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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 Jun 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. I am pleased to confirm the phased re-opening on NCT centres from Monday 8 June in line with Phase 2 of the of the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 Jun 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. I am pleased to confirm the phased re-opening of the National Car Test centres from Monday 8 June, in line with Phase 2 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle to Work Scheme (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Cycle To Work Scheme provides for purchase of a bicycle/associated safety accessories to be exempt from income tax, the benefit-in-kind arising from the provision of a bicycle/bicycle safety equipment by an employer to an employee or director, where the bicycle/associated safety equipment is used by the employee or director mainly for qualifying journeys (i.e. travelling to and from work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: There is currently one vacancy on the Board of Shannon Foynes Port Company. Officials from my Department are engaging with both Shannon Foynes Port Company and the Public Appointments Service in preparing the relevant information booklet necessary for advertising this vacancy. Once this is finalised the vacancy will be advertised by the the Public Appointments Service on www.stateboards.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of cancellations and other scenarios, including long delays. However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. I understand, however, that the current practice...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Measures to protect public health are recommended by the National Emergency Public Health Team (NPHET) within the Department of Health, and my Department and its agencies follow their advice. The Department of Health is the lead Government Department in relation to public health matters, including COVID-19 and also in relation to the request for passengers arriving in Ireland to self-isolate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 572 and 573 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The Exchequer allocates funding for the purposes of both capital and current expenditure from the Department's Vote to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for allocation to the transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Dates for the resumption of Road Safety Authority (RSA) services, and any special arrangements which will need to be put into place to allow for the provision of these services, will be determined having regard to the guidance of the relevant public health authorities. The RSA, in planning to reopen driver testing services, will consider all factors, including the backlog of people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Tourism Recovery Taskforce was established by Minister of State Brendan Griffin and I on 20 May 2020. The purpose of the Taskforce is to prepare a Tourism Recovery Plan which will include a set of recommendations on how best the Irish tourism sector can adapt and recover in the changed tourism environment as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. The plan will identify priority aims, key...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including vehicle standards for SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have, therefore, forwarded your correspondence to the Authority for consideration and direct reply. Please advise this office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Memoranda of Understanding (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: At the outset, I wish to point out that this is a commercial operational matter for the Port of Cork Company. I understand from the Port of Cork Company that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NextDecade in 2017 to attract new LNG business into Ireland from the USA. Next Decade is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development company which is focused on LNG export projects. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently 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 driving test raises particular difficulties, given...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: 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 as an “essential service” during the Covid-19 emergency, recognising the importance of keeping the system running especially for carrying essential workers and other passengers making necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: 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 as an “essential service” during the Covid-19 emergency, recognising the importance of keeping the system running especially for carrying essential workers and other passengers making necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I am acutely aware of the difficulties and challenges facing sporting organisations and clubs, including the League of Ireland. 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. A...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040committed to conducting an independent review toward evaluating a possible extension of the existing Western Rail Corridor northwards to Tuam (Phase 2) and/or Claremorris (Phase 3). Project Ireland 2040also states that if Government accepts a proposal to extend the route then that extension will be prioritised over the lifetime of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Tourism Recovery Taskforce was established by Minister of State Brendan Griffin and I on 20 May 2020. The Taskforce have met twice already and plan to meet again on 10 June. The purpose of the Taskforce is to prepare a Tourism Recovery Plan which will include a set of recommendations on how best the Irish tourism sector can adapt and recover in the changed tourism environment as a result...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is the EU's funding instrument for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Funding under CEF is delivered in the form of grants awarded following competitive calls for proposals. The amount of co-funding awarded varies depending on the criteria for each call, the type of project and the quality of applications. All applications will be assessed and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Jun 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 provision of bus stops and shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (9 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The RSA is currently 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. I am pleased to confirm the phased re-opening of the...