Results 8,081-8,100 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Reports (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: My officials have received a copy of the report of the examination, carried out by Assistant Commissioner Michael O'Sullivan, of the recording of breath tests at Mandatory Alcohol/Intoxicant Testing (M.A.T./M.I.T.) Checkpoints. I understand that the report contains a breakdown, by Region/Division in tabular form, of the number of MAT/MIT Checkpoints, the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the four main causes of deaths on our roads, together with speeding, intoxicated driving, and non-wearing of seatbelts.  My Department increased the number of penalty points for this offence from 2 to 3 on payment of a fixed charge (and to 5 on conviction) in 2014.   The same year, a new offence was created which means...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The consolidation of existing road traffic legislation is a significant project, requiring the allocation of resources specifically to deal with such a project over an estimated two to three year period. In light of the fact that my officials are currently working on a number of Bills, most of which are primarily focused on road safety, it is not possible to commence such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I am sure that the Deputy will agree with me that the key issue with disqualified drivers is that they should not drive while disqualified.  The figure the Deputy quotes is of course a matter of concern, and I have asked the Road Safety Authority to look into it.  However, I do not believe that the non-return of licences, unacceptable and illegal though it is, is a central...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department recently undertook a public consultation process to inform the development of a new Greenways Strategy. Meath County Council contributed to this process, highlighting the merit of progressing the project to which the Deputy refers. My officials are currently reviewing the many submissions received from both citizens and stakeholders, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following linkExternal Services.The information is updated every 6 months. Material is currently being collated for the period January 2017 to June 2017 and will be published as soon as this process is complete. Information regarding agencies is a matter for the agencies themselves, I have forwarded your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Further to my response to the Deputy on 28th June, it is my intention that the public consultation process on the review of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 will be considered having regard to the outcome of an initial internal review of the Order. I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 205 together. The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) is the independent regulator for the enforcement of air passenger rights in Ireland, functioning as the national enforcement body for such matters. I am aware that CAR has been working directly with Ryanair since the announcements of flight cancellations were made to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: In Ireland, with some exceptions, transport infrastructure and services are currently provided and facilitated through my Department and its agencies with a national rather than a local focus. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the statutory non-commercial body tasked with undertaking strategic planning of transport, investing in all public transport infrastructure and developing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I have had a number of meetings over the last year to progress Ireland's bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023.  I am glad to say that the outcome has been the submission of a compelling bid to World Rugby.  Most recently, on 25 September, together with An Taoiseach, I led the delegation presenting a world class proposition to host the Rugby World Cup...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Protection (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The legal framework in relation to air passenger rights in the event of cancellation, denied boarding and delay is set at EU level and is governed by the provisions of EU Regulation 261/2004. The regulation provides for consumer protections which may include, depending on the circumstances arising, refund of airfares, re-routing (i.e. provision of comparable transport to the passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: 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: Traffic Management (3 Oct 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 and in relation to public transport.  The planning, design and operation 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....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The Programme for Partnership Government includes a commitment to provide for an independent costing and review of the Western Rail Corridor Phase Two between Athenry and Claremorris for passenger and freight use.  The role of heavy rail in Ireland's transport sector is currently under review.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) held a public consultation process to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: 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: Driver Test Data (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: 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: Air Navigation Orders (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 515 and 516 together. The functions of the Minister under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, SI 224 1973, as amended, are limited to munitions or weapons of war; I have no function in relation to the transport of troops themselves. On this basis my Department does not keep records on the number of troops...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Co. Louth is the statutory responsibility of Louth County Council, 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 initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The statutory position which I as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport have is responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The statutory powers to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII and as such there is no provision under legislation by which I, as Minister, could review toll...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (3 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The fee charged for commercial vehicle roadworthiness tests in the UK, France, Germany, Northern Ireland or any other jurisdiction, as well as the content of such tests, is a matter for the relevant Ministries/bodies charged with responsibility for such in each of these respective jurisdictions. The prescribed fee, per class of vehicle, for commercial vehicle roadworthiness tests in...