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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​There is only one format of driving licence, and it is in both English and Irish. The format of the driving licence is set at EU level, and provides for a set of information to be displayed on the front and on the rear of the licence.  This includes such information as name and address, categories for which the licence is valid, and so on.  The reverse of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1570 and 1607 together. Five axle rigid vehicles are a recent phenomenon on Irish roads. Across the EU there is no maximum weight 'norm' for these vehicles and a lacuna in Ireland's Construction and Use Regulations has meant that a maximum weight limit for such has hitherto remained unstipulated. While a Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Costs (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am acutely aware that the rising costs of motor insurance for drivers generally are also affecting the taxi industry. There are reports of large increases for existing policy holders and difficulties in obtaining insurance for new operators. The implications of the current insurance difficulties faced by those in the taxi sector are of concern to me and the Government. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The matter raised is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' 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: Bus Services (17 Jan 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: Sports Capital Programme Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1577 and 1579 together. In December 2016 the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) contacted my Department regarding a proposal for a Football Centre of Excellence in Glanmire. While I welcome plans by National Governing Bodies and clubs for investment in sporting infrastructure, it should be noted that there is no separate provision for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Mayo (including the R346) is the statutory responsibility of Mayo County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Mayo is the statutory responsibility of Mayo County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection, the prioritisation and subsequent progression of works to be funded is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: National Ports Policy, published in 2013, introduced clear categorisation of the ports sector into Ports of National Significance (Tier 1), Ports of National Significance (Tier 2) and Ports of Regional Significance. National Ports Policy designates Galway port, which is one of the smaller State-owned commercial port companies, as a Port of Regional Significance. The categorisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority's 'Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035', which was approved and published in 2016, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme involving electrification of the Northern line as far as Drogheda, the Kildare Line to Hazelhatch, the Sligo line to Maynooth in the west and to the M3 Parkway and construction of the DART...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: In the main, the Department's file storage facilities are owned by the Office of Public Works and accordingly the cost associated with file storage is a matter for it. In relation to the Department's Shannon Office the following costs arise: Year Total 2014 €36,176.16 2015 €44,069.20 2016 €46,152.02In relation to the Department's Killarney Office the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (17 Jan 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1585, 1609 and 1627 together. Civil aircraft are not normally required to notify or seek permission for overflights of Ireland or for technical stops at Irish airports. The aircraft referred to made such a technical stop at Shannon on 30 December for refuelling purposes. The airline did not notify or seek permission from the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: While I am of course happy to meet with a delegation from the City of Derry Airport, I think its only fair that I reiterate that there are no plans to provide Exchequer funding to that airport. The possibility of such support was raised by Derry Airport over the past year in the context of re-establishing the air route from Derry to Dublin, either by way of a new PSO or by a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The A5 is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. As the Deputy is aware the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane) can commence as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including the location of its centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters. 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: Road Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 N56 Letterkenny Link road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department was established in March 2011.  The information the Deputy has requested is provided in the table below as at the first of January for the years 2011 to 2015 inclusive. ​ Number of Full Time Equivalent Civil Servants ​Gross Salary Ranges ​2011 ​2012 ​2013 ​2014 ​2015 ​€ 0 to...