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

Shane Ross: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and has designated it amongst the essential services that have carried on during the Covid-19 emergency. I would like to thank the operators and their staff in continuing this essential service. Throughout, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the public transport operators have been...

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

Shane Ross: Consumer protections for airline passengers and for holiday-makers who book trips through travel agents and tour operators are enshrined in EU law. EU Regulation 261/2004 requires airlines to provide a full cash refund within 7 days in the event that a flight is cancelled by the airline; and EU Directive 2302/2015 on Package Travel requires travel agents and tour operators to provide a full...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (20 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 contraints arising from the COVID pandemic, a small number of flights are continuing to be operated....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Company Closures (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: There are insolvency protection arrangements in place for customers of tour operators and travel agents licensed to trade in Ireland.  These arrangements are administered by the Commission for Aviation Regulation.  The meaures include provison for the repatriation of stranded travellers and reimbursements for travel not undertaken. Customers of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 954 and 974 together. There are no plans to amend the legislation to extend the grounds for the granting of a refund of motor tax at this time.  The legislation which sets out the circumstances for refunds of motor tax provides for refunds only in certain limited circumstances, namely where: - a vehicle has been scrapped or destroyed; - a vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Consumer protections for airline passengers and for holiday-makers who book trips through travel agents and tour operators are enshrined in EU law.  EU Regulation 261/2004 requires airlines to provide a full cash refund within 7 days in the event that a flight is cancelled by the airline; and EU Directive 2302/2015 on Package Travel requires travel agents and tour operators to provide a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Student Visas (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The Commission for Aviation Regulation is the statutory body with responsibility for administering the insolvency protection scheme to repatriate and reimburse consumers in the event of a licensed travel agent or tour operator collapse. Customers may be covered by the consumer protection scheme if they purchased a package from the company in question and this package includes overseas travel....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The stage at which persons working in water sports can recommence work is dependent on the specific characteristics of the water sport concerned, for example whether it occurs indoors or outdoors, as these determine the applicable phase of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Phase 1 of the Roadmap, which commenced on 18 May, permits certain outdoor sports and physical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The stage at which those working in water sports can commence work again is dependent on the specific characteristics of the water sport concerned, for example whether it occurs indoors or outdoors, as these determine the applicable phase of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Phase 1 of the Roadmap, which commenced on 18 May, permits certain outdoor sports and physical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Passenger Data (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The following table shows the number of passengers that arrived at Irish Airports on scheduled passenger services in April, 2020. The numbers given include transfer/transit passengers for whom the airport listed is not their final destination. Arrivals at Irish Airports April 2020 Airport Passenger Arrivals Transfer/Transit Passengers Total ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Traffic (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Upon request by my Department the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) have been collecting weekly figures of passenger arrivals and departures through Irish ports since the beginning of April. These figures are outlined below and represent combined arrival and departure numbers. On average, there tends to be an even  divide between arrival and departure numbers but a precise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Driving instruction is given by instructors who are private individuals who are self employed or employed by a Driving School. As they are not employees of the Road Safety Authority individual instructors and driving schools should refer to the roadmap and to the National Return to Work Safely Protocol, noting that high-risk services are not to resume until Phase 4 at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (20 May 2020)

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 planning, design and construction of 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: Road Projects Status (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 planning/design, the purchase of lands and construction of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: There are currently no flight restrictions in place in Ireland and the operation of the London Heathrow route,  or any route from Shannon, is a commecial decision for airlines, in consultation with the airport and other stakeholders. Aer Lingus entered into certain commitments at the time of its acquisition by IAG in 2015 in relation to the operation of its London Heathrow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (20 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 National Car Test services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The safeguarding of workers rights, including those in the maritime sector, is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation The employment of seafarers and workers and the nationality of those workers is an operational matter for the shipping companies themselves as they are independent commercial companies and I have no role in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Driving instruction is provided by instructors who are private individuals either self employerd or who are employed by Driving Schools. They are not employees of the Road Safety Authority. Individual driving instructors and Driving School businesses should refer to the roadmap and to the National Return to Work Safely Protocol, noting that high-risk services are not to...