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

Shane Ross: The report referred to by the Deputy was commissioned by Irish Rail. The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Rail have undertaken a process to review the company's financial requirements and submitted a report to my Department in late August. The report referred to by the Deputy was included in the report submitted. I intend to consider the report...

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

Shane Ross: I have no responsibility in relation to constitutions of National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and my office does not hold copies of NGBs' constitutions. I am aware that the Olympic Council of Ireland is listed with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) and is listed on the CRO's website. The OCI is a company limited by guarantee and has a constitution. The OCI's...

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

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is  available to people living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered blind.  The permit is available to people as drivers or passengers. The primary legislation for the purposes of the EU parking...

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

Shane Ross: All capital funding for the purpose of greenway/cycleway infrastructure is committed to end 2016.  On the basis of the commitment in the programme for Government that additional funding will be provided for the development of greenways, my Department is currently working on a new strategy for future investment in Greenways that will set out to identify...

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

Shane Ross: Road Haulage Operator Licences are issued under Section 2 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006 and are valid for up to five years. In order to be granted a Road Haulage Operator Licence, an applicant must satisfy a number of requirements including: having an establishment in the State; good repute; professional competence; and financial standing.  A licence is granted on the...

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

Shane Ross: ​​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Sep 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.  I have also sent the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for information.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: ​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 the arrangement of lease terms and rents where appropriate is a matter for that Office.

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

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

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

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

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

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Car Testing 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: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​For some time now the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as the body responsible for driver licensing nationally, has been engaging with the authorities in Canada with a view to reaching agreements on mutual exchange of driving licences.​ The process of reaching such agreements is a complex one, and involves detailed comparison of the two regimes by the driver licensing authorities...

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

Shane Ross: The previous Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport indicated the Government's commitment to support Dublin City Council in the proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park.  I understand that Dublin City Council is currently in discussions with the clubs referred to by the Deputy in order to finalise tenancy arrangements for the...

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  Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities....

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1805, 1827 to 1829, inclusive, and 1831 and 1839 together. The National Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1806 to 1809, inclusive, together. 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 (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts...

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including licensing, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have 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.

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

Shane Ross: My Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the Bus Éireann PSO fleets both in the Greater Dublin Area and nationally. This has enabled 100% of the Bus Éireann city fleets to be wheelchair accessible, as well as approximately 80% of Bus Éireann...

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

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred your 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: Road Safety Strategy (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 1813 and 1816 together. An increase in people engaging in cycling as a means of active travel is one of the key aims of the National Physical Activity Plan published in early 2016. Participation in physical activity such as cycling has significant health benefits and helps combat sedentary behaviour amongst all age groups.  In all areas of...