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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 523 of 21 June 2016, 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 N15 Blackburn Bridge scheme in Donegal) is a matter for the Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Correspondence (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​A final reply to the Deputy's correspondence referred to regarding intelligent speed apparatus and the ACeart Group was sent by me on 28 October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (8 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 have recently consulted with the local community on the 'Proposal to Change Permitted Operations' regarding their stated intention to seek to change two of the conditions attached to the planning permission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport rests with daa. Matters concerning the number of planes landing and taking off at particular times, day or night, and the purpose of their flight, are operational matters for the Company. Accordingly, I have forwarded your query to daa for their attention...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister I have responsibility for road policy and the overall funding framework while TII has operational responsibility for the national road network under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. As outlined by my predecessor in response to Parliamentary Question No. 695 by Deputy Dooley, in line with its policy remit, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law.  As such, we recognise EU driving licences for exchange purposes.  In the case of licences issued outside the EU, Member States may reach bilateral agreements on exchange.  Some Member States have agreements with the US but many, such as the UK, and Ireland do not. Such bilateral agreements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategy Statements (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The 2016-2019 Statement of Strategy for my Department has been submitted to me for consideration. The Statement will take account of our commitments in the Programme for Partnership Government, including measures to make public transport more accessible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 to 486, inclusive, together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including new Metro North. Funding is provided under the Government's Capital Plan for planning, design and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may know, my Department is in the process of developing the transport sector's contribution to the National Mitigation Plan.  This will include proposals for a range of measures aimed at supporting a transition to low carbon technologies.  In addition, last week I launched for public consultation a draft national policy framework on alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Tipperary (including Ardfinnan Bridge on the R665) is the statutory responsibility of Tipperary County Council, 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: Railway Stations (9 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised 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: Road Network (9 Nov 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 national road projects  is a matter for 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: Road Safety Strategy (9 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I have not met with the Taoiseach to specifically discuss road safety and the technology utilised by An Garda Síochána in the enforcement of road traffic legislation. However, my officials regularly brief the Taoiseach on all aspects of road safety and developments in safety technology by my department.  In addition, I continue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (9 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and for securing the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) public transport services.  Funding is provided annually for the renewal of the PSO bus fleet.  Under the Capital Plan funding in excess of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (9 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Department has no contingent assets.  The position regarding the Agencies under the remit of this Department is a matter for their direct response.  I have forwarded a copy of your question to them for direct reply.  If you have not heard from them within ten working days, please contact my private office

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Murphy for bringing this to my attention. I was aware of the changes in fares. I do not know why she picks on poor Bray, which happens to be my own nearest station, for this particular one.

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand and will certainly look at the need for consistency all around. The reason this has happened is that various stations have been moved from one zone to another and it is not purely, simply and clinically all a matter of distance. I will pass the message to NTA and see what sort of reply I get. Last week, the National Transport Authority, NTA, published its fares...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I would like to take up a couple of the Deputy's points. She is correct in that subvention, costs or an increase in revenue are the only solutions to the problem. I am sure the Deputy realises, as much as anybody else in the House, that the condition of Íarnród Éireann is worse than critical. We have an annual crisis. As a result, I have commissioned the rail review which...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: It was very high but it has been reduced by half, which is a dramatic reduction. I am sure the Deputy is grateful for the saving of at least €4.10, or almost 50%. I am glad I was able to respond to her.