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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 and 419 together. Claims have been made in the recent past that out of the €10bn funding allocation my Department has received under the Capital Plan, only 1% is devoted to cycling and walking infrastructure and facilities. While €100m of my Department's €10bn capital allocation is eamarked for Smarter Travelinitiatives, this does not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) which was published in 2009 included a range of objectives and actions to be achieved and implemented over the period to 2020. The targets contained in the NCPF were ambitious and were predicated on substantial investment under the Transport 21 investment plan at the time, which given the economic crisis which ensued could not be delivered on. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In order for Ireland to effectively and equitably contribute to the EU emissions reduction commitments in line with the Paris Agreement and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, an ambitious low-carbon development strategy is being developed. My Department is working closely with the new Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Contracts (23 Feb 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 PPP road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Transport Infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider 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: CLÁR Programme (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I have no function in relation to the CLÁR programme. ​The CLÁR programme, which provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas, is operated by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (23 Feb 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 national road projects (including those located on the Wild Atlantic Way route) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to transport. The provision of transport infrastructure falls to a number of bodies, namely Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the National Transport Authority (NTA) and local authorities. All of these bodies are mindful of the need for the provision of safe cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In February 2014 Norwegian Air International (NAI) was granted an Irish Air Operator’s Certificate by the Irish Aviation Authority and an Irish Air Carriers Operating Licence by the Commission for Aviation Regulation. I met with IALPA on Friday the 17th of February and a number of matters were discussed in some detail, including Norwegian Air International (NAI). Further to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Road Traffic Act as amended sets out the penalties for dangerous driving where the consequences are death or serious bodily harm. Upon conviction by the court, the penalties are a fine up to a maximum of €20,000 and/or a custodial sentence of up to 10 years. Sentencing is at the discretion of the courts. I have no plans to change this at the current time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The cost to my Department for the last three years for a cloud based application are as set out in the following table. This is a feature rich management application that also contains data and is cloud based. ​Year Amount 2014 ​€99,740 2015 ​Nil (prepaid in 2014) 2016 €47,453 My Department carefully considers all the options before placing data in any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulatory Impact Assessment Data (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​All regulatory impact assessments are published on my Departments website at www.dttas.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I have stated previously, the UK is by far the most important origin and destination for international passengers to and from Ireland and, as such, Brexit is the foremost strategic risk for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. I have not yet had the opportunity to meet with my UK counterpart or my other EU counterparts since the British referendum on Brexit took...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Sporting organisations, including the Olympic Council of Ireland, are independent, autonomous bodies. I have no role in, or responsibility for, operational matters of sporting organisations. I would draw the Deputy's attention to the inquiry that has been established to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​No employees are currently suspended from their employment in my Department. In relation to the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy is inquiring as to whether I have enacted any new legislation regarding the renewal of small public service vehicle (SPSV) motor insurance. I have not enacted any such legislation and wish to advise the Deputy that my responsibilities, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, with respect to motor insurance, are limited to the requirement under the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services  under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.I  have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Campaigns (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Road Safety Strategy 2013 to 2020, includes measures to promote the use of personal protection equipment and high visibility clothing, for vulnerable road users such as cyclists, school children and joggers, which are heavily funded by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Strategy includes an Action to 'Develop a standardised road safety cycling training proficiency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Driving Permits (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​There are three ways for people with driving licences from outside this jurisdiction to obtain an Irish driving licence. Common to all cases is the fact that, under EU law, Member States may issue driving licences only to people normally resident on their territory. We cannot issue licences to people who have not taken up residence here. The three cases are as follows. First,...