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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 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.  ...

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

Shane Ross: I am pleased to tell you that Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (CVR) testing resumed on 18 May 2020, initially only for those vehicles with a test due date prior to 28 March 2020 (i.e. for vehicles that did not benefit from the three-month extension to certificates of roadworthiness).  CVR testing is expected to resume fully over the following weeks for those vehicles with a test due...

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

Shane Ross: A COVID-19 Sports Monitoring Group, chaired at Ministerial level, has been established to engage directly with the sporting bodies. Sport Ireland is also directly engaging with the sporting bodies on an ongoing basis in relation to the development of protocols to facilitate a safe return to training and competition. This extensive engagement with the sport sector has...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1043 and 1044 together. To obtain a category W licence for work vehicles and land tractors with or without a trailer, a person must first pass the BW category driver theory test to gain their learner permit, and then pass the W category driving test. As with other aspects of driving licence services, driver theory tests and the over-counter issuing of...

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

Shane Ross: For those who hold a current drivers licence, in response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government on 27 March 2020, I am pleased to tell you that Regulations were signed which extend the period of validity for all driving licences due to expire between March and June for a further four months.  No action is required of licence holders whose licences had been due to...

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

Shane Ross: The Department's budget is published in the Revised Estimates for 2020, available at . The Department's budget has not been revised in the light of the Covid 19 emergency. The impact of the pandemic will be managed in the standard manner for managing annual budgets, albeit with an expectation that the variances from planned expenditure in 2020 will be very significant in a number of areas....

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including cycling infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1051 and 1052 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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, while in relation to light rail specifically,...

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

Shane Ross: The Project Ireland 2040 Capital Tracker published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform provides details of infrastructure projects, indicative allocations, current status, project commencement dates and proposed completion dates. It is available at the following link: The individual projects and programmes are subject to compliance with the Public...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1054 and 1055 together. 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Project Ireland 2040 (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: In January 2020, my Department provided an update on national roads infrastructure developments, for 2019, to the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform in the context of a progress report on Project Ireland 2040.  Please see attached a copy of that report. Please note that this report is an overview of the progress of the National Roads Programme as at...

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

Shane Ross: The air cargo sector is fully liberalised and airlines are free to operate on a commercial basis in response to market developments internationally.  With a view to keeping essential air cargo flows moving during the COVID-19 crisis, my Department fully supports the European Commission's recent guidance recommending a range of operational and...

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...

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

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority is currently working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of a range of services, following the publication of the Government roadmap and the National Return to Work Safety Protocol agreed by employer and trade union representatives. This includes carrying out the appropriate risk assessments. The safety of the public is of...

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

Shane Ross: The recently announced 'Return to Work Safely Protocol' sets out the steps and processes employers and workers must take to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace - . It is understood that the Health and Safety Authority will oversee the implementation of the protocol and Inspectors will provide advice and support to employers and employees on how they are implementing the...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, funding for active travel is provided under a number of different programmes, of which the two principal ones are the Smarter Travel / Sustainable Urban Transport programme and the Cycling and Walking programme, while funding is also provided to support the Green Schools programme. The following table provides details of expenditure in 2018 and 2019 and the...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 purchase of the PSO bus fleet across the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, development of the railway network...

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

Shane Ross: Prior to 1989, the driver licensing system permitted a car and trailer to be driven under the car licence alone. Licence categories were then changed, with separate categories covering car (Category B) and car and trailer (Category BE). People licensed to drive with trailer before 1989 were allowed to keep their old entitlements, simply by indicating this wish on the application form when...