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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1721 and 1743 together. I refer the Deputies to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 765 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. I believe that Deputy Pringle is referring to the Roughan O'Donovan report "Weight limit for Motor Vehicles and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​​The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, in essence, been self-financing since 2014 and I am satisfied that the Authority has adequate resources available to promote road safety. ​I met with the Chair and Chief Executive of the RSA in July and received the RSA's 5 year corporate plan which sets out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The proposed requirement for such drivers to resit a driving test will likely need to be supported through primary legislation. The Road Traffic Bill 2016, which is currently awaiting passage through this House, having been passed by the Seanad ealier this year, focuses on three priority matters - drug driving including providing for preliminary roadside testing for drugs,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Budget (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: Details (at subhead level) of the annual funding allocations provided by my Department to Fáilte Ireland are available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  The subheads of relevance to Fáilte Ireland are E3, E6 (capital) and a portion of E5. Allocations under Subhead E3 cover the general operating and...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1725 and 1726 together. The work of the Grow Dublin Tourism Alliance, charged with implementing the Destination Dublinstrategy including developing and promoting the new Dublin brand, is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Clearance Certificates (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand that my Department has considered and responded to the issues raised by the person concerned and has set out its position in clear terms. As such, I do not think it is appropriate to meet with the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1728 to 1733, inclusive, together. Rosslare Europort is unique among Irish Ports as it is not operated as a commercial port company under the Harbours Acts but operates instead as a business unit of Iarnród Éireann. This is due to the Port’s complicated legal history. It technically remains part of the Fishguard and Rosslare Harbours and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Openings (16 Sep 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 M17/M18 Gort to Tuam scheme) 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: Travel Trade Sector (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The Commission for Aviation Regulation was established under the Aviation Regulation Act 2001 to regulate certain aspects of the aviation and travel trade sectors in Ireland, and its functions include the licensing of tour operators and travel agents. Those functions include the receipt and disbursement of claims from customers affected by the closure of travel agents such as in the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1738 and 1739 together. The Commission for Aviation Regulation was established under the Aviation Regulation Act 2001 to regulate certain aspects of the aviation and travel trade sectors in Ireland, and its functions include the licensing of tour operators and travel agents. Those functions include the receipt and disbursement of claims from customers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1740 to 1741, inclusive, together. My functions relate to the administration and implementation of Irish civil aviation law and policy, the primary objective of which is to ensure sustainable, safe and efficient air transport services within sovereign Irish airspace. Those functions include the administration of applications to carry munitions of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Local Improvement Scheme which provides funding for private roads and laneways, remains in place in 2016. While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation in 2016, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary Grant) for LIS should they wish to do so. In addition Councils can also provide monies from their own resources towards LIS. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in their area is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Cork is the statutory responsibility of Cork 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 matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Cork is the statutory responsibility of Cork 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 matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Safety (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: Matters relating to upgrading works at individual level crossings on the rail network are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann.  I have referred your question regarding the installation of a railway bridge at a level crossing in County Cork to Iarnród Éireann 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: Traffic Calming Measures (16 Sep 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: DAA has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport and, as this issue is an operational matter for daa, I have forwarded your query to them for their attention and direct reply to you.​  If you do not hear from daa within 10 working days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​It is the legal responsibility of all driving test candidates to ensure that the vehicle they present when taking the test meets strict standards of roadworthiness. If a candidate presents for a test with a vehicle which does not meet roadworthiness standards and the driver testing service refuses to conduct the test, the fee for the test is forfeit as the responsibility...