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Topical Issue Debate: Road Tolls (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy O'Dowd for raising this issue, which I know from experience is greatly important in the area, and has caused a great deal of dissatisfaction for many of his colleagues and himself. This is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII. I am happy to reiterate the current position and to be as helpful as I possibly can regarding the M1 slip toll at Drogheda. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Court of Justice Rulings (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The CJEU case C-434/15 referred to by the Deputy centres on the classification of services provided by Uber under EU law. The Advocate General issued his Opinion in the case on the 11 May last. He concluded that the service offered by the Uber platform must be classified as a 'service in the field of transport' which is regulated by the law of Member States, and it follows from that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Data (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded as soon as possible.  Your question will be forwarded to the agencies under my remit for direct reply to you.  If you do not receive the information within 10 working days please contact my private office. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Regulation (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the NCT. I understand that Directive 2009/40/EC sets the minimum requirements in regard to the frequency of the roadworthiness testing of cars, with the first test required at four years, and a test every two years thereafter. The Directive however permits Member States to test cars more frequently, and so with effect from 1...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1 Jun 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 you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the TII 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: Parking Regulations (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy may be aware I recently announced that the commencement of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 will be effective from 1 June 2017. The Act designates the National Transport Authority (NTA) as the statutory regulator for clamping and the NTA will now publish draft Regulations and invite submissions from members of the public. The Act will benefit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 Jun 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 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. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including compensation for land acquired) 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: Rail Network Expansion (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department awarded a total grant of €7.2 million to Westmeath County Council under the Government Stimulus Package 2014 to deliver a greenway along the route of the disused rail line between Mullingar and Athlone.  The 42km greenway which is part of my Department's flagship Galway to Dublin Greenway opened in 2015 and is proving a great success, providing a huge economic and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including issues pertaining to the administration of the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Planning Issues (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that the Deputy may be referring to the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines 2012 issued by the then Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government under section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.  Planning authorities and An Bord Pleanála are required to have regard in the performance of their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: As outlined in the National Aviation Policy published in 2015, there are currently two Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services supported by the Exchequer through my Department's Regional Airports Programme.  These PSO services operate between Donegal and Dublin and Kerry and Dublin. It is considered that the existing PSO air services from Kerry and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While the service in question is licensed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, the scheduling of such licensed commercial bus services is a matter for the operator concerned and not one in which I have any function. I am aware that the NTA is currently considering the changes announced to this specific...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I will arrange for copies to be delivered to the committee immediately. I do not know why that did not happen but I suspect I did not formally clear it last night.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I will read it as speedily as I can, if that helps.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: It is almost one year since the UK voted on Brexit. Last year the principle of the EU negotiating directly was approved at the General Affairs Council. This clears the way on the EU side for the commencement of the negotiations. The next major milestone is the forthcoming UK general election, after which I understand Mr. Barnier and his team are seeking to commence the first round of talks...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I will take the questions one by one. Deputy Fitzpatrick is correct that the decision on Brexit was not taken by Ireland and it is not one we would take voluntarily. The decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union has landed us in a fair number of negatives. There is no point in arguing that Brexit has many positives which are immediately apparent, although it is fashionable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I do not see any danger to that project, which is part of the agreement with Northern Ireland. A commitment has been made to the project and I do not envisage any pulling back from it. I do not see any reason Brexit should in any way prevent or hinder the project.