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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Gender Balance (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The provision and price of insurance cover is a commercial matter for insurance companies.  It is not a matter in which I, as Minister, have a role. On the wider matter of EV costs, the Deputy may be aware that many of the operational costs associated with an electric vehicle are lower than those for conventional vehicles; for example, lower motor tax, lower maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: National Ports Policy, published in 2013, recommends the implementation of a number of Actions which are listed at Appendix 1 of the document. The following table lists these Actions and the current status of each one. Appendix I - Actions and Timelines Section Ref. Action Timeline Status 2.3.1 Consider and respond to Competition Authority study 2013 Complete 2.6 Publish a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211, 217 and 218 together. Port Companies apply directly to the EU for funding following calls for proposals under the Trans European Network (TEN-T) and Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and my Department endorses these applications. Applications are processed by the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) and details of successful projects are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. I take it the Deputy is referring to the planned Merchant Shipping (International Conventions) Bill.  This is still at the preliminary preparatory stages in my Department, prior to seeking Government approval for its drafting in due course.  The main purpose of the Bill is to provide the legislative framework for Ireland to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades that will be subject to a number of influencing factors including funding availability.  The 20-year Strategy will be supported and given effect through a series of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of wheelchair accessible SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Furthermore, it is the NTA who administer the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, in order to carry persons for hire and reward, the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 requires the holding of a small public service vehicle (SPSV) licence and a SPSV driver licence.  These requirements only apply to services if and when they are provided in the State.  The 2013 Act does not provide for such services to be delivered on a cross border basis. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is provided for under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. This Act requires the holding of a SPSV licence and SPSV driver licence to carry passengers for hire or reward. No definition for "ridesharing" is provided for in this Act. The current licensing regime was put in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme 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. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department provides both current and capital funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has, since 2012, national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP. The RTP now operates under the "Local Link" brand. On 07 November last I replied to the Deputy's Question (ref no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Organisation Number of meetings Bus Éireann 6 Dublin Bus 2 Irish Rail 4 CIE 2 Commission for Railway Regulation 2 NTA 5 Road Safety Authority 9 Medical Bureau of Road Safety 4 daa 6 IAA 3 TII 9 Dublin Port 3 Fáilte Ireland 4 Tourism Ireland 4 Sport Ireland 5 As the Deputy is aware, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the commitment of an additional €10m in funding for the regional airports, announced in February 2016 and incorporated into the Programme for Government.  As the Deputy will be aware, that commitment, along with other Programme for Government commitments of a capital nature, was part of the mid-term review of the current Capital Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: In terms of ensuring the safety of Irish Coast Guard volunteers, the Irish Coast Guard, which is a Division of my Department, ensures the volunteer units are appropriately equipped and trained to carry out the type of activities for which they may be tasked. The Coast Guard carry out regular audits to determine operational readiness. As regards the Irish Coast Guard's Search and Rescue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: National Ports Policy 2013 recommends that the five Ports of Regional Significance, Drogheda, Dún Laoghaire, Galway, New Ross and Wicklow, be transferred to more appropriate local authority-led governance structures. The Harbours Act 2015 provides the necessary primary legislative basis to facilitate the transfers of these ports to relevant local authority control. To date, two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Transport plays a vital role in tackling Ireland's climate change challenge; not only must the sector decarbonise through mitigating measures but it must also safeguard critical transport infrastructure and services from the negative impacts of climate change. To this end, an Adaptation Scheme for the Transport Sector has been prepared within my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy 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: Value for Money Reviews (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Value for Money review of the Tourism Marketing fund began in Autumn 2017. The Steering Group has met, and Terms of Reference have been agreed for the work. Research is ongoing, and a final report is expected in the first half of 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy Framework (16 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, I launched a public consultation process for the National Sports Policy in November 2016. Submissions were invited up to mid-January 2017, however submissions continue to be received. To date 54 submissions have been received from a number of stakeholders including Government Departments, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Local Sports Partnerships and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (16 Nov 2017)

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....