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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: It must be understood that a learner permit is not a licence, but a permit to allow a person to drive while learning. The purpose of the driving test is to set out the minimum level of knowledge, skill and competency that a learner must demonstrate in order to become a fully licenced driver. Until a learner can meet this standard and pass this test, they are not safe to take to our roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has extended the renewal dates of vehicle licences due to expire between 13 March 2020 and 12 June 2020 by three months. The NTA has also waived the late renewal fee for any licence holder who was unable to renew in time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the licencing of taxis and other small public service vehicles is a matter for the NTA under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing services is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I have no role in individual cases. Due to the closure of services provided by the RSA as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, I took measures to extend the validity of number of documents, including the learner permit. Any learner permits which were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, the Department is not involved in the day-to-day management and operational aspects of public transport - the individual operators are responsible for that, and in this case Dublin Bus. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The management of the Phoenix Park in Dublin, including the management of traffic and related matters such as traffic surveys, is a matter for the Office of Public Works, for which my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is responsible to the Oireachtas. Traffic management generally, including surveys, is a matter for the relevant local authority, under the Roads and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services. My officials and the Road Safety Authority are currently examining the possibility of resuming the National Car Test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The starting point for driver licensing policy is public safety - we issue driving licences when we are satisfied that the applicants have met a defined standard, by passing tests. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which among other things sets the standards to be met in driving tests in all Member States. On this basis, EU driving licences are mutually...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services. My officials and the Road Safety Authority are currently examining the possibility of resuming the National Car Test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I can confirm to the Deputy that at a policy level the current status of both projects remains unchanged: both projects are long-term infrastructure investments designed to add capacity to our public transport network and both are at a relatively early stage of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I have established an Expert Group on Return to Sport, which includes medical expertise, for the purposes of assisting the sporting community in Ireland, in particular the National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs), to make a safe, phased return to sport in accordance with the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The sporting bodies have sought from my Department and Sport Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The law is clear in circumstances where an airline cancels a flight - for whatever reason - that all passengers booked on that flight who seek it are entitled to a full cash refund within 7 days. That provision is set out in EU Regulation 261 (2004).Notwithstanding the constraints arising from the COVID pandemic, a small number of flights are continuing to be operated. Where a flight takes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 793 and 794 together. I have established an Expert Group on Return to Sport, which includes medical expertise, for the purposes of assisting the sporting community in Ireland, in particular the National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs), to make a safe, phased return to sport in accordance with the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business is based on public health advice and compliance with the requirements of each of its five phases by all concerned is essential to ensure continued progress against the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase one of the Roadmap clearly provides that while it is possible to participate in a range of sporting activities in groups of no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing resumed on Monday 18 May 2020. The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the wider range of services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publication of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safety Protocol as agreed by employer and trade union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I had the great pleasure of opening a demonstration section of the Sligo Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR) Greenway last year with First Minister Arlene Foster. As I stated then, it has great potential to contribute to economic regeneration along its route from Collooney in Sligo to Manorhamilton in Leitrim and to Blacklion on the Cavan -Fermanagh border before crossing into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Rights (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of denied boarding, long delays and cancellations. If a flight goes ahead and a customer cancels or simply does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. It is my understanding that airlines are offering re-booking and other options to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Ensuring the provision of integrated public transport services (bus, rail, light-rail and taxi) by public and private operators throughout the State is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority. The Government has been clear that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (27 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 801 and 837 together. The carriage of munitions of war on board civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory and on Irish registered civil aircraft, wherever they may be, is governed by the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. My Department publishes statistics online regarding the number of such...