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Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Written Answers Nos. 479-497

Inland Fisheries Regulation

Ceisteanna (479)

Mick Barry

Ceist:

479. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to issue by-laws governing the fishing of pike in advance of the completion of a review by Inland Fisheries Ireland; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22568/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I have given notice of proposals to make a Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law and instigated a public consultation where observations on the draft proposals may be expressed at any time during the period of 21 days concluding at 5pm on 25 May, 2018.

The proposed (draft) Bye-Law is intended to afford additional protection to wild brown trout in seven State–owned waters where significant stock control measures are already in place as a matter of existing policy.  This would mean that the waters concerned would continue to be managed primarily as brown trout waters. 

The proposal relates primarily to trout and any impact on pike fishing would be limited to the seven State-owned waters concerned on which significant stock management is already in place. These waters represent a very small percentage of available angling waters.  It is understood that any broader designation of waters and any required management measures will require primary legislation.

Before it can be finalised, the contents of the Bye-Law and its potential scope will also require legal consultation and settlement.  In view of the public consultation, it is not appropriate to comment further at this stage.

Motor Insurance

Ceisteanna (480, 507)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

480. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for giving ownership of the database to identify uninsured drivers to an organisation (details supplied); if this database will be available to all participants in the market and not just members of the organisation; if potential entrants to the Irish market will have full access to the database when it is established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22360/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

507. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring Report Stage amendments to the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 under recommendation No. 28 of the report on the cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22359/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 480 and 507 together.

Recommendation 28 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance concerns the establishment of a fully functioning motor insurance database, known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) insurance database, to identify uninsured driving. Phase 1, relating to privately owned motor vehicles, has commenced testing and will provide insured and uninsured vehicle lists to An Garda Síochána based on vehicle licence plate number and insurer name. This includes providing a list of uninsured vehicles that can be loaded into the An Garda Síochána Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) System.

Phase 2 includes the capturing of driver numbers and has an expected date for its completion of Quarter 3 2020, with at that stage a target of 100% of driver numbers to be made available for the MTPL insurance database for privately owned motor vehicles, which makes up in the region of 92% of insured vehicles.

Section 78A of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended, requires all motor insurance companies to provide details of motor insurance policies to An Garda Síochána, to the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland, and to my Department and the MTPL database is the mechanism for doing this. An amendment to Section 78A of the Road Traffic Act 1961 to replace the reference to driver licence number with a reference to driver number is being submitted at report stage of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2017, which is currently under way.

Flood Prevention Measures

Ceisteanna (481)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

481. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the flood defences for the DART line. [22619/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport.  My Vote provides capital funding to Iarnród Éireann for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC).  The current IMMAC covers the five-year period 2014-2018.  Issues relating to the status of the flood defences for the DART line are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann.

In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  I ask the Deputy to contact my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Road Safety

Ceisteanna (482)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

482. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce safety regulations for the testing of driverless cars here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The rapid progression of technology in the area of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) through both traditional vehicle manufacturers and technology giants means that large scale production of such vehicles is likely to become a reality in the near future.  A full review of Government policies in areas such as transport, communications, data protection etc. is needed to ensure Ireland can effectively incorporate CAV technologies in its future transport planning.  Various government Departments, Agencies, including my own Department and the Road Safety Authority, along with industry bodies are reviewing the feasibility for Ireland to support the testing of automated vehicles and encourage companies to use Ireland in their development and research of vehicle technologies. The need for legislation to support such autonomous testing is also being examined as part of this process.

However, there are a number of challenges facing the Government (and indeed the European Union), including the need for new governing legislation, the updating of existing road traffic legislation, and the availability of adequate communications infrastructure and technology.  These are required to support Connected Intelligent Transport Systems (3G/4G/5G) and to develop the suitability of road infrastructure including digital data mapping and road markings etc.

Traffic Data

Ceisteanna (483, 484)

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

483. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a time series analysis of congestion on the M50 junction 16 to 17 to M11 junction 14 to 15 for the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22039/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

484. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures used to analyse congestion on major roads in County Wicklow; the locations these measures are in place; when these measures were installed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22040/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 and 484 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of individual roads, including traffic analysis, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to TII for direct reply.  I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Tourism Funding

Ceisteanna (485)

James Browne

Ceist:

485. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which his Department and Fáilte Ireland support economically deprived towns that receive economic boosts from tourism, specifically in a town (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22051/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have operational responsibility for the implementation of this policy. 

