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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (2 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 implementation of individual national road schemes is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015. In addition, the statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (2 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 the installation of noise barriers) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430 and 431 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Cavan is the statutory responsibility of Cavan 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Forfás 2012 report, Cost of Doing Business in Ireland, identified the key components in transport competitiveness as fuel costs, distance from markets, competition and efficiency in the provision of transport services. The report pointed out that the cost of the internal movement of export goods in Ireland was the cheapest in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (2 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 known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development, operation and maintenance of the Leap Card system. The Leap Card is available on Bus Éireann commuter services in Dublin and its surrounding counties as well as on some of its urban bus services in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Issues concerning the approval or rejection of particular flight paths for aircraft landing at, or departing from, Dublin Airport is an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993. As I do not have a function to exercise in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​703 permits were granted to carry munitions of war or dangerous goods on civilian aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders in 2016, up to and including 28th October 2016. Of those 703 permits granted, 657 were issued to US airlines, 19 to Irish airlines, 9 to Turkish airlines, 5 to UK airlines, 5 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (2 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: Departmental Legal Costs (2 Nov 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Council of Ireland (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The non-statutory inquiry to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters commenced on 19 September 2016. The inquiry is being led by former High Court judge, Mr Justice Carroll Moran. Under the Terms of Reference for the inquiry, Judge Moran has been asked to present a report, setting out the findings and any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 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 motorcycles 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 vulnerable cohort...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​In general the Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office and other accommodation required for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly, landholdings size and location is a matter for that Office. There are some instances where lands are owned by the Minister but are leased to State bodies under the aegis of the Department. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I met with members of the board of Waterford Airport on 21 July last and they updated me on current issues in relation to the Airport. The situation at Waterford Airport remains a difficult one. Securing routes and negotiating deals with airlines are commercial matters for airports themselves and I understand that airport management in Waterford are continuing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Fees (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including the information issued as part of that service, 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: National Lottery Funding Data (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Details of the total Exchequer allocations to the relevant Lottery supported subheads are published in the annual Revised Estimates for Public Services. These programmes are only part-funded by the Lottery with the remaining expenditure coming from general Exchequer funding. The Revised Estimates do not specify the precise amount of National Lottery funding in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 458 together. The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide a great showcase for Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.In addition, the media coverage of sports tourism events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Accordingly, I am very supportive of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport outlines a number of key principles for land transport investment proposals. Included among these principles is the need to maintain and renew renew strategically important elements the existing network, as well as the need to address current and future congestion in urban areas through for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (2 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The latest official data on overseas travel from the CSO shows that there were almost 7.5 million overseas visits to Ireland for the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 12% compared to the same period in 2015. The Government's Tourism Policy Statement "People, Place and Policy – Growing Tourism to 2025", published in 2015, includes three main targets, to be...