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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​People riding horses and drivers of sulkies and other animal-drawn vehicles are obliged to comply with road traffic legislation, and are responsible for behaving in a safe manner, as are all road users. There is at present no licensing regime for drivers of animal-drawn vehicles comparable to the system of driver licensing for mechanically propelled vehicles. It is my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (22 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Minister of State O'Donovan has not appointed a programme manager or advisor.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to address this question which was not addressed completely last week. I apologise for that but it is difficult to address all the questions in the Chamber. If I do not address all the questions or have precise answers today, the Senator is welcome to send them on to me and I will address them. I am sympathetic with what the Senator said,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I fully accept virtually everything the Senator has said. In the mid-term capital review, I will certainly consider cycling projects as a priority. If the Senator wishes to send me any more detailed questions in writing I will get them answered because I know she cannot come in every week.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The airline operating the flight referred to by the Deputy applied for an exemption under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973. My Department carried out the standard consultation procedure in relation to the application and an exemption was granted for the flight. This exemption was for the unloaded personal weapons...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Attached in the following table are details of the greenway/cycle routes for which funding was granted to local authorities by my Department since 2009. It is a condition of grant award that the ongoing maintenance of completed infrastructure rests with the local authority. It should be noted that other greenway/cycle projects have been/are being progressed by local authorities either...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Powers (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Currently, An Garda Síochána has the power to detain vehicles in a number of circumstances, such as where the vehicle is untaxed, uninsured, or does not have an NCT. An extension of this power to cover vehicles being driven by unaccompanied learners would require an amendment to section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, and I would like to advise the Deputy that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Action Plan for Rural Ireland (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding (21 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)  under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 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. Within its annual budget the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, such as the Ardee Bypass is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In accordance with the Harbours Act 1996 (as amended) Ministerial consent was granted to Drogheda Port Company for the establishment of a  subsidiary company in February 2000. The establishment, financing and operation of the subsidiary company, by Drogheda Port Company, is in line with its statutory powers. I am not involved in day to day operational...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drogheda Port Company (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I wish to advise the Deputy that no funding has been allocated to Drogheda Port in 2016 or 2017 for any activity. National Ports Policy 2013 clearly outlines that all ports must operate on commercial basis without recourse to the Exchequer. There is no State funding for any port company. The funding by Drogheda Port Company of its subsidiary is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drogheda Port Company (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I wish to advise the Deputy that Fast Herco Ltd, a UK registered company, holds a 50% stake in Drogheda Port Company's stevedoring subsidiary, Fast Terminals Ltd. Drogheda Port Company has advised that it does not see Brexit as having an adverse impact on this shareholding.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drogheda Port Company (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Drogheda Port Company Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2015 are  available on the Drogheda Port Company website. Annual reports and accounts of all port companies are required to be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, when approved by Government. This has been done for the years in question. All laid documents, including the Drogheda Port...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drogheda Port Company (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 and 607 together. Drogheda Port Company is one of eight State commercial port companies established and operating pursuant to the Harbours Acts 1996-2015. The Minister for Transport ,Tourism and Sport is the principal shareholder in the port company and his relationship with the company is governed by both the Harbours Acts and the Companies Act. As a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 608, and 610 to 612, inclusive, together. The issues raised are matters for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to CIÉ 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: Driver Test (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases. 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: Taxi Licences Renewals (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the administration of the vehicle suitability test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets minimum standards to be met in order to obtain a driving licence. On this basis, we have exchange of driving licences with other EU Member States. In the case of non-EU States, we may reach bilateral agreements on driver licence exchange. Reaching bilateral agreements is not a simple matter. It requires...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...