traffic Legislation (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, following the legal advice received, the prudent decision was not to commence section 31 in the Road Traffic Act 2016.  The legal risk associated with this provision was considered unacceptably high with a strong likelihood that the regulations under the provisions could be challenged and ultimately struck down.  Understandably, given...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I appreciate the difficult position this person is in. However, this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Phoenix Park is under the management of the Office of Public Works. Accordingly, I am forwarding the Deputy’s question to the OPW for direct response to you. If you have not received a further reply within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (12 Dec 2017)

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: Bus Services (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: Following the mid-term review of the Capital Plan, Budget 2018 provided for an increase in the multi-annual capital investment for public transport with a four-year capital envelope of €2.7 billion over the period 2018-2021. The increased funding will allow rollout of a number of key programmes to address congestion and emerging capacity constraints on our public transport system...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that the organisation referred to applied for a grant under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme.  When the 2017 Programme was advertised my Department issued a guide to filling out the application form which set out the Department’s minimum requirements that applicants had to meet to be considered for funding.  While I do not think that it is appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 457 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that cycling arrangements have been put in place along many sections of the Luas Cross City route however along certain sections there is the potential for cyclists to interact in relatively restricted space with trams, buses and taxis. This arrangement has given rise to safety concerns at these specific...