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

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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: Departmental Agencies Reports (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The reports/studies in question were commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann so I have referred the Deputy's question to both organisations 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 Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 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: Railway Stations (17 Jan 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your letter to the NTA...

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

Shane Ross: Bus lanes were created, at some expense to the public, to provide on-street priority for bus-based transport. This is being done to make public transport more reliable and efficient, thereby attracting more people out of their cars and onto buses, and so reducing congestion and pollution. Aside from buses, we already allow cyclists to use bus lanes, as they are inherently vulnerable...

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

Shane Ross: ​The role of heavy rail in Ireland's Transport sector is currently under review.  In mid-November the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann launched a public consultation process on the Rail Review Report, which has been published on the NTA's website along with a public consultation paper.  The purpose of the consultation exercise is to open...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (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.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the 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 Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry (including the Dingle Inner Relief Road) is the statutory responsibility of Kerry 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport.  Issues relating to the provision of car parking spaces at train stations on the heavy rail network are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter I have referred the...

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

Shane Ross: ​The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Spatial Planning (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is a dedicated maritime development agency, representing the focal point for maritime business in Ireland. It operates under the aegis of the Marine Institute, reporting to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The IMDO is a provider of research and information on the maritime sector and undertakes work on behalf of my Department...

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

Shane Ross: The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 considers the future national, regional and local road network as part of its consideration of a Strategy aimed at addressing urban congestion and improving the efficiency and sustainability of the urban transport system in the GDA. The Strategy sets out principles for road development in the GDA and those...

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

Shane Ross: EURO VI emission standards for approved Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) undergoing the first stage of a multi-stage build, or for those built in a single stage will be introduced on 1 July 2017, with a 1 January 2018 deadline stipulated for completed multi-stage built vehicles. Full details relating to this matter have been communicated to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry for...

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

Shane Ross: I am committed to the expansion of the rail freight sector.  Shifting goods from road to rail has many benefits.  The emissions produced by carrying goods by rail are between 70% and 90% less than those generated by carrying the same goods by road, the removal of HGVs from roads reduces congestion, and growing the rail freight sector maximises use of the state's rail...

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department has raised with the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI), Insurance Ireland and insurance companies on many occasions over the last two years the issue of a robust motor insurance database.  The establishment of this database will enable an Garda Síochána to better check and enforce motor insurance compliance which will assist in...

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

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Strategy 2013 – 2020 is currently undergoing a midterm review and a meeting of stakeholders to facilitate this review was held in Dublin Castle last November. The Road Safety Authority is currently completing a report on this review which I understand will be presented to me in the coming weeks. There was a rise of 15% in road deaths in...

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

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the Government's agency responsible for engaging with National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).  Sport Ireland has a process for recognising NGBs.  The NGB recognition process is rigorous and focusses on relevant matters including governance, safety and child protection.  Regarding Mixed Martial Arts, Sport Ireland is continuing its engagement with martial...

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

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 1616 and 1617 together. Bus Éireann is currently losing a substantial amount of money on its commercial Expressway services. These losses amount to approximately €6 million per annum with no improvement forecast. It is obvious that Bus Éireann cannot sustain the type of losses it is currently suffering.   This is not...

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

Shane Ross: The total Capital funding provided to CIÉ/NTA over the period was as follows: Schedule of Capital Funding to CIÉ Companies 2009 - 2016 ​Year ​Iarnród Éireann*(€ Millions) ​Bus Éireann**(€ Millions) ​Bus Átha Cliath***(€ Millions) ​2009 433.5​ 0.1​ 6.6​ ...

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

Shane Ross: I understand that there are no new regulations governing commercial vehicle category N1 crew cab conversions. Rather, I am informed that the issue referred to in the Deputy's Question relates to a change in the method of measurement of vehicle dimensions for the making of vehicle conversion declarations to the Revenue Commissioners. I have no statutory responsibility in relation to the...