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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: In order for Ireland to effectively and equitably contribute to the EU emissions reduction commitments, an ambitious low-carbon development strategy, the National Mitigation Plan, is currently being developed. In the Plan, specific focus is being placed on the sectorial areas of electricity generation, the built environment, agriculture and transport. While responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department provides funding to the NTA for the seven local authorities in the GDA for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: I have been consistently clear since assuming office that issues relating to pay and conditions in any particular State owned company under my Department's aegis are a matter for discussion and agreement between the employer and the employees. ​I am aware that Bus Éireann is considering options designed to address its significant financial losses which result from its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The Rail Review has recently been published and a public consultation on the report has been launched.  The purpose of the consultation exercise is to open up a public discussion on the current and future role of rail in Ireland as well as the funding of the rail network and services.  The public consultation process is open until 18th January and no decisions will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The Smarter Travel policy document set out the building blocks for a low carbon transport sector through the achievement of certain key goals, namely to reduce overall travel demand, maximise the efficiency of the transport network, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, reduce transport emissions and improve accessibility to transport. As the Deputy may be aware, the targets set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Licensing of public bus passenger services is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.  Part 2 of this Act deals with licensing of public bus passenger services, including those in rural areas, and requires the NTA to review the operation of Part 2, at least every five...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Conventions (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments 2004, known as the BWM Convention was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at a Diplomatic Conference held in London on 13th February 2004.The Convention aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one region to another, by establishing standards and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Dec 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with local authorities....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to determine the appropriate mix of directly awarded and competitively tendered bus services.  In line with its statutory authority, and following a public consultation process, the NTA announced in December 2013 that some 10% of routes currently operated by Dublin Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I presume the Deputy's question is in the context of the Rail Review 2016. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is currently running a public consultation on rail in Ireland.  It was launched over two weeks ago with the publication of the Rail Review 2016 - which the NTA undertook in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann - together with an NTA consultation document...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: 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. The decision to proceed with new Metro North followed consideration of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study and the NTA's recommendations on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: In response to some concerns - primarily of a safety nature - both Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) obtained legal advices in relation to their respective powers to regulate pedal-powered rickshaws. Discussions have recently taken place, between DCC and the NTA, who have agreed a proposed approach to regulating pedal-powered rickshaws, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: Officials in my Department continue to have regular liaison and discussions with the Attorney General's Office in relation to the drafting of the Statutory Instrument to implement Regulation 598/14 in relation to airport noise management.  I envisage the drafting will be finalised by the end of the year or early in the new year. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I have not had any meetings or communications with Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company or Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in relation to the An Bord Pleanála decision to grant planning permission for the development of a new cruise berth in Dún Laoghaire Harbour. This is a matter for the Dún Laoghaire Cruise Stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy - which was prepared by the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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 emissions and associated action plans were still under development at the time of preparation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the 2011 EU Commission White Paper 'Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area', which included a target that 30% of road freight over 300 km should shift to other modes such as rail or water-borne transport by 2030.  This would be an overall target for the Union, rather than individual Member States, and of limited relevance in Ireland as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (7 Dec 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: Dublin Airport Authority (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: I refer to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No 10 of 2 November, in which the Deputy contended that Dublin is the least regulated airport from a group of 17 similarly sized European airports in relation to noise abatement measures. Deputy Daly subsequently provided a comparative table to my Department.  Given the differing geographical and environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 Dec 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...