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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: Planning permission for the North Runway project has been in place since 2007. Given the increase in passenger numbers over the last two years and projected passenger growth, I welcome the fact that daa has decided to commence the project. daa has a statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport including the provision of infrastructure necessary to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: There is no cap in place in relation to the development of airport infrastructure. The National Aviation Policy (NAP) acknowledges the importance of ensuring sufficient capacity at Irish airports, and Dublin Airport in particular, to enable connectivity and the operation of services to existing and emerging markets, to support our tourism industry, trade relationships and connections with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jun 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 road projects (including the  N69 Listowel Bypass) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Public Sector Times is a complimentary magazine and therefore there is no cost to the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​In 2015 the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport spent €13,234 on daily newspapers. Daily newspapers are only supplied to Ministers, Minister's Advisors, the Press office and the Department's Press Cutting service which distributes articles relating to the Department on the internal website. The expenditure is in my view appropriate to ensure effective...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: There are 16 staff in the Human Resources Division in my Department providing HR, workforce planning, Learning and Development, strategic and change management services. A further 14 staff also report to the HR manager providing accommodation facilities management services including telephony, reception and internal post services.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I currently have one staff member working exclusively on constituency matters.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​There was a reduction of six staff in the Human Resources Division in my Department following the transition of my Department to PeoplePoint in August 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: Section 41 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (as amended) sets out when an application by a person for a driving licence shall be accompanied by a report completed by a registered medical practitioner.  A registered medical practitioner is defined as a person whose name is entered in the General Register of Medical Practitioners established under section...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Licences Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The number of requests made under the Air Navigation and Transport Act (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 Order to date in 2016 is 351. Requests were made by airlines of the following countries - USA - 331; Ireland 8; Turkey 5;  Switzerland 3; UK - 2; Spain 1; Ethiopia 1. The next destinations after landing in Ireland or overflying Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Licences Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The number of permits issued to transport munitions through Ireland or Irish Airspace in 2016 to date under the Air Navigation and Transport Act (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973 is 335. Permits were issued to airlines of the following countries - USA 315; Ireland 8; Turkey 5; Switzerland 3; UK 2; Spain 1; Ethiopia 1. The next destinations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department supports a shift to more sustainable transport modes through investment in a number of programmes under the Smarter Travel Policy introduced in 2009 and also through our ongoing funding of Public Transport.  The goal of the Smarter Travel policy is to reduce private car use by increasing the numbers who walk, cycle or use public transport. Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I would like to clarify, in the first instance, that my Department has no role regarding the legal framework for insurance regulating, or for the regulation of insurance companies. These are matters that fall under the remit of the Minister for Finance and the Central Bank, respectively. However, my main concern arising from the recent increases in the costs of motor insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in the location of test centres.  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: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Meath County Council undertook a feasibility study in 2009 with funding provided from my Department's Smarter Travel programme to identify a preferred route for a cycleway linking the towns of Trim, Navan and Drogheda. Consideration of the overall route for the cycleway took account of the needs of a range of users likely to avail of the facility.  A number of route...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Data (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Hay contracts are generally understood as fixed term contracts with defined terms and conditions and are normally offered to CEOs of commercial State bodies. The Department has responsibility for sixteen commercial State bodies. Of these companies, the CEOs of  eleven were appointed under Hay contracts while two were appointed under non-Hay contracts. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Subsidy levels for public transport services vary across EU Member States. The calculation of subsidy levels and what constitutes subsidies varies considerably and can lead to confusion comparing statistics which are in actual fact made up of different elements. In the case of Bus Éireann, the company operates three distinct businesses - PSO services;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that the taxpayer provides our public transport system with funding of almost a quarter of a billion euro each year; this year the exact figure is €236.6m. Of course that figure solely relates to the provision of public transport services and does not include the considerable capital funding provided in terms of public transport infrastructure. I am obliged, and I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the preparation of a Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, or GDA, is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2016-2035 which was published by the NTA in April this year sets out a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I wish to advise the Deputy that there are currently no vacancies on the Board of Port of Cork Company. The current members of the Board and the expiry date for their term of office is set out in the following table. Name Category of Director Expiry Annual Fee (€) Port of Cork Company  John Mullins Ministerial (Chairman) 26.02.18 21,600 Noel Cregan Ministerial...