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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) remains in place this year. 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.  The level of ring-fenced funding provided by the Department in 2011 was €5 million.  While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Table 1 ​- 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Certified Sick Leave  Lost Time Rate 4.48% 3.62% 3.65% 3.59% 3.60% Uncertified Sick Leave Lost Time Rate 0.39% 0.34% 0.24% 0.24% 0.23% Overall Lost Time Rate 4.87% 3.96% 3.89% 3.83% 3.83%

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 774, 827, 828 and 830 together. The estimated cost of the overall DART expansion programme is €4bn of which the tunnel element, as originally designed, was to cost €3bn.  As the Deputy will be aware, the business case for the DART underground was reviewed in 2015 which included a cost benefit analysis and the National Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Programme for Parnership 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will be aware that this year's total Public Service Obligation (PSO) subvention was increased by 13% when compared to last year and the total amount of money being made available to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2016 is €236.6m. It is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to allocate the funding to the various...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Transport companies and operators operate in a very competitive market and are privately owned. Pricing is a matter for the companies and operators themselves.  I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I am aware of Dublin Chamber's pre-Budget submission which my Department has received. The allocation of capital funding for public transport under the Government's Capital Plan "Building on Recovery Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016-2021" is €3.6 billion.  This was framed within the context of Government fiscal policy and the range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The Capital Plan published in September 2015 outlined proposed transport investment priorities to 2022. I understand that 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The Capital Plan published in September 2015 outlined proposed transport investment priorities to 2022. I understand that 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (21 Jul 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 Grant) for LIS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Capital Plan published in September 2015 outlined proposed transport investment priorities to 2022. I understand that 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 72 on 19 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The Western Arc is not a concept in the TEN-t regulations.  Project promoters within the approved network can apply for TEN-t co-funding through calls for proposals for projects from the EU Commission under the Connecting Europe Facility for transport. In accordance with the committment in the Programme for Government, a submission is being prepared to send to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 55 on 19 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Responsibility for the development and operation of the Leap Card integrated ticketing system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Leap card was launched initially in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on Dublin Bus, DART and Commuter Rail, and Luas light rail services. The scheme has since been extended to Bus Éireann services in the GDA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). I understand that the proposed bridge linking the South Docks with Poolbeg Peninsula forms part of the Docklands Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) planning scheme. It is also proposed under the Dublin City Centre Transport Study...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: UK Referendum on EU Membership (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Great Britain has consistently been Ireland's most important source market for visits to Ireland, with just over 3.5 million visits in 2015. CSO figures for the period January to May 2016 show further strong performance from the GB market with growth in visit numbers of over 15.7%, when compared with the same period of 2015. Tourism Ireland, the agency responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 789 and 790 together. The improved viability of the hotel sector is very welcome not least because it is a large employer and significant contributor to the economy.  Having survived difficult times, accommodation providers are entitled to a fair return on investment, but increasing returns must be done at an appropriate rate and in a sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​In June 2011, the Government approved the incremental development of facilities at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown.  Significant progress has been made since then on the delivery of facilites at the Campus. Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and operation of the National Sports Campus. I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy will be aware, the National Physical Activity Plan was launched in January 2016 under the Healthy Ireland Framework.  A cross-sectoral group has been established to implement the Plan and the first meeting of the group took place on 27 June.  As with the working group that developed the Plan, the Implementation Group will be co-chaired by my Department and the...