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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issues raised are matters for Bus 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: Traffic Management (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I recognise that there is considerable evidence emerging of increased travel demand across the Dublin region in general, 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 the re-emergence of peak period...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Feb 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Funding is allocated for cycling infrastructure and initiatives under a number of different programmes administered both directly by my Department and by the National Transport Authority (NTA).  Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department provides funding to the NTA for the seven local authorities in the Greater Dublin Area for the implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 778 and 779 together. The Programme for Partnership Government provides that the Government will set aside €100 million in additional capital funding for a number of projects, including the Wild Atlantic Way, an Atlantic Blueway route, the Ireland Way, development of a nationwide Greenway network, and a doubling of the the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The McCann Report referred to in the Programme for Government commitment on the Western Rail Corridor was submitted to the then Minister for Transport in 2005 and concluded that there was a strong case for the restoration of significant sections of the Western Rail Corridor and outlined four phases for restoration.  Phase one of the corridor from Ennis to Athenry was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The commitment in respect of the extra €10 million for the regional airports is currently part of the mid-term review of the Capital Plan, as are other commitments of a capital nature in the Programme for Government, which was commenced recently by my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. My Department is examining all areas of capital expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The overarching goals contained in the Smarter Travel Policy 2009-2020 remain the cornerstone of our transport policy.  This is recognised and reflected in the Programme for Partnership Government where we commit to ensuring that the €3.6 billion investment in the public transport system provided for in the present Capital Plan will uphold the principles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Having considered the Road Safety Authority's (RSA) report, I have accepted their recommendation for a rolling forty-year roadworthiness testing exemption, from 2020 onwards, coupled with a reduced requirement (biennial rather than annual) for the compulsory testing of all vehicles aged between thirty and forty years old. In the interim period, up to 2020, subject to amending Regulations, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Expenditure (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for transport. I am advised that of the total amount of €23m allocated for the STMG programme in 2016, the NTA allocated €1.05m of this to Fingal County Council.  The information supplied to the Deputy by the NTA indicates that Fingal County Council only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tribunals of Inquiry Data (28 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While I am unsure about the exact timeframe the Deputy is referring to, I can confirm that since 1991 the only inquiry my Department has been involved in is The Moran inquiry .  The Moran inquiry into ticketing issues at the Olympic Games was announced on 19th August 2016. It began its work on 19 September 2016 and is expected to complete its work on 31...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 301 together. While overall responsibility for the application referred to in the Deputy's question rests with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, commissioned an assessment of the proposed Galway Bay Marine and Renewable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: In 2014 my Department engaged Cycling Ireland to develop a new national cycle training standard which would ensure a standardised level of cycle training around the country. The new standard Cycle Right  which was launched in January, 2017 will be rolled out during 2017 to as many primary schools as funding allows. I am confident that this new cycle training, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Details are set out in the following table of the funding amounts drawn down in 2015 and 2016 under the various programmes administered both directly by my Department and by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that provide infrastructural and behavioural change measures to support cycling. Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Cycle Manual has been prepared by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in order to guide planners and engineers in their work to improve cycling provision in urban areas. The National Cycle Manual is available at . In relation to Greenways and rural cycling infrastructure, local authorities receiving funding from my Department are instructed to follow TII...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the rail network and stations on the network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, including any relevant feasibility studies. Iarnród Éireann remains in a challenging position financially and has limited resources...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (1 Mar 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: Airport Security (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As indicated in my reply to Question 645 of 14 February 2017, there are no plans to establish a preclearance facility at Cork Airport. There is no business case for such a facility.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the committee again today. At this very delicate time of a potentially serious industrial relations dispute, I believe we are all required to exercise great care so that all opportunities are taken by the company and its employees to resolve the issues that have led to this threatened strike. However, I am happy to dispel some of the often...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: With regard to bringing them closer to an agreement, I have consistently said that I will not intervene directly but I have urged them to come to the table together, which they did last week. As Deputy Fitzpatrick and everybody listening knows, there are institutions and State bodies that have the expertise, ability and enthusiasm to bring these two groups together. It would be absolutely...