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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Reports (26 Jan 2017)

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 road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing 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: Public Transport Subsidies (26 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 provides the statutory basis for the award of 'direct award public service contracts'. 'Direct award public service contracts' are contracts awarded to Bus Átha Cliath and Bus Éireann in line with section 52 of the Act in relation to their respective geographic areas...

Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 4:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:recognises that:- Bus Éireann is in serious financial difficulty; - Bus Éireann has stated the company’s finances are in a "perilous state" and that this could lead to job losses unless restructuring proposals are accepted; - a major contributor to the...

Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: That is the truth. It is evident in some of the measures that have been taken and some of the pledges involved in the public transport debate.

Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I am committed to ensuring rural Ireland will maintain an appropriate level of public transport connectivity. That is why I met the National Transport Authority, NTA, a few weeks ago to inform myself better of its statutory powers and track record in this regard. I was reassured by what it had to state. It will not be found wanting if routes and services are changed. The Government stands...

Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The company's school transport services are operated by it under an administrative agreement with the Minister of Education and Skills. The company operates 23 intercity and inter-regional routes under the Expressway brand. Passenger journeys on Expressway services account for approximately 10% of the company's total passenger journeys in a given year. These routes are operated on a...

Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: Let me add just one more paragraph as I wish to respond to the Labour Party's amendment. As to the Labour Party concerns about ensuring a level playing field for all operators and avoiding a race to the bottom, there is already a legal framework in the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2015 to address the issue of sectoral employment orders under that Act. I also urge that the Sinn...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I take it that the Deputy is referring primarily to the owners and users of pleasure craft.  There are no current requirements for such owners and users to complete a course of instruction or hold a licence to operate such craft.  However, it is recommended that a person taking to the water should undertake appropriate training for the type of craft being used.  As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 697 and 702 together. The requirements in relation to the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (lifejackets/buoyancy aids) on pleasure craft are set out in the Pleasure Craft Regulations of 2005 (S.I. No. 921 of 2005), as amended by S.I. No. 349 of 2012. The master or owner of a pleasure craft must ensure that there are sufficient suitable Personal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 698 and 701 together. My Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP. Budget 2017 provided for a €2 million increase in funding to this Programme this year, which is part...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together. The Programme for Government commitment is to provide an additional €10 million over the lifetime of the Capital Plan to support the four regional airports which of course includes Waterford Airport, along with the airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock and Kerry.  These airports are already being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and securing the provision of public transport passenger services.  The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel Link in November 2016 has allowed train services on the Kildare line to directly access stations in the city centre including Connolly, Tara, Pearse...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the next two decades.  The need to address urban congestion was a key element in the development of the strategy.  The NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I recognise that there is considerable evidence emerging of increased travel demand across the Dublin region, with growing traffic levels on many of the region's roads and streets. The increase in the number in employment has impacted on transport through the beginning of a recovery in public transport numbers, but also through increased car use and re-emergence of peak period...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic Act 2016 of December 2016 includes provisions regarding drug driving, provisions to give effect to an agreement with the UK on mutual recognition of driver disqualifications, and creates a new option for local authorities to impose a special speed limit of 20km/h in built-up areas.  In the last six months, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) held a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Details of the initial national road grant allocations to local authorities are outlined in the 2017 national road grant allocation booklet which is available in the Dáil Library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (31 Jan 2017)

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: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads (including the junction of the N3 and the L7031 at Murmod Cross, Virginia, Co. Cavan), is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...