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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2016 (Seanad): Committee Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 51: In page 22, to delete lines 1 to 38, to delete pages 23 to 25, and in page 26, to delete lines 1 to 12 and substitute the following: “SCHEDULE Section 25 AGREEMENT ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF DRIVING DISQUALIFICATIONS BETWEEN IRELAND AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND The Government of Ireland and the Government of the United...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2016 (Seanad): Committee Stage (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 52:In page 5, line 5, after “2015” to insert the following:“, to amend the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015, to give effect to the Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Disqualifications between the State and the United Kingdom done at Dublin on 30 October 2015”.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​There are three different sets of circumstances which may apply to holders of a full driving licence from another jurisdiction who take up residence in Ireland.First, as Ireland operates within a framework of EU driver licensing law which sets common EU-wide rules for obtaining and exchanging driving licences, people with a full EU driving licence who take up residence in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not responsible for, or involved in, the day-to-day operations of Iarnród Éireann's services. The management of car parks at train stations is a matter for Iarnród Éireann.   Noting this I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas as a visitor destination. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for 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: Ticket Touting (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Regulation of the sale and resale of tickets is primarily a matter for my colleague the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. However, in the context of the public concern about the secondary sale of tickets for major sporting events, I have held discussions with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in regard to the need to introduce measures aimed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (30 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry  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 to be funded is also a...

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to respond to some of the things he said, many of which he knows nothing about, quite obviously, from what he said.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: It is quite apparent, from what he says, that he has not done very thorough research. I would add that I have total confidence in all my officials, who are doing an extraordinarily good job. I would not agree with everything they put in front of me, and it is not my job to do so, but the idea they were doing things in bad faith is absolutely absurd.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: That is absurd. What we are doing is discussing-----

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Deputy asked me if I had confidence in my officials and the answer to that is absolutely, yes.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Fully and totally, I have answered the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I have full confidence in them. I have full confidence in their advice. I have full confidence that what they are doing and what they are advising is done in good faith. I may not agree with them - I am not there to agree with them about everything. What we are trying to do, and the Deputy may find it difficult to understand, is to improve the current PAS system. We will continue to try...

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Kelly for raising this issue and for giving me an opportunity to respond and address the matter. I know he has a great deal of interest in these issues. I am sure he understands the complex nature of the system of making appointments to State boards and the extraordinary responsibility it entails. It is not a matter that can be treated in a trivial way by any Member of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Regulations (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Learner drivers must, whenever they drive, be accompanied by a qualified driver. If they are not, then they are not covered by the terms of the leaner permit, which entitles them to drive only if accompanied.  As such, unaccompanied learner drivers are in fact driving unlicensed. The driver testing service, which is operated by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), is responsible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Nov 2016)

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 road projects (including works on the N69 Kilcornan village) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 714 and 715 together. A key element of securing more environmentally friendly taxi services is the anticipated transition of the national taxi fleet to more sustainable alternative fuels over time. ​As the Deputy may know, my Department is in the process of developing the transport sector's contribution to the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Redeployment (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 719 to 722, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. ​Year ​2010 ​2011 ​2012 ​2013 ​2014 ​2015 ​2016 to date ​Seconded out to Departments or agencies ​0 ​0 ​1 ​2 2 ​4 9 ​Seconded out to private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 Nov 2016)

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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Commitments in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start which 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 soon as the...