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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: Bus lanes were introduced, at some expense to the Irish people, to provide on-street priority for bus-based public transport. They are intended to make bus transport faster and more reliable, therefore attracting more people out of their cars and onto public transport. Greater bus use reduces congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions and must remain a strong focus of our drive to make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Public Transport Initiatives (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development, operation and maintenance of the Leap Card system. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The question of the licencing of car sellers, which is a commercial sales activity, comes within the remit of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. My Department is concerned that a number of fatalities have occurred as a result of motorists using inexpensive and sometimes unroadworthy vehicles. However, I understand that in a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Action 99 of the Road Safety Strategy 2013 - 2020 provides for a review of the options available for ensuring that the quality of work carried out by vehicle maintenance and repair services is of a consistent minimum standard so that vehicle owners and the general public can be assured that the vehicles in use on our roads comply with the minimum legal and safety standards. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Car Theft (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​While the offence of taking a vehicle without the lawful authority of the owner is provided for in Road section 112 of the Traffic Act 1961, matters relating to the investigation and consequent recovery of stolen vehicles are a matter for An Garda Síochána. European Regulations set out the Type Approval requirements for Member States to adopt, so that no Member State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will recall, that in response to some concerns - primarily of a safety nature - both Dublin City Council (DCC) and the NTA obtained legal advices in relation to their respective powers to regulate pedal-powered rickshaws. Discussions have recently taken place, between DCC and the NTA, who have agreed a proposed approach to regulating pedal-powered rickshaws, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (11 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (11 Oct 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 Enniscorthy to Gorey Scheme and the New Ross Bypass) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Oct 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 N25)  is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport.  The day to day operations of our heavy rail system, including rolling stock requirements, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in consultation with the National Transport Authority. Noting the responsibilities of Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I understand the roads in question are local roads, the improvement and maintenance of which is the statutory responsibility of Donegal County Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.   Works on those roads are funded from the local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  In January this year, Donegal County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Health and Safety Regulations (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is a matter for the Agencies.  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to them for direct response.  If the Deputy does not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The matter of the receipt of gifts or hospitality by employees of the commercial and non-commercial agencies under my Department's aegis, is a matter for the State Bodies themselves.  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to all of the Department's State Bodies for their direct response.  If the Deputy does not receive a reply within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The issues raised by the Deputy in relation to the daa's growth incentive scheme are operational matters for the daa which has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of the airport.   Therefore, I have forwarded the question to the daa for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.  If the Deputy does not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issues raised by the Deputy in relation to the proposed second runway at Dublin Airport are operational matters for the daa which has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of the airport.   Therefore, I have forwarded the question to the daa for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.  If the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 602 and 603 together. The primary role of my Department in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the funding or development of individual projects, which is a matter for the tourism agencies.  The assessment of any applications for funding made in respect of individual grant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 and 605 together. As the Deputy will be aware, since VLM Airlines ceased its services to Birmingham and Luton earlier this year, there have been no scheduled air services at Waterford Airport.  Securing routes and negotiating deals with airlines are commercial matters for the airports themselves and I understand that the airport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ 21082/16 of 12 July on the ending of the 42 tonne derogation for five axle articulated vehicles which outlines the reasons for the removal of the derogation. The report dealing with the ending of the 42 tonnes / 5 axles articulated vehicle combinations, which is referred to, has been made available and has already been examined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (11 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The Port of Waterford Company is a State owned commercial company and as such my Department has no involvement in the day to day operations of the company.  The Company is directly responsible for its own marketing strategies.  I understand that the Port of Waterford has recently launched its Business Plan (2016-2020). This plan sets out the ambitions and planned activities of...