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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Jul 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: Traffic Management (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of individual road projects (including the N84 through Ballyheane Village) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Laois is the statutory responsibility of Laois County Council, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The enforcement of cabotage legislation is a matter for the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána. I believe that the enforcement authorities are aware of the issue and have procedures in place to ensure that International haulage operators are checked to verify that they are compliant with cabotage regulations. I would urge anyone who has information on out of state...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​It is my understanding that this matter is being handled by the Irish Coast Guard in accordance with established procedures for managing such matters with volunteers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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: Driver Licences (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The application process for a driving licence does not currently require the production of a Public Services Card (PSC).  It is however intended to make this a requirement at some point in 2018. The PSC is governed by the terms of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005.  That Act lists a number of what are called 'specified bodies' which may request production of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1359 and 1360 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department operates a travel policy which states clearly that officers should only use taxis where it is absolutely necessary and when there is no cheaper method of public transport available. That is adhered to within my Department. The total expenditure by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport on taxi fares in the past two years to date is set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 Jul 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 Data (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts, but is instead operated as a division of Iarnród Éireann. The status of the port, and whether its current status potentially inhibits its development, was considered in a strategic review, commissioned by my Department, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 Jul 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 if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question No. 1057 which I answered on Thursday, 13th July 2017 (copy attached). REPLY The most recently available audited financial accounts for Iarnród Éireann is for 2015 and shows that Rosslare Europort division made a surplus after tax of €2.345m. In relation to the future of the port, the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's 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: Greenways Development (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy will be aware, concerns were expressed by a number of landowners in Galway following the publication of the initial 'preferred route' identified for the Greenway from Athlone to Galway and my predecessor instructed Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Galway County Council to consult landowners along the route in relation to their concerns.  Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cabinet Committee Membership (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​It is proposed that Cabinet Committee B will cover Social Policy and Public Services including Education, Children, Equality, Social Inclusion, Justice, Arts, Irish and the Gaeltacht and Public and Civil Service Reform. The appointment of individual Ministers and Ministers of State to Cabinet Committees is done at the discretion of An Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1370 and 1371 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: To allow the haulage industry renew their then fleets, a derogation allowing an increase in the gross weight of 5-axle articulated vehicles (2-axle tractor unit towing a 3-axle trailer) from 40 tonnes to 42 tonnes was conceded by the then Minister in 2003, to end in 2008. Subsequently, this deadline was extended seven times as a further concession to the...