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

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of public services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publications of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safely Protocol agreed by employer and trade union representatives - including carrying out risk...

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

Shane Ross: The Government has approved special support measures with respect to travel agents and tour operators in the form of a State-guaranteed Refund Credit Note, which can be offered instead of cash refunds in the secure knowledge that their value is underwritten by the State.  The EU Package Travel Directive places stringent refund obligations on the sector, which clearly did not foresee...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that the Deputy is correct:  anyone who has cancelled a package holiday due to Covid-19 is entitled to a full cash refund under the EU Package Travel Directive, and there is no change to that entitlement.  What I am doing, however, following Government approval, is making legal provision for a Government-backed Refund Credit Note, which...

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

Shane Ross: The Commission for Aviation Regulation has statutory responsibility for enforcing airline refund obligations in Ireland, as enshrined in EU law under Regulation EC 261/2004.  I understand that the Commission recently wrote to all airlines operating routes that service Ireland, reminding them of their legal obligations to provide refunds for cancelled bookings.  I am aware that there...

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

Shane Ross: The European Commission initiated Infringement proceedings in 2019 for the non-transposition of Directive (EU) 2016/2370 into national legislation within the timeframe of 25 December 2018. An approach to delivering the transposition of this Directive into Irish law has since been agreed with the Commission and work is continuing in my Department to ensure that this matter is finalised as soon...

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

Shane Ross: Bus lanes were created to provide on-street priority for bus-based public transport. Their goal is to make bus transport faster and more reliable, thereby encouraging more people to switch from private cars to public transport. This will achieve the twin goals of reducing congestion and reducing pollution. In addition to buses, bus lanes may also be used by cyclists who, as...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1024 and 1025 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including language standards for SPSV drivers, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if...

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

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of public services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publications of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safely Protocol agreed by employer and trade union representatives - including carrying out risk...

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: Tourism Ireland Funding (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Funding for the regional cooperative market access scheme is allocated to Tourism Ireland under the Tourism Marketing Fund. This year, €2,500,000 has been allocated to the scheme. Accordingly, a 100% increase would cost a further €2,500,000 on a full year basis.

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that no engagement has taken place and no correspondence has been received from the management team at Dublin Airport or the Dublin Airport board of directors in relation to flights from Northern Italy from January 2020 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism a`nd Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority, as the regulatory body for the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, has published information for the SPSV industry which includes guidelines on how to keep vehicles clean to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This document is available on the NTA's website. I have also referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my...

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

Shane Ross: The Government-approved Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, and its specific phasing, is based on public health advice.  Compliance with the various requirements attaching to each phase of the Roadmap is essential to ensure continued progress against the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday last, I established an Expert Group on Return to Sport, which will provide guidance to the...

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

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of public services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publications of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safely Protocol agreed by employer and trade union representatives, including carrying out risk...

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

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of public services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publications of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safely Protocol agreed by employer and trade union representatives - including carrying out risk...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. The administration and expansion of public bike schemes in the regional cities is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for...

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

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of periodic roadworthiness testing in the State.  Accordingly, I have forwarded your queryto the RSA as it relates to an operational matter.

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

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of public services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publication of the Government roadmap and, more recent, the National Return to Work Safety Protocol agreed by employer and trade union representatives – including carrying out risk assessments.  All...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File Access (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: Under Section 5(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2014 data relating to penalty points is provided to Insurance Companies from my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). There is also a signed agreement in place between my Department and the insurance industry for the provision of penalty point data. The data provided consists of the penalty point offence description, number of...