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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 612 and 613 together. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for the safety oversight of registered pilot training colleges, including the standard of the training being delivered and the conduct of examinations and flight tests. The IAA does not have a role regarding the financial viability of a company or the contractual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is published on my Department's website at the following link

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I wish to clarify that I had previously committed to request the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), when established as the designated Competent Authority under Statutory Instrument, to meet with community representatives. In the context of that commitment, I have not referred to the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) as the Deputy suggests. As I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is aware that Bus Éireann employees have accepted the recent Labour Court Recommendation. The Recommendation is available to view on www.lrc.ie. In relation to the issue of voluntary redundancy, the Recommendation states that the terms of any such scheme will be at the existing terms as previously applied within the Company. Implementation of the Labour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Details of Greenway projects which received funding from my Department in 2016 and 2017 are set out in the table. The last competitive funding call under the National Cycle Network funding programme was in 2014 and covered the period 2014-2016. Three projects - in Waterford, Kerry and Galway - were awarded funding under this process. In mid-2016, it became...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As stated in my previous responses on this matter, I intend to ensure that there will be ample opportunity for community representatives, living in the vicinity of Dublin airport, to be consulted before any final decisions are made on aircraft noise management.   However, before any consultation can take place, the Competent Authority will firstly need to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, requires, from 20 May 2018, the mandatory periodic testing of tractors with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h (category T5), and which are used mainly on the public road for commercial road haulage purposes. There is however, no requirement on Member States to introduce compulsory testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 May 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: Brexit Issues (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The focus of the Government in the upcoming Brexit negotiations is to protect Ireland's interests and to advance our priorities.  The draft EU guidelines for the Brexit negotiations include strong acknowledgement of Ireland's unique circumstances and the importance of maintaining bilateral arrangements with the UK such as the Common Travel Area.  In the context of both the haulage...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue of the designation of the licensed haulage sector as a special essential user category is a matter for the Minister for Finance, as it relates to the rebating of fuel and road toll charges.  I understand that the haulage industry has made a budget submission in this regard to the Minister for Finance for his consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing 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: Railway Stations Upgrade (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area.  This includes the planned works to the environs of Bray DART Station.   Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (25 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 and 260 together. I met with representatives of the Board and management when I visited Waterford Airport on 13 February 2017. The securing of routes and negotiations with airlines for the provision of services are matters for the Board and management of the Airport.  In that regard, I am aware from Waterford Airport that commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (24 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). The current status of the project is that, as part of the ongoing work by both administrations on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (24 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII, formerly NRA) under Part V of the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015. The Roads Act 1993 sets out the legislative provisions regarding tolling and section 62 of the Act specifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (24 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Overall responsibility for matters relating to the re-registration of imported vehicles lies with the Revenue Commissioners, a body under the aegis of the Department of Finance. As the issues raised in this Question would be more appropriately addressed to the Minister for Finance, I would advise the Deputy to contact that Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 May 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.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I take on board the Deputies' opinions on the alternative route but I cannot comment on things that are in any way leaked and unsubstantiated. Our ambition is to do what is absolutely the best for the area and the people. As I have already emphasised, the problem is the scale and the size. I take Deputy Collins's suggestion of building in stages as a constructive suggestion. The problem...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank all three Deputies for raising this very important issue. I am familiar with the arguments they make. They will be aware that I have heard about the issue from many other Deputies but nearly always from the Cork point of view, so it is refreshing to hear the view from Limerick presented by Deputy Collins. I take all their points of view seriously and I hope to be able to address...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The Government is committed to facilitating the increased take up of low emitting vehicle technology. My Department carried out a public consultation in October and November last on a draft national policy framework for alternative fuels infrastructure to support the deployment of alternative fuels in Ireland.  Submissions received have been considered and I...