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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 725 to 727, inclusive, together. It is not possible to give a full breakdown of funding on a county basis as requested by the Deputy. Some funding cannot be allocated to a specific county (e.g. rail safety management systems, Bus Eireann buses). My Department is collating the information requested in so far as possible and this will be provided...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 728 to 730, inclusive, together. It is not possible to give a full breakdown of funding on a county basis as requested by the Deputy. Some funding cannot be allocated to a specific county (e.g. rail safety management systems, Bus Eireann buses). My Department is collating the information requested in so far as possible and this will be provided...

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

Shane Ross: ​The Vehicle Clamping Act was enacted in May 2015 and conferred the responsibilities of regulating vehicle clamping upon the National Transport Authority (NTA). This conferral of additional responsibilities resulted in a requirement for allocation of additional resources to the NTA in order to allow it carry out its new functions in this area. In addition the NTA also required a...

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

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. 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: Rural Transport Programme (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). The objective of the RTP is to provide a quality nationwide community based public transport system in rural Ireland which responds to local needs. These needs include isolation in rural areas arising from unmet public transport needs. A major...

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: Rail Network (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is currently running a public consultation on rail in Ireland. It was launched two weeks ago with the publication of the Rail Review 2016 - which the NTA undertook in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann - together with an NTA consultation document " The Role of Rail in Ireland and Funding its...

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

Shane Ross: ​I understand that while Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers provides for the roadworthiness testing of three-wheeled vehicles from 1 January 2022, EU Member States who have appropriate alternative road safety measures in place can avail of an exemption from this requirement. An issue of concern in relation to this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (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 authorities...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Authorities. Since the conclusion of the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland authorities have been moving ahead with the project planning process. A public consultation exercise on the project statutory orders and Environmental Statement was concluded earlier this year and a...

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

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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 national road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

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

Shane Ross: ​As the question refers, my Department recently launched, for public consultation, a draft national policy framework on alternative fuels infrastructure for transport. The deadline for receipt of submissions was last Wednesday, 23 November. Among the range of alternative fuels being considered is electricity supply for stationary aircraft through the deployment of fixed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Non-Disclosure Agreements (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Following consultation with the Department's Legal Adviser, the provision of any such information would undermine and possibly breach any confidentiality agreements that may have been entered into.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation at present, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary Grant) for LIS should they wish to...

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

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Irish Rail 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: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (29 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: No additional Special Advisers have been appointed by me or Minister of State O'Donovan. ​I have appointed two Special Advisers since I took up office in line with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on the staffing of Minister's and Minister of State's Offices. No Special Advisers have been appointed by Minister of State O'Donovan.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (24 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​There is no record in my Department of an incident relating to a report of an accident in November 1980 involving a vessel of the name supplied.  My Department has a record of an accident relating to a vessel of a similar name, which may be what the Deputy is referring to.  The Report of the Preliminary Inquiry into the casualty on the vessel in question is on a file in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 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.  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 (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to decals, 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 10 working days.