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

Shane Ross: The importance of Tourism in Ireland cannot be understated. It is a vital industry, which supported over 260,000 jobs all around the country prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Tourism is one of the most directly affected sectors in this current crisis. This is of course a concerning time for everyone in tourism. Minister Griffin and I have established an appropriate taskforce of industry, agency...

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

Shane Ross: The Government’s overarching, cross-sectoral approach to the COVID-19 pandemic is to ensure that economic activity recovers as quickly as possible, consistent with public health advice. Measures introduced by the Government to date, which have benefitted national sporting organisations and their local sports clubs, include: - the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme; - the...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1069 and 1088 together. On the 16th of May,  An Taoiseach announced updated public health guidance in relation to wearing face coverings in certain circumstances as part of efforts to tackle coronavirus in Ireland, recommending that face coverings should be worn when using busy public transport or in enclosed indoor...

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

Shane Ross: Motor tax receipts (including arrears) by vehicle category are set out in the table below for 2019 and for the period from January to the end of April 2020. Vehicle category 2019 (€) 2020 (€) Private cars (engine capacity) 354,782,937 103,218,225 Private cars (engine capacity electric)...

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

Shane Ross: On the 20 April 2020, I signed the Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 132 of 2020) to provide that a 4-month extension is given to test due dates for vehicles with an NCT certificate in force on 28 March 2020, or to vehicles with a first NCT test due during the period beginning on 28 March 2020 and ending on 31 July 2020. My officials and the Road...

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

Shane Ross: Due to the closure of services provided by the Road Safety Authority (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 June 2020 inclusive have had their period of validity extended by 4 months. The RSA is currently working, in...

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

Shane Ross: In light of the temporary closure of test centres due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I have removed the requirement for commercial vehicles to have a current Certificate of Roadworthiness in force when taxing a commercial vehicle that is over a year old. The relevant Regulations are the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Licensing) (Revocation) Regulations 2020 (S.I....

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 the National Car Test...

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

Shane Ross: I am acutely aware of the difficulties and challenges facing sporting organisations. A COVID-19 Sports Monitoring Group, chaired at Ministerial level, has been established to engage directly with the sporting bodies. Four meetings of this Group have been held to date. The Football Association of Ireland has participated in all of these meetings. Sport Ireland is also directly engaging...

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 and...

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

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply....

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

Shane Ross: While, as the Deputy states, many grass roots sports clubs fall outside the eligibility criteria for the Covid-19 Stability Fund, they can benefit from the various cross-sectoral measures already introduced by the Government, notably the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and the series of enterprise supports ranging...

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

Shane Ross: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank operators and staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across the system, guided by public...

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

Shane Ross: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank operators and staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across the system, guided by public...

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

Shane Ross: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank operators and staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across the system, guided by public...

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

Shane Ross: The Covid-19 emergency, and the necessary restrictions on public movement and the temporary closure of many workplaces, education centres and leisure and social activities across the country has meant that far fewer people than normal have been needing to use public transport.  Nonetheless, it remains a vital service for those it has continued...

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

Shane Ross: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank operators and staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across the system, guided by public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Data (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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Matters relating...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my officials carried out a public consultation on whether or not to legislate for or regulate the use of powered personal transporters (PPTs) over a two month period late last year. In excess of 500 submissions were received, all of which were carefully considered. These submissions, in conjunction with independent research into the regulation and use of these vehicles...

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

Shane Ross: Powered personal transporters, or PPTs, are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and there is no licence category for them. Therefore their use is...