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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (27 Sep 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 the 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: Insurance Industry Regulation (27 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: This matter falls under the remit of the Minister for Finance as it relates to the collection of claims statistics arising from insurance claims and the legislation governing insurance generally, rather than the specific legislative requirements governing the obligation for motorists to have insurance arising from domestic and international law.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2017 (27 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I am very aware of the important role of the haulage sector in our economy and I recognise the difficulties it faces in the current climate. My Department has worked with haulage industry representative organisations to assist the industry and we will continue to examine how it may be supported and how the effects of Brexit on the sector may be mitigated. I have met with industry...

Topical Issue Debate: Air Services Provision (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputies Clare Daly and Barry for raising this very important and topical matter, namely, the recent crisis relating to and the pay and conditions of pilots at Ryanair. The ongoing events affecting Ryanair flights across Europe, and especially those affecting Irish travellers, are deeply regrettable. This is a very serious, pan-European service failing that seems to have arisen at...

Topical Issue Debate: Air Services Provision (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I will take Deputy Barry's question first. I will meet the Irish Airline Pilots Association. I would be delighted to meet the pilots. I will discuss all issues which arise as a result of this situation. It would be perfectly fair to do that. I met the pilots already but not in recent weeks. We had a meeting that was extremely enlightening and interesting. We agreed to meet again. I...

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for his very specific questions. I will try to give him the answers as specifically as I possibly can. On the question of the route for getting there, it is quite simple; it is where the balance between the statutory instrument and primary legislation lies. That has not yet been decided and has not been fully recommended upon by the Attorney General. That is why I say...

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy and I both know what the objective is. Whether we get there by primary legislation or statutory instrument or both and in which proportions is a matter we will address as soon as we get the advice from the Attorney General. The Deputy should recognise that the Attorney General's advice is important here. If we ignore that advice, we will, of course, be culpable. That will be a...

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Let me finish.

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: It is very important that we take cognisance of that advice when deciding on that balance. That will be a very important factor. On the issue of the first quarter of 2020-----

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: We have absolutely no intention of diverting from that target. All other matters the Deputy raised are matters that will be influenced by the advice we will get, hopefully, in the coming days.

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Troy for raising this important matter. I share his frustration about the delay. It is something I regret enormously but it is very important that we get it right. We are dependent on legal advice wherever it is coming from but mostly from the Attorney General's office. We will take that legal advice. What is important to hear is that we get it right. I am sure if we got...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Remit (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457 and 458 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 (including associated tree planting) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Electric Vehicles (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Tax policy and the availability of incentives are a matter for the Minister for Finance in the first instance. To support the uptake of alternative technologies for Irish businesses, an Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) scheme is intended to stimulate businesses to buy more energy efficient products which include electric vehicles and their associated charging infrastructure. Under this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).  The NTA's Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035 proposes implementation of the overall DART Expansion Programme involving electrification of the Northern line as far as Drogheda, the Kildare Line...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As I outlined to the Deputy in my previous reply to Dáil Question No. 1418 on 26 July, this is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand that Iarnród Éireann has replied directly to the Deputy on this matter and the position is unchanged. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Iarnród Eireann operates the heavy rail network and is responsible for assessing rolling stock requirements for the heavy rail network in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. Noting the responsibility of the agencies in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply on this issue. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Administration (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: 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.  In January of 2016, my Department contacted local authorities and sought expressions of interest in a limited round of swimming pool allocations. There were three expressions of interest received for new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The mutual recognition of driving disqualifications between Ireland and the UK came into effect on 1 August 2017. This new measure is underpinned by an International Agreement between Ireland and the UK. Under the Ireland/UK Agreement, the driving disqualification is, in effect, transferred by the State which imposes it to the licence of the offender's "home" state, so the legal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: There is no cross-Border mechanism at present for the mutual recognition of penalty points between Ireland and Northern Ireland or any successful example of or framework for mutual recognition of penalty points between other jurisdictions in Europe. A considerable amount of work has been done by my Department, involving my officials, the Department of Infrastructure in Northern...