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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits toward the instigation of a full review of public transport policy. As I informed members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee last week, I intend to consider with my Department later in the year on how best to progress that commitment. It is my belief that any such review is the best framework within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (12 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's policy is to ensure that cycling infrastructure projects funded using taxpayers money are available to be used at all times by all that wish to use them. This can be achieved through the use of State owned lands for such facilities but, in some instances, the purchase of land using compulsory purchase as a mechanism to do so, may also be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (13 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: Molaim Ceisteanna Uimh. 169 go 171, cuimsitheach, a fhreagairt le chéile. Tá aon phost amháin i mo Roinn a bhfuil riachtanas Gaeilge ag baint leis agus is é post an Oifigigh Ghaeilge an post sin.  Tá roinnt ball foirne sa Roinn atá líofa i scríobh agus labhairt na Gaeilge laistigh den phost seo.  Cuireann siad seirbhís trí...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department has received one query regarding this issue which my officials have brought to the attention of the National Transport Authority (NTA), which is the agency responsible for the implementation of the Rural Transport Programme. Ensuring that all our citizens are transported safely is of the utmost priority for both my Department and its Agencies and to this end the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Drivers Permits (19 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: It is not currently my intention to extend the ​Disabled Parking Permit scheme to the carers of those who have been diagnosed with autism or who are on the autistic spectrum. The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, as amended, provide for the operation of disabled person's parking permits (also known as European Parking Cards) in Ireland.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​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 (including the N5) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (19 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: A commercial vehicle, as with any other vehicle must be roadworthy at all times when being used on the public road. Commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing (CVRT) is only one component of the preventative road safety measures we need to have in place in order to ensure safer vehicles on our roads. I appreciate the requirements to be met are onerous and should be kept...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure including bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations and bus stands in the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 281 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The capital funding that was allocated in last week's Budget for the regional airports next year is €3.75 million. The Programme for Government commitment is to provide an additional €10 million over the lifetime of the Capital Plan to support the four airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford. This commitment, along with other Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I recently received the 'Rail Review' from the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail. The Review is a strategic evaluation of the current role of Irish Rail and the financial resources required to continue to provide services on the heavy rail network on a sustainable basis. I intend to examine the Programme for Government commitment - to provide for an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​A submission has been prepared regarding the commitment under the Programme for a Partnership Government to apply for a revision of the TEN-t Core Network and I expect to submit this to the European Commission shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Since April 2012 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has been assigned national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department. The NTA is preparing a report for my Department, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, with a view to its submission to the Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Cycle Policy Framework was published in 2009 and included a range of objectives and actions to be achieved and implemented over the period to 2020.  Implementation of the various actions falls to a wide range of public bodies including local authorities, transport agencies, my Department and other Government Departments. In 2013 and 2015 the Department asked local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Roads Maintenance Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 286 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training Courses (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I am aware of the European Parliament resolution referred to in the question and the Irish Airline Pilots Association wrote to me in July this year outlining a range of concerns. In relation to training and licensing of aircrew the National Aviation Policy (NAP) for Ireland published in August 2015 sets out a number of actions designed to continue the development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy will be aware, statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport rests with daa and as such any incentive schemes at the airport are an operational matter for the Company. I have forwarded your query to daa for their attention and direct reply to you.​  If you do not hear from daa within 10 working days,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 290 and 292 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport. I met with daa in June this year, during which I was briefed on their engagement with residents on the North Runway project and the various strands of work underway, including the discharging of pre-commencement planning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (20 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Board appointments are generally made in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines on State Board Appointments. Under these Guidelines, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) advertises vacancies on the State Boards portal,,is responsible for establishing Assessment Panels to assess all applications. Where a re-appointment is...