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

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority's Driver Testing Service sets out the minimum level of knowledge, skill and competency that an applicant must demonstrate if he or she is to become a fully licensed driver. An effective Driving Test provides learner drivers with a consistent evaluation process which ensures that candidates have attained a sufficient level of competency to drive unaccompanied. Pass...

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

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no reply has been received within 10 working days.

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

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website at .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As you may be aware, last year, the Cabinet gave approval for publication of a General Scheme of a Bill to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 so as to provide for the regulation of rickshaws. Work is underway to advance the drafting of this Bill. Rickshaws can be powered in a number of different ways - pedal powered, pedal-assisted and motorised. This Bill will introduce comprehensive new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Project Ireland 2040 (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: Project Ireland 2040 provides indicative allocations over the next ten years for a range of public transport related projects and programmes. As noted in Project Ireland 2040 individual projects and programmes remain subject to compliance with the Public Spending Code, including its requirements in relation to appraisal and Sanctioning Authority approval points. Details regarding indicative...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operator 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 reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy Framework (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: A comprehensive set of key performance indicators (KPIs) covering all elements of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 is currently being finalised in the context of the development of an Action Plan for the period to end 2022. This process includes in particular the development of KPIs for children and young people. As indicated in the policy, these will be set following publication later...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy Framework (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The current position is that my Department is engaging with Sport Ireland in relation to the possible integration of an audit of all sports facilities with the development of a comprehensive national database of Sport & Recreation Amenities, which the Agency is separately considering already. I believe that a comprehensive database of all general recreation amenities such as public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Data (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As indicated in the National Sports Policy 2018-2027, a review of swimming pool provision will be undertaken as part of the development of a coherent national strategy for swimming. Arrangements for the development of this strategy are currently being progressed by my Department with an indicative completion timescale of the latter part of 2020. In relation to existing programmes, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Websites (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: Government department websites are currently undergoing a significant change in how they present online content to citizens and businesses, with a view to making them easier to use and more accessible to all members of society. Over time, department websites are being moved to one single website, gov.ie, giving people a one stop shop for accessing information on government services and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department had no expenditure on the renewal of Lotus Notes licences from 2009 to 2019 and it is not currently the Department's intention to have any expenditure, for this purpose, over the next 5 years.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I published the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Plan on the 19 July of this year. The plan replaces the existing National Maritime SAR Framework dating from 2010. The Plan sets out the governance and oversight of SAR activities in Ireland and is intended to meet Ireland's international and national obligations in this area. It is an interdepartmental and interagency framework document which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Data (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The legislation and practices governing the importation and registration of motor vehicles in Ireland is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and the legal basis for the matter described by the Deputy is Chapter IV of the Finance Act 1992 and the Vehicle Registration and Taxation Regulations. While my Department does not have a function in respect of the registration of vehicles, it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: Details of the names of the external consultants that delivered training and provided advice to my Department in the context of GDPR preparedness, and the associated costs expended on each for the period 1stJanuary 2017 to 31stAugust 2019 are set out in the table below. Year Company Name Cost (€) 2017 BSI Cybersecurity and Information Resilience (Ireland ) Ltd. 118,075.39 2018 BSI...

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

Shane Ross: The information the deputy has requested is available on the Road Safety Authority website at

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Customer Charters (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: Please see table below in this regard: Year Number of complaints 2017 33 2018 32 2019 9 Total 74 My Department aims to deliver the best possible service to all customers. Complaints, which are defined as dissatisfaction concerning the provision of a service or services by the Department, can be made in person, by telephone, in writing or by email. There is a Code for Dealing with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department introduced stricter penalties for drink driving offences as part of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018. As of the 26 October 2018 any driver caught over the limit, including those in so-called 'lower' bracket of 51-80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, faces automatic disqualification. My Department takes the scourge of drink...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operator(s) 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 reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fire Service (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As mandated under EU Regulation 139/2014 and in line with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Airport Services Manual, Part 1 – Rescue and Fire fighting Services, certificated and licensed aerodrome operators in the State utilise fire fighting foams in accordance with the defined European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ICAO performance levels. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to active travel and public transport infrastructure. The administration and expansion of the public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities in that regard. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in...