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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​There was no undue delay on the part of the Marine Survey Office of my Department in approving the various applications for refresher training courses in the National College of Ireland which were formally received in late April 2015. Following an examination of the applications in accordance with the relevant legal and policy framework, full approval was granted in Autumn last year...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Regulation 598/2014 on noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports entered into force on 13 June.  However, a Statutory Instrument will be necessary to give practical effect to the Regulation in Ireland. The arrangements for the implementation of the Regulation are being discussed between my Department and the Attorney General's Office in that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The permit issued for the landing of the Omni Air aircraft at Shannon Airport on 26 June 2016 under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, SI 224 1973 was in respect of the unloaded personal weapons of the troops on board. The permit was for the carriage of these munitions, not the carriage of military personnel. Other than...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry is the statutory responsibility of Kerry 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: Sports Capital Programme Administration (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Deputies will be aware that the Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment. Deputies will also be aware that there was no round of the SCP in 2009, 2010 or 2011.  There were however rounds of the programme in 2012, 2014 and 2015.  Almost 1,600 applications were received under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Rickshaws are covered by road traffic law.  Pedal-powered rickshaws come within the definition of 'pedal cycles' and powered rickshaws are classified as 'mechanically propelled vehicles'. They, like all road traffic, are obliged to obey road traffic law. The measures which were introduced last year to allow An Garda Síochána to issue fixed charge notices...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme is currently the subject of ongoing legal proceedings by retired members of daa, Shannon Airport Authority, Aer Lingus and the former SR Technics.  The proceedings began in July 2015. The matter was last before the High Court on 24 June 2016 and the President of the High Court has listed the case again for 29 July....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Sale (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I have not had cause to carry out such analysis or to have contact with Aer Lingus in relation to jobs since taking up office. On 26 May 2015 it was announced that the previous Government had decided to support IAG's takeover offer for Aer Lingus.  That decision was taken following extensive discussions with IAG and a detailed consideration of all of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Ireland complies fully with its international and EU obligations in relation to the recognition of seafarer certifications as set out in both EU and international requirements. Currently there is one small offshore renewable energy project in Ireland which is a wind farm located off the Arklow bank comprising of seven turbines. My Department has licensed and certified a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Firstly, I should clarify that it is airlines not countries that are granted permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973. There is a standard application form for such permits. This includes a section detailing the destination of the flight, which may or may not be the final destination. My Department seeks the views of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Deputies will be aware that the Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment. Deputies will also be aware that there was no round of the SCP in 2009, 2010 or 2011.  There were however rounds of the programme in 2012, 2014 and 2015.  Almost 1,600 applications were received under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: It is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct the current public procurement process relating to the tendering out of 10% of the PSO bus network. NTA is undertaking this by way of three separate competitions.  It has now completed the pre-qualification phase of all three competitions and recently issued formal invitations to tender in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, in essence, been self-financing since 2014 and I am satisfied that the RSA have adequate resources available to promote road safety. I am aware that road deaths have been increasing in other jurisdictions, including in Europe and in the US in recent years.  Overall, the number of fatalities has fallen significantly in Ireland in recent years,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Sale (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I have not had cause to have contact with Aer Lingus in relation to jobs or working conditions within the airline since taking up office. On 26 May 2015 it was announced that the previous Government had decided to support IAG's takeover offer for Aer Lingus. That decision was taken following extensive discussions with IAG and a detailed consideration of all of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Relations (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for working conditions and pay across all sectors in Ireland, including the hospitality sector, rests with my colleague the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.  I have no direct role or regulatory function in these matters. In respect of the report to which the Deputy refers, I thank him for bringing it to my attention.  Few sectors provide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act creates a statutory obligation on a number of sectors, including transport, to develop sectoral climate change adaptation plans. My Department, in consultation with key transport agencies and service providers, has been making good progress on developing the Adaptation Plan for Transport....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its 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 projects to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The arrangements for the implementation of this EU Regulation are being discussed between my Department and the Attorney General's Office. A Statutory Instrument will be necessary to give practical effect to this new EU Regulation  Although the subject matter of the Regulation - the implementation of the Balanced Approach from the International...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (19 Jul 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.