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

Shane Ross: My Department's primary interest in the project relates to the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) which contains data, including address particulars in respect of the 2.59 million licensed vehicles and 2.74 million driving licence holders in the country.  The NVDF system has been fully enabled for vehicle records to process Eircodes with an estimated 40% of the vehicle database...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and capital funding of €13.7m has been provided by the NTA for the redevelopment of the Phoenix Park Tunnel. The Deputy will be aware that Iarnrod Eireann has recently published a draft timetable for the new Phoenix Park...

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

Shane Ross: ​In March 2013 a new National Ports Policy was published which is available from my Department's website. This document outlines a roadmap for the sector's future development.  With regard to future investment, there is no Exchequer funding available for port infrastructure development. This is settled Government policy, as is stated in the National Ports Policy, the...

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department has raised with the insurance industry on a number of occasions over the last two years, including at meetings with the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland and Insurance Ireland, the issue of a properly functioning motor insurance database.  In addition, the issue has been discussed by my Department with An Garda Síochána at regular meetings since 2015,...

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

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware the Programme for Government contains a commitment to instigate a full review of public transport policy to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy. Across Government there are currently a number of important work programmes already underway which will have a significant influence on the...

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

Shane Ross: ​Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended by the Roads Act 2007, provides for the classification of national, regional and local roads and periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. While I am not aware of a request from Kerry County Council for a reclassification of the R563, the matter referenced can be considered as part of a wider road classification process currently on-going.

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1822 to 1824, inclusive, together.​ The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department. I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA 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: Vehicle Clamping (16 Sep 2016)

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

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 in conjunction with 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: National Transport Authority Expenditure (16 Sep 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: National Transport Authority Staff (16 Sep 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: Public Transport Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The Programme for Government commitment that the Deputy refers to is set out in Section 7 - Improving the lives of people with disabilities and it is as follows:'We will examine transport service provision for young people with disabilities to ensure that the service is fit for purpose, consistent with their needs.' This commitment does not relate to public transport services; I understand...

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

Shane Ross: ​Transport Access for All, my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, was published in 2012 following an extensive consultative process with all stakeholders.  This Plan remains in force and continues to guide Departmental policy in improving accessibility to public transport.  My Department continues to monitor progress on achieving the actions in the...

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

Shane Ross: ​The European Union (Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations) (Domestic Rail Services) (Renewal of Exemption) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 549 of 2014) partly renew exemption from certain Articles of Regulation (EC) No. 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and Council on rail passengers' rights and obligations, including Article 21(Accessibility) and Article 23 (Assistance on...

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

Shane Ross: Funding was provided under my Department's Smarter Travel programme to Meath County Council in 2009 to undertake a feasibility study for the Boyneside Trail.  Phase 1 between Drogheda Ramparts and the entrance to the Oldbridge Estate was completed in 2014 with funding from my Department, Meath County Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has responsibility for the...

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

Shane Ross: ​On the 26 February, there were 36 vacancies on the State Boards under the remit of my Department.  A list of these vacancies can be found on my Department's website at the following link State Board Membership. (While Wicklow Port Company is listed in this table, responsibility for the port was transferred to Wicklow Council Council on 30 August 2016). Since February...

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

Shane Ross: ​Since being appointed as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have made four re-appointments to fill vacancies on 3 boards of State Bodies under my responsibility. The re-appointments of these 4 directors were made on the basis of recommendations from the relevant Chairs and/or officials of my Department. Board appointments are generally made...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). My Department has provided capital funding to the NTA to assist with the expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme. The operational costs of the scheme are a matter for Dublin City Council...

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

Shane Ross: As part of the preparation process for the Estimates and Budget 2017, my Department has prepared a submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform outlining the level of funding required to ensure delivery of existing commitments and new commitments arising from the Programme for Government.  Next week I will be appearing before the Joint...

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

Shane Ross: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not involved in the management or development of individual projects such as Ireland's Ancient East, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority.​ Accordingly, I have referred...