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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to national roads.  Under the Roads Acts, 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  TII and Donegal County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The development and promotion of the Wild Atlantic Way, including the delivery of related projects such as that to which the Deputy refers, is carried out by Fáilte Ireland.  I have asked Fáilte Ireland to contact the Deputy directly with further information on the current position relating to this specific project and its projected delivery.  Please contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 864, 869 and 880 together. 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. As the Deputy will be aware, on Monday 8 June 2020, in line...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The specific issue raised by the Deputy has not featured in discussions of the COVID-19 Sports Monitoring Group. The regulation of the insurance industry is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance. Given the importance of physical activity for physical and mental wellbeing, I would however be generally concerned that such obstacles would potentially materialise and I would hope...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The RSA has been working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the 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 representatives.  The resumption of driver testing raises particular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I would like to advise the Deputy that the detention and removal of persons refused permission to enter the State are operational matters for the Garda National Immigration Bureau who work closely with civilian immigration officers on these matters.  As the Minister for Justice and Equality is responsible for immigration and border controls at our ports and airports, questions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 132 of 2020) provides a 4-month extension to NCT test due dates for vehicles with an NCT certificate in force on 28 March 2020 and also to vehicles with a first NCT test due during the period beginning on 28 March 2020 and ending on 31 July 2020. If the vehicle in question had an NCT certificate in force on 28...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  While my Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism product development, it is not directly involved in the management of individual tourism projects and has no role in the administration of the agency's grants programmes. With regard...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I would first note that the Deputy appears to make a mistaken assumption regarding the nature and outcome driving tests.  As a rigorous test of competence, intended to protect drivers as well as other road users, nobody can or should expect to demonstrate that competence and so qualify for a full driving licence purely because they have taken a test.  It is therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Jun 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As you know, EU Tourism Ministers met on 27 April and 20 May by videoconference to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on tourism. At both those meetings, I urged the European Commission to introduce new, tourism-specific funding supports for member states and to allow maximum flexibility in State Aid rules, to enable the provision of timely and appropriate supports for the sector. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Thank you for your recent correspondence in relation to the resumption of work by driving schools. As a private company, a driving school must ensure that they can comply with the necessary public health requirements before they can reopen their businesses. The National Return to Work Safely Protocol was developed by NPHET in consultation with national experts. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Firstly I would like to advise that officials in my Department are engaging with the Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland and will continue to do so on a regular basis. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 health emergency, the Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important and designated public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. The National Development Plan 2018-2027 included a commitment to develop a National Velodrome and Badminton...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Currently, the Government advice continues to be against all non-essential travel overseas until further notice.  On Friday 12 June the Government noted a European coordinated approach to lifting COVID-19 border controls and travel restrictions, as announced by the European Commission on 11 June. The Commission recommends that Schengen Member States and Schengen Associated States...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I have arranged to meet the Advisory Committee on Small Public Service Vehicles, sometimes known as the Taxi Advisory Committee, at its next scheduled meeting, later this month.  The Committee has a statutory remit, and its role under Section 73 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 is to advise the Minister for Transport, Toursim and Sport in relation to issues relevant to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. Before the post 2008 financial crisis, local authorities could apply on a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is likely aware that, commencing in 2016, transport investment in all the major cities is guided by the development of metropolitan area transport strategies. Since 2016 transport strategies have been published in respect of the Greater Dublin Area, Galway and the Cork Metropolitan Area, while development of a transport strategy for the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area has...