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Adjournment Debate: Industrial Disputes (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Barry for raising this topical issue. I share the pain of the hundreds of thousands of commuters who have been inconvenienced by the disruption caused to Luas services since the commencement of this industrial dispute. The fact that it looks like we will endure yet more disruption over the coming period is particularly disappointing considering that agreement was possible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1114 and 1164 together. While I, as Minister, have responsibility for the provision of capital funding for investment in tourism projects, such as Ireland's Ancient East, neither I nor my Department is directly involved in the allocation of funding to such projects.  The funding and development of tourism projects are matters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Tipperary (including Ardfinnan Bridge on the R665) is the statutory responsibility of Tipperary 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Boat Permits (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The primary concern of my Department in such matters is the enhancement of safety at sea, and this has to come before economic or sectorial interests. Different maritime activities have particular hazards and risks associated with them and safety requirements must take these into account.​ Smaller fishing vessels must comply with a safety standard...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Boat Permits (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Yes, I can confirm to the Deputy that national provisions apply. Smaller fishing vessels must comply with a safety standard appropriate for their operations, namely the "Code of Practice for Design, Construction, Equipment and Operation of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15 metres Length Overall". Passenger boats (i.e. that carry fewer than 12 passengers) must comply with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (17 May 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 other 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 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: Tourism continues to contribute significantly to Ireland's economic recovery.  CSO figures for 2015 show that there were over 8.64 million overseas visits to Ireland, an increase of 13.7% on 2014. The total associated revenue from our overseas visitors (excluding carrier receipts) amounted to over €4.2 billion – an increase of over 18% on 2014. The domestic market also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 May 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 monitoring of the national road network) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The parking of vehicles on public roads is controlled either through the application of prohibitions and restrictions under Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations made by me under section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, or by bye-laws made by the local authority, under section 36 of that Act, with respect to public roads in their functional area. A mandatory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: The Sports Capital Programme which is administered by my Department is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities. Under the 2015 round of the Sports Capital Programme, a total of 1,592 applications were received. 891 applications were successful with €41.1 million allocated in total. 238 applications were received from clubs affiliated to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1123 and 1140 together. I have yet to decide on how the €100 million earmarked for Smarter Travel projects in the Programme for Government is to be invested.  However, I am confident that investment in greenways will continue given the economic and social benefits they bring to communities, particularly those in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: The position with regard to any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme has yet to be decided.  Any future rounds of the Programme would be advertised on the department's website and in the national press.  Any interested group should register their interest online at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie.  The online application is currently accepting registrations of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: ​In all areas of transport the highest priority for my Department is safety. Both my Department and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are engaged in promoting awareness of the Rules of the Road and safe practice on our roads for all road users. This includes promoting awareness of cyclists and other vulnerable road users among motorists, as well as promoting safe cycling practice...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including administration of the SPSV Entry Test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply to her. The Deputy should advise my private office if she does not receive a response within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including administration of the SPSV Entry Test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply to her. The Deputy should advise my private office if she does not receive a response within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Capital funding for the four regional airports is provided under the Regional Airports Programme 2015-2019 which was approved by the EU Commission last August. This is a multiannual Programme and the individual airports submit their investment proposals over the life of the Programme. The four airports, including Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK), submitted their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1129, 1130, 1153 and 1156 together. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1131 and 1132 together. The application of an exemption from en-route charges for any military flights is at the discretion of the State concerned. The policy and general practice at international level is to exempt State and military aircraft from such charges. This derives from the exemption of State aircraft from the scope of the Chicago...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver licensing service is a matter for 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 is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (17 May 2016)

Shane Ross: The Programme for Government provides that the Government will seek to set aside €100 million in additional capital funding to take the Wild Atlantic Way to the next level, including an Atlantic Blueway route, and the Ireland Way, and to invest further in developing a nationwide Greenway network. As part of this additional funding, the Government also proposes to double the funding...