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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 and 629 together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) administers the Regional Cities Programme for investment in public transport infrastructure in the regional cities, including Limerick. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for CIÉ 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: Road Traffic Offences Data (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I have no role as regards the actual removal of vehicles from bus lanes nor have I any statistics relating to same. The removal of parked vehicles from bus lanes is a matter for the relevant local authority and for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: There are currently two fixed charge offences in relation to drivers using bus lanes; a driver who drives in a bus lane or a bus-only street attracts a fixed charge of €60, rising to €90 after 28 days, while a driver who parks illegally in a bus lane or on a bus-only street attracts a fixed charge of €40, rising to €60 after 28 days. Enforcement of this, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA), in co-operation with the relevant local authority, is responsible for the administration and expansion of the public bikes scheme in the Dublin area. In light of the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a direct response. The Deputy might advise my private office if he does not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Waste Disposal (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Wheelie bins are not covered under the Road Traffic Acts. This would be a matter for the local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Firstly, I can advise that the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for the State's Air Traffic Management (ATM) and the daa (Dublin Airport Authority) is responsible for the operation and management of Dublin airport. The direction of flight paths and the altitude of flights at Dublin airport is an operational matter for the IAA while the daa is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 the regulation of Public Service Obligation (PSO) fares and subvention of PSO operators are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. The Deputy might advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Property (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: This matter relates to a sale transaction dispute with Shannon Development dating back to 2011.  This began before the establishment of Shannon Group which now includes the former Shannon Development property portfolio within its subsidiary Shannon Commercial Enterprises. I am aware of the process undertaken by the Public Accounts Committee in reviewing this dispute and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Under EU law, Member States may issue driving licences only to people whose normal residence is within their jurisdiction.  When someone takes up residence abroad we therefore cannot issue or renew a driving licence for them. The EU definition of 'normal residence' allows that a person may remaining normally resident in a country while temporarily living outside that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Ambulance Service (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The provision of Air Ambulance/Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (AA/HEMS) is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive through the National Ambulance Service. The role of the Coast Guard in the provision of a HEMS service has been and will remain a secondary role to the primary SAR function and is provided on “as available” basis. Following a recent review by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service 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: Driver Test Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office is a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1495 and 1496 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle signage and all licencing requirements, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1497 and 1498 together. The Taxi Regulation Act 2013 provides that the Taxi Advisory Committee (TAC) shall consist of a Chairperson and 17 ordinary members. The 2013 Act also sets out requirements with regard to categories of representation. Three of the four vacancies to which you referred have since been filled. These positions were under the 'special...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered blind. The medical criteria for issue of the permit are strict and only persons whose mobility is severely and permanently restricted qualify. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1500 and 1501 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the administration of the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme. This rolling programme of measures facilitates investment in various QBCs, cycling/walking, safety and traffic management projects throughout the seven local authority areas in the Greater...