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

Shane Ross: I am committed to the expansion of the rail freight sector.  Shifting goods from road to rail has many benefits.  The emissions produced by carrying goods by rail are between 70% and 90% less than those generated by carrying the same goods by road, the removal of HGVs from roads reduces congestion, and growing the rail freight sector maximises use of the state's rail...

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department has raised with the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI), Insurance Ireland and insurance companies on many occasions over the last two years the issue of a robust motor insurance database.  The establishment of this database will enable an Garda Síochána to better check and enforce motor insurance compliance which will assist in...

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

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Strategy 2013 – 2020 is currently undergoing a midterm review and a meeting of stakeholders to facilitate this review was held in Dublin Castle last November. The Road Safety Authority is currently completing a report on this review which I understand will be presented to me in the coming weeks. There was a rise of 15% in road deaths in...

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

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the Government's agency responsible for engaging with National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).  Sport Ireland has a process for recognising NGBs.  The NGB recognition process is rigorous and focusses on relevant matters including governance, safety and child protection.  Regarding Mixed Martial Arts, Sport Ireland is continuing its engagement with martial...

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

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 1616 and 1617 together. Bus Éireann is currently losing a substantial amount of money on its commercial Expressway services. These losses amount to approximately €6 million per annum with no improvement forecast. It is obvious that Bus Éireann cannot sustain the type of losses it is currently suffering.   This is not...

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

Shane Ross: The total Capital funding provided to CIÉ/NTA over the period was as follows: Schedule of Capital Funding to CIÉ Companies 2009 - 2016 ​Year ​Iarnród Éireann*(€ Millions) ​Bus Éireann**(€ Millions) ​Bus Átha Cliath***(€ Millions) ​2009 433.5​ 0.1​ 6.6​ ...

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

Shane Ross: I understand that there are no new regulations governing commercial vehicle category N1 crew cab conversions. Rather, I am informed that the issue referred to in the Deputy's Question relates to a change in the method of measurement of vehicle dimensions for the making of vehicle conversion declarations to the Revenue Commissioners. I have no statutory responsibility in relation to the...

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

Shane Ross: As you will be aware my Department awarded funding of €496,187 to Westmeath County Council in July, 2016 to deliver the Garrycastle to Whitegates section of the Galway to Dublin greenway in Athlone.  This project is now complete and open to the public. My Department has not received any application for additional funding to extend this project to the marina in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 1622 and 1623 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the granting of taxi and hackney licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  I have referred the Deputy's Questions to the NTA for direct reply to you....

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.  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...

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 each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' 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: Shannon Airport Facilities (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Shannon Airport has informed my Department that the number of US troops who have passed through Shannon Airport from 1st July 2016 to 31st December 2016 is 22,758. The monthly breakdown is as follows:  July - 4,702; August - 2,907; September - 3,056; October - 6,288; November - 2,238; December - 3,567. The number of requests my Department received in the period from...

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

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, Bus Éireann is developing plans to address its financial position. The Company is currently loss-making and these losses are not sustainable. Last week I met with the Chair of the Company who briefed me on the very serious situation the Company faces. The Chair indicated that an invitation would issue shortly to trade unions to commence discussions...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Ellis for introducing this subject to the Dáil again. I am impressed by one thing, that is, the frequency with which this has occurred. It persuades me that there is genuine concern about it and that there is obviously a problem. I have received queries on the matter during Topical Issues, through questions and in the Seanad as well. The queries tend to come through...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: If the Deputy gives me the judgment, I will certainly ask my officials to look at it and to see what are the implications. I accept there appears to be a problem. People are not just raising it for the good of themselves or to pander to a group because it is coming from all areas. I will examine it seriously to see if we can address it. I have made some commitments to at least one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coras Iompair Éireann (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: EU Regulation 1370/2007 is the overarching legal framework governing the award of, and payment for, public transport services. This EU Regulation is supplemented here in Ireland by the statutory powers afforded to the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. The Annex to the EU Regulation establishes the rules applicable to the compensation paid...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The UK will remain a full  Member State until it formally exits the EU. There will be no impact on current projects where applications under TEN-T have been approved by the European Commission. The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Irish Government's commitment to the A5 is as set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: As part of my Department's analyses of the impact of the exit of the UK from the EU, it is assessing both risks and opportunities that may arise. This includes potential risks and opportunities under TEN-T. However, the current TEN-T regulations and the infrastructure designated as part of the Comprehensive Network, such as Rosslare Port and the connecting rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My understanding is that no road schemes are currently in receipt of TEN-T or INTERREG 111A/IVA funding from the EU. TII has advised that it made a preliminary application in December 2016 notifying its intention to apply in 2017 for funding for the M50 Variable Speed Limit project.  I am advised by TII that even if this application is successful, no monies would be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The review of the capital plan announced as part of the Budget is expected to commence in the first half of this year. Transport will be a major priority in the review. Decisions on the transport elements of the capital will be announced when review is complete.