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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) remains in place.  This Scheme provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner.  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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised in relation to fares is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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: Traffic Calming Measures (28 Jun 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 Traffic Legislation (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: All vehicles are obliged to obey road traffic law.  Pedal-powered rickshaws come within the definition of 'pedal cycles' and powered rickshaws are classified as 'mechanically propelled vehicles'. The measures which were introduced last year to allow An Garda Síochána to issue fixed charge notices to cyclists also apply to pedal powered rickshaws and provide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (28 Jun 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 implementation of individual 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. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 Jun 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 implementation of individual road projects (such as the Kilkenny Northern Ring Road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland - TII (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the Competent Authority in Ireland with the responsibility of ensuring that airport authorities adopt a balanced approach in dealing with noise-related matters at airports.  The IAA exercises its responsibilities by reference to EU legislative provisions and I have asked the IAA to liaise directly with the Deputy.  The IAA will be in a position...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Environmental Noise Directive (END) 2002/49/EC sets out certain requirements for the assessment and management of environmental noise from transport sources, including from major airports with more than 50,000 aircraft take-off or landing movements per year. Dublin Airport is the only airport in Ireland that falls within this threshold. The END was transposed into national law by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The position paper and questionnaire referred to by the Deputy has been circulated on behalf of the Dutch House of Representatives.  I consider that national parliamentary initiatives of this nature can most appropriately be progressed in the Member State concerned in the first instance and subsequently, as necessary, in the institutions of the European Union. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Programme for Government includes a commitment to proceed with the New Metro North project and funding is provided in the Capital Plan "Building on Recovery Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016-2021" to facilitate construction of the link commencing in 2021 with a view to delivery by 2026/2027. The funding constraints that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure funding to National Governing Bodies of Sport. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: As indicated in my response to PQ 16719/16, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Jun 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: Road Safety (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: Ireland's Entry into Service regulations requires all buses to have Type Approval, which includes the specified standards for safety belts, where they are required, before they are used on the road.​ I understand that buses designed to operate in an urban environment, operating at reduced speeds (maximum 65km/h in Ireland if carrying standees) and with passengers in many instances,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard which is a Division of my Department provides a response and coordination service for Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR). Irish Coast Guard helicopters provide a day and night-time service, operating out of bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. Operations include the mobilisation, organisation and tasking of adequate resources to respond to persons in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in the matters described.  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: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's Accessibility Consultative Committee last met on 25 November 2015. A date for the next meeting has not yet been arranged. Transport Access for All, my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, was prepared following an extensive consultative process with all stakeholders and continues to guide Departmental policy in improving accessibility to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As indicated previously to the Deputy, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Co. Meath is the statutory responsibility of Meath 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 Capital Plan 2016-2021 provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: S.I. No. 74/1952 - Air Navigation (Foreign Military Aircraft) Order - provides that the permission of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade is required for any foreign military aircraft to enter Irish airspace or land at an Irish airport. I have no function in that regard. ​No representations have been made to me or my Department regarding military use of Knock...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Motor Insurance is a private contractual matter between the insurance company and their customers. I have no powers to intervene in the matter.  The Central Bank is the Insurance Regulator.  As my colleague, the Minister for Finance stated in the Dail in a statement on insurance costs on 20 April, the Department of Finance will over the coming months be...