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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that a reply issued to the Deputy from Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the 1st March 2017 - ref: TII17-96795. A copy of this may be obtained from the Questions Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The law in this area is clear. Where a person has not held an Irish driving licence for more than ten years and has returned from abroad with a driving licence which is not exchangeable for an Irish licence, they must go through the driver learning process.  This includes the Driver Theory Test (DTT). The DTT is operated on behalf of the Road Safety Authority by Prometric...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Until this weekend Clonmel to Dublin was served by two commercial licensed bus services, one provided by Bus Éireann's Expressway and one provided by a private operator. Both services were operated on the same commercial basis and licensed under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.The Deputy is aware that Bus Éireann is currently loss-making and that those losses...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Bus Éireann (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Bus Éireann's Annual Accounts, which are available to view on its website,  disclose the aggregate total paid in compensation to key management and directors in a financial year. This disclosure is line with the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. As set out in the Transport (Re-Organisation of Córas Iompair Éireann)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I recently approved my Department's submission on the Mid Term Review of the Capital Plan and it has been forwarded to Department of Public Service Reform for consideration. It is expected that Department of Public Service Reform will publish submissions in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Currently, there are two options available to motorists who wish to have their vehicles tested before their NCT due date. They may either have their vehicle tested up to 90 days in advance of their test due date without affecting the validity period of the test certificate issued or the next test due date. Alternatively, a vehicle may be submitted for voluntary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the RTPI programme continues to be rolled out by the NTA in the Greater Dublin Area and in the regional cities.  The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Apr 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The legislation in this area is contained in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997) as amended. Regulation 10 (as amended) of these Regulations sets out the rules for overtaking.  Under Regulation 10(1) it is illegal to overtake, or attempt to overtake, if to do so would cause danger or inconvenience to another...

Topical Issue Debate: Cycling Policy (30 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I reject the Deputy’s claim we are not taking safety seriously. That is completely and utterly wrong. It is unfair and there is no evidence to back that up. In fact, it is quite the opposite. I have introduced several measures for road safety through Bills since I have come into office from which cyclists will be, I hope, the chief beneficiaries. That is just nonsense from the Deputy.

Topical Issue Debate: Cycling Policy (30 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: What the Deputy said about cycling facilities being underfunded is fair. I intend to address that after the mid-term capital review and, if possible, before that.

Topical Issue Debate: Cycling Policy (30 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Eamon Ryan for raising this important issue. I share his dismay over the number of cyclists and pedestrians who died in recent weeks. The number this year is now five. It is absolutely unacceptable and demands action. What Deputy Ryan is saying is correct but we should consider the matter in a somewhat wider context also. When he says our roads are not safe for...

Topical Issue Debate: Cycling Policy (30 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I fully understand the Deputy's request for more investment. I take his point. He is correct in that we do not spend enough money on cycling. We would like to spend more and we will spend more. There is no doubt about that. The Deputy will probably be aware that there are commitments in the programme for Government on this. More important, for the capital review that is coming up...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (30 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Department of Education and Skills has overall lead responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism and oversees the bulk of training provided nationally, channelling funding through its agency SOLAS for further education and through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for higher education. A limited number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (30 Mar 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 (including the N52) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Yes, I will make a few opening remarks if that is all right.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Chairman very much for the second opportunity to meet the committee today and to present the 2017 Revised Estimates for my Department. I will make a few introductory remarks on the allocation highlights, as well as the key issues and priorities ahead. I will also introduce each sectoral programme in sequence but very briefly. First, I would like to introduce my officials. I am...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The aviation programme is a relatively small but vital one with an allocation this year of €27 million, representing only 2% of the Vote, which is an increase of €1 million on 2016. The largest element of the programme is the regional airports programme at €13.3 million. Funding is also earmarked to cover costs associated with our membership of Eurocontrol, costs...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I will address the Waterford Airport issue first. On Exchequer assistance, approval in principle was granted to Waterford Airport in 2016 in respect of proposed capital investment for a total grant amounting to €1,027,500. Of this total amount, grant aid of €18,000 was paid for alterations to a building for a test centre as the project project was undertaken prior to VLM...