In this regard, Fáilte Ireland has operational responsibility to support and develop tourism nationally and regionally - including in county Wexford - and for domestic tourism marketing.

Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply.  I ask him to contact my private office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Tourism Policy

Ceisteanna (486)

James Browne

Ceist:

486. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the tourism action plan 2018-2020 will examine the role of hotels as economic drivers of rural towns; the measures he plans to support hotels as pivotal parts of tourism strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22053/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Government recognises the unique role of tourism in regional and rural economic activity and aims to maximise the wide-ranging economic and social benefits of the sector by promoting Ireland as a tourist destination abroad, supporting enterprises and jobs and providing an attractive competitive overall offering for tourists.  Initiatives like the Regional Co-operative Market Access Scheme and the Brand Experiences such as the Wild Atlantic Way, are just two examples of many initiatives that have been very beneficial for rural tourism.

In regard to hotels, my Department's Tourism Policy Statement 'People, Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to 2025' and the Tourism Action Plan committed to reviewing and updating regulations governing visitor accommodation in order to address changing market needs.  Accordingly, in response to consumer preference, and in order to boost the economic rationale for investment in hotel development, Fáilte Ireland's revised Registration and Renewal of Registrations Regulations for Hotels 2016 came into operation on 1st August 2016.  Changes set out in the Regulations aim to make investment more attractive by allowing hotel operators provide more rooms per square metre and thereby operate at a lower cost base, improve hotel capacity, competitiveness and profitability.  Consumers should also benefit in terms of increased room capacity, competition and range of accommodation. 

Work is currently underway in drafting the next Tourism Action Plan for the period 2018-2020 and workshops are due to take place over the summer with a view to finalising the actions that will be included in the plan. The Tourism Action Plan 2018-2020 will be finalised over the summer months and is due to be published in the autumn.

Hotel Accommodation

Ceisteanna (487)

James Browne

Ceist:

487. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a sufficient capacity of hotel beds in County Wexford; the supports made available to the hotels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22054/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  The analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has sufficient stock of tourist accommodation, there are capacity constraints in areas of high tourist traffic at times of peak demand and additional capacity is required in certain parts of the country. 

I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide information in relation to capacity in Wexford as well as what business supports are available to hotels directly to the Deputy.  I ask him to contact my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

The Deputy may be interested to know that in response to consumer preference, and in order to boost the economic rationale for investment in hotel development, Fáilte Ireland's revised Registration and Renewal of Registrations Regulations for Hotels 2016 came into operation on 1st August 2016.  Changes set out in the Regulations should make investment more attractive by allowing hotel operators provide more rooms per square metre and thereby operate at a lower cost base, thereby improving hotel capacity, competitiveness and profitability.  Consumers should also benefit in terms of increased room capacity, competition and range of accommodation.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Transport Infrastructure Provision

Ceisteanna (488)

John Lahart

Ceist:

488. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a business (details supplied) will be a casualty of the MetroLink project. [22056/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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 in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including the development of a metro scheme (MetroLink), and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is the agency tasked with delivery of the MetroLink project for the NTA.

The recently published Project Ireland 2040 proposes to take forward a MetroLink scheme to run from Swords, via Dublin Airport to Dublin’s south city centre (operating in tunnel under the city centre) and onwards to Sandyford using the existing Luas Green Line to ensure that growth along this corridor can be accommodated.

The details of the MetroLink scheme (Swords to Sandyford) were the subject of a non-statutory public consultation process over the last month, in relation to the "Emerging Preferred Route" for the MetroLink Project. The Emerging Preferred Route is the proposal which has been identified as the likely optimal scheme from a technical design perspective, without the benefit of public consultation and input. It is not a finalised and selected scheme - the final layout will only be determined after consideration and evaluation of the issues raised during the consultation process.

Following receipt of all of the submissions, the issues and concerns identified will be carefully considered by TII and the NTA in determining the final scheme proposal and a report will be prepared on the consultation process.  It is envisaged that the public consultation report will be published later this year.

Noting the role of NTA and TII in the matter of MetroLink, I have referred your question to both bodies to provide information on the issue raised.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

The referred replies were forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Public Transport Initiatives

Ceisteanna (489)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

489. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the Leap card scheme to include other public transport services not covered by the scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the benefits which commuters can avail of such as reduced fares and discount features should the scheme be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22117/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,  I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure including the Leap Card Scheme.

