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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Harbours Act 2015 provides the legislative basis for one of the key recommendations in National Ports Policy, namely that governance of the five Ports of Regional Significance should vest in more appropriate local authority led governance structures. Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, as a Port of Regional Significance, is designated under the policy for transfer to Dún...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Expenditure (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I recently met with the Deputy and a number of representatives from the Dún Laoghaire area at their request to discuss issues in connection with Dún Laoghaire Harbour, including possible future  developments at the Harbour. Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is a commercial state company that operates under the Harbours Acts. The company has a statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The issues in both companies are separate and must be treated as such by all relevant stakeholders. I am aware that the Labour Court has been asked to consider issues relating to pay in Bus Éireann and aspects of certain working conditions in Iarnród Éireann, while other issues have formed part of previous discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: In light of the many competing priorities within Government and current financial constraints I was pleased that my Department secured additional funding in Budget 2017.  I am particularly pleased that funding for the land transport programme will increase next year by €90m to €1.46 billion with a significant portion of this increase for capital and current spending...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (3 Nov 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 (including the N2) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Research shows that there is low awareness of Ireland's county boundaries among potential overseas visitors, indicating that expenditure on marketing an individual county to consumers in overseas markets would be unlikely to provide an adequate return on investment.  The tourism agencies are instead developing and promoting tourism propositions of scale (e.g. the Wild...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​​The National Transport Authority's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) for the period 2016 - 2035, which was approved and published earlier this year, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme which will provide DART services as far north as Drogheda, to Hazelhatch on the Kildare Line, and to Maynooth in the west and to the M3...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry Regulation (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​While I am not aware of the practice mentioned by the Deputy in this question, motor insurance is essentially a private transaction between the insured person and the insurance company. Unfortunately, as such I have no role in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Bus Services (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Issues relating to the licensing of bus passenger services are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA). Therefore, I have referred the question to the NTA for direct reply to the Deputy.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: On 22 September last, I announced details of the manner in which EU Regulation 598/2014, on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports, is to be implemented in Ireland. This will require the introduction of a Statutory Instrument, which it is envisaged will be completed by the end of this year....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project.  It is my understanding that daa is continuing to engage with local communities and have held a number of meetings with representative groups and individuals since the company announced that it was proceeding with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Inclining experiments, referred as "tests" in this question, are organised and carried out by a vessel owner or a consultant acting on his or her behalf. The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department routinely attends onboard vessels during safety surveys in order to witness such inclining experiments to attest to their conduct being in line with prescribed regulations. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: While I have not met trade unions I have received representations submitted by them on behalf of their members.  As discussed at my recent meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee I am aware that Bus Éireann is considering options designed to address the financial losses resulting from its commercial Expressway service; the formulation and progression of those plans are a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As I indicated at the Oireachtas Committee on Transport on 5 October last, I have received a copy of the Rail Review conducted by the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail, which examines the funding parameters required to support our rail network now and into the future. I have already stated that I will bring the report to Cabinet and then immediately arrange for its publication...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I do not accept the Deputy's assertion about the GDA Transport Strategy's impact on carbon emissions.  In fact the Strategy - which was prepared by the National Transport Authority and approved by my predecessor earlier this year - commits to promoting transport options that will reduce carbon emissions. Various policies related to climate change, carbon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As I discussed with the Deputy at a recent meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport I believe that increased subvention funding can assist in the delivery of improved public transport services Budget 2017 has allocated an additional €31 million to public transport services (PSO and rural transport) when compared with this year's allocation. It is a statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Free Travel Scheme is a non-statutory scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection.  It provides free travel for those with eligibility on the main public and private transport services which includes road, rail and ferry. There are currently approximately 853,000 customers with direct eligibility with an annual allocation of €80 million. In 2012, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Funding for the development of cycling infrastructure is provided under a number of different programmes in my Department.  In 2016, €23.2m is being provided under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme and a further sum of €13.5m is being provided under the Regional Cities programme for the implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Details of the total Exchequer allocations to the relevant Lottery supported subheads are published in the annual Revised Estimates for Public Services. These programmes are only part-funded by the Lottery with the remaining expenditure coming from general Exchequer funding.  The Revised Estimates do not specify the precise amount of National Lottery funding...