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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (17 Jan 2017)

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: Military Aircraft Landings (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1585, 1609 and 1627 together. Civil aircraft are not normally required to notify or seek permission for overflights of Ireland or for technical stops at Irish airports. The aircraft referred to made such a technical stop at Shannon on 30 December for refuelling purposes. The airline did not notify or seek permission from the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: While I am of course happy to meet with a delegation from the City of Derry Airport, I think its only fair that I reiterate that there are no plans to provide Exchequer funding to that airport. The possibility of such support was raised by Derry Airport over the past year in the context of re-establishing the air route from Derry to Dublin, either by way of a new PSO or by a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The A5 is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. As the Deputy is aware the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane) can commence as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, including the location of its centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters. 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: Road Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Within its annual budget the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as the N56 Letterkenny Link road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department was established in March 2011.  The information the Deputy has requested is provided in the table below as at the first of January for the years 2011 to 2015 inclusive. ​ Number of Full Time Equivalent Civil Servants ​Gross Salary Ranges ​2011 ​2012 ​2013 ​2014 ​2015 ​€ 0 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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: Departmental Agencies Reports (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The reports/studies in question were commissioned by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann so I have referred the Deputy's question to both organisations for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: 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 local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your letter to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: Bus lanes were created, at some expense to the public, to provide on-street priority for bus-based transport. This is being done to make public transport more reliable and efficient, thereby attracting more people out of their cars and onto buses, and so reducing congestion and pollution. Aside from buses, we already allow cyclists to use bus lanes, as they are inherently vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The role of heavy rail in Ireland's Transport sector is currently under review.  In mid-November the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann launched a public consultation process on the Rail Review Report, which has been published on the NTA's website along with a public consultation paper.  The purpose of the consultation exercise is to open...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Jan 2017)

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 is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry (including the Dingle Inner Relief Road) is the statutory responsibility of Kerry 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 works...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport.  Issues relating to the provision of car parking spaces at train stations on the heavy rail network are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Spatial Planning (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is a dedicated maritime development agency, representing the focal point for maritime business in Ireland. It operates under the aegis of the Marine Institute, reporting to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The IMDO is a provider of research and information on the maritime sector and undertakes work on behalf of my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 considers the future national, regional and local road network as part of its consideration of a Strategy aimed at addressing urban congestion and improving the efficiency and sustainability of the urban transport system in the GDA. The Strategy sets out principles for road development in the GDA and those...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Regulations (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: EURO VI emission standards for approved Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) undergoing the first stage of a multi-stage build, or for those built in a single stage will be introduced on 1 July 2017, with a 1 January 2018 deadline stipulated for completed multi-stage built vehicles. Full details relating to this matter have been communicated to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry for...