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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (23 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Capital Plan published in September 2015 outlined proposed transport investment priorities to 2022. The transport element of the plan was framed by the conclusions reached in my Department’s Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport. This report highlighted the importance of maintenance and renewal of transport infrastructure together with targeted investments to address...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (23 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Kilmore Quay Volunteer Coast Guard Unit, which is designated as a search unit, is currently operating out of an original Coast Guard station, generally classified as a rocket house. The Irish Coast Guard, which is a division of my Department, has been in on-going consultations with the Office of Public Works with regard to the acquisition of a suitable site for a new Unit building. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (23 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The current position regarding the funding of the railways in Ireland is that the bulk of funding is provided to Iarnród Eireann for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network. Analysis has shown that the Exchequer contribution for the heavy rail network per annum is considerably below the amount required to maintain the existing network. In an environment where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. As the Deputy is aware the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak in this debate. Like everybody else in this House, I am deeply worried by this decision. The economic future of this country has been thrown into a huge amount of doubt as a result of what happened; it is not necessarily bad or good but the extent of the doubt is unfathomable at the moment. The opportunity we should take from this is to learn a...

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Status (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue which I know is close to his heart. He has been a very staunch campaigner on this issue on behalf of the people of his constituency and will continue to be until metro north is completed. I hope the date for its completion will be earlier than anticipated, but, obviously, I cannot make any promise because it is dependent on the...

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Status (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: Hear, hear. I agree with the Deputy's closing statement which we should all welcome on this side of the House. When State companies go walkabout, sometimes it is not particularly good for the general public. Representatives of State companies who engage in such behaviour are usurping the positions of politicians. I welcome what the Deputy has said and wish I had said it, but I am happy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) remains in place.  This Scheme provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner.  While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation in 2016, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised in relation to fares is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (28 Jun 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: All vehicles are obliged to obey road traffic law.  Pedal-powered rickshaws come within the definition of 'pedal cycles' and powered rickshaws are classified as 'mechanically propelled vehicles'. The measures which were introduced last year to allow An Garda Síochána to issue fixed charge notices to cyclists also apply to pedal powered rickshaws and provide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the Local Authorities. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation of individual road projects (such as the Kilkenny Northern Ring Road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland - TII (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the Competent Authority in Ireland with the responsibility of ensuring that airport authorities adopt a balanced approach in dealing with noise-related matters at airports.  The IAA exercises its responsibilities by reference to EU legislative provisions and I have asked the IAA to liaise directly with the Deputy.  The IAA will be in a position...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Environmental Noise Directive (END) 2002/49/EC sets out certain requirements for the assessment and management of environmental noise from transport sources, including from major airports with more than 50,000 aircraft take-off or landing movements per year. Dublin Airport is the only airport in Ireland that falls within this threshold. The END was transposed into national law by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The position paper and questionnaire referred to by the Deputy has been circulated on behalf of the Dutch House of Representatives.  I consider that national parliamentary initiatives of this nature can most appropriately be progressed in the Member State concerned in the first instance and subsequently, as necessary, in the institutions of the European Union. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Programme for Government includes a commitment to proceed with the New Metro North project and funding is provided in the Capital Plan "Building on Recovery Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016-2021" to facilitate construction of the link commencing in 2021 with a view to delivery by 2026/2027. The funding constraints that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure funding to National Governing Bodies of Sport. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: As indicated in my response to PQ 16719/16, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the granting of SPSV licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.