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Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: It is very important that I get this message across, specifically as the parties are now speaking. I welcome that dialogue. I will talk to the unions and management, and I will join them in a forum once the dispute is settled. I will not get involved, under any circumstances, in an industrial relations dispute of this sort. That is the position we have taken from the beginning, and those...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: National Driver Licensing Service (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is operated under statute by the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  It consists of four components, a central unit in the RSA itself and three outside contractors.  The three contractors are the 'front office' network, the 'back office' for processing applications, and the producer of the plastic card licence. All of the contracts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (15 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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The standard consultation procedure for applications for permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 is outlined below. For each application my Department seeks the views of the Department of Foreign Affairs, in relation to foreign policy matters, and the Department of Justice and Law Reform, in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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. The Deputy may be aware that the NTA's website contains a "database of holders of licences for public bus passenger services" which details licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 to 274, inclusive, together. The issues raised are matters for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Dublin Bus Fleet (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the NTA 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: National Transport Authority Funding (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Feb 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. In relation to the issue of second level student ID cards, I note that the Student Leap Card is available for second level students and functions as both a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In November last year, my Department issued a request for tenders to procure consultants to undertake a review of the future capacity needs at Ireland's State Airports. The terms of reference are published on my Department's website and may be accessed using the following link: . Tenders to undertake this review have been received and are currently being assessed within the Department. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Staff (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The overall objective of my Department's online motor tax service is that the facility to renew motor tax online should cover as wide a range of motor tax transactions as possible and the Department is always keen to explore the potential for including more 'complex' online applications for a small number of vehicles which include small public service vehicles. Licensing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am acutely aware that the rising costs of motor insurance for drivers generally are also affecting the taxi industry. The implications of the current insurance difficulties faced by those in the taxi sector are of concern to me and the Government. The Working Group established last year by the Minister for Finance to review the factors which are influencing the increase in cost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to Licences, 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 do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Travel (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Minister Shane Ross and Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan is given in the following table. The requested information relating to Departmental officials is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working Days. Minister Shane Ross Purpose of travel/Location Duration Accomodation cost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Passport Controls (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 617 and 645 together. There are no plans to put in place a US Preclearance facility at Cork Airport. There is no business case for such a facility.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Currently, those applying for an Irish driving licence or learner permit are required to submit documentation to prove identity, address and PPSN to the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS).  The NDLS can issue a replacement licence where a person wishes to have their licence updated due to a change of address for a fee of €35.   Although I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 620 and 624 together. While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (14 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together. I and my officials encourage Irish organisations in the transport sector including agencies under my remit, to avail of all EU Co-funding and financial assistance available including EFSI.  In December 2015, officials from the EIB and European Commission as well as the Innovation and Executives Agency (INEA) were...