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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Deputy Martin Kenny knows, the Government is funding this road in 2023. Some €400,000 is being allocated, which is allowing it to progress. The decision the Government made on this road-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: No. The decision the Government made on this road was to include it as a key road in the national development plan. The briefing I have received is very clear. It is that the project will assist in the delivery of a high quality road network along the Atlantic corridor, linking Cork, Limerick, Galway and Sligo. It will provide enhanced regional accessibility in the context of Ireland West...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: When it comes to the national development plan, the Government decided to include this as a key road.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I again thank both Deputies for their advocacy for this road and for reflecting the concerns of the local community, which I heard myself when I visited Sligo County Council. I can only emphasise that this road is being included in the national development plan. The allocations for all roads are made annually at the end of the year to allow for continuity of funding. The allocation will be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: It is something that will be discussed in the context of my role with responsibility for road safety.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: We must make sure that we take into account any concerns relating to road safety in the context of roads investment.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 53 together. As the Deputies may be aware, the all-island strategic rail review is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The results of the review will inform the development of the railway sector on the island of Ireland over the coming decades to 2050, in line with net carbon-zero targets in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: In response to Deputy Shanahan, we support rebalancing and providing opportunities for our regional ports. Rail freight would be an important component of that. Given the overall growth trajectory of the economy and the connection between port capacity and growth in GDP, it is likely that all our ports, including Dublin Port, will have a growth requirement. It is important we look at the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate everyone's input on this. In response to Deputy Shanahan, there are tremendous opportunities for regional connectivity, providing strategic growth and opportunities as part of the all-island rail review. In response to Deputy Alan Farrell, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has previously outlined the order for battery electric carriages. Across the Government, we are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the opportunity to provide an update on the transport delivery task force as set out in the Climate Action Plan 2023, CAP23. As the Deputy will know, the Government has established six climate delivery task forces in key sectoral areas. Transport's task force is known as the sustainable mobility policy, SMP, leadership group. Of the 15 transport-related work programmes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The pathfinder programme, consisting of 35 sustainable mobility projects, will be delivered around the country over the next three years. The programme, which was launched in October 2022, aims to bring increased momentum to the delivery of projects at a local level, providing templates that can be replicated elsewhere with a strong emphasis on experimental and innovative approaches. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I fully agree. It is very important in all of the investment decisions and change that we are trying to make that we bring people with us. People need clear messaging and awareness of climate action and the other benefits of sustainable mobility, including the benefits to individuals, families, communities and businesses. Achieving a shift to zero or low carbon transfer modes, including...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The National Transport Authority is overseeing the delivery of the BusConnects programme in our five major cities, including Galway, which will be substantially delivered in all five cities by 2030. BusConnects Galway will be a major enhancement to the bus system in Galway, comprising changes to the network, the fleet, ticketing, bus shelters and poles, and the development of bus lanes and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both Deputies for their remarks. Like Deputy Farrell, I welcome the fact there has been progress on a night bus for the city. As the Deputies know, the public consultation closed on 2 June and the redesign will be finalised in the coming months. I will reflect the Deputy's feedback and that of Deputy Ó Cuív on Mervue and the bus stop there. The intention of a network...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for her remarks. We will reflect the feedback from today to the NTA. Other iterations of consultations related to BusConnects in Dublin were responsive. If one looks at the original plan compared with today there have been a lot of changes through proper public engagement and engagement with local representatives. We will reflect the points made. I am sure there have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 18 and 20 together. An underspend for quarter 1 is quite normal and is largely related to the timing of expenditure within the year. It is anticipated that all spending allocations for capital projects will be used by the end of the year. The first quarter underspend is primarily in four areas: greenways, EV grant schemes and infrastructure, public...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank everyone for their input. Deputy Duncan Smith referred to a number of projects for which he advocates. This requires forensic assessment and is getting that and scrutiny in the Department. We will examine the second quarter and the projections there. On Deputy Ó Cuív's point, if repurposing is going to happen, it will have to happen in early autumn or late summer in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions. This should help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports, including car parking at the airports. I can advise the Deputy that my officials and I engage regularly with the daa. In recent engagements I have stressed the importance of Dublin and Cork Airports engaging with all parts of the airport community in relation to preparedness for Summer 2023. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport, including all infrastructure required to support connectivity. Within this statutory mandate, daa is expected to work in support of the Government’s aviation policy as articulated in the National Aviation Policy published in 2015. daa must also have regard to wider...