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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Ease of access is an important consideration for visitors from countries outside of Ireland's primary source markets of Great Britain, mainland Europe and North America.  My Department liaises with the Department of Justice and Equality and Tourism Ireland on advances in visa policy. Under the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme, certain short stay visas issued by the Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Board appointments are generally made in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on State Board Appointments. Under these Guidelines, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) advertises vacancies on the State Boards portal, www.stateboards.ie, is responsible for establishing Assessment Panels to assess all applications. Where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (16 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Currently, there is no statutory regulation of clamping activities on private land. However, following commencement of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 it will be the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to regulate clamping activities wherever they take place, including the determination of maximum clamp release fees in private car parking areas.The conferral of vehicle clamping...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (16 Nov 2016)

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: Traffic Data (15 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As I indicated at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport's meeting on 5 October, I have received a copy of the Rail Review conducted by the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail. It examines the funding parameters required to support our rail network now and in future. I have already stated that I would bring the report to Cabinet and then immediately arrange...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (SI 347 of 2013) prescribe the charges applicable for the annual commercial vehicle roadworthiness (CVR) test and any re-test. A charge for a re-test only applies in circumstances where it involves the use of testing equipment at the testing centre. There is no charge for a re-test involving a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (15 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Nov 2016)

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. The Deputy should advise my private office if she does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Irish Marine Emergency Service (IMES) was established by Government Decision S. 21910 of 2 August 1990, as a Division of the Department of the Marine. The name was later changed to the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), in 2000 and the division was subsequently transferred to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in 2006. The IRCG have a number of functions, which include inter alia...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)  under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: There are no tariffs on cross-border traffic within the EU's customs union.  I presume the Deputy is referring to the UK HGV road user levy. ​The Irish Government had serious concerns about the introduction of the HGV road user levy in the UK, including Northern Ireland, and extensively lobbied the UK authorities to exempt Northern Ireland from the charge because of the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: In reference to the details supplied, it must be noted that drivers are required to ensure that the speed at which they drive is appropriate for the prevailing conditions. In an effort to address inappropriate driving speeds on rural roads a new rural speed limit sign was introduced in March 2015 to emphasise this point. This new sign means that drivers must use their judgement according to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to the Topical Issue on "Maynooth line fare increases for commuters between Leixlip and Dublin" which I answered on 10 November 2016. I think it important to note that the powers afforded to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with respect to the fares determination process are statutory ones and as Minister I do not have any function in this regard. This year's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure including bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets in the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. The Deputy should contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's role in relation to tourism primarily lies in the area of national tourism policy. It is not involved in the management or development of individual projects, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (15 Nov 2016)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Data (15 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...