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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, including cycling infrastructure and schemes. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the allocation of funding at project level. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Central Statistics Office Reports (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I welcome the publication of the Transport Omnibus 2018 by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and note its findings. I have not met with my officials to discuss it but they will review the statistics and trends contained in it as standard.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Human Trafficking (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Primary responsibility for prevention and detection of migrant smuggling/human trafficking rests with An Garda Síochána. As such, the introduction of the use of detectors falls under the responsibility for the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The categories of vehicles are set out in the EU Driving Licences Directives which form the framework for our national legislation. Small commercial vehicles fall into either Category B or C depending on the weight of the vehicle. Category B covers vehicles with a Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) not exceeding 3,500kg. This is the average car category. Category C covers vehicles, other than...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The frequency of periodic roadworthiness testing for commercial vehicles is governed by Article 5 of Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014. Member States cannot exceed the testing intervals for different categories of vehicles laid down by the Directive. The testing intervals for commercial vehicles registered in Ireland are set by Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The overriding concern of my Department and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which has responsibility for aviation safety regulation, is to ensure that aviation safety is a priority. Concerns with regard to aviation safety, arising from the two tragic accidents involving Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, has resulted in the worldwide grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. It is of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Expressway services are operated by Bus Éireann on a commercial basis in a similar fashion to any other commercial licensed bus service. Commercial licensed bus services do not receive any taxpayer funding, in contrast to those socially necessary but financially unviable services which make up the Public Service Obligation (PSO) network. Decisions regarding commercial licensed bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing capital funding in relation to the national roads programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the upgrading, improvement and development of individual national roads is a matter for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes. Decisions regarding contracts, operation and expansion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management, including noise abatement measures, for individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The PSO funding provided to Iarnród Éireann, Bus Eireann and Bus Átha Cliath in 2009 is as follows: IÉ (€000) BÉ (€000) BÁC (€000) 2009 170,624 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, I announced last week Government's approval for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann to proceed with the proposed purchase of 41 additional InterCity Railcars to increase capacity across the Greater Dublin Area rail network. This project, which will increase capacity by around 34% on the Kildare, Maynooth and Northern lines in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The procurement and or refurbishment of rolling stock is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance who, in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA), continue to examine how best to source additional rolling stock as efficiently and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The attached table sets our the meetings I have had involving Chairpersons of agencies and companies under the aegis of my Department from my appointment as Minister, to date. Agency/Company Number of Meetings Dates Bus Eireann 7 12-09-2016 05-12-2016 21-01-2017 30-01-2017 21-04-2017 23-08-2018 08-08-2019 CIE ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, this is primarily a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have forwarded this question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no reply is received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I was gravely concerned following the coverage and debate regarding alleged cruel practices within Ireland’s greyhound industry. One of the issues that arose as a result was the promotion of greyhound racing by our tourism agencies. Consequently, while the process of investigating and addressing issues was underway in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Both my Department and the two bodies charged with issuing the Disabled Parking Permit, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) and the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), are very aware of the misunderstandings that can arise in public perceptions of physical disability and the challenges that this can pose for drivers with invisible mobility impairments. It was never the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Parking Permit (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders and one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Tourism has received an allocation of €186 million in Budget 2020, up 10% on the 2019 allocation. Furthermore an extra €7m was provided to support the industry in 2019. With regard to the various regions, Fáilte Ireland develops and promotes their tourism potential in line with the relevant tourism experience brands – namely Ireland's Hidden Heartlands,...