The NTA recently marked the sale of the 3 millionth Leap Card.  The card is a convenient way for passengers to pay for public transport services in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford. The NTA reports that of the 3 million cards issued to date, close to 250,000 have been sold in the first four months of 2018 alone. Since the sale of the first edition over 6 years ago, the Leap Card has enabled 495 million journeys – 63.5 million of which took place from January to April 2018. The card has emerged as the preferred payment for passengers in many Irish cities, with consumers using it to save 20% on their public transport journeys. In the Greater Dublin Area, some 70% of public transport journeys are now paid using Leap. Overall the scheme has reached monthly turnover of €23.3 million per month (April 2018) - or over €633 million since its launch.

The NTA has been gradually extending the applicability of the Leap card system and will continue to do so and to respond positively to customer feedback, so that new innovations are integrated into the scheme.  The NTA wishes to ensure that Leap continues to grow as the safe payment method of choice for consumers who are increasingly moving to public transport modes.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. I ask him to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Bus Éireann Staff

Ceisteanna (490)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

490. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on Bus Éireann's recent recruitment plan for 200 extra staff with none allocated to County Donegal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22126/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company for direct reply. I invite the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Departmental Expenditure

Ceisteanna (491)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

491. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the training and development and incidental expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [22147/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table.

-

Expenses

Incidentals Other*

€544,778.99

Legal Settlements & Costs

€390,049.29

Cleaning

€232,501.99

Training

€154,378.69

Security

€125,443.49

Conferences

€91,364.06

Annual Subscriptions & Licence Fees

€69,130.99

Printing Expenses

€67,466.07

Health & Safety 

€65,703.08

Education Fees

€48,800.22

Accident Investigation 

€48,100.49

Entertainment & Catering Costs

€46,582.57

Newspapers, Books, Magazines

€35,899.28

Advertising

€23,680.90

Non-Departmental Staff Costs

€13,160.49

Incidental Taxis/Buses

€12,474.45

Translation services

€7,357.85

Couriers

€5,387.54

Bank Charges

€5,360.56

Office Supplies

€3,738.83

Hotel/Accommodation Costs - Training

€3,002.50

Photography Costs

€971.70

Others

€425.71

Total

€1,995,759.74

*Incidentals include costs such as publications, research, equipment and professional fees.

Entertainment and catering costs are in line with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s policies.

Departmental Expenditure

Ceisteanna (492)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

492. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [22163/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table.

-

Amount

Travel - Home

€12,351.99

Travel - EU

€103,275.59

Travel - Non - EU

€64,446.69

Subsistence - Home

€532,312.92

Subsistence - EU

€329,628.21

Subsistence - Non-EU

€156,294.75

Incidentals - Home

€4,449.08

Incidentals - EU

€20,746.42

Incidentals - Non EU

€42,476.19

Payments to Travel Service Provider

€7,637.85

EU Recoupable Travel

-€2,533.62

Total

€1,271,086.07

Departmental Expenditure

Ceisteanna (493)

Mattie McGrath

Ceist:

493. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultancy services, value for money and policy review expenses incurred by his Department in the year ending 31 December 2017. [22179/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: http://www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/expenditure-external-services

The information is updated twice yearly. The first six months of 2018 will be published later in the year

Parking Regulations

Ceisteanna (494)

Michael Harty

Ceist:

494. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the necessary powers will be provided to Clare County Council and each local authority to address the illegal parking of caravans and camper vans on public and private roads, rights of way and non-designated camp sites; if powers to remove and impound illegally parked caravans and to confiscate unclaimed caravans in a timely fashion, similar to unclaimed motor vehicles, will also be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22195/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Road Traffic (Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations 1983 (S.I. 91 of 1983) empower the Gardaí and, in certain circumstances, a road authority to remove, store and dispose of unlawfully parked vehicles.  The regulations also empower a road authority to take similar action in relation to vehicles which have been abandoned on a public road, or in a “car park” as provided for under section 101 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

A camper van is covered by these regulations as it is a mechanically propelled vehicle.  The definition of “vehicle” is provided for in section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and does not include caravans.  I have no proposals at this time to amend the definition of a vehicle.

Please note that road traffic legislation, including the 1983 regulations mentioned above, does not apply to private roads, rights of way or camp sites.

Sport Ireland Funding

Ceisteanna (495)

Noel Rock

Ceist:

495. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated to all national sports federations in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22209/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

In relation to assistance for capital projects, the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.  The Department moved to a new IT system in 2014 which provides a single system for managing all aspects of the SCP. Details of all grants allocated directly to the National Governing Bodies of Sport since this new IT system was introduced are set out in the following table.  Separately, thousands of individual clubs and other units at county and provincial levels which are affiliated to the various National Governing Bodies have received SCP funding over the years.  Details of all allocations to all clubs and organisations under the SCP since 1998 are published on the Department's website:  http://www.dttas.ie/sport/english/sports-capital-programme.

As regards current expenditure funding, Government support is provided through Sport Ireland, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding to the National Governing Bodies of sport.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to funding provided by it to NGBs in the last five years.  I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Organisation 

Total Funding

Angling Council of Ireland

€50,000

Archery Ireland

€55,000

Athletic Association of Ireland Ltd.

€240,000

Badminton Ireland

€150,000

Canoeing Ireland

€39,000

Community Games

€55,000

Confederation of Golf in Ireland

€32,000

Cricket Ireland

€195,500

Cycling Ireland

€50,000

Eventing Ireland

€37,000

FENCING IRELAND

€11,000

Gymnastics Ireland

€330,000

Horse Sport Ireland

€91,000

Irish Amateur Boxing Association

€1,126,500

Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

€28,500

Irish American Football Association

€15,000

Irish Clay Pigeon Shooting Association

€28,500

Irish Girl Guides

€6,500

Irish Hockey Limited

€40,000

Irish Karate Kyokushin

€18,000

Irish Martial Arts Commission

€125,000

Irish Olympic Handball Association

€20,000

Irish Orienteering Association

€39,000

IRISH PONY CLUB

€7,000

Irish Rugby Football Union

€155,500

Irish Sailing Association

€250,000

Irish Table Tennis Association

€67,000

Irish Tenpin Bowling Association

€8,000

Irish Tug of War Association

€19,752

Irish Waterski & Wakeboard Federation Ltd.

€57,500

Irish Wheelchair Association-Sport

€213,998

Ladies Gaelic Football Association

€22,000

Mountain Rescue Ireland

€200,000

Mountaineering Ireland

€7,500

Mounted Games Association Ireland

€20,000

Padel Federation of Ireland

€2,000

Paralympics Ireland

€200,000

Pentathlon Ireland

€13,391

Rowing Ireland

€246,500

Rugby League Ireland

€45,000

Scouting Ireland Ltd.

€31,500

Showjumping Association of Ireland

€40,000

Special Olympics Ireland

€33,500

Swim Ireland

€246,000

The Association of Irish Riding Clubs Limited

€5,000

The Football Association of Ireland

€550,000

The Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Southern Centre) Ltd

€16,000

Triathlon Ireland

€150,000

Volleyball Association of Ireland

€62,000

Weightlifting Ireland

€44,000 

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Road Toll Operators

Ceisteanna (496, 497, 499, 502)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

496. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the nature of the isolated technical issue experienced as a consequence of an extensive toll collection system replacement undertaken in 2017 by a company (details supplied) on the M1 toll plaza at Drogheda that resulted in the overcharging of over 1,500 motorists from May to December 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22235/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

497. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding excess coins collected at toll plazas in 2017 by location and operator; the policy in relation to the excess income operated by the toll operator; if the final destination of such excess income is part of the contract with the operator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22236/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

499. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Transport Infrastructure Ireland required a company (details supplied) to upgrade its toll collection system; if such a requirement applied to all other toll operators; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22264/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

502. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the detail of the results of the internal audit by the TII network operations financial control unit into the overcharging at the M1 Drogheda toll (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22309/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I propose to take Questions Nos. 496, 497, 499 and 502 together.

All of these PQs relate to operational tolling matters.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority.  For regional and local roads it is a matter for each respective local authority.

More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on national roads as well as regional and local roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII (for national roads) and each local authority (for regional and local roads) under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Roads Act 2007).  Accordingly, the information requested all falls within the operational capacity of TII.

Noting the above, I am referring the questions to TII for direct reply within 10 working days.  I invite the Deputy to inform my private office if the information is not received.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.
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