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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. Under EU law, we have reciprocal exchange of driving licences with all other EU Member States. In the case of non-EU States, we may reach bilateral agreements on exchange of driving licences. We have a number of such agreements in place. Work in recent years has produced agreement with three of the Canadian provinces, and...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 822 and 825 together. My Department had a number of concerns, including legal and jurisdictional concerns, in relation to certain courses being provided at the NMCI. As I have already indicated to the House, following discussions last week between officials of my Department and the course provider, arrangements are in place for addressing on an urgent...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will appreciate, one of the main causes of road collisions on Irish roads is excessive and inappropriate speed. My Department, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána and other stakeholders, is continuing to examine this area to identify measures that can be taken to bring about future reductions in fatalities and serious...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (19 Jul 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 (including motorway service areas and rest areas) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in...

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

Shane Ross: ​Currently in Ireland, my department is not aware any demand for the operational testing of automated vehicle technologies; it is my understanding that these are largely taking place in countries with a domestic vehicle manufacturing industry. Of course, there are a range of firms with a presence here which have some involvement in elements of the very diverse range of...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and operation of individual road projects, including the N5 in Roscommon is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 828 and 829 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Oral Question No. 55, which I answered earlier.

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 830 and 832 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport infrastructure including the PSO bus fleets. Measures to provide for full accessibility are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage. In this regard my...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. My Department provides funding to the NTA for a rolling programme of bus replacement of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann PSO fleets both in the Greater Dublin Area and nationally.  This has enabled 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Hardship Panel (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The taxi industry is not deregulated but is regulated by the National Transport Authority under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. The taxi market was liberalised some 16 years ago in 2000 with the removal of quantitative restrictions. The Deputy may be aware that, following this, a Taxi Hardship Payments Scheme was established in 2003 on foot of recommendations...

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

Shane Ross: The appointment of PSV Officers is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the issue therefore comes under the remit of my colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality.

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

Shane Ross: ​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the granting of SPSV licences, 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: Driver Licences (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Under EU law, member states may issue driving licences to persons normally resident in their territory. If a person has applied for residency but not yet received approval, they are not yet eligible for a driving licence or a learner permit. The driver licence application process therefore requires proof of residency as part of the documentation to be presented.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (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.

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

Shane Ross: Details of the 2016 regional and local road grant allocations to each local authority are  available in the Dáil library. Details of the regional and local road grant payments in 2015 to County Councils are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are also available in the Dáil Library. With regard to national roads, details of payments are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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: Roads Maintenance Funding (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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Jul 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 relevant local authority....

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

Shane Ross: Under the Capital Plan, €100million is allocated to smarter travel and carbon reduction measures, including Greenways, over the lifetime of the Plan. The Programme for Partnership Government (PfPG) commits to provide additional funding for Greenways and it also commits to developing national guidelines for Greenway public consultation, planning, and...

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

Shane Ross: The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. While the development and promotion of specific tourism sectors is a matter for the Boards and Managements of the tourism agencies of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, the primary responsibility for the canal network falls